tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post2263037546738555949..comments2024-03-28T17:16:03.754-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: A lifelong habitDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-57522763895357840172014-10-12T06:16:08.893-07:002014-10-12T06:16:08.893-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Stella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-35604508053490944512014-10-12T06:15:59.101-07:002014-10-12T06:15:59.101-07:00I find it interesting how everyone is so different...I find it interesting how everyone is so different when it comes to exercise. My mother in law was inactive for years, but she lived to be 98 years old. I am busy a lot of the time but I wouldn't call myself active. Like you both my parents died before they were 70 so I don't expect to exceed that either. I am 63 years old today, so that should give me 7 more years if I'm lucky.Stella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-28013137215402367102014-10-09T21:00:42.666-07:002014-10-09T21:00:42.666-07:00Just want to tell you about a wonderful book call...Just want to tell you about a wonderful book called Pain Free by Pete Egoscue. I began following his advice and my hip pain is completely gone. You can find it on Amazon and the e-cises he tells you ab out seem simple, but are great. The one I do every day now is lie on my back on the floor with my legs up on a chair seat. it is called static back. My hips settle into place evidently and after twenty minutes I get up and my pain is gone. Try this book for your foot pain. He makes so much sense.Glenda Beallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953170428175025248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-34001074048228829762014-10-07T22:06:53.183-07:002014-10-07T22:06:53.183-07:00I love your photo...even with the little spring st...I love your photo...even with the little spring sticking up! I can imagine you getting the perfect angle for the shot! <br /><br />I think you should get some of that elastic wrap...If you have a farm supply store you can get Vet Wrap they use it on horses legs in all kinds of colors. It sticks to itself and is non bulky but will give you some extra support that you may need. In a drug store they will sell it too...but it is more expensive. I use it on my thumb when carving both for support and protection. <br />Just a suggestion. <br />You know when you get older it takes longer to heal.<br />You just keep on going girl...do whatever makes you feel good:) <br />Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-6008472505515937292014-10-07T14:33:56.959-07:002014-10-07T14:33:56.959-07:00I am not even half way on any scale of physical ex...I am not even half way on any scale of physical exercise although I walk (amble) every day with the dog. A lifetime of exercise certainly seems to have done you no harm and it would be a shame if you had to give it up any time.<br /><br />Just tailor your exercise to your abilities, as I am sure you do already, and you will still be ‘out there’ at a ripe old age.<br /><br />PS: 70 is not old!Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-73138091465300264122014-10-07T08:33:32.416-07:002014-10-07T08:33:32.416-07:00Dear DJan, I don't know where you are on the a...Dear DJan, I don't know where you are on the activity curve/chart. What I do know is that most days I think of you as I begin my walk around the neighborhood. Your devotion to exercise inspires me.<br /><br />I've gotten my walking up to two miles a day and I hope that before the year is out I'll be up to three miles. But what I know is that today I've walked one mile this morning and I feel good about my body. I suspect you've inspired many of us. Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-33602958136106301782014-10-06T22:56:32.974-07:002014-10-06T22:56:32.974-07:00Your thoughts here somewhat relate to thoughts on ...Your thoughts here somewhat relate to thoughts on my mind the past week, after taking one of our athlete sons to the doctor yet again for wear & tear / injury to his body.<br />Our kids have almost never doctored for childhood illness, no ear infections, antibiotics or any of that. Just check ups when they were due and preventative care. <br />Then they entered the sports scene and as high school athletes they're making up for all the doctor visits we never had to make. The frequency of our trips to doctors & xrays has me dwelling on this thought: "Sports can be good for our health, but very hard on our bodies." I think that you've been wise knowing when to stop running, and when you'll stop skydiving. Just as I'm grateful our boys won't be playing full contact football forever. The risks of injury that could affect them the rest of their lives and prevent them from doing other activities they love are not worth it. <br />Anyway, I think you are far more active than most people! I admire your physical activity level greatly, and think that you're choosing very beneficial forms of it. All those beautiful hikes are good for the body AND soul! amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14413812739575222069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-77737170724909694642014-10-06T20:06:45.713-07:002014-10-06T20:06:45.713-07:00Your dream was funny. Can you imagine that really ...Your dream was funny. Can you imagine that really happening? How funny! You never cease to amaze me with your high level of physical activity. My friend and I just had a conversation the other night about how genetics really isn't destiny. The environment we live in and the things we expose our bodies to have a much greater effect than most think. I think you're doing everything you can to keep the odds of a long, active life in your favor. O-town Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462693501650732288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-81198543003660942142014-10-06T07:37:08.142-07:002014-10-06T07:37:08.142-07:00You're definitely on the high end of exercise ...You're definitely on the high end of exercise activity. Might not hurt to have your heel checked out. Even though I know you are doing your best to doctor it on your own. The shot of the red blueberry bushes and Mt. Baker is wonderful. Myself, with my knees and hips I'd never get back up off the ground without the help of friends or a big boulder to brace myself. ;)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-70149419682265896812014-10-06T00:26:26.885-07:002014-10-06T00:26:26.885-07:00Water aerobics and walking are about it for me. I ...Water aerobics and walking are about it for me. I do ride my bicycle in Arizona in the winter. I hurt my back three years ago and it still affects my feet.