@1died2x
I love to read posts like yours. I am 81 and have been walking 7 days a week for about 2 miles for the past 4 years or so. I also attend senior active gym classes 3 times a week since I retired in 2013. We are lucky to have our class taught by a 82 year old core trainer and former athlete who focuses on what happens to us as we age and how to prevent falls.
It would be great if you could find a class like that in your area. I believe regular classes (which are also very social) are a big motivator. I applaud your use of weights and suggest you slowly increase the weight. If you are too comfortable with them, rather than maintaining that weight, you should strive to go further. I use 7 lbs in class and 8 lbs at home…started out with 4 lbs. Please include daily stretching in your routine…throughout the day…and balance exercises.
While I never had anything organically wrong with me aside from osteoporosis, I consider my exercise routine ( home and gym) and good diet my medicine for life.
Honestly, it shows and people generally don’t think I am anywhere near my age.

The key is doing the right things and doing them consistently…every single day. It doesn’t take too long to change the way you feel and improve overall health.
Do what you can can and then then more…just like you did. It will be such a habit that you will become addicted to it.

FL Mary