Pushpa Keya Bhatt, a marathon runner, explains how a wake-up call inspired her to start treating her health more seriously and why becoming older need not be a barrier to being fit and active.
This is something that is frequently heard among people over 60 who are looking for something unconventional. We have set age and time restrictions on our aspirations and dreams from the beginning of time. But here is the tale of Pushpa Keya Bhatt, a woman in her late sixties who stands out in the crowd.
Pushpa has participated in a number of challenges, including the 72 km Khardung La High Altitude Challenge, the Berlin Major (2019), the Tata Mumbai Marathon, where she has placed first in four age categories five years in a row, the Satara Hill Half Marathon, where she has placed first in four age categories five years in a row, and the World Majors in New York (2018).
Pushpa is currently one of the oldest people to accomplish the 72-kilometer Khardung La challenge.
Tips for staying healthy at 66
Pushpa responds that the fact that jogging is thrilling keeps her going at the age of 66.
Pushpa offers seven suggestions for aging adults that have helped her persevere.
1. Sleep is important
She suggests that you adjust your circadian rhythm and stresses the significance of going to bed and waking up at the same time each day.
Sleep as much as you can between 11 pm and 7 am.
2. Sunlight is your closest ally
Pushpa has found that getting outside as soon as she wakes up in the morning has been effective over the years. She claims that it gives you energy and prepares you for the day.
3. Exercise often, always exercise
She advises doing some type of strenuous exercise in addition to brisk walking. Do this five to six times a week to ensure that your bones and muscles are getting their fair share of exercise and that your body is being cleared of toxins.
4. You shouldn’t begin your day with caffeine
You’ll feel the benefits of replacing the caffeine with warm water, she advises.
5. Lessen the garbage
Eat more home-cooked food, suggests Pushpa. Let’s assume you order takeout five times every week. Reduce this by a factor of two. Aim for one indulgent dinner per week.
6. Give up milk, wheat, and sugar
Pushpa learned that dairy isn’t particularly healthy because animals are given hormone injections, which cause imbalances in the body. In contrast, eating Dahi, legumes, sprouts, lentils, and green leafy vegetables can improve health, says Pushpa.
She continues that she eat one egg yolk and eight egg whites every day.
7. Me time is crucial
Have some time to disengage from everyone at the end of the day. Pushpa advises relaxing activities and adds that she relaxes by listening to podcasts.
Take a cold shower, go for a long walk, watch the sunset—do whatever makes you feel wonderful.
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