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ProudMNDemocrat

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1. I have lived in one for 1 year now...
Thu Sep 14, 2023, 10:07 AM
Sep 2023

Many of the residents have the brown age spots, balding heads, crepe skin, bags under the eyes, wrinkles galore.

Me, I am fighting older age every day by wearing makeup, doing skin care(45 years and counting), getting in exercise, watching my eating patterns, not abusing alcohol, I never smoked, living as healthy a lifestyle as I can.

I am 71 with plenty of gray hair, but hardly any wrinkles or sagging skin, some spots here and there. I still go to Sci-Fi conventions, attend the Minnesota Renaissance festival in garb, play dress up at other times of the year, still sew for others as a business, etc. I do take some medications for my eyes and a digestive issue.
Even with Osteo Arthritis, I walk on average 15 miles a week. Work out at the Health Club 3 to 4 times a week to keep up good muscle strength. Being a Lifetime Member of Weight Watchers, I keep my weight well below my set goal for good health. I enjoy life, not merely endure it.

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I have lived in one for 1 year now... ProudMNDemocrat Sep 2023 #1
Wow! KarenS Sep 2023 #2
Walking is key...And it is easy to do. ProudMNDemocrat Sep 2023 #4
Yeah. Good for you Srkdqltr Sep 2023 #3
You're a youngster. marybourg Sep 2023 #5
Awesome work! I like to hear success stories. It keeps me going! woodsprite Sep 2023 #6
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