Staving off aging

Yipsy · 2024-09-08T17:03:07+00:00

What do you do to slow sarcopenia and other age-related decline? I take an array of supplements and drink at least one protein shake a day with glutamine,...

Nat

Yipsy

lift heavy weights. Nothing more important for older folks

sdandrea1

"I plan on living forever.......so far so good."

I should do more. I take vitamins, and stay ACTIVE. I should eat better.

scotts33

At 75, I use Cronometer.com to track what I put into my body and exercise which is quite illuminating. Highly suggest using some sort of program or app to track calories, carbs etal with exercise burned kcal. Tends to keep you on track (pun). 😉

I walk 2.5 miles to 5 miles a day, use kettle bells at home and an old NordicTrack more during the winter. Always walk usually with Minimalist set of 5-8 clubs when playing golf helps a lot. I still work on clubs and also a 3 hour part-time job weekday mornings May to October to stay active. Bowl 3-4 leagues a week during fall/winter.

Stay away from sugar, chips and dip, donuts etc. I know it's not living the high life but I feel pretty good and better than most in my peer group of same age range. Never had a joint knee/hip replacement and can keep up with any golfer I walk with and most are much younger. It helps to stay out of the recliner. ☺

Typhoon

A few things already mentioned. Vitamins, protein shakes, and i add Creatine for muscle growth when lifting weights. CrossFit has been huge for me because in addition to lifting heavy weights you do plyometrics which work on balance. So a lot of one legged exercises and do things fast… engage your fast twitch muscles or you’ll be moving like a Geezer. We do short sprints … not a jog… things you do for speed.

I have been blessed with not watching my weight and weighing the same for years. I do not watch what I eat. I have Danish and donuts every day. Usually skip lunch, 2-3 coffees and whatever for dinner. No McDonalda though. I have maybe 2 drinks a week, still drink soda.. and hang out with people younger than you.

scotts33

Typhoon and hang out with people younger than you.

That's huge! That way you understand other ages view points and don't have it's my way or the highway kind of outlook on life.

Eguller

Typhoon hang out with people younger than you.

That’s one reason & good outcome of my working in a University setting for 26 years. 🥰

Typhoon

scotts33

A lot of people don’t realize that!

So I was working with my TM boss who is 25. We have a great time. He says to me, “ how old are you?” I said “63”. He said, “why do I have so much fun working and talking with you?” I said, “ because I don’t act my age”.

Nat

Eguller

Same here. I direct a division in which the next oldest person besides me is 20 years younger than I am, and most of the group are women between 26 and 30. While directing a division with 30 people under 32 has its challenges, it definitely keeps me younger (and in tune with up-to-date, social trends)

Sparky

I eat chili dogs.

sdandrea1

Sparky I eat chili dogs.

With beans? I gotta know.

Sparky

sdandrea1 With beans? I gotta know.

Well, I'm over 60, so yes.

Walterjn

Nat it seems like most of the people I hang around with are younger than I am. Quite a few are also older. I enjoy playing golf with those older, they are less likely to bitch about bad shots, and they like the formality of the game.
The younger ones are enjoyable to play golf with because they don't truly stand on formality in golf. They make some noise, mess with you just because.

LBlack14

Nothing. I'm tired and beginning to wear out. When I'm not at work, all I wanna do is sleep/rest. I know my days are numbered.

LogicalOne

Unless your body truly warrants the extra nutrients in something like a multivitamin, it’s eating as natural as you can, limiting or eliminating preservatives, and adding in some stretching/yoga/etc. each day. Just my opinion. 👍🏼😊

KCee

Same for me. I take some supplements that seem to help me like Vit D, Magnesium, et al. I try to get regular exercise. Can't go running any more, but I can walk 18, lift weights and use the elliptical. I really need to start tracking calories again and lose some weight though. Definitely too many beers and bourbons after golf lately.

rsvman2

I use an elliptical and I lift weights about 3 times a week. I think positively most of the time.
I play musical instruments, study foreign languages, read books, solve puzzles, and do new things now and then to keep my mind active.

Par4QC

rsvman2 solve puzzles

I do the Microsoft solitaire type puzzles online every day. Sometimes at various times, but mainly very late at night...1-2 a.m., when the mind is supposed to be tired.

And very seldom do I turn on the TV unless to view a game. Or horse racing.
IYKWIM😉

mulegolf

I eat like a pig, don't exercise and drink beer (but not a lot of beer at one time). I'm 75 and if I keep this up I may
not live to see 100. 😉

Sneakylong

mulegolf I eat like a pig, don't exercise and drink beer (but not a lot of beer at one time). I'm 75 and if I keep this up I may
not live to see 100

This reminds me of an old George Burns joke.

“Is it true that you smoke eight to ten cigars a day?"
"That's true."
"Is it true that you drink five martinis a day?"
"That's true."
"Is it true that you still surround yourself with beautiful young women?"
"That's true."
"What does your doctor say about all of this?"
"My doctor is dead." 😂
George Burns
US actor & comedian (1896 - 1996)

braveheart

Braveheart
Just Keep moving. Best advice I ever got from an elderly man years ago. It does not have to be in a gym either. I am 67, work still in a physically challenging profession (PTA in a hospital) and am on my feet all day. The walking, bending, and lifting has helped me stay strong and fit. Used to lift heavy years ago but I don't need strength, so yoga and stretching are more of my focus now.