• Skyrmir@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    The hidden issue is general aches and pain. That noise an old guy makes when he stands up, means he doesn’t get up, and doesn’t move around as much. But it’s real easy to sit down with a pint and a burger.

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      I’ve been above average fit with an above average activity level most of my life. Since 42, I’ve had less time walking around without aches and pains than with.
      I may be an outlier, but lots of people I know that were sporty 10 years ago aren’t sporty anymore, and it’s not because of not wanting to