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[quote=Amazin]My parents both lived into their 90's and were very physically active until their mid-80's at which point dementia began and really slowed them down. I think the key is to be both physically and mentally active and hang out with people with the same attitude. There are a ton of people my age (65) who are really old physically and attitudinally. I feel sorry for them.

While I've always been physically active it was just a few months ago that I decided to really begin rigorous workouts. 2-3 times a week I swim a 1/2 mile (or ride 20 minutes) followed by a one hour workout routine developed for me by a trainer. At the end I'm gasping for air but feel great. Along with a modestly better diet I've lost 5-10 pounds and converted some fat to muscle. I need to keep this up....forever!

It also helps to be in love! I've been married 38 years to a woman who looks more like 50 then almost 65. She still loves to fool around even though she's a grandmother. She is the smartest and most loving person I've ever known....though my own mother comes close.

So how do I reconcile the reality of my aging body with the memory of my younger self? I don't! I compare myself to people my own age...or ten years younger! Despite some aches and pains I feel pretty darn good![/quote]

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