June 1st of the month I turn 65 is my Medicare birthday.
It's weird.
It's also a bit of an Uh-oh moment as I realize that there is no good end that can come from my current health path and I really need to make some lifestyle changes or look forward to facing some unpleasant consequences.
I shouldn't need any diet apps or exercise apps to get started on a better way of living -- I know enough to be healthier, but maybe the routine and regular encouragement would help. Our local community center accepts Medicare Silver Sneaker memberships and I could take advantage of that, or I could just decide to begin using the exercise equipment we have at home and walk around the neighborhood regularly.
That and quiet quit eating so damn much crap.
I'm no newbie when it comes to losing weight and getting in shape. I've done it before. I just need the motivation and desire to get going again. Maybe the thought of an early death from heart attack or stroke, or a miserable existence as a diabetic amputee or something would help.
Personally, I think living on tacos and tequila while sunning daily on a Mexican beach would help, but what do I know?`
Medicare would be of no use in Mexico, but if I'm going to be living better, do I really need it?
I probably just need to focus on today.
And today I am not in Mexico. I'm sitting on a porch in a retirement community in Metamora, IL.
It's 50 (10c) degrees and I'm wearing an effing sweatshirt in June!
Definitely not Mexico!
But -- I can walk. I can eat better. I can make choices to live a longer, more healthy life.
As a timely encouragement to what I just wrote -- one of the senior residents of this community just rode past on the main circle drive on her adult tricycle. She was wearing a big puffy coat with the hood up and bright red gloves, but she was getting her ride in at 7am on a cool Sunday morning in Central Illinois.
Damn.
Well, 65 in two weeks.
They say it's better than the alternative.
I'm thinking that's only true if you make it that way.
Wish me luck (and good health).
John
Sunday, June 01, 2025
It's Medicare Day
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It's that quiet eating that packs the pounds on. 😬
Dang.
You can proof read several times and still miss something!
Good luck and good health and good choices.
When I was struggling with health choices last year, I read several memoirs. It helped. My criteria for choosing them? Compelling struggles.
Hi John, I have been pre-diabetic for years now. About 4 years ago I stopped drinking sugary drinks such as Coke. Even the diet ones I don't touch. I drink plenty of water, do my best to get good exercise...for me, this is walks in nature and doing housework. I found that once I stopped the sugary drinks I no longer want any...not even once in a while. I wish you all the best for good health and happiness 😊
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