You have incredible insight and expertise. Our culture does a disservice to women regarding our outer appearance. The messages play in our head’s over and over again. Throw in aging and we spin out. Aging is not easy but it is wonderful to wake up to another beautiful day.
I like your approach, no judgement plus suggestions.
This is very well written, especially from a young person. I have always enjoyed your articles but after reading this I am convinced again you are a brilliant person and thanks for sharing that brilliance. I am 72 and I was not prepared for the sadness that keeps trying to tackle me and lay me out flat. The loneliness that is all around. Thanks for the empowering suggestions don't give up...
Love this. Very helpful. I have been an athlete all my life. Love exercise, running, yoga. And now I find myself in fear a lot. Holding back and unsure whether I should continue running after a knee replacement 10 months ago. Surgeon says it would be fine, but I worry about the other knee--and falling. (which I've not done) Maybe a therapist would be your recommendation. To look at the fear. Thank you so much.
Great query and thoughts. It’s normal to inhabit the world of “what ifs” after going through a surgery like that, it’s really a question of 1) to what degree is ruminating about the future consuming excess brain space and 2) what are you doing about it? One way to quiet the ruminations is to exercise, ie., to test drive your knee - ie. trusting your doctor and trusting your body … then listening to its feedback :)
Dr. Lucy, as always, you nail it! Your reminders are reminding me to reach out for some mental health help following the death of my 93yo dad a few months ago. I’ve written about dealing with complicated feelings on my Substack (which is helpful!), but have mostly kept my “struggles” under wraps on my day-to-day life.
You have incredible insight and expertise. Our culture does a disservice to women regarding our outer appearance. The messages play in our head’s over and over again. Throw in aging and we spin out. Aging is not easy but it is wonderful to wake up to another beautiful day.
I like your approach, no judgement plus suggestions.
Thank you😊
Thanks a whole lot!
This is very well written, especially from a young person. I have always enjoyed your articles but after reading this I am convinced again you are a brilliant person and thanks for sharing that brilliance. I am 72 and I was not prepared for the sadness that keeps trying to tackle me and lay me out flat. The loneliness that is all around. Thanks for the empowering suggestions don't give up...
Thank you for posting this information!
Wonderful tips on accepting and working with my aging. It’s sometimes a scary place to be. I appreciate your insights and support.
I love your writing style!
Thanks so much!
Thank you so! I esp appreciate the calculator link you sent. As a vegetarian, this helps me keep some things in mind.
Yes it can be difficult to get enough protein if vegetarian
Love this. Very helpful. I have been an athlete all my life. Love exercise, running, yoga. And now I find myself in fear a lot. Holding back and unsure whether I should continue running after a knee replacement 10 months ago. Surgeon says it would be fine, but I worry about the other knee--and falling. (which I've not done) Maybe a therapist would be your recommendation. To look at the fear. Thank you so much.
Great query and thoughts. It’s normal to inhabit the world of “what ifs” after going through a surgery like that, it’s really a question of 1) to what degree is ruminating about the future consuming excess brain space and 2) what are you doing about it? One way to quiet the ruminations is to exercise, ie., to test drive your knee - ie. trusting your doctor and trusting your body … then listening to its feedback :)
Excellent! Thanks so much -
Thank you!
Excellent advice, thank you! And here's what else can help us feel happier and more confident as we age: https://valeriemonroe.substack.com/p/how-to-the-only-facial-exercise-worth?utm_source=publication-search
Love it!
Best column ever! Advice I try to follow every day- always wondering if it was really helping…I am convinced, once again! Thank you!!!!
I appreciate it!
Thank you so much for this newsletter, it’s more than helpful!
Very glad to hear!
Thank you ! Great tips ~ always appreciate your wisdom!
Dr. Lucy, as always, you nail it! Your reminders are reminding me to reach out for some mental health help following the death of my 93yo dad a few months ago. I’ve written about dealing with complicated feelings on my Substack (which is helpful!), but have mostly kept my “struggles” under wraps on my day-to-day life.
Glad to have given you a push!
Super helpful, relevant, relatable, and uplifting!!!
Thx Annie :)
AWESOME tips here! I am surely prioritizing all - especially building muscle and getting in more protein.
So glad!
Love the encouragement, but the protein recommendation is completely OFF. PLEASE research and UP that intake!