@susanop

You could be my sister. I will be 82 in April and have been going to a senior active gym class on the same days as you do for the past 9 years…weight bearing, cardio, stretching, balance. I also have osteoporosis (no drugs) and started out with 4 pound weights and now use 7 in class and 8 at home. I also walk every single day, rain or shine for 1.5 to over 2 depending on how hot or cold it is here.

All the exercise in the world goes by the wayside if your diet consists of white flour products and processed foods. I have slowly changed mine over the years and love the way I eat. I have amazing energy, am up around 6 daily but , very often, take a short nap in the late afternoon…or at least lie down and rest if I feel the need.
I have no underlying organic medical conditions other than osteoporosis and don’t take any medications except vitamins. My bedtime could be 10 or 11.

I don’t feel (and think I don’t look) my age. I have always been surrounded by family and grandkids and watched them grow up to be young adults. They are an amazing influence and I consider myself supremely lucky to be able to know all their friends and interact with them…(two of them live across the breezeway from me). My granddaughter taught me how to hip hop years ago. They are all in or soon to be graduated from college with their own relationships but we are a close knit family and I am one of two remaining grandparents in our extended family.

I add all that to my feeing of well being and maybe genes play a part too. Personally, to all, I would reassess your diet and maybe start to overhaul it first which will give you the energy to start an exercise program…whatever you are capable of.

I love to read stories about anyone who continues to approach life and aging in a vigorous and mindful way.

Good going !

FL Mary