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Looking in the mirror and not recongnizing who is looking back at me! I dont feel this old, when did all the wrinkles happen. Frabby skin on my arms and legs - not sure when I lost all the muscles!
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Riverdale Feb 2023
A good exercise for your arms: Sit on the floor preferably on a rug. Bring your knees up but keep your feet on the floor. Put your hands down flat behind you facing forwards. Elevate your body slightly and while keeping it elevated raise your body up and down. Work towards doing this 40 times a day. Hope it makes sense from my instructions.
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Golden23,
You are so right. I am really sticking to Mediterranean way of eating, I simply like it, cannot stand anything processed etc.
I don’t drink much, I am glass of champagne/ wine on occasion type.
But it is all about moving, how we keep flexibility. I am on the run most days doing all the chores, I refuse any help as it keeps me busy and I find cleaning great stress reliever.
Talk about shovelling snow with our Canadian winters!
Now I still have to clear all the leaves.
I do exercise but I am not so consistent, my husband was 2 hours a day exercise type, now sadly Parkinson makes it almost impossible to do any exercise. Have to accept that with too much pain there is not much one can do.
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Golden23
I am definitely not of Viking Heritage but who knows, European nevertheless, reading lots on longevity lately and Italians of course do much better, so do French, partially to Mediterranean diet. And they drink lots of vino!
Just going to order Great Age Reboot as you recommended it will be interesting to share opinions.
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golden23 Nov 2022
Yes, it would.

The Mediterranean diet is considered to be very healthy as is drinking a moderate amount of wine. I do neither. I eat low carb and rarely drink alcohol. I can't remember the last time I had an alcoholic drink. I have nothing against it, but prefer my carbs/calories in other forms. I think we each have to find our own way according to what works for us. Good genes help, but I believe that lifestyle is more important. Keep moving even if you don't "exercise" as such.
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I agree it happens too fast. My goodness I am 85!!!

Yet my earlier life seems eons ago. I am very fortunate in not having arthritis, can still do squats, not on many meds, haven't had any surgeries other than tonsils as a preschooler and episiotomies when giving birth. I don't like the changes in my skin, the decreased strength and stamina, increased digestive issues and such.

I hear you ff about knowing were the restrooms are. More of my time is taken up with looking after myself and making adjustments. But I am better at dealing with life and relationships and wouldn't trade that for anything!

I am finally downsizing to a smaller more convenient home and still hope/plan to have some adventures and new experiences.
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Evamar Nov 2022
Golden,
That is inspiring.
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Yes Beatty, kudos to us! :)
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I forced myself too. I try to focus on how good I will feel afterwards - and am always glad I did.

Well done us!! 😁😁
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I forced myself to go for a walk today. It was sunny and cold. I love those type of days and I always feel better after a walk.
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Goody to those retirees! I retired last year for health reasons but now fill up time with volunteering, fun and rest as needed. If I feel overscheduled, for example, my system does not take stress as well as it did when i was younger, making me feel more upset and experience worse skin eczema. I sometimes feel overtired and have to skip gym one day or so to relax at home until back to "normal".
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My husband and I are retiring soon and have booked a 3 month ‘vacation’ to Costa Rica to escape our Canadian winter. It would have been challenging to do this when we were younger as we didn’t have the time or resources. Not saying we’re rich but will live within our means. Living in a different country, learning a new language and way of life will be energizing.
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poodledoodle Nov 2022
Enjoy Costa Rica!

Hope…Calm…Peace….
I need that.
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I am honestly loving my sixties.
After working in 40s, 50s almost all the time 60 and more hours a week, it is so great to have all this time, have time for friends, hobbies, studying, learning another language, considering other studies now.
I do take exceptionally good care of myself. In every aspect. I embrace very french joie de vivre. Best clothes, haircuts, make up. I do exercise, lift weights, bike, steps up and down, good nutrition.
So far no diseases although I am aware anything can happen but I don’t dwell on that.
Watching progressive disease and being robbed of so many things, makes me more determined to remain strong.
Hoping as most females in my family live long, totally independent into 90s.
I have friends aged 30 to 80 and see advantages and disadvantages of aging. I would not want to go back to struggles at 20- 30.
I have big plans, which, sadly, I might have to adjust somewhat, things we planned as couple will almost certainly not work out.
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ventingisback Nov 2022
You’re great! And you inspire me!
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What surprised me most about getting older?

How quickly it happened.

And how crunchy I’ve become. Where was that sweet spot between getting enough exercise and destroying my joints? Obviously I did not pace myself appropriately.
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So very surprised at how old my friends and family look at their age.
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I know a man who physically resembles Santa Claus. It was very surprising to find out that a man who looks like Santa could actually be five years *younger* than I am!!
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Now I have to quickly look for the closest restroom when I go out. Going to the mall I know where the main restrooms are located. I also knew in the anchor stores where their restrooms were, but sadly now those well known anchor stores are gone forever. Eeeeeeek.

