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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby
Your situation is more profound than mine, but I've followed a similar path. Partied like it was 1999, from 1978 til 1990. Slowed down significantly when I turned 30 but was still smoking like a fiend. Finally quit smoking when I was in my late 40's. Joined a gym. Got fit in my 50's, but was otherwise unmotivated, and gained another 10 pounds.
Fast forward to now, at 61, weeding the garden and flower bed by hand because it FEELS good to do it. Will be riding my bike again once it stops being so damned hot all the time. I dance at the squares every so often, dance at home to music from my YouTube playlist while I clean the floor or wash the dishes, dance with a group I'm in once a week.
For a month and a half I was out of commission due to hip problems. Seems to be better now, just in time to prepare for bike-riding season again.
Looking forward to getting fit again - on my own terms. I'm still the kid in the neighborhood, but it feels as though the older folks are getting SO much older, so quickly, and I'm feeling better than I have in years.
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Good to hear! Keep up the gardening it’s good for the body, mind and soul. It sounds like you moved here recently. I found that after awhile (3-5 years) you can adjust to the high heat. Losing weight helps too as you are no longer “well insulated.” I bicycle with the bike club and we start by 8:00 AM and that helps avoid the heat. I actually prefer summer riding to winter. (below 60 degrees!) That condition of feeling better than you have in years can continue to amaze you. Who would have thought it was possible!