It Is never too late

Every Day Counts: My Path to Wellness

Zip up your backpack, give it a last look-over, and check off everything you've packed from your lengthy list. Here you are, ready and excited, with a sea of expectations. Every journey is like this: a whirlwind of emotions and a few fears.

Life itself resembles a journey. Sometimes, you choose the destination; other times, you let events carry you, leading you to discover the most unexpected wonders. Journeys evoke emotions, some unpleasant, others surprisingly beautiful.

I've been travelling since I was young: first with my parents, then with friends, and now with my wife. But the natural charm of travelling lies in the mix of comfort and happiness with the adrenaline and excitement of discovery.

I see myself more as a traveller than a tourist. With the same spirit, I embarked on my journey towards wellness and longevity.

It's not a physical journey with plane tickets and hotels, but it is still a journey. Probably, in fact, definitely the most important of my life.

It pushes you out of your comfort zone, opens you to new knowledge, makes you appreciate what you were unaware of, and forces you to make choices. And above all, it allows you to discover yourself.

It's the most significant journey I've ever undertaken, where the destination matters, but the journey and its milestones genuinely make a difference.

The destination? Wellness, on a one-way trip.

Well-being means many things, from physical health to not being a burden on loved ones to the freedom to travel without hindrances. It might seem like a typical mid-life crisis, but it's a real awakening. It's an attempt, sure, but as they say, better regrets than remorse.

For too long, I neglected myself, letting minor physical and other problems accumulate. Now, however, I've chosen to change. It sounds simple, but a real challenge implies a profound personal evolution.

The English say: "Trust the process". Rather than focusing solely on the goals, I want to enjoy the daily journey because that's where the true revolution lies.

With Claudio, we've decided to give ourselves a year for this change, hoping it becomes a long-term journey.

The goals are clear:

1. Prevent diseases, a classic, certainly cliché. We all want to be healthy, but we tend to deal with illness when it arrives, not trying to prevent it.

2. Treat current ailments. Again, it's obvious. We all want to be well but treating means understanding the why and changing behaviour to address the root cause.

3. Be fit, not for aesthetic needs, not to look good for the summer swimsuit season or a social media photo, although, let's face it, everyone likes that. But I want to be fit to live and enjoy life, my loved ones, and my friends.

4. Improve physical and mental performance. We're in an era obsessed with performance, but here, too, the approach is to improve the quality of life and live better. Less wasted time and more time devoted to what really interests me.

The first step is to create a path, a protocol, and a routine for this journey in stages. Every action must align with these pillars, and through my posts, I'll share the lessons learned and the experiences lived.

I must admit my physical condition is not optimal. I stopped playing soccer, and my sedentary lifestyle and love for food haven't helped. My preliminary analysis will be validated with detailed clinical exams.

To develop this method, I began by observing and learning from those who have already walked this path through books, podcasts, and videos. The internet is invaluable; the real work has been filtering and adapting this information for personal use. I don't consider myself an expert, so I've sought the guidance of professionals.

My plan consists of:

1. Daily Routine: A program that includes nutrition, physical exercise, and mental well-being.

2. Sustainability: Ensuring these routines harmoniously integrate into my life.

3. Continuous Improvement: An incremental approach to incorporate new habits and refine existing ones.

This journey isn't just to transform my body but also my way of thinking and living. This blog seeks dialogue, challenge, feedback, and motivation.

I'll show the reality of my choices, the scientific reasons, without lies, with a bit of critical sense and the most negligible bias possible, leading the data I'll gather by applying everything to myself.

If you're up, prepare your backpack because we're setting off!

It's never too late ;)