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RedBus Thu 04-Aug-16 10:48:27

Just had a go at this quiz on the BBC www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zg3hk7h

My body age is 10 years above my actual age!! Please tell me I'm not the only one grin

Margsus Thu 04-Aug-16 14:36:26

What? I don't smoke or drink and although I'm a bit overweight (by about 8-9 lbs), apparently at 67 I have the body of a 78 year old. Going into a corner to sulk now.

Kittye Thu 04-Aug-16 14:44:33

Oh no! My body is 10 years older than me. I think it's being an ex-smoker. I do try to eat well and exercise every day.

Lona Thu 04-Aug-16 15:13:10

Seven younger, and I smoked for ten years!

Liaise Thu 04-Aug-16 16:32:41

Twenty one years younger than my seventy three but did I cheat by including gardening and ten thousand steps a day as exercise. I feel about ninety five by five pm and snooze all evening with gransnet and television. I've yet to see the end of midsomer murders so every time a repeat comes on it is new to me! Take it all with a pinch of salt (iodised of course). Never been to a gym. I do drink 14 units a week. I can only count to fourteen. The optimism one was a bit difficult to decide.

SueDonim Thu 04-Aug-16 16:50:35

Three years younger for me. I thnk if I lost a wee bit of weight, that would help. According to the charts I'm not overnight but I feel rather lardy, after being on holiday and eating different food etc.

Mildred Thu 04-Aug-16 17:26:02

Husband is 20 years younger, 58 instead of 78' I have got myself a toy boy, not. I am 6 years younger which ia down to smoking in my misspent youth. It was a long time ago 45 years but my doctor says it still counts.

matson Thu 04-Aug-16 17:31:57

I have aged 11 years !!!!

WilmaKnickersfit Thu 04-Aug-16 17:48:30

I'm 4 years younger and when we get another dog, I will be 6 years younger! grin

Nana3 Thu 04-Aug-16 17:54:36

I have aged 16 years if I don't cheat and 4 years if I cheat a tiny bit.

chelseababy Thu 04-Aug-16 17:58:20

Four years older! Must do more excerise, eat less red meat (see meatless Mondays) and be more optimistic!

Nelliemoser Thu 04-Aug-16 18:21:14

B****R that for a game of soldiers. I appear to be 6 yrs older than my real age. It's probably because I lean towards pessimism. Being pessimistic can save disappointment later. grin grin

Just call me Eyore.

KatyK Thu 04-Aug-16 18:43:29

They reckon you live longer if you have an optimistic outlook. Unfortunately I am a born pessimist.

Nandalot Thu 04-Aug-16 19:49:20

Exactly the same as my age!

M0nica Thu 04-Aug-16 19:49:25

Me to (20 years younger), I do not believe it.

downtoearth Thu 04-Aug-16 20:27:26

46 am 63

NanKate Thu 04-Aug-16 21:21:23

49 am 69 smile

Deedaa Thu 04-Aug-16 22:09:17

I am 1 year younger, being reasonably truthful!

jenn Thu 04-Aug-16 23:32:39

2 years younger, not bad for a smoker of 20+ years ;no drinking and a horse seem to have balanced it out.

Badenkate Thu 04-Aug-16 23:56:31

Apparently I'm 21 years younger than my 68! Don't feel it as at the moment I'm struggling to get up steps with a dodgy knee. Never mind, perhaps it'll put a spring in my step tomorrow ☺

Blinko Fri 05-Aug-16 07:44:39

6 years younger. Haven't smoked for nearly 30 years, but I guess it must still count against you. So glad I gave it up, though.

Bluecat Fri 05-Aug-16 11:34:35

I'm 5 years younger, apparently. Funny, as I feel 10 years older.

Esspee Fri 05-Aug-16 13:21:41

Haven't had time to do the quiz yet but last time I had a bone scan I was told my bones are 17 years younger than expected thanks to HRT. My mother suffered (and I mean SUFFERED) from osteoporosis so it has always been a worry to me.

Libbysmum Fri 05-Aug-16 14:22:32

I'm 22 years below!!

Liz46 Fri 05-Aug-16 16:41:19

14 years younger. My husband does not look convinced!

Gemmag Fri 05-Aug-16 19:47:05

19 years younger. If I give up walking the dog and the wine I'll be back in my teens!.
Crikey.