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Kind of silly why people choose Jan. 1st as a time for new resolutions,changes etc..etc..but on the other hand I kind of understand.

So that being said what things are you going to add, change, give up etc....etc.. to make 2023 a great year ??

Me?? Drink more water and give up diet coke and cut carbs
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  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    I' ve learned to never start the year until Jan 2. I plan to have fewer goals and plans - and spend more time enjoying life.
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    • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
      Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

      I' ve learned to never start the year until Jan 2. I plan to have fewer goals and plans - and spend more time enjoying life.
      Good for you Kay. Robert is younger than us and still thinks a bit differently. We have been through it all and prefer to kickback, take it easy, have fun etc. He will see in oncoming years how his mindset will change.
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      • Profile picture of the author discrat
        Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

        Good for you Kay. Robert is younger than us and still thinks a bit differently. We have been through it all and prefer to kickback, take it easy, have fun etc. He will see in oncoming years how his mindset will change.
        Mark, iam not much younger than you at 55. You can't be much over 60 ?? And same with Kay ??

        Anyway, I can relate as far as kicking back and taking it easy. Iam starting to lean that way as each year passes
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        • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
          Originally Posted by discrat View Post

          Mark, iam not much younger than you at 55. You can't be much over 60 ?? And same with Kay ??

          Anyway, I can relate as far as kicking back and taking it easy. Iam starting to lean that way as each year passes
          I'm 66 years young. A lot can happen once you get into your 60's. It sort of catches up with you. It definitely affects you when you retire and don't have get up for work each day. I suspect that getting type 2 diabetes and neuropathy was partly the result of reduced exercise and no matter how good you get at controlling your eating I still feel slightly sick and lethargic compared to a few years ago. Before you get it, you are eating all this sugar too, something I miss now, and of course that gives you an energy boost, but, many keep diabetes at bay for a long time by burning it off working each day and doing activities.

          Once you slow down, then it hits. So, keep active, even if it's just going for a walk each day and eat as well as you can.

          It was observed a few years back, that many people who had a long, hardworking life, after retiring, for the first six months to a year, look and feel great and are sort of recovering from their working life, getting more sleep etc. . But, after that, many go down hill and can die a couple of years later. Perhaps it's partly due to apathy, lack of purpose as well as inactivity and illnesses that can relate from that. I certainly felt the apathy even though I was not crazy about my job. Weird how it still gets you even though I was chomping at the bit to stop needing to work.

          Just a few observations for you.
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          • Profile picture of the author discrat
            Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

            I'm 66 years young. A lot can happen once you get into your 60's. It sort of catches up with you. It definitely affects you when you retire and don't have get up for work each day. I suspect that getting type 2 diabetes and neuropathy was partly the result of reduced exercise and no matter how good you get at controlling your eating I still feel slightly sick and lethargic compared to a few years ago. Before you get it, you are eating all this sugar too, something I miss now, and of course that gives you an energy boost, but, many keep diabetes at bay for a long time by burning it off working each day and doing activities.

            Once you slow down, then it hits. So, keep active, even if it's just going for a walk each day and eat as well as you can.

            It was observed a few years back, that many people who had a long, hardworking life, after retiring, for the first six months to a year, look and feel great and are sort of recovering from their working life, getting more sleep etc. . But, after that, many go down hill and can die a couple of years later. Perhaps it's partly due to apathy, lack of purpose as well as inactivity and illnesses that can relate from that. I certainly felt the apathy even though I was not crazy about my job. Weird how it still gets you even though I was chomping at the bit to stop needing to work.

            Just a few observations for you.
            I appreciate it , Mark , for the insightful comment. I will have to say after visiting my very active 88 yr. Old Mom the last 10 days that she made this comment : " Anyone under the age of 80 is still a baby".

            Thats her, though. She is on her feet all the time and driving back and forth to the store everyday. Attribute it to genetics and her outgoing personality
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            • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
              Originally Posted by discrat View Post

              I appreciate it , Mark , for the insightful comment. I will have to say after visiting my very active 88 yr. Old Mom the last 10 days that she made this comment : " Anyone under the age of 80 is still a baby".

