Comments on: Waiting to Die: How Breaking A Hip Gave Her New Passion For Life

By: 40plusnfab

40plusnfab — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:23:26 +0000

Yes! Very Scary Ms. Pink. The good news is….we don;t have to be a statistic! And you’re so correct — the more I move the more vibrant and energetic I feel. Remember the saying…move it – - or LOSE IT!

By: Ms. Pink

Ms. Pink — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 03:54:16 +0000

Pretty scary statistics! But how true it is that staying active keeps you feeling better, gives you more energy and makes you feel alive!

By: 40plusnfab

40plusnfab — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:08:39 +0000

Susan, loved your ideas for getting away from the boob tube and the benefits to be gained as a result.

By: 40plusnfab

40plusnfab — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:07:01 +0000

TOO MANY PEOPLE Catherine — adults and children. TV has become the babysitter for an entire generation of children and the “wind down” remedy for far too many adults. Even people in the same house don’t talk because there’s a TV in every bedroom.

By: 40plusnfab

40plusnfab — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:03:34 +0000

Great point Wendy! I was diagnosed with osteopenia in my mid 30′s; and was already showing signs of significant bone loss in my hip and spine. I finally found a calcium supplement my system could tolerate – combined that with some weight bearing exercises (walking works for me) and my numbers began to go up. Prevention is better than cure!!

By: Susan Kim

Susan Kim — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:45:46 +0000

Great wake up call for anyone sitting around too much. And when I say sitting around, I especially mean sitting around watching TV. I can’t believe the pull TV has on people– particularly those that are older. Best way not to watch too much when you’re old is to turn it off now. Here’s my take on how to do it:
http://www.mojo40.com/stop-watching-tv/

By: Wendy Hanlan

Wendy Hanlan — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:40:33 +0000

First…LOVE the photo you picked for this post! Second…it’s never too soon to start taking calcium supplements. You can go from “normal” bone density to swiss cheese in very little time. Just as my stepmom. The drugs you have to take to regain bone strength are aweful…and of course there’s the risk of a break or fracture. Prevention is the best medicine.

By: Catherine Morgan

Catherine Morgan — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:39:04 +0000

Sondra, what a powerful post! “Waiting to die” will surely get attention – but how many people are on auto-pilot just doing the things they need to maintain their body and not *living* life? How many people are not engaging, exploring, and enjoying? TV is a narcotic and maybe should be regulated as one and used with respect – and for the right reasons. Sure, relax and watch a favorite show, but don’t let it own you! Don’t tune out the rest of your life to tune in some show.