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Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Jan 10, 2020 | Replies (317)

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@retiredteacher

@hopeful33250 I think it is a way to think about being at the gym to consider yourself as a model for the younger ones who seemingly do everything with little or no effort. I doubt that you are the oldest or that @contentandwell is either. You may be older at your gym, but I am probably the oldest on Lighten Your Limbs. I may be the oldest VM. I am 74! Good grief; I shock myself when I say that age. My mind doesn't think that old, but my body does. When people say age is just a number, that doesn't work for me. The number does matter, and as we age, we have to adjust accordingly. There are things I cannot do now that I could do ten years ago. That's a fact. My mind might want to, but the number doesn't go along with the plan. But, that's okay. I have to try to figure out what to do at 74 and quit worry about what I did before that age. It works for me. My husband likes to say, "We have to play the hand we are dealt." He is so right. I am just delighted that the exercise is working, and that I have good Connect friends to keep me accountable and share Willie's road. On Thanksgiving, I am definitely going to say thanks for the Connect Mentors and Moderators. I am lucky to have you.
I think we are all doing terrific. Mayo really had this figured out to ease into a longer time and more distance. It works! I can't wait to say that I'm walking even more.
@retiredteacher, Carol
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I wish I could "Double-Like" your post, @retiredteacher, Carol. You said some good things! In terms of age, I'm right behind you at 70, I really can't believe that either.

@retiredteacher I’m 71 and I too find that number to sound strange! I sure don’t feel that old so when people treat me like an old lady who needs help I am always stunned that I am seen that way. I really do not like this!
JK