I’ve got a Can Do Attitude about life, and I’m not letting getting older slow me down. How about you?
This post is sponsored by Ensure. All opinions are honest and 100% my own.
I may have gotten older, but that doesn’t mean I’m less active. In fact since retiring and moving to Florida my 60 hour work week in a professional kitchen has sounded like a vacation compared to how busy I’ve been as a food and travel blogger.
But you won’t hear me complaining! Getting to travel around has been an amazing experience. And I still love getting in the kitchen and sharing my recipes online with my friends.
For years as a professional chef, most of my vacations were spent around the house catching up on all the chores that accumulated while I was busy earning a living. Working to live may be a necessary evil, but too many of us are just worn out by the time we’ve finally got the time to enjoy life.
You can do anything you set your mind too, no matter how old you are. It’s all about having the right can do attitude towards life.
When I was younger my priorities didn’t involve too much leisure time. I never really thought of myself getting old.
And I can honestly say that when I was younger, I wouldn’t have been ready to embrace life with the passion I now have. It just wasn’t the person I was back then.
Getting older has helped me become more adventurous and a kinder, gentler version of my younger self. But it’s also made me think more about my health. And that my friends is why I drink Ensure®. It helps give me the strength and energy to keep me active and living life to the fullest!
Ensure launched a campaign to celebrate the Can Do People like myself, and they want you to be part of it! People with a Can Do attitude understand the role nutrition plays in turning “I can’t” into “I can,” or “I used to” into “I still can.” Watch the video to see my friend Bill’s Can Do Story.
When a friend first suggested Ensure to help me get through my hectic days, I laughed and told him I wasn’t that old! He then went on to explain that it wasn’t about being old, but about the eating habits when we get stressed out and too busy. It gets even more complicated when you throw in health issues like high blood pressure and back problems, both of which I have suffered from.
You can’t let setbacks with your physical health define you. If you want to keep working on your “Can Do List” as well as just enjoying your everyday life, you have to do something about it. And exercise and good nutrition are where you need to start.
Can Do People understand the role nutrition plays in turning “I can’t” into “I can,” or “I used to” into “I am back to.” That’s why they drink Ensure. It helps give them the strength and energy to do the everyday things they love.
So if you’re wondering why I chose Ensure over all the other products on the market, the answer is easy.
- Ensure is #1 doctor-recommended brand among doctors who recommend liquid nutritional products to their patients
- Ensure nutrition drinks are scientifically-formulated with nutrients, essential vitamins and minerals to fill any nutrition gaps, giving adults the strength and energy needed
- Ensure is right for my active lifestyle
Click on the link to learn more about Ensure and enter their “Can Do” Giveaway. You’ll have the chance to win $1,000 a month for one year to fund your “Can Do” activities. There are also weekly prizes. So stop by and check out all of the Can Do videos that people just like you and me have shared showing their active lifestyles.
Ensure partnered with influencers such as me for its Can Do program. As part of this Program, I received compensation for my time. Ensure believes that consumers and influencers are free to form their own opinions and share them in their own words. Ensure policies align with WOMMA Ethics Code, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and social media engagement recommendations.
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Carol Cassara says
I love your positive attitude towards living! I’m way past my 40s but here I am starting a new business to help others. I think it’s definitely about what you do with your drive and not how old you are!
Chef Dennis Littley says
Thank you Carol. its been a long fun ride so far.
Olivia Stacey says
I enjoyed reading this post! Nutrition is key to living life to its fullest and feeling our best. Love your “can do” list and attitude! Cheers to many more adventures.
Liv
Chef Dennis Littley says
Thanks Liv, I appreciate you stopping by!
Andrea @ The Petite Cook says
You look super busy and full of energy Dennis, enjoying life at its fullest 🙂 Love your kitchen setup, major food blogger envy going on here!
Chef Dennis Littley says
I’m having a great time Andrea! And I do love my kitchen, thanks for stopping by
Roxy says
My mom is a CNA and the doctors she worked with would recommend Ensure! I think you’re never too young to take supplements, but seems like you’re enjoying retirement!
Chef Dennis Littley says
I certainly am enjoying retirement! Thanks for stopping by Roxy
Glenda says
You sure do look very busy Dennis! I love your setup in the kitchen and all of your fabulous pictures. Ensure is a great product and has a lot of nutrients!
Chef Dennis Littley says
Thats an understatement Glenda, but I’m very happily busy!
Deanna says
There a lot of people drink ensure for the supplement reasons started. Age has nothing to do with it when comes to your health. In fact, I have had patients drink it because it a great item to drink as part of a diet to lose weight. It good to look on the positive.
Chef Dennis Littley says
that is true, thanks for stopping by
Julie Torres says
Thanks for giving ideas on how to stay active!
Chef Dennis Littley says
Its my pleasure!
Candy Rachelle says
It’s really wonderful that you are living life to its fullest extent. I am at the point where whatever it is I want to do, I’m going to do. I travel quite often. But one thing I really want to do is take cooking classes about once a month…and that includes when I am traveling. This is next on my list!
Chef Dennis Littley says
I’ve got so much to do now and would never have thought I’d be this busy at this time of my life
Adriana Lopez says
Ensure is a very godo product and helps in so many ways I agree with you Chef we need to have a “can do” attitude and plan activities I see you have been busy!
Chef Dennis Littley says
Thanks Adriana, Now that I live in Florida I want to keep as active as possible!
[email protected] says
I agree, drinking a product like Ensure is not about how old you are, it’s about making sure you are getting the vital nutrients you desperately need. If your life is hectic and you don’t have time to prepare a meal or you are on the go and need to grab something quickly this is a great option.
Chef Dennis Littley says
It certainly does make life on the go easier! Thanks Jessica
Bhing says
For me i agree that it is very important for us to have can do attitude and plan activities…have a great day to you chef…God bless…
Chef Dennis Littley says
Thank you, I appreciate your comment very much