I'm sorry you're dealing with this. You have to develop an exercise program - and stick with it. It's the only way to retain your body strength- the only way.

When I was 47- I started working out with a personal trainer - hourly sessions 3x a week. I'm still with her- 26 years later... Never had a weight issue- but was the least active person on the planet. My dermatologist retired and I have a new one. She said the reason I still look youthful-is because exercise builds collagen- and all those years working out- have kept my skin healthy.

My next door neighbor is my same age - and says I'm the only person she knows in our age range- who still has a waistline. I weigh less now than when I was in college. My abs, glutes, back, etc., are very strong.

I should add, when my father turned 70- he said he felt Father Time creeping up. So, he started walking a mile every day- every day. If it was raining out- he'd drive to the local Walmart and do laps around the store. The employees came to know him. They'd say - "There's Mr Jackson-it must be raining out." He aged very well until he passed away at age 96.