If I sit too long and quickly get up, I have a mad dash to the bathroom. Even running water at the kitchen sink will trigger my bladder.

Are we having fun yet?
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Barb, sounds great!
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Norwegian. Started in Southampton and Ending in Athens. We just docked in Sicily.

My dh and I like very different things. Many days, he stays in the cabin and reads or plays the guitar while I sightsee. And yes, he talks to everybody and I don't have to listen...
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poodledoodle Nov 2022
Enjoy! Have lots of fun!
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Good for you Barb! Which cruise line is it? And where?

I've always wanted to go on an Alaskan cruise. Maybe I should book one. Maybe go on my own without hubs? I know he'd talk everyone's ear off if he came. Sigh........
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pamzimmrrt Nov 2022
My hubs and i are looking into an Alaskan train/cruise trip to Alaska once I retire,, bucket list trip! I want to go to Denali and he loves trains so its a real possiblility. DD was a AAA manager so she is looking into all the trips the clients liked the best and helping us find good trips!
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Gershun, a cruise is a great idea. I'm on one now. Seeing new things, meeting new people and not having to meal plan and cook is my of snapping out of "it".
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I'm surprised at the ease of wearing sweatpants just about everywhere, without giving it a second thought.
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pamzimmrrt Nov 2022
for me it's yoga pants or leggings and longer shirts!!
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Is debunked the same as being deloused?

Just kidding........

On a more positive note I am considered "glaucoma suspect" and at my ophthalmologist appt today he said my eyes are still looking good. I had my visual field test as well. I hate doing that. I always get nervous about it but he said that I did perfect so I'm relieved about that.
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Llamalover47 Nov 2022
Gershun: Hugs. 💛
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Isn't getting "debunked" the cure for "snapping out of it?"

Do I want to be cured?

Maybe I will just pull myself up by my bootstraps!
Ordering some winter boots online now.
Any recommendations?

It is still true that when the going gets tough, the tough go shopping!

Gershun, SNAP!
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Sendhelp Nov 2022
Use of the word SNAP was in context to 'snapping out of it'. It just sounded funny to me. Like saying a hello to Gershun.

Was unaware there were so many other slang uses for the word.
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"Snap out of it debunked?" Oh............Didn't know that.

Ah well, there's a lot I don't know. :)
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I just have to thank you all for being so open. I am late 40s and, after all the years of caregiving people in what I call “very old age” (85+), I appreciate hearing about when things actually start shifting. The younger older age. Weird as it sounds, I feel slightly more prepared hearing all of the experiences:)
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t'm 76 and in decent shape and still active - the active part though, is a little slower than I use to be. eg, running up the steps at home, stooping down to pick something up, without getting stuck, getting out of breath faster. (things like that) i don't like it but what can i do.
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I'm in pretty good shape for 61 but mentally I feel old. My outlook is more dismal than I imagined it would be at this age. I need someone to tell me to snap out of it or get an elastic and pull it hard when I start to look inward too deeply.

My mom was so young at heart till she reached her late eighties. I was hoping I'd be the same. Maybe I need to go on a cruise or something. Take up skydiving perhaps. Take up a cause?

Suggestions welcome...................;)
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AngieGuido74 Nov 2022
be happy to be 61, that's not old - so snap out of it - take walks, see friends before you are too old to do anything.
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freqflyer: Answer - to be stuck with a chronic condition, e.g. presyncope at 75 years of age. However, I am a positive individual who resides with a DH who is less than positive.
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I’m 56 and when my doctors ask me the normal questions, my response to “are you in any pain today?” I just laugh and laugh and laugh

We moved to a new house in 2019. Who’s dumb idea was it to move into a 3 story house (plus a basement!!!)

making dumb decisions without accepting I’m getting older every day is something I’m trying not to do anymore. :)
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Abby2018 Oct 2023
Did that myself at 56.....and sold my "dream home". a year ago next month. We moved to a fifty-five and older community of single family homes with a beautiful rec center that includes a large indoor pool, fitness center, library and activity center. Three miles of walking trails keep me and the dog in shape. Do I miss the old place? Absolutely....but this place is definitely winning me over. But I also know this was the right move so as not to burden my children with all the stuff that comes with the big house. And to be honest....moving at 72 was insanity. We totally overestimate our capabilities!! In hindsight, I would have done this years sooner.
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Not a senior. Only 26. BUT I am amazed at how caregiving has aged me thus far. My knees and back are not as young as the rest of me.
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Living alone without local relatives means I am at least registered with my HOA office and parish. My SFsocial club may call in if I'm missed too long. Also important arrangement that comes with increasing age conditions in case of injury or illness.
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That I am still here! That I can function, though more slowly and with pain.
that though my hearing and eyesight are marginal, I can function.
most surprising is the fact that I enjoy life much better than I did when younger and without arthritis!!
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