It can be frightening to see the ways that age changes us. You may look at the mirror at times and not feel like you're seeing yourself. However, there are a number of ways you can slow the effects of aging and feel like the person you used to be. Here are a few tips on how.

Work with some weights to keep yourself looking younger. A toned body is a young body no matter what the chronological age may say. Working with the appropriate weights for your health will help you keep your body toned and looking fit, which will take years off of your body and soul.

Don't get swallowed up by guilt. Guilt is a big enemy to healthy aging. As humans live longer lives, there is more and more to look back on and regret. But the exact opposite is true, too. There are more and more things for you to reminisce about in a positive way, as well. Don't mull negatively over the past, as it can only hurt your health for the future.

Go to the next level when you are exercising. As you get older, you need to work out more often to maintain the same muscle tone and flexibility. Go for quick walks for 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Complement this with some strength training about two or three times a week. Keeping your body fit and strong will help minimize the negative impacts of aging.

Your home is your castle, and that only grows more true as you age. You should personalize your space and make it comfortable so you know that you always have a refuge to come back to if the trials of your day have taken a toll. Your home will comfort you.

Get fish oils into your life! If not fish oils, then olive, flax or nut oils. These oils have been shown to really improve your health while aging compared to their alternatives like soybean, corn or sunflower oils. The latter oils are processed oils and have been shown to be less healthy for you.

Wonderful memories will be produced by getting out of the house and traveling. You may not have the budget or the health to go on long vacations but just getting out of the house and going to the mall, park or theater is going to make you feel like life is worth living.

Try to keep your eyes healthy as you age. You will naturally lose some of your eyesight as you get older but if you take the time to go for regular checkups and screenings, you may be able to catch any diseases that affect your sight and save any further deterioration.

Aging may change how you look, but that doesn't mean it changes who you are on the inside. With the suggestions in this article, you'll be able to make your outer appearance match the age you feel you are. Aging may change us, but the changes don't have to be drastic and scary.