As a Gen Xer, it feels like I'm reframing my views on aging every week! For example, recently I've had dates with a couple of Boomers--and not *barely*-Boomers, but guys who, it turned out, were actually in their early 70s (which is *considerably* older than me). But I never would've guessed it; they were as fit, healthy, appealing, and vibrant as men more than a decade younger... still working and still very, very much alive. It was encouraging, to say the least.
Aging--especially today--doesn't look anything like it did when we were kids, shuddering at the thought of becoming our parents, grandparents, or that "weird old guy" down the street.
Either that, or it's just my midlife inner voice kicking in, raging against ageism... but I'm convinced it's the former. ;)
This is a great example Diana, thanks for sharing. This isn't an academic discussion... people are living the experience and it's important for us to take a look at our Boomer predecessors, because many are paving the way for us as far as healthspan goes.
I just turned 52 years old and most people are blown away when they find out. I exercise daily, cycling up a mountain three times a week. I socialize and try to eat well(thought have the occasional binge on junk food) getting basic movement and eating mildly well have done wonders for me
“ Muscle loss with age, known as sarcopenia, typically begins around age 30 and accelerates after 50. But strength training can largely counteract this process…”
Preach it! I’m 55 and I hadn’t seen the inside of a gym in 25+ years, when my teenage son and I started lifting weights. I do power movements to failure 3x a week. Deadlifts are a game-changer!
I looked pretty trim in a 15-yr-old suit last week. (I didn’t say I looked stylish.). ;)
"Age 50 isn't game over. It's game on!"
I love that you included, "younger people likely don’t believe it until they’re lucky enough to get there."
Yes, each year now on my birthday, I don't think "I'm getting older"; I think "how great it is that I have the privilege of living this many year."
As they say, it sure beats the alternative.
As a Gen Xer, it feels like I'm reframing my views on aging every week! For example, recently I've had dates with a couple of Boomers--and not *barely*-Boomers, but guys who, it turned out, were actually in their early 70s (which is *considerably* older than me). But I never would've guessed it; they were as fit, healthy, appealing, and vibrant as men more than a decade younger... still working and still very, very much alive. It was encouraging, to say the least.
Aging--especially today--doesn't look anything like it did when we were kids, shuddering at the thought of becoming our parents, grandparents, or that "weird old guy" down the street.
Either that, or it's just my midlife inner voice kicking in, raging against ageism... but I'm convinced it's the former. ;)
This is a great example Diana, thanks for sharing. This isn't an academic discussion... people are living the experience and it's important for us to take a look at our Boomer predecessors, because many are paving the way for us as far as healthspan goes.
I just turned 52 years old and most people are blown away when they find out. I exercise daily, cycling up a mountain three times a week. I socialize and try to eat well(thought have the occasional binge on junk food) getting basic movement and eating mildly well have done wonders for me
So inspiring to connect with other positive aging advocates. I invite you to check out my article that is spot on about what you write about. https://webbbierbrier.substack.com/p/aging-up-a-new-map-for-growing-older?r=5f9hb5
“ Muscle loss with age, known as sarcopenia, typically begins around age 30 and accelerates after 50. But strength training can largely counteract this process…”
Preach it! I’m 55 and I hadn’t seen the inside of a gym in 25+ years, when my teenage son and I started lifting weights. I do power movements to failure 3x a week. Deadlifts are a game-changer!
I looked pretty trim in a 15-yr-old suit last week. (I didn’t say I looked stylish.). ;)
So true. My recent encounter with a group of ladies in their late 80s and was revelatory.
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