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I still smoke in defiance !! As do many doctors/GP's.

I will be 72 tomorrow, and I "used to be fit". I have arthritis in my feet (and almost every joint) so some days just doing one specific housework job (ironing/washing/mopping a floor) is as much as I can manage. I cook lunch from scratch (fresh vegetables/meat/fish) every day - lunch being our main meal. This latter because I was advised that the later one eats, the less likely it is that you will be active enough to burn off the calories ingested. Obviously this only works for those of us who are fully retired. I know I should walk more, but that means leaving my more disabled hubby by himself (he has a spinal nerve injury, wears a caliper and needs but cannot have two knee replacements). We have a pleasant and large garden, where I do "potter" sometimes. I am partially sighted, so if I did walk, I could not go far, as we live in a rural area with lots of ditches, no pavements, and lots of potholes! I used to swim, but I would need someone to drive (and collect) me to/from the nearest Leisure Centre (about four miles away), and accompany me to and from both the changing rooms and the pool. I'm not sure I would find my locker afterwards, either! Again, I would be leaving my hubby alone while I got my exercise. I've now persuaded myself that I should go out into the garden instead of answering emails and checking out facebook!

A large garden can be a blessing CBBL. I can fit in a reasonable walk round ours. (When I feel like it)

Sounds like you are doing very well anyway. Well done I say.

Respect! CBBL

Our large garden keeps me fit but I don't think I'd be able to manage with the issues you face.

How, what, why???
Just logged on thought and I would check out Gonegirl's thread
It been edited!!

If this was Mumsnet,
HQ wouldn't have dared.
Infact they would probably have joined in!

I've just had a newsletter through from Mumsnet.

Titled "I'm a fully-grown, professional, mature woman but... I f*cking love stickers".

Now what's sauce for the goose should be sauce for whatever the word is for a slightly more mature in years goose.

Some of the usernames on Mumsnet make me .

Right!

We did the coastal walk today,over rocks,up steps and over rough dunes.Sat down on rocks for half an hour then both had trouble standing up! The journey back was hard as we couldn't spring down the rocky path and had to hold hands on the steps. Had to divert over the sand as the last slope seemed too steep.A wake up call to sort out balance and strength before it is lost.

Well done for doing it anyway.

I too love some of the usernames on Mumsnet, especially on the Archers thread.

break up prolonged periods of being sedentary with light activity when possible, at least with standing
Well - I don't have a downstairs loo, so have to use the stairs quite often. Will that count as 'light activity'?

I think by the time you're 65, you've probably worked this out for yourself anyway - it's common sense.

If you haven't, then you're going to ignore it anyway.

Does anyone remember the thread where someone had objected to people saying 'wiv' when it should be 'with' and using F when it should be TH?

One lady said she genuinely couldn't tell the difference when she heard F and TH.

I was ever so tempted to reply, 'Oh thuck.'

BradfordLass oh you should have done

I walk twice a day with the dog, mostly fast paced. Currently in the west country for a few days and they have hills, which can be so embarrassing as one Huff's and puffs, stopping frequently to admire the scenery. I also do the garden and don't sit down much in the day. I read a comment years ago, went something like - you see people jogging in the hope that it will prolong their life by 2 years. They don't realise that they have spent 2 years jogging- that made sense to me. As long as you find something you enjoy and keep moving!

James F Fixx who 'invented' jogging died at 52 of a heart attack. What was he doing? Jogging!!!

I have a hump from osteoporosis, aged 88.

Hoods are good for disguising humps. not up but down on the back.

BradfordLass I'm going to remember that one (thuck)

I like to thuck thweets!
Wish I had seen this thread at the thtart as I have no clue what's been going on.....

But seriously, and without wishing to preach, I try to do the yoga "Salute to the Sun" most mornings before showering.

Have been doing this for many years and found it hard at the start. Couldn't reach my toes at all. No one is watching, so it really doesn't matter if I am technically "good" or not. My flexibility has gradually improved and that is why I do it.

If I don't do it for several days I have lack of mobility on waking and for a few hours. When I have done the salute 4 or more times in a week I have no pain or stiffness at all.

It takes somewhere between 2 and 4 minutes to complete 2 to 3 rounds, (that is leading left and right leg alternately).

I find it amazing such a small amount of effort makes such a huge difference to my mobility, and am really glad I discovered such an easy trick that helps me so much.

There are many tutorial diagrams and you tube videos. Don't be put off by the brilliant and flexible teachers, just relax into it and be amazed how much improvement happens in a short time.

I was a childrens gymnastic instructor and also tutor to others training as gymnastics coaches. Up until I was 65 years of age I was happily still taking the warm -ups in the gym each day. After that I ontinued to do approx 30 minutes of stretching and aerobic exercise at home each day. Could still get down in splits at 70 years old.!!!
This started to tail off in my 70's. Found myself getting breathless just walking to the nearby bus stop. Stairs became a problem, particularly in the evening. Arthritus coming from lower spine caused problems in virtually all my joints. Now, at 78 yrs I have become more and more sedentary. Now use a mobility scooter to get around. Still do my own housework, but in very small doses.
My best friend was a fitness fanatic and attended the local gym 3 x a week, also ran most mornings for a good half an hour. Did a marathon when she was in her early 60's. Watched what she ate, remained slim - and died just a few days after her 70th birthday!
Whereas, I would say, that some sort of healthy life-style does help with us growing older (those who want to) , think it is so much more to do with genetics than anything else.
I have absolutely no desire to live into my 90's - and just become a consumer of things which should be available for the younger members of society.

Thank you for the tip Alexa. It's a good one.

Franbern Exactly.

I’ve started doing that 10 minute exercise snacking Michael Mosley recommends, twice a day (usually). Apart from that I walk a lot (no car) and always take the stairs. Probably not enough, but every little helps!

Apparently, carrying heavy bags of shopping can increase bone density and muscle strength. Doctors are now recommending doing just that as a way to ward off osteoporosis. ??