Health & Fitness

Falling to pieces

Health & Fitness

Posted by: Goulah

16th Oct 2008 11:46pm

Some bits of me don't seem to work too well any more. I get out of bed in the morning and groan, shuffle my way to the shower and stand there under the hot water trying to iron out the kinks. What amazes you is still working? I still have my own teeth, can hear some of the time and occasionally open my mouth without putting my foot in it. Oh ... I can still see half way across a room with my gl***es.


Comments 37

monicag8
  • 22nd Feb 2013 08:36pm

Yes not everything stays in the same condition. When your body starts changing and aching more you really do have to struggle a little more. I had a pill put in my drink one day in order to get me to 'grow up' after taking 'a pill'. My legs now ache because what was in the pill had something that infected the blood or the body. I have stiffer legs, while without it I had normal legs that were fine. This is just a stage of what can go on while you are growing older. You can get your genetics contaminated, find your eyes are weaker, face new diseases etc. It's part of experiencing an older you - you don't stay young forever, unless you are lucky.

Elcee
  • 7th Feb 2013 12:09pm

My body does not like to be sedentary for long periods, so after sleeping for 5-6 hours a night my back becomes stiff and aches. A hot shower and two small children to organise gets everything moving for me. More importantly I found a spiritual practice that makes me feel brand new. After fifty minutes of chilling out bliss- total relaxation for the recipient and it is free. Check out a Mahikari Centre near you!

Lynstar59
  • 11th Jan 2013 08:04am

There are so many of us out there who's bodies are starting to fall apart on us despite the fact that we don't feel that old. Change your mindset about the age & vitality of your body & see if this helps you to view your body with how many things in your body actually do work & very well, rather on the parts that don't work so well.

didi
  • 3rd Jan 2011 06:26pm

know how you feel, istarted taking fish oil tablets a6 months ago, took about 2months then started to see the differents, bones dont creak so much when i get out of bed, it much better,
sorry cant help you about putting your foot in your mouth, i think mine is stuck there

Anonymous
  • 19th Dec 2010 04:00pm

healthy diet, regular excercise and take your vitamins :) wake up every morming loving life

Bellxchat
  • 18th Dec 2010 10:32am

Yes, I used to moan and groan in the mornngs, too. Then I realised that what we think about, focus on, talk about is what we get. So now when I wake up in the morning, I tell myself I had a fabulous night's sleep and I feel wonderful - even if I don't - and after a while, that is the way I am actually feeling now. While under the shower, I think how wonderful the water feels, how much better I always feel after a shower, how terrific the soap smells...you get the drift. An all-round better way to start my day.

bren
  • 18th Dec 2010 08:45am

They say you are only as old as the partner you feel. I lost my partner to cancer in July this year, she was 16 years my senior, and, once I had managed to get through the worst of the grieving process, I looked in the mirror and saw that I looked about 10 years older than I actually am. Being very obese I decided to lose weight, and have lost 21kg in 10 weeks. When I meet people that I haven't seen for a few months, before they mention the loss of weight, they say how much younger I look. So perhaps it is possible to turn back the hands of time ... I have another 50kg to lose, so who knows where the clock will end up :) I am 57 and hoping to look 47 by this time next year.

Loopie
  • 9th Dec 2010 11:51am

I usually wake feeling stiff and sore. I'm only in my forties, but constantly feel worse than people in their seventies. Exercise seems to give the only benefit, but it's hard to get your head around to doing it most of the time. I can only say if you have your mobility in your forties, exercise to improve what you have and you will feel much better. As you get older your kids will always make you understand the generation gap.

Kenya52
  • 6th Dec 2010 09:57am

I personally do not think that age is the problem. Age is only a number. With every age comes WISDOM!!
Everyone out there who thinks that you are old, please do not think like that.
Tell yourselves that you have gain a day of wisdom in your lives because the young generation still have to take so many many steps to reach your stage of WISDOM.. So be proud of yourselves and if age does slow you down then move with the flow and say that you did do the same things faster before but now time has asked you to take it easy....
Does that make anyone feel better....????

Joydy
  • 18th Nov 2010 11:58am

Good to hear some one with a bit of life left in them. Keep up the good work - trouble is have to spend too long under the shower to warm up the old bones - they tell us we are wasting water but if we don't the body don't work too good.
Keep laughing and try and keep active - life is too short!! Enjoy it as much as you can. Foot in mouth is a problem for all ages!!!

