70

 What is seventy suppose to feel like? Aches and pains- sure I have them but I think everyone has some sort of one or the other. 

Memory going- that makes me laugh. My memory is great for remembering stuff I did when I was young, dumb things I wish I never did. Now, that stupid grocery list- I never know where I put it. Gabe keeps telling me I need to put the list on my phone. Right- I seem to leave the phone in the car or at home when I shop. So much for that idea.

I've been reading articles on Flipboard ( excellent site) and one keeps popping up about how walking is great for "older" people. It's suppose to keep dementia away. If this is true then hopefully I'm doing something right.

Gabe walks every morning first. He takes Max out at 4:15 then does 2 miles. That's 4:15 AM.  No way am I going to get up at that hour! I get up at 5 and we are out of the house at 5:45.

We meet up with other old people. Sharon and Don- Sharon is 82 and Don is 91. Mey is almost 70. Laurie- is a young lady who also walks with us, Around we go for our 2 miles stroll and  Gabe's 2 additional miles.

Oh- btw, we walk 365 days. Rain, heat- we are out.

 What do you talk about that hour of the morning? I've been up and on the computer and remember the good stuff ( guess there really is something to this walking huh). Mey always has something to tell us about her hubby plus by the time we walk she has already had a pot of coffee!!

Since Gabe has had breakfast he use to get ready to go diving but THANK GOD he no longer dives. He gave all his equipment away and now is into biking.

Since I'm intermittent fasting I can't eat until 8. Sometimes I hit the grocery stores early and other times I just hang out on the computer but after I eat that's when my day starts.

I love the gym. I have my little routine. I do elliptical for 30 minutes with a 5 min cool down ( which I don't do as a cool down). Then onto the stationary bike. This is where the fun begins. I have favorite tunes on my phone ( would never forget my phone for the gym- priorities you know). Intensity points for a 70 year old is 150 minutes. I'm not that fit to get that in one day but I have gotten it down to three days. I ride that stationary bike like the devil has come down from Georgia- LOL. There is one thing that maybe does come from age. I can't stand if someone else is on MY favorite bike!! Planet Fitness has 6 stationary bikes, the other six are recumbent which I don't like. Then if someone gets on the bike next to me ( which they aren't suppose to due to covid) I cut my workout short. Most people are not vaccinated  in this area and do not want to take a chance.

Now, when I'm done I do a tiny bit of socializing then off to either home or Aldi. Aldi doesn't open early so that's my after gym shopping.

When I get home Gabe is usually back from his ride ( he does between 26 and 30 miles a day) and that's it for him. He hangs out and usually takes a nap. The wife - no. If it's nice, I'm outside weeding or planting. If the the weather is crappy then I bake or looking for new recipes.

How's this for someone who hasn't turned 70 until today?

I wonder now that I am 70 will I slow down? God willing and if the creek don't rise I pray both Gabe and I stay healthy and happy for a very long time 💓💓