As another old man, it is a) time to cut out parts of your diet that weaken your muscles and tendons; b) adopt a stretching routine; and c) pace yourself.
One day, you'll look back on this time and think, "F---. Back then, I thought I was old. I had no idea."
I can only add that I hit the lowest weight that I've had in 20 years: 224.7 lbs. I feel lean, I feel light on my feet and I feel tough and strong. And I am almost 56.
I feel you man. I just turned 52 and a couple of years ago I tweaked my back getting up off the floor. GETTING UP OFF THE FLOOR. Hurt so bad. It hasn't happened since fortunately but man did that make me feel old. Like a freakin' cliche.
As another old man, it is a) time to cut out parts of your diet that weaken your muscles and tendons; b) adopt a stretching routine; and c) pace yourself.
ReplyDeleteOne day, you'll look back on this time and think, "F---. Back then, I thought I was old. I had no idea."
(*big smile*)
DeleteYeah, it’s tough man. I’ll work on it.
I can only add that I hit the lowest weight that I've had in 20 years: 224.7 lbs. I feel lean, I feel light on my feet and I feel tough and strong. And I am almost 56.
DeleteI also recommend a stretching routine. 51 today, I don't feel it, then I do yard work and oh my...
ReplyDeleteI feel you man. I just turned 52 and a couple of years ago I tweaked my back getting up off the floor. GETTING UP OFF THE FLOOR. Hurt so bad. It hasn't happened since fortunately but man did that make me feel old. Like a freakin' cliche.
ReplyDeleteI am in this group and a month ago hurt my back doing nothing. Oh wait, I was sleeping. So I hurt my back sleeping...
ReplyDeleteMost of my injuries these days come from "sleeping funny."
ReplyDeleteI think Billy Gardell has a comedy routine built around hurting yourself while you are sleeping. It's funny because it's true.
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