I Stopped Explaining Myself to People Who Aren’t Listening Anyway.

“Why won’t you just have one?”

“You’re being too strict.”

“Live a little.”

I used to explain. Defend my choices. Try to make people understand why I eat differently, why I pass on the drinks, why I’m in bed by nine.

Then I realized something: they’re not asking because they’re curious. They’re asking because my discipline makes them uncomfortable.

Your choices expose theirs. And instead of looking at themselves, they’d rather convince you to quit.

So I stopped explaining.

I don’t owe anyone a defense for choosing to feel good. For protecting my energy. For staying healthy while they complain about being tired.

My results speak louder than any explanation I could give.

At 72, I’m moving better than people half my age. That’s not luck. That’s seventeen years of choices other people questioned.

Let them question. Keep doing what works.

You’re not here to convince anyone. You’re here to live well.

How much energy are you wasting trying to convince people who aren’t even asking real questions?

Until I talk to you again, move well, stay healthy and be happy. Have an amazing day!