I don't consider myself "in shape" as in a fitness guru etc., but I am way more active than most women half my age. I have always done hard, physical work and I guess it is paying off because I feel great, and the best part is that I do not take ANY medication of any kind, and never have. I would like to trim off a couple of pounds, but I'm ok where I am. I can do everything I could when I was 20, except bear children (thank goodness). When I feel like my clothes are getting a little snug, I just back off on my calories by eating more veggys instead of meat.
Talking to my letter carrier just the other day. She says she is leaving her route to work inside, as her knees are 'done' .Been advised that she needs one [now] So we talked a-bit . She said her route requires an average of 12 miles p/day walking. A bit more when she and the carrier on the other side , cover the route in the middle....when that carrier is off.
If ya think about the old "use it or loose it" theory seems strange ? that the using it would wear them out ? She went on to say that she [even though she has done this for 17 years] she has battled her weight as well. She's only 47. I'm just not sure the whole diet/activity/exercise plans / theories apply universally ?
Glad your situation is as it is for you, wish we all could be that lucky. Keep up the good work.
