older guys and your health

Old age is a reality sorry to say. I feel it everyday too at 55. Been a tradesman all my life, worked with my hands and body, and was a hard drinker from 16-32 years old. But i was lucky, i got a reprieve, i never smoked, or did drugs. I sobered up 23 years ago and that made a huge difference for me. I come from a family of bad hearts and high blood pressure too so i need to be careful.
2 years ago my Dad died, had a heart attack at 77 and died at home. That was another wake up call for me, i lost 20 lbs and changed the way i eat. Your mental health is huge, it can shut your body down if you let it. After my divorce 5 years ago i had to get some help for depression, i am not on any pills, just did 10 weeks of therapy and the world is a whole lot better today.
**** life is good today, i have a big block A body, two great kids, a good job that i love, a roof over my head and good friends.

Take care of yourselves everyone, Glad you guys are ok today.