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Do You Physically Feel Your Age?

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:07:34 GMT

I'm 68 and didn't until 5 years ago. The absolute worst is not having the energy I used to. I could work 40/50 hrs. a week, clean the house, get groceries, work in the yard til dark on Saturday. Sundays were running errands or traveling 4 hrs. roundtrip to see family. I was good to go.. Now it takes me twice as long to do half as much. I hate it.

Re: Do You Physically Feel Your Age?

Sadiesadie — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:14:49 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2: I’ll be 74 next week and I really don’t feel my age. I keep forgetting how old I am. Of course I’ve never been a super energetic person so probably not much to lose there which might be why.

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FrostyBabe1 — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:17:07 GMT

No. I'm in the best physical shape and the healthiest I've ever been as an adult.

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Annabellethecat66 — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:17:51 GMT

Yes, I do feel old. I have a really, really bad back. Were it not for my back I'd feel pretty good....(key word pretty good).

It's not like I feel like hopping and skipping. I wish I could do some of the things I used to do. I get so frustrated because my back pain keeps me from doing them.

That's totally why I get upset when people say, "You don't look 72"! Well, I sure do feel it.

Some of it's my own fault. I didn't take care of my body (not putting on weight) like I should have. Also, not my fault but I have really bad arthritis.

But boo hoo...we all have stuff as we get old(er). I'd be way, way more active if it wasn't for my back. There's nothing that could be done for my back so......right now I'm thinking about stem cell. My Dr is doing testing on stem cell implants.

First I have to straighten out a few things then I'm going to try it. I don't mind paying for it as insurance doesn't cover it.

Stay tuned.

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jannabelle1 — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 02:11:30 GMT

I think I started feeling my age when I turned 70 last year in March. And now I'm facing 71 next month! I also don't have the energy I used to have, but I'm okay with that. What I don't like are the physical changes to my legs and upper arms!

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OKPrincess — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:23:25 GMT

Some days I feel tired and stiff but DH and I both get out everyday to run an errand and eat lunch. Walking too.

Two years ago I was on my hands and knees painting the baseboards in the kitchen and den. I also painted the kitchen cabinets. But now I can’t get on the floor without help.

DH and I are both 65 so I shouldn’t feel this old yet?

Re: Do You Physically Feel Your Age?

ALRATIBA — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:24:27 GMT

I'm 76 ... I don't know what that's supposed to feel like.

I retired at 68. My lifestyle doesn't require I do anything strenuous or demanding.

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patbz — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:25:59 GMT

I'm 75 and all systems are go! I do have a little less energy than I did five years ago. I do take care of my health with semi annual doctor and dentist visits.

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barb40 — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:26:10 GMT

FrostyBabe1...please share your healthy secrets with us!

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bmorechick — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:26:17 GMT

Fortunately no. I am 63 and got more energy than I know what to do with. In the gym 3 days a week after work. I Run on the weekends, weather permitting. I have never been overweight but I have been physically active my whole life. I believe a lot of it is genetics. My father is 92 and he swims 3 days a week. He lives alone, still drives, and walks the two miles to the grocery store on a nice day for a few items he may need. My mom lived to be 91 and grandparents and aunts all lived to their late 90s. They were city people...walked everywhere even at advanced age. That couch is an enemy🙁

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SilleeMee — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:28:18 GMT

I'm not sure how to answer that. How is someone suppose to "feel" at any age? I'm 63 and I feel good today and yesterday, too. Tomorrow is promising.

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Hooty — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:31:20 GMT

@FrostyBabe1 wrote:
No. I'm in the best physical shape and the healthiest I've ever been as an adult.

@FrostyBabe1, I find it interesting you didn't give your age, you could be 25 for all we know, LOL!

I'll be 70 in June and I don't like not having as much energy as I had when I was younger, it seems it takes me forever to do some things. It seems to take me forever to get over a cold/sinus infection, when before I hardly ever stayed home from work, just kept going!

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:39:51 GMT

A couple weeks ago DH and I were watching Natgeo channel I think, a group of women in a small town in South Korea are free divers (no airtanks). They drive the economy with what they gather diving. Most are over 50, the oldest started at 12 she's is now 94. It showed them getting into wet suits, going over the big rocks and down they went. It was a lot further than I would want to go. A member died last year. Did it all day and then carried full nets out of the water and back over the rocks to weigh their catch.I told DH I felt like such a slacker. Those women are amazing.

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pupwhipped — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:46:07 GMT

No, I do not feel my age. I'm 63 and feel like I'm at least 83.😩 I think it has to do with arthritis taking over. I likely need to see a rheumatologist but just haven't gotten there yet. I should probably call tomorrow.😒

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DearPrudence — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:50:51 GMT

@OKPrincess wrote:
Some days I feel tired and stiff but DH and I both get out everyday to run an errand and eat lunch. Walking too.

Two years ago I was on my hands and knees painting the baseboards in the kitchen and den. I also painted the kitchen cabinets. But now I can’t get on the floor without help.

DH and I are both 65 so I shouldn’t feel this old yet?

I got down on the floor without a problem yesterday to clean and straighten the cabinet under the kitchen sink. It was getting up when I was finished that I had trouble with.

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MoJoV — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:52:27 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 I'm your age and I can relate. Not too long ago I could work 8 hours on my feet all day,come home mow the lawn back and front (big yards)..cook dinner then go for an evening walk. Makes me tired to think about it. I still walk 3-5 miles a day just so I don't rust!

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chrystaltree — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:53:45 GMT

I don't know what 58 is supposed to feel like. I know that since I had my knee replacement last year; I'm not in pain 24/7 and I'm not limping around and I sleep better so feel 110% better than I did a year ago. I have more energy and I can do anything and go anywhere now. Of course, we all slow down as we age. We slow down when we have health or mobility issues. I know I don't have as much energy as I did when I was 38 and I more energy now than I will have when I am 78. That's how life works.

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Veridoc — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:59:34 GMT

I am the same age you are and feel the same way. Problem is my brain wants to think like I am 20 years younger and can do all the same things. I have no energy, don't know how to get any and my doctor is no help. She just reminds me I am not as young as I used to be. I take a B12 every day and it doesn't help much. Frustrating.

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hckynut — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 01:05:01 GMT

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@Retired Legal Secretary,

No, not even close. I could type all my fairly recent "total physical fitness test results", but will spare everyone, some on the Wellness Forum have already seen them.

Next b-day will be #80, but how I feel is more like 30 years ago. Physically and mentally I feel GREAT!

hckynut

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FrostyBabe1 — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 01:22:49 GMT

@Hooty wrote:

@FrostyBabe1 wrote:
No. I'm in the best physical shape and the healthiest I've ever been as an adult.
@FrostyBabe1, I find it interesting you didn't give your age, you could be 25 for all we know, LOL!

I'll be 70 in June and I don't like not having as much energy as I had when I was younger, it seems it takes me forever to do some things. It seems to take me forever to get over a cold/sinus infection, when before I hardly ever stayed home from work, just kept going!

Late 50's. I sincerely doubt there's anyone in their 20's posting here.