If you are over 45 and feel you are aging well

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Question regarding weight lifting. I know the weight bearing exercises are good for you of course. But do people find it makes them look younger too? I just walk.

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Anonymous wrote:Honestly, I think it's a lifetime of clean living. You know how people say things catch up with you? Well, there's not much to catch up with me. I've never been drunk, never tanned, smoked, been a partier. I've always worn sunscreen and/or hats, mostly only drank water, flossed, moisturized, etc. I am 47 and last night someone said to me "we're about the same age - I just turned 38" and it was surprising to hear.

But your life doesn't sound fun! So there's the trade-off!
Serious question - does this make it worth it? You and the other lady who only drinks a "sip" of champagne or "shares a mixed drink with her husband"? Sounds so uptight and boring. I try to moderate my bad habits and eat well, exercise every day, and wear sunscreen, but a life without some fun sounds awful.

Serious question - you have gotten to middle-age and cannot imagine a fun, well-lived life without alcohol, smoking, tanning, and "partying?"

Sorry, should have clarified, but anyone with long lists of things they can't have takes an approach I don't want! The answer here is moderation, not some sort of lenten lifestyle. Now that I'm thinking about it, think I prefer to focus on the things I do: exercise daily, sleep at least 7-8 hours, drink tons of water, have a drink when I feel like it, get fresh air as much as possible, eat good, fresh foods, spend time with family - particularly doing active things that also use my brain!

Those are all great things, and I think if you fill life with good habits, you don't really form bad ones -- not you in particular but generally speaking.

Eating an extra slice of cake (for example) is not really the same as smoking though, so I would be curious to hear what does "moderate" look like to you?

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Anonymous wrote:Honestly, I think it's a lifetime of clean living. You know how people say things catch up with you? Well, there's not much to catch up with me. I've never been drunk, never tanned, smoked, been a partier. I've always worn sunscreen and/or hats, mostly only drank water, flossed, moisturized, etc. I am 47 and last night someone said to me "we're about the same age - I just turned 38" and it was surprising to hear.

But your life doesn't sound fun! So there's the trade-off!
Serious question - does this make it worth it? You and the other lady who only drinks a "sip" of champagne or "shares a mixed drink with her husband"? Sounds so uptight and boring. I try to moderate my bad habits and eat well, exercise every day, and wear sunscreen, but a life without some fun sounds awful.

Serious question - you have gotten to middle-age and cannot imagine a fun, well-lived life without alcohol, smoking, tanning, and "partying?"

Sorry, should have clarified, but anyone with long lists of things they can't have takes an approach I don't want! The answer here is moderation, not some sort of lenten lifestyle. Now that I'm thinking about it, think I prefer to focus on the things I do: exercise daily, sleep at least 7-8 hours, drink tons of water, have a drink when I feel like it, get fresh air as much as possible, eat good, fresh foods, spend time with family - particularly doing active things that also use my brain!

Those are all great things, and I think if you fill life with good habits, you don't really form bad ones -- not you in particular but generally speaking.

Eating an extra slice of cake (for example) is not really the same as smoking though, so I would be curious to hear what does "moderate" look like to you?


PP here. Moderate to me means that if I want to eat some Cheetos, I will. Have 4 drinks at a party, I will. And I'm a sucker for dessert, so definitely an extra slice of cake if I really want one!

These are definitely not things I do often, but I truly don't consider anything off limits. Now, I've never smoked or taken drugs, because I don't have a desire to do so. I think you're definitely right that filling life with good habits leaves little room for bad ones. I tend to prefer healthier foods and have always enjoyed exercise (mostly for the mental health boost it provides me). Genetics - and the fact that these habits were passed down to me from my parents (who in their 70s still bicycle around the world) helps.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Question regarding weight lifting. I know the weight bearing exercises are good for you of course. But do people find it makes them look younger too? I just walk.

If we are just talking face, no. But if you are talking body, yes, because it helps with composition.

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Anonymous wrote:Honestly, I think it's a lifetime of clean living. You know how people say things catch up with you? Well, there's not much to catch up with me. I've never been drunk, never tanned, smoked, been a partier. I've always worn sunscreen and/or hats, mostly only drank water, flossed, moisturized, etc. I am 47 and last night someone said to me "we're about the same age - I just turned 38" and it was surprising to hear.

But your life doesn't sound fun! So there's the trade-off!
Serious question - does this make it worth it? You and the other lady who only drinks a "sip" of champagne or "shares a mixed drink with her husband"? Sounds so uptight and boring. I try to moderate my bad habits and eat well, exercise every day, and wear sunscreen, but a life without some fun sounds awful.

Serious question - you have gotten to middle-age and cannot imagine a fun, well-lived life without alcohol, smoking, tanning, and "partying?"

Sorry, should have clarified, but anyone with long lists of things they can't have takes an approach I don't want! The answer here is moderation, not some sort of lenten lifestyle. Now that I'm thinking about it, think I prefer to focus on the things I do: exercise daily, sleep at least 7-8 hours, drink tons of water, have a drink when I feel like it, get fresh air as much as possible, eat good, fresh foods, spend time with family - particularly doing active things that also use my brain!

Those are all great things, and I think if you fill life with good habits, you don't really form bad ones -- not you in particular but generally speaking.

Eating an extra slice of cake (for example) is not really the same as smoking though, so I would be curious to hear what does "moderate" look like to you?


PP here. Moderate to me means that if I want to eat some Cheetos, I will. Have 4 drinks at a party, I will. And I'm a sucker for dessert, so definitely an extra slice of cake if I really want one!

These are definitely not things I do often, but I truly don't consider anything off limits. Now, I've never smoked or taken drugs, because I don't have a desire to do so. I think you're definitely right that filling life with good habits leaves little room for bad ones. I tend to prefer healthier foods and have always enjoyed exercise (mostly for the mental health boost it provides me). Genetics - and the fact that these habits were passed down to me from my parents (who in their 70s still bicycle around the world) helps.

At nearly 50, having 4 drinks at a party sounds really awful. Why would I want to have terrible sleep and maybe a hangover? You should go ahead and do whatever you want, but I am going to enjoy my sleep and my clear head.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Question regarding weight lifting. I know the weight bearing exercises are good for you of course. But do people find it makes them look younger too? I just walk.

It changes the way you move. So you don’t get that creaky old walk that people start to get if they are unfit. Also changes body composition so you look better.

[Anonymous]

I am 42 so ask me in 5 years when it really counts but I have found in the past few years that the things that help me a lot are regular exercise (I walk but see benefits to light strength training and intend to incorporate this), eating healthy (less sodium, less junk, less alcohol, lots of fruits and veggies, more protein), lots of moisturizer, and absolutely yes to the Botox.