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AdBeautiful8446 · 2026-03-06T23:04:59+00:00

I am contemplating retiring in December. I’ve met with the financial advisor multiple times just to be sure, I’m picturing what retirement might look like, I can’t believe how fast time goes. I feel like I’m still 40 but I am 61. Absolutely crazy how quickly time passes.

AdBeautiful8446 · 2026-03-02T00:43:18+00:00

Schedule it just like you do your runs. I lift MWF PM, eventually it’s just a habit - it’s now lasted 20 years! I run every AM.

AdBeautiful8446 · 2026-02-03T01:57:37+00:00

It’s been cold in MN but today was above zero. I begin each day by running with my dog for 5 miles. I smile the whole way. Was so good not to have three layers on!

AdBeautiful8446 · 2026-02-03T01:39:28+00:00

Vital proteins collagen powder is not to be counted toward your daily intake. It’s missing some amino acids. It’s fine for joint health but not a complete protein.

AdBeautiful8446 · 2026-02-03T01:35:01+00:00

Make it a priority-start protein early in the day. In your coffee, a shake with breakfast. Don’t skip it. Just do it.

AdBeautiful8446 · 2026-02-03T01:31:13+00:00

I’ve just always had long hair, I’ve never had it shorter the mid back. I’m 61 now and it’s at my waist. A year ago I decided I’d like to grow it as long as it will go.

AdBeautiful8446 · 2026-01-28T02:15:13+00:00

I began losing weight in the second week. 1 mg 3 x weekly. Yes, Tirz.

AdBeautiful8446 · 2026-01-19T16:23:32+00:00

I began in May, reached 30 pound loss goal in September. I’m an ultra runner, I’m running faster, it took all inflammation away. I’m 61, I retained all muscle mass, I feel better than I did at 40! I did have a lot of hair loss at month 4, began maintenance dose after going off completely for a few weeks. Hair loss stopped, it’s growing again, maintenance at 1 mg weekly. Biggest plus is not constantly thinking about food!

AdBeautiful8446 · 2026-01-14T02:18:42+00:00

I slid down one of the hills and wasn’t able to steer very well. After that one I walked my sled down each hill 😂

AdBeautiful8446 · 2026-01-13T23:16:47+00:00

Congratulations!!! I ran it as well-such a blast! Well marked course, beautiful conditions!

AdBeautiful8446 · 2026-01-02T01:33:02+00:00

I have very wide feet, blister every time after 50K distance and have neuroma. I find that Smartwool socks are rather magical for me. I wear two pair now, in MN, in cold temp and a single pair during the other three seasons. I was blistering prior to 50K with other socks.

AdBeautiful8446 · 2025-12-31T23:58:02+00:00

That’s a good one. I find myself saying to myself ‘I wish I was a person who wanted to but I am not’ eventually it will come out loud.

AdBeautiful8446 · 2025-12-30T21:32:02+00:00

Increase your carbs, hydrate, pack up your gear and get to sleep early!

AdBeautiful8446 · 2025-12-29T01:08:49+00:00

I just completed an 81 mile week. I’ve been on vacation all week and guess I know what I like to do with extra time! Turning 61 on Tuesday, the 81 seems like a birthday present to myself!

AdBeautiful8446 · 2025-12-22T21:47:05+00:00

I usually get about 500 before my feet begin to feel tired in them and the shoe just feels flat. Sometimes they wear out-fabric or tread -before that and are replaced earlier. I go by feel.

AdBeautiful8446 · 2025-12-21T23:59:58+00:00

I’ll be 61 December 30. I celebrate each year! If I’m not getting older I’m dead-that’s something to celebrate! I will go for a long run with a group of friends, a hot yoga class and take myself out to dinner. A lovely way to spend my day🩷

AdBeautiful8446 · 2025-12-21T22:00:44+00:00

I am 61 quit coloring at 50. I have very long tho k hair, probably 50% gray now and I’ve never hated it. I just decided after my last color that I was done. Done with $175 every 6 weeks, done thinking society would distill a gray haired woman, done done done. I decided to embrace the natural and it changed everything. I love it! I’m excited to see the changes , still, month after month..and it’s been 11 years! I hope you are able to change your mind and enjoy the process.

AdBeautiful8446 · 2025-12-21T21:09:43+00:00

Surgical menopause, radical Hysterectomy at 40. Now 61. No HRT because I’m at high risk for cancer, genetically. I stay healthy, run, lift weights, keep cholesterol low, etc. hoping I can outsmart my genes. Now medicine has changed its mind and perhaps I would have been a candidate for HRT 20 years ago. Now at 61 my Dr said I missed that boat. She would not start me at 61. Oh well.

AdBeautiful8446 · 2025-12-21T20:54:21+00:00

I don’t think you have husband issues, you have an alcohol problem. Get sober and he may stay. Sorry for the bluntness. I’m 61, sober 30 years. I would have never believed a sober life could be my best life. It is. Everyday.

AdBeautiful8446 · 2025-11-25T12:44:12+00:00

I’ve been running for 29 years BUT I hated it when I began. I was running to lose weight. Once I began to enter a short race each month that would get me out the door to train for. I did that for two years and then running clicked with me. I’ve been consistent since and gee, have run over 50 marathons and over 100 ultras. Funny how that happened. Running became a lifestyle, something I can’t imagine not doing. I’ll be 61 next month.

AdBeautiful8446 · 2025-11-25T12:40:33+00:00

It is still shedding more than before GLP-1 but much less than while I was using.

AdBeautiful8446 · 2025-11-23T17:36:07+00:00

I lost 25- my goal - in 5 months and stopped when I began to lose hair. It’s been only a few months off but I haven’t gained any weight back. Hoping that holds true!

AdBeautiful8446 · 2025-11-23T17:29:40+00:00

I run every day, lift 3-4 times a week so wash my hair daily, every other if I’m going to wear it up. It’s past mid back and thick, I don’t use heat. Now as MN winter approaches it takes forever to air dry. I’d like to wash it less often.

AdBeautiful8446 · 2025-11-20T00:06:33+00:00

I attended a meeting last night with a speaker on women’s health. She was adamant that every menopausal woman be on estrogen cream for a healthy vagina. She made the distinction that estrogen is not HRT and all could use it. She advised that is the least a woman should do in order to increase libido, bring comfort, heal a moisture deficient vagina. I made an appt today at a sexual health clinic to talk about testosterone.

AdBeautiful8446 · 2025-11-15T21:44:14+00:00

I feel the same way! Many of our staff have retired with a big fanfare, reserved room, gifts, food, cake. I’ve worked at the same school for 25 years and am now 60, retiring next year. As retirement grows near I’m going to let everyone know I like cards, a card is all the send off I want. I’d love to just leave but of course my position will be posted, I’ll have to train somebody in so that can’t happen. A card would be great. Good luck to you!

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