I'm 74.5 years old, and my life expectancy could be another 20 years, according to a recent test.
I inherited good genes and maintain a healthy diet and (in many ways) a healthy lifestyle. But I am noticing a loss of muscle mass.

I've never enjoyed "exercise." I enjoy walking our dog, usually 2-3 miles on good weather days and I'm on my feet in the workshop several days a week. To me exercise uses up time that could be spent on more creative activities. There are so many things I love doing around home that I'm averse to "going out" for anything beyond necessities.

The possibility of living into my 90s surprised me...it is not something I'd imagined or planned for! The thought that it is something that may happen is causing me to try to face my lifelong aversion to routine exercise. I can look forward to many years of things that I love, if my body is strong enough to keep working and playing.

Here's where I am today, considering a positive spin of thoughts about exercise. Yesterday it caused me to walk faster and further on our daily walks. More is needed.