Loopie
  • 9th Dec 2010 12:04pm
Good to hear some one with a bit of life left in them. Keep up the good work - trouble is have to spend too long under the shower to warm up the old bones - they tell us we are wasting water but...

I know how you feel. I don't usually get my mobility until I've had my warm shower in the mornings. It's a annoying getting older, but if we let it get to us we would never get out of bed in the mornings. Try to stay positive and keep active, if you sat on the couch all day you would get nowhere and feel worse. Stay young.

kathy77
  • 16th Nov 2010 08:34pm

Hi yes some of my body is not working either as I have major problems with my spine now and today I went to my specialist and he said due to the pain in my knee and foot there is nothing wrong with them as it is all coming from my spinal problem.

windofchange
  • 16th Nov 2010 08:22pm

Sretch your body before you get out of bed and it will be easy to get on with the day. As for the mirror thing forget it they can contort your looks and make you feel low

Bella472
  • 16th Nov 2010 08:14pm

Sounds to me like you still at least have your mind and your sense of humour! Two pluses, I think :)

golferbill
  • 5th Aug 2010 02:36pm

hey folks,if you wake up in the mornings,well be happy things could be worse like maybe we don't wake up at all and then we know what that means

Ekkaboy
  • 23rd Jun 2010 09:49am

Hi Goulah - I think we all know what you mean... I hated it when I now have to tick the "45-49" yo category in surveys - I sure as heck don't feel middle aged!! I started late and now have two kids, currently 8 and 9 - trust me trying to keep up with them keeps me young! Running around with them at footy training, nippers, karate, etc etc - without them I'd probably spend most of my time sitting around in front of the computer while my body fell apart around me; getting out and about is the best thing for staying young (internally at least!). My dad is in his mid-eighties, lives on 10 acres and does a stack of chores every morning. Only just started taking afternoons off, much to his disgust but his body just can't cop full days of work anymore. That to me is the secret. Cheers to all!

mermaid
  • 29th Apr 2010 11:42am

All the lotions and potions in the world will not prevent aging, however, there are a number of options to increase vitality while aging well!

An active mind.... reading, crossword puzzles, sudoku,

Outings.....Meeting friends for good company and converstaion over tea and homemade goodies or a board game such as checkers, chess, cards, etc..

Sporting activities, choose a sport you enjoy or might like to try and go at your own pace. Your body will thank you for it......
Tai Chi, Bowls in/outdoor, Tennis, Golf, Swimming, Walking, Cycling, Dancing,

Take in a movie afternoon, your home one week friends the next

Treat yourself to a massage, seek out Massage schools within your location, they charge a fraction of the cost Spa's will AND the bonus you'll feel revitalised!

A good return for looking after the grandchildren, then there's your birthday, mother's day and let us not forget Xmas.

A good old soak in your bathtub with plenty of essential oils and let your mind body and soul enjoy!

If that's not enough to get you relaxed then bake a loaf of banana bread and enjoy it with a cup of lemon tea!

heeleen
  • 29th Apr 2010 10:51am

Know the feeling really well, we all know one day that we are going to get older but it just seems to sneak up on you and bam you are your parents
. Not much fun is it when you cannot do all the things you once did, but I just try to keep on smileing and be glad that I am actually still here.

raci
  • 14th Dec 2009 08:00am

Best to focus on the bits that do work and be thankful for them.......there'll always be people worse off than ourselves and sometimes putting it perspective makes you realise your troubles really aren't so bad!

Don
  • 29th Oct 2009 09:26am

As I see it, as a 64 year old, you have two choices. Get older (NOT necessarily old ) or die.
Personally I prefer to get older.

Phil
  • 14th Dec 2009 01:12pm
As I see it, as a 64 year old, you have two choices. Get older (NOT necessarily old ) or die.
Personally I prefer to get older.

I have heard that you are only as old as the man or woman you feel

Kessa1959
  • 12th Dec 2009 10:24pm
As I see it, as a 64 year old, you have two choices. Get older (NOT necessarily old ) or die.
Personally I prefer to get older.

We might get older but who says we have to grow up ........ LoL.

Anzacbaby
  • 12th Dec 2009 04:08pm
As I see it, as a 64 year old, you have two choices. Get older (NOT necessarily old ) or die.
Personally I prefer to get older.

I agree wholeheartedly! I often remind people that complain about getting older that it is a privilege denied to many. This was reinforced by the death of our 16 yr old (severly disabled) daughter last year. As I say you have 2 choices Get older or Get dead!

jewels
  • 2nd Mar 2009 11:35pm

I feel sooo young until i look in the mirror!!!!!

