My chronological age is 80; I had bilateral lumpectomies July 2021. I was having such intense joint pain, especially in my hips and knees, that I asked my primary care physician for a prescription to physical therapy (PT). After a year with PT, my joint pain has Disappeared. The lead physical therapist made me an offer: he and the other therapists will continue to work with me at no charge, assisting me in any way possible, setting up a strength building, core building, balance program for me. What a wonderful gift. I go to PT/exercise twice a week. I have routines that I do at home the other days.

I also started yoga about a year ago. The combination is working wonders for me. I feel myself stronger, more flexible, able to do things that were beginning to be difficult. Thankfully, I truly enjoy - and get a charge out of - working out.

I was already walking every day. I have found that strength building is improving my muscle tone, and my sense of well-being.

I’ve also returned to meditation, and mindfulness. I also started counseling sessions a year ago. I keep tweaking my eating (diet) and have slimed down by 25 pounds. I feel great.
The bottom line is, I’ve been doing my best to take good care of myself. My hopes are to live independently until the day I die. In order for that to happen, I have to do my part.

Oh, and yes, those cute gym clothes are also a boost to my sense of well-being.

Thank y’all for this forum.