<br /><br />You know, gardening is good exercise too! Now that I'm not watering every day, my back and shoulders don't hurt.<br />Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-89567264665904028122014-10-05T21:49:23.994-07:002014-10-05T21:49:23.994-07:00I'm quite sure you are among the leaders in le...I'm quite sure you are among the leaders in level of activity. Some days I want to live a long life, and other days I realize that I want to live a basically healthy and low-pain life. Since it's mostly out of our control I'll just do the best I can, day by day. Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-44551931514497581382014-10-05T17:48:43.013-07:002014-10-05T17:48:43.013-07:00I have never been that interested in living into m...I have never been that interested in living into my nineties. Right now I see myself staying relatively active for the next ten years. But after that, who knows. I'll just do what I can, one day at a time.<br />Your photo is lovely. Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-78708295585976413522014-10-05T15:56:18.457-07:002014-10-05T15:56:18.457-07:00What a wonderful shot. Interesting how lighting ma...What a wonderful shot. Interesting how lighting makes it work. <br />You mentioned you wear orthodics. When was the last time were you fitted? I know I need to get mine updated for I have been getting mild tendon problems in my shin area lately and I am pretty sure it is because my orthodics are pretty old. They are so expensive but I know I need new ones and I need to find a good podiatrist.<br />That was a funny dream. <br /> Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-47112164006965000932014-10-05T15:24:16.872-07:002014-10-05T15:24:16.872-07:00I've found that exercise is essential for me. ...I've found that exercise is essential for me. If I go a while without exercising, I feel like a slug.<br />I just did yoga on my back deck. It is beautiful here with autumn upon us.<br />Rick, your latest follower. Rick Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005727239466916086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-36129090126495252752014-10-05T14:38:19.097-07:002014-10-05T14:38:19.097-07:00Love that dream. Big smiles.
And I love your acti...Love that dream. Big smiles.<br />And I love your activity. I should do more, and you inspire me to try.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-34951779105459356212014-10-05T12:37:31.784-07:002014-10-05T12:37:31.784-07:00Hi DJan, I do like that photo with Mt. Baker in th...Hi DJan, I do like that photo with Mt. Baker in the distance. Nicely done! Your comment about the sunlight on the bush reminds me about advice a mentor once gave me about photography: it's all about the light. Well, that's not 100% true but it's way ahead of what ever is in second place. Sometimes, when out driving, I see a scene that looks beautiful as I approach and the way the sunlight is hitting it and then, glancing in the rear view mirror, it looks completely drab. In any event, the light worked for you on that photo! I agree with the others here that you on the leading edge of the bell curve on exercise for folks your age (and mine too ... ha ha). Keep up the good work. I like the story about that dream. They call scary dreams nightmares but what do they call dreams that are funny? Which way would you call this one? Thanks for your comments on my blog. Wishing you a good week ahead. JohnJohn's Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618219887687125402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-44111058667886698712014-10-05T10:16:23.382-07:002014-10-05T10:16:23.382-07:00DJan, I think you would most definitely be past th...DJan, I think you would most definitely be past the top of the curve... meaning you exercise much more than the average person your age (at least this is IMO). And it's great! Keep it up, but do be cautious and don't overdo. I think I would be somewhere between those that do nothing and the middle... meaning I really should *do more*. DH and I walk the 2 story mall twice a week and I try to use the treadmill a few times, but that's about it.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-2887297909777146052014-10-05T09:05:07.250-07:002014-10-05T09:05:07.250-07:00I'd recommend getting some Zensah leg sleeves ...I'd recommend getting some Zensah leg sleeves to wear on your hikes & walks. They are available at Fairhaven runners. They're also great for day after leg soreness. Hope your leg feels better.justme_alivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912966969702106429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-19705324358306067862014-10-05T08:42:23.135-07:002014-10-05T08:42:23.135-07:00haha. Great punchline. What a wonderful dream.
I...haha. Great punchline. What a wonderful dream.<br />I love that photo of the red berries and Mt. Baker behind them. <br />Please consult a doctor regarding your tendon. Your self-treatment hasn't worked, so maybe you should seek expert advice.<br />As for exercise, carry on!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-27081776867019698952014-10-05T07:20:09.313-07:002014-10-05T07:20:09.313-07:00Taking care of today is good advice. I think you a...Taking care of today is good advice. I think you are right on the money here. <br /><br />Loved the story about your dream. I have no idea about how long I'll live. Duh. None of us do. My mother is 98. Some days I wonder if I'll make 70. Right now, I feel healthier than I have in quite a few years.just keep moving. I think that is most important. <br /><br />Love the photo. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.com