For me, it is trying to stand back up from a squatting position. This physical movement seem to appear rather quickly. I have to have the cat litter boxes right next to a waist high cabinet so I can push myself up. So weird, as I used to be a gym rat for decades until I had to stop to help out my parents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That is inspiring.
Well done us!! 😁😁
Hope…Calm…Peace….
I need that.
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.
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.
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?
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...
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........
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.
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!
Was unaware there were so many other slang uses for the word.
Ah well, there's a lot I don't know. :)
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...................;)
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. :)
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!!