>Susan, what an inspiration you are! I wish I could get my
>mother, who's in her 60s, to lift weights. I gave her the book
>Strong Women Stay Young a couple of years ago, but I don't
>even think she read it. I think the kickboxing is out of her
>realm at this point, but I know she could lift moderate
>weights and walk regularly for great benefits...if only! She
>takes various medications for high blood pressure,
>cholesterol, etc., but just doesn't seem to put 2 and 2
>together when it comes to exercise. :-(
Snowbee, my Mom is 67 and is in great health. The only medication she takes is synthroid for a sluggish thyroid. She takes long cardio walks, in the park and on the treadmill, and lifts some light weights (I've been trying to get her to do heavier weight lifting). She has had a clean diet for as long as I can remember, and, unless my view is distorted, which is possible, she is the picture of beauty and vitality. It all seems quite natural to me, as she has always been very health-conscious. I really wanted to share this so people don't think of the sixties as having to be a time for being in bad health! I'm really proud of my Mom, and inspired by her.