Avoid the ‘slippery slope’ and instead age well, even improve and grow

@randywhite There are certainly some great thoughts here, and definitely bears looking into. Just my opinion!
Ginger

This is great info! I had slid way down the slippery slope. After Cancer treatment, I began to prioritize my mental health, spiritual, and physical health. I eat healthy and go to the Y for workouts several times a week, and walk, as well as challenging myself mentally and fostering connections. Silver Sneakers and Chair Yoga has worked wonders! I have not fallen in years and I am able to do so many things I had not been able to do in years, and do them more easily than I could back when I was “sliding”. Thanks for sharing!

You are an inspiration. I have fallen off the exercise wagon for a year now and it shows in more ways than one. I am reminded to start slowly and build up my strength. Thank you!

Hey there,
When I saw the title ‘slippery slop’, I was intrigued!
Thanks for sharing. I’m turning 60 next year and have been living with debilitating and excruciating chronic health conditions for 13 years, that I let overwhelm me in the first 18 months due to stress, lack of knowledge, and support. I live alone, so it's been a journey of discovery for me, as I watched my life change drastically.

Once I started reading up on them, treatments options, nutrition, and exercise, I began to feel emotionally and mentally better. I’ve also practised healthy living as much as I can, including staying connected with family and loved ones in person or virtually. I make sure to eat well, exercise regularly, meditate, practice Qigong, Yin yoga, listen to music daily, and prioritise self-care. I also try to smile through my pain and symptoms, dance in my living room with my two and seven-year-old grandchildren, and play with my cat.

It can be challenging some days, but I rest and take care of myself. So many of my friends never made it to my age, so I appreciate each day, regardless of my health, even when I’m having a bad day.

So here’s to living life to the full!

Your determination is inspiring. Shifting into regular healthy living practice has changed your pact of decline. And surfaced you into Joyful living. I admire your courage and resolve!

The first thing you have to realize is that you have entered the gold plated years, not the golden years you see in the media.

Loss of muscle mass, vision problems, arthritis, etc.

Change your life style to fit.

@crn
Take baby steps, low intensity and reps/ holds, to start with and pace yourself.
When you are ready!

Housework, gardening, dancing to your favourite music at home, walking up and down a few stairs to start with.
Take care. 🙂

@kathyholmes
Well done you!
Keep up the great work 🙂

@carmine100

Haha! Thank you for the humor! Yes, my 94 year old dad calls this time of life, “The Rusty Years, not those Golden Years”! Up on our feet and keep moving makes a world of difference for sure!

The slippery slope is real, for sure. Neurogenic claudication and fibromyalgia are preventing me from walking more than 250 steps without significant muscle pain. 6 years ago I walked 2 miles for fitness several times a week. Long story short, I was sliding down that slope, but I bought a good quality recumbent bike and now I pedal for 40 minutes 5 days a week without pain. I am stronger, healthier and hopeful instead of depressed. It has not helped to walk distances, but I’ve gained so much good from it.