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AnotherMother4Peace

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11. That's how you deal with aging. Thank you for sharing the steps you're taking - very doable.

Reply to IrishBubbaLiberal (Original post)

Wed May 21, 2025, 11:50 AM

May 21

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I shy away from sugar because my body reacts badly. I'm also noticing a lot of salt is not my friend. Movement and exercise has never been a problem for me. Now that I'm retired I'm able to swim, exercise, and walk more. I've got passes to the San Diego Zoo and local parks that motivate me to walk/hike. And even at my age I'm needing electrolyte replacements after a particularly active day. Strength training improves bone density, no matter what level of resistance. I use 3 lb weights, up from 1 lb. then to 2 lb. - 3 lb. will be good for me for a while. I'm not trying to prove anything anymore (there was a time). I'm in training to be healthy in my later years.

We can't stop aging, but we can make it easier.

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I have improved my overall health in last 12 months 😎 [View all] IrishBubbaLiberal May 21 OP

This is the way k_buddy762 May 21 #1

I was on 'death's doorstep' for nearly 2 years IrishBubbaLiberal May 21 #8

Congrats on the changes. Lochloosa May 21 #2

Good for you. Being, acting, eating healthy,... magicarpet May 21 #3

Recently I've started eating sardines too. beveeheart May 21 #4

I eat with a 'salad' of avocados and ripe tomatoes w/ olive oil IrishBubbaLiberal May 21 #9

i throw my sardines on a tortilla chip & douse them with hot sauce if i can't find Native May 21 #23

That's the way to do it. And it can be done without making yourself miserable. The pay-off is incredible. Midnight Writer May 21 #5

Youre a role model for us !!!!!! Thanks for proving it can be done ! Karadeniz May 21 #6

Congratulations on getting a handle on your diet and exercise. surrealAmerican May 21 #7

make your own bread, sourdough is fun to make and you don't use much salt Shellback Squid May 21 #10

Added bonus: it fills the house with wonderful scents! calimary May 21 #18

That's how you deal with aging. Thank you for sharing the steps you're taking - very doable. AnotherMother4Peace May 21 #11

Good for you. xuplate May 21 #12

Good for you! Richluu May 21 #13

Have you tried freeze-dried strawberries EverHopeful May 21 #14

Good for you. Keep it up. LoisB May 21 #15

That's wonderful! pandr32 May 21 #16

That is great! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E May 21 #17

Good on ya, Irish Bubba! Very proud of you! colorado_ufo May 21 #19

Thx IrishBubbaLiberal May 21 #25

Excellent 👍👍 lifestyle changes are difficult but you will feel better TommieMommy May 21 #20

Recipe for success. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz May 21 #21

You give me hope. Zackzzzz May 21 #22

Like this Emmental President brand, low sodium IrishBubbaLiberal May 21 #26

Good job with changing your habits to improve your health. lark May 21 #24

Good going Jilly_in_VA May 21 #27

Thx IrishBubbaLiberal May 21 #28

Think about walking sticks/trekking poles. Zackzzzz May 21 #29