Joydy
  • 24th Nov 2010 03:39pm
You may be talking youself into feeling old

How right you are! Age is just a number. We all know people who at 30 are old always complaining with aches and pains then there are the young 90 year olds. I am recently retired (before I turned 60 - lucky me) and have joined a probus club. I am a young one!!! But sitting with a 90+ at lunch one day - I was sooo impressed - she told us that "they have taken all the bits out - so nothing left to go wrong" I am sure she is not quiet truthful but what an atitude - hope I can feel that way at 90 - well hopefully will get there have a few years to go. Make the most of where you are at - never no what is around the corner so enjoy what you can.

Zebra
  • 9th Aug 2010 09:20pm
If all you have to complain about is looking in the mirror, then there is nothing wrong with you. Enjoy life with what your got.

You may be talking youself into feeling old

ming
  • 15th Dec 2009 02:13pm
I feel sooo young until i look in the mirror!!!!!

If all you have to complain about is looking in the mirror, then there is nothing wrong with you. Enjoy life with what your got.

solstice
  • 12th Jun 2009 02:59pm
It's just not fair! I have the energy and get up and go of a 30year old, then I look in that mirror too!

Thats an easy fix dont look in the mirror:) We recently renovated the bathroom and i found this great mirror with 40 panels of small mirrors attached from freedon it makes it hard to get a good look at yourself so it doesnt bother us know:)

Chilaa
  • 9th Mar 2009 09:52am
I feel sooo young until i look in the mirror!!!!!

It's just not fair! I have the energy and get up and go of a 30year old, then I look in that mirror too!

Jen
  • 2nd Mar 2009 09:40am

I have what they call "the hereafter syndrome"...I walk into a room and wonder "what am I hear after?" The other name is "egg timers disease", can't remember anything longer than 3 minutes!! I hate getting old! But you know what's strange? I only feel old on the outside...inside I am still a young woman....till I look in the mirror...(sigh.)

Mersie
  • 3rd Feb 2011 06:05pm
I have what they call "the hereafter syndrome"...I walk into a room and wonder "what am I hear after?" The other name is "egg timers disease", can't remember anything longer than 3 minutes!! I hate...

It's when you look in the mirror without your glasses, and you look pretty good, and then you put your glasses on and you see what everyone else see's the real you.

Mersie
  • 3rd Feb 2011 06:01pm
I have what they call "the hereafter syndrome"...I walk into a room and wonder "what am I hear after?" The other name is "egg timers disease", can't remember anything longer than 3 minutes!! I hate...

It's when you look in the mirror without your glasses, and you look pretty good, and then you put your glasses on and you see what everyone else see's the real you.

POMIE
  • 10th Mar 2009 05:30pm
I have what they call "the hereafter syndrome"...I walk into a room and wonder "what am I hear after?" The other name is "egg timers disease", can't remember anything longer than 3 minutes!! I hate...

I have a (senior moment ) when I cannot find, or know what I went into a room for.I think it gets to most of us but as I always say there is always somebody a lot worse off the me. That picks me up again and off I go.

sassygirl
  • 1st Mar 2009 03:57pm

When i can't remember something, or look in the fridge for a plate for instance, I take a step back, to get my thoughts organised and then i laugh at myself and get on with whatever has to be done. My husband has the same problem but wo'nt admit it and says nasty things. I have learnt to ignore it and use positive self talk, so it just goes over my head. Getting older does'nt faze me but sniping does'nt help. i guess he's feeling his age and it worries him, and it makes him feel better to find fault with me. i can handle it!

dazzal
  • 18th Oct 2008 09:27pm

Well I feel the same even though I don't consider myself to be old. I recently had a bit of a change when my wife and I took on a 16 year old to finish his schooling. Well, that certainly made me get up and go as his mischief keeps us both going. However, the down side is that even though I'm only 40+, I feel a lot older when I hear myself saying things like, "That's not new, we did that 30 years ago". Oh God how I wish I could stop myself from saying that sort of stuff. Basically, you are not alone!

elle
  • 21st Oct 2008 10:52pm
You know there is truth that the new 50+ is the new 40 age bracket. My only problem is .......make it go slower.

my problem is to have a shower without help.

jatz50
  • 19th Oct 2008 09:50pm
Well I feel the same even though I don't consider myself to be old. I recently had a bit of a change when my wife and I took on a 16 year old to finish his schooling. Well, that certainly made me...

You know there is truth that the new 50+ is the new 40 age bracket. My only problem is .......make it go slower.

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