Leading up to my 50th birthday today I have been reflecting on the past five decades and what has transpired in my life. Not since I first added a zero (and a digit!) to my age at 10 have I spent so much time focused on my age. It’s just a number, right?

Today marks the 365th consecutive day I have been improving my fitness. I am proud to say I’ve lost over 30 pounds. I weigh (much) less than when I graduated from college. I weigh less than when I got married (only a little). In fact, I cannot remember when I last weighed what I weigh today.

I am in the best shape of my life, ever.