“I’m very happy with my decision in regards to taking Balance of Nature supplements. I felt it’s a positive thing in my life, and I’ll keep on taking it as long as I can.” —Jerry P.
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Jerry’s passion is staying healthy. He’s almost 70 years old and goes to the gym and practices his martial art, aikido, to stay active. He is also mindful of his diet and consistently takes Balance of Nature supplements.
“I like to stay in shape so I can enjoy my life,” says Jerry. “I enjoy my life because I’m fit, and I’m able to stay fit and I like that, and I will continue that lifestyle.”
His Martial Arts Path
Jerry always wanted to get into martial arts because he got picked on when he was young. He tried basic judo, but it wasn’t the right fit. Aikido was the path he chose to follow.
He explains that aikido is a defensive martial art. “Everybody has a different path when it comes to martial arts. You find the martial art that fits your path. My path is aikido, and I enjoy it very much. Because again, it’s a defensive martial art and I don’t like starting a fight. I don’t like being aggressive, but if I’m attacked, I want to be able to defend myself.”
Jerry has been with the same dojo since 1987. They start class by bowing, as they have to show respect to their training space. Then, they will stretch and sit while their sensei, or teacher, will have a student demonstrate the technique they’ll be learning. Then they’ll practice the technique with a partner until the sensei instructs them to stop.
“I enjoy the ability and the confidence it gives you and it’s just something I enjoy. In addition, I like going to the gym because I like taking care of myself.”
Leading an Active Lifestyle
Jerry believes if you keep moving, you enjoy life a lot longer.
“My attitude is you can live your life by sitting on the couch and watching TV, or you can live a longer life and enjoy your life. What you eat, how you live your life—just get off the couch and keep moving and you enjoy life a lot longer. I knew a gentleman at our gym, he was 92 years old, and he was still doing weights. If he can do it, I can do it.”
This is one reason he likes aikido; it is something he can do at his age.
“I’ll be 70 in April. Just the ability that I can do it and going to the gym and doing my martial arts, it gives me the ability to enjoy my life because it’s very—I mean, you do it after an hour or an hour and a half, you get a little tired. And when we do our seminars, sometimes we do four hours in one day—not straight, but we go to a seminar, we do four hours in one day, it’s a little tiring, but it’s great exercise.”
He says it feels good to still be physically active. People will ask his age and they are surprised at his answer.
“It just feels good that someone my age can do the things I do, because I, again, I live a healthy life on what I eat, what I do and don’t do, and things of that nature. I don’t mess with things you shouldn’t mess with like drugs and all that. But just live your life, you know, keep moving. Don’t sit on the couch and watch the world go by; you’re gonna pay the consequences.”
Jerry and Balance of Nature Supplements
Jerry started taking Balance of Nature Fruits & Veggies supplements about three years ago. He takes them to get more ingredients of fruits and vegetables.
“I love eating vegetables, but you can only eat so many varieties of vegetables you need in one day. That’s what I like about it: that it gives me that sense of security that I’m taking something that’s good.”
Life Is Good
“I was very fortunate. I have to live the life I do, and you know, no life is perfect, but generally speaking, I’m very satisfied with my lifestyle.”
Jerry is happy in his decision to take Balance of Nature supplements. He believes it is a positive addition to his life, and he’ll keep taking it as long as he can.
He concludes, “Anything you do in life, whether it be going to school or your career or anything, you have to have discipline. That’s my attitude. What you eat, how you maintain your body, how you lead your life, things of that nature. There’s a discipline to it, and I try to follow it.”
His dedication to maintaining an active lifestyle through aikido and mindful dietary choices serves as an inspiring example to everyone. As Jerry continues on his path, he is able to maintain his balanced lifestyle.
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