Aging. Anyone?

[swatty]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Genetics are the #1 factor. But lifestyle makes a massive difference.

yes have to agree

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Genetics are the #1 factor. But lifestyle makes a massive difference.

Of course my friend, I’m not suggesting we all disregard healthy choices;

I’m just saying that there’s also a good amount of luck in longevity


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[SearChart]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Of course my friend, I’m not suggesting we all disregard healthy choices;

I’m just saying that there’s also a good amount of luck in longevity


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Definitely.

I try to enjoy my life but be conscious of what I put in my body. Doesn't mean you can't have a beer too many or a burger from time to time

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Definitely.

I try to enjoy my life but be conscious of what I put in my body. Doesn't mean you can't have a beer too many or a burger from time to time

Oh, I’ve seen how you roll Bas … and it bugs me.

You throw back a scotch and a burger, smoke a cigar, and then you go out on an ultra marathon like it’s just walk in the park


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[Speedbird-1]

Doctor to patient: "I want you to give up, smoking fine tobacco, drinking your favourite Napoleon Brandy, seducing women and completely forego your nightly bottle of Leroy Domaine d'Auvenay Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru.

Patient: "Will it make me live longer, Doc'?"

Doctor: "No, but it will feel like it".

[Krash]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Of course my friend, I’m not suggesting we all disregard healthy choices;

I’m just saying that there’s also a good amount of luck in longevity


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There is a lot of luck involved (good or bad). All it takes is one bad accident, and your life is changed forever.


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[SearChart]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Oh, I’ve seen how you roll Bas … and it bugs me.

You throw back a scotch and a burger, smoke a cigar, and then you go out on an ultra marathon like it’s just walk in the park


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Hmm, maybe not in that order though

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Hmm, maybe not in that order though

Ahhh … maybe this is why I can’t run those damn things


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[SearChart]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Ahhh … maybe this is why I can’t run those damn things


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[piratfisk]

Sheesh... I'm 36 & TBH in pretty good shape. My BMI is ~23. I was sitting in my ergonomic work chair, not slouching or sitting back, practicing excellent posture when I got a muscle spasm which pained me for ~48hrs. I "threw my back out" by sitting. Getting old is whack.

[1William]

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

Doctor to patient: "I want you to give up, smoking fine tobacco, drinking your favourite Napoleon Brandy, seducing women and completely forego your nightly bottle of Leroy Domaine d'Auvenay Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru.

Patient: "Will it make me live longer, Doc'?"

Doctor: "No, but it will feel like it".

Great one. And true.

[Petroc Tremaine]

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

'Que sera, sera'.

My mother in law is approaching 97.
She has never played any sport in her life.
She lives on chocolate biscuits, milky coffee and Harveys Bristol Cream sherry and tells us, we're, "all a bunch of softies".

My maternal Grandad.
He lived on, one big green apple and a chunk of cheddar, several mugs of strong tea, each with 4, that's 4 teaspoons of sugar, per day.
He smoked 'roll-ups' every day from 14 years of age.
He dug his garden in neatly pressed trousers, waistcoat collar and tie.
He survived 'the Somme' and 'El Alamein, but never talked about his experiences.
My Grandad, died, at work aged 93.

As the great philosopher, the lovely, Doris Day once said; "what will be, will be"

Absolutely correct.

Humans are the only form of life on this planet that does unneccesary excercise just because of coercion.

Be more like a cat...

[Casey VP-26]

My Grandmother had the perfect answer for this as she said to me many times "Don't Get Old"

[Barbara_C]

68 and use it or ....its gone.
I try and walk everyday....play golf once a month.....and goto yoga class where I live.
watch what you eat..

[VictorGMT]

Originally Posted by brandrea

It’s funny how we get all focused on diet and exercise… some times I think, it’s just luck of the draw.

I think you are right. I am very lucky as an example.

62. Never "workout", I get my 10,000 steps almost everyday.

Just did a physical assessment for the police department, scored 40 of 50 points in the "50 or older" category. Beat the max time for 1.5 mile walk by three minutes, maxed score on squats and inclined pushups 90 seconds each. Lost some points on seated stretch, and did horrible on plank duration.

My biggest change is since a lot of drama entered our life at home, I socked on a quick 40 lbs two years ago with no change in eating, drinking, moving and it's slow to come off.

No prescriptions, 59 resting pulse rate, normal BP. No pains, however, the moment I feel a hint of plantar pain those shoes go in the garbage.

I can't complain.

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Before the cardio they reminded us to stretch thoroughly. Myself and another officer did not, and when asked said "So I get out on a traffic stop and the driver runs, I get to stretch before I go after him?!!?".