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# Thriving at 55
- URL: https://lisaromerodugal.com/blog/thriving-at-55/
- Published: 2021-05-17T14:17:26.000Z
- Updated: 2021-05-17T14:17:26.000Z
- Author: Lisa Romero Dugal
- Tags: aging gracefully, gratitude, health and fitness, imagine believe achieve, life with lisa, mind body and soul, personal growth, so men over 50, thriving, #wordpress

Hello my friends!!! How are you doing today? Any midlifers out there? Does your age bother you or do you look at it as just a number?

Having recommitted to my sobriety at the age of 47 and my health & fitness journey at the age of 49, I’m proud to say that I view age is nothing but a number.

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Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying life is perfect, nor do I have everything figured out. I’m not always motivated to nurture my body properly or challenge my fitness. As I approach my 8th soberversary - I STILL get cravings - yes, I do - my mind will try and tell me that I “can” have a drink. As an alcoholic, I’ve NEVER had one drink.

I don’t regret all of the years of working out hard only to self sabotage with food. I don’t regret my relapse of 3 years, where many hard lessons were learned. These experiences give me a greater appreciation for where I am today. I’m healthier and stronger (mind, body AND soul) as a result of it. I don’t take for granted my health - it can change in a second. I don’t take for granted my sobriety - I’m only one drink away from a relapse and there is no guarantee I’ll make it back to recovery.

Maybe I’m an old fart at 55, but I sure do appreciate the wisdom that comes with age. I appreciate the ability to look back at my life and view them as experiences and how I’ve learned and grown from them.

Life is fragile, and I intend on soaking up every minute. I plan on continuing to THRIVE at 55 and BEYOND.

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7 comments, as they were left on lifewithlisa.org.

1. **Em** May 17, 2021  
I'm coming up on fifty-two in June. Last year was an odd one, and not just the COVID, so recommitting to the "age is just a number" feels like a good fit for this birthday. Great post. Thanx.

  1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa May 17, 2021  
  Thank you Em! We can choose to be young at heart ❤️. Happy early birthday 🥳
2. **jessymunch826** May 17, 2021  
Couldn’t agree more! It’s all about how you choose to act and feel:)

  1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa May 17, 2021  
  Yes!!!
3. **Alice DeForest** May 17, 2021  
I am way past 55 but I can tell you there is much more for you to look forward to

  1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa May 17, 2021  
  Thank you Alice. My 50s are definitely the best, aren’t they?

    1. **Alice DeForest** May 17, 2021  
      They were good times for me