Yesterday, I was talking with a gal I hadn't seen for 8 years here. We volunteered together, back in 2000. She is looking great and told me the same. Discussing skin, I said that I didn't know I was to wrinkle from smoking so I didn't. At 69 I am not wrinkled at all. I smoke 4 cigarettes a day and am so afraid if I stop completely, my face will fall to the ground.
Living alone, not having to cook for someone else, I can buy what I want and eat it when I choose. With salads/veggies, I don't like to see them go bad, so I have plenty of that I don't buy sweets, although there are occasions that I do, feeling it won't hurt, and I watch out for prepared foods, as they are a boon to the single eater, but full of ...what?
I must keep my weight down because I have so little exercise. I realize now that the crutch walking was good for me, a good exercise for 34 years, also making the bed. 5 years without crutches I see a difference and my bed has not been really made since there are 3 pillows shoved under the sheets for elevating my legs. (Looks like a dead body, and I just close the door if someone is coming.)
It's a battle for many people.
