Lisa TOY

Sure, our bodies begin to rebel against our will as we enter our forties. We no longer manage to digest the calories that we easily burnt a few years ago; it is no longer easy to sprint and catch a train, or burn the midnight oil to get through pending office work. But there are some big pluses. Middle age brings with it a freedom that younger people can’t conceive of. Material success and personal popularity don’t seem to matter as much as it did, and now begins a period of looking inwards.

So yes, the good life does begin when we move into our forties — if we make health and fitness our ally, rather than our adversary. In our youth, most of us prioritise on education, office work or social activities, compromising on food, sleep and exercise. We can’t afford to do this after we enter our forties.

And that's exactly where I come in, as I was a pretty average 40 year old in a DINK status, soon to be turned into DINKER. Or so I thought!

To be continued.....