Texans, Here’s What It Takes to Live a Long Life

(KNUE-FM) Everyone in Texas wants to live a long life and people are thinking about making healthy choices right now as we kick off a new year. It sounds great, but what are those changes that we need to make if we want to live to be old and grey here in the Lone Star State?

There are some that everyone knows, and others you probably know but getting a reminder is always a good thing when we’re trying to be healthy.

Just like so many other Texans, I push myself to go to the gym or get exercise—even when I’d rather lay on the couch. While I know my diet could be better, I try to eat salads and other healthy foods regularly.

Who Is the 101-Year-Old Expert?

But I am not a nutrition professor like Dr. John Scharffenberg who is 101 years old and is a YouTube star sharing healthy living tips.

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7 Longevity Tips from Dr. Scharffenberg

Sure, we all want to live, but what are those tips that you can put into practice now that will help you live longer? Let’s look at his specific lifestyle rules that he shared with the TODAY show.

Staying Consistent Is the Key to Long Life

Just like all the other times we have tried to maintain a healthier lifestyle, nothing happens overnight. It’s all about progress and consistently working on making progress toward that healthier lifestyle.

Don’t beat yourself up over missing one gym day or having a high-calorie meal. Just make sure those don’t become habits. One day at a time, just keep working on making progress toward that healthy life you want.