              Thats her, though. She is on her feet all the time and driving back and forth to the store everyday. Attribute it to genetics and her outgoing personality
              That's great to hear. I would ask the question though, is she in great health for her age, mobility good, no ongoing illnesses?
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              • Profile picture of the author discrat
                Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

                That's great to hear. I would ask the question though, is she in great health for her age, mobility good, no ongoing illnesses?
                Yeah she is in good health and walks faster than me. Gets a Physical every six months. As far as I know she has no physical ailments or health issues. She does have a little high blood pressure but she has had that for years and the doctor will not put her on any medication because she "has no swelling " ( whatever that means)

                Her parents lived til 94 and 96 so pretty good for her outlook. Knock on wood
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                • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
                  Originally Posted by discrat View Post

                  Yeah she is in good health and walks faster than me. Gets a Physical every six months. As far as I know she has no physical ailments or health issues. She does have a little high blood pressure but she has had that for years and the doctor will not put her on any medication because she "has no swelling " ( whatever that means)

                  Her parents lived til 94 and 96 so pretty good for her outlook. Knock on wood
                  Your mother is a relative rarity, congrats, most people of that age are going to have at least one or two conditions of some sort to slow them down. Her mind is clear as well it seems, lucid, that's good. It is one fear I have, the loss of a clear mind, although I would probably not be aware of it, lol.

                  If I did not have what I have now, one thing that crept up on me in my late 50's, early 60's, was my knees and the act of bending or crouching down. I try to avoid it but if I have too I'm always sure to have something to grab hold of to help me up. So, loss of mobility and agility and clear thinking are my top two.
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    Originally Posted by discrat View Post

    Kind of silly why people choose Jan. 1st as a time for new resolutions,changes etc..etc..but on the other hand I kind of understand.

    So that being said what things are you going to add, change, give up etc....etc.. to make 2023 a great year ??

    Me?? Drink more water and give up diet coke and cut carbs
    My new years resolution is not to comment on threads about new years resolutions.

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  • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
    One thing left to discuss on this, that is the increase in procrastination and similar feelings. You become more fearful of life and things that say ten years ago you would not think twice about doing become a chore and a little frightening. My sister for example who is four years younger than me seems to of isolated herself and now, just has a little dog for company and prefers not to engage with people much anymore other than to say hi to her neighbors and other people who own dogs that she meets along the way. She would never dream of inviting them over to her house though and build friendships

    If your lucky enough to have a good partner into old age or someone or some friends or family who care enough about you to keep you motivated then that's great, but, the older you get, it's possible that they will die before you if being of comparable age and you are a long stayer, ultimately it's going to lessen.

    I have friends around the same age of me and a few considerably younger but its not like I have a partner that keeps me on my toes and makes me do things. They care about my welfare but are not great motivators who stay on my case to get me to do required tasks. Probably bar one who takes me to task a little more often.

    Another thing about life, you tend to lose interest as you get old and retreat into yourself more. You may think you have seen it all and are just going through the motions. The wonder and wow factor lessens. Your patience lessens and you can turn into that cranky old man or woman.

    I have seen a little of this in myself and try to keep it in check, but, it can happen.
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

      Another thing about life, you tend to lose interest as you get old and retreat into yourself more. You may think you have seen it all and are just going through the motions. The wonder and wow factor lessens. Your patience lessens and you can turn into that cranky old man or woman.

      I have seen a little of this in myself and try to keep it in check, but, it can happen.
      Yeah, I remember back in 95' I was a young 27 yr.old playing in a southern rock band in Nashville. Well news travelled through the grapevine that we were going to get signed by Jim Ed Norman at Warner Brothers ( it didn't materialize). Well at that time that was like the biggest most unbelievable news to me. I thought it was bigger than Life itself.

      28 years later and it seems like no big deal. It's like why did I get so excited over the moon because I thought we were gonna make it big at Warner Brothers.

      You just lose that "magic" or "wow" factor as you say when you get older.
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