Boomer Story : Vardit's Story

If anyone had told me that in less than a year's time, I would be telling you about me in my own website, that I created, I would have laughed in their face. Truth really is stranger than fiction.

Hi, my name is Vardit, and I'm a baby boomer born in 1951. The subject of health has been a passion of mine for many years. It began when, in my mid-twenties, I realized that I had to do something to improve my health. Throughout high school and college I had gone through a cycle of dieting and binging caused by low self esteem and a poor body image. My attitude towards myself was unforgiving until I finally realized that I had to start learning to accept myself and start adapting a healthier lifestyle.

I read a countless books on self improvement, searching for a way to feel better about myself. I did everything I could think of including going to a psychologist for a time in an effort to learn to cope with my issues. I exercised everyday and improved my eating habits. It wasn't easy, but a change came slowly over the years and I honestly began to feel healthier both physically and mentally.

In my late 30's I felt that I was finally in control. Life was looking good. I had the support of a loving understanding husband, and 2 beautiful sons who kept me very busy. But my thirst for knowledge never stopped. I was always researching and collecting information on health issues that were relevant to me or my family. I read and took courses in traditional and alternative medicine to enhance my knowledge and understanding of the human body and mind.

As I neared 50, signs of menopause began to appear. My body was changing and I looked for ways to make the transition. I had to accept the fact that I needed eyeglasses after having 20/20 vision all my life. I started writing myself notes so I wouldn't forget things. Certain foods became difficult to digest. I began waking up nights. I realized that if I wanted to stay healthy and vital I was going to have to make some changes in my habits and attitude. This also meant accepting things I couldn't change.

What bothered me most about aging, was its affect on my cognitive abilities; my thinking was not as clear and my memory was getting worse. I read that stimulating the mind could improve brain fitness and that is what eventually led me to begin this website.

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