“These are my grandbabies. We decided we’re in a little bicycle club. They call it EEL. It’s not spelled quite right, but it’s from the first letters of our names: Eric, Layne and Liam. “I started riding to get in shape. I need to lose … Continue readingThese grandchildren help keep him young
Mother, age 54: “I was a fast food queen at one time, so I just wanted to get back to being healthy again. I wasn’t sick or anything. I just knew that internally things didn’t feel quite right. “She goes on these pages on Facebook … Continue readingLike mother, like daughter when it comes to health
“My ambition is to get every senior out of their house. If they’re more active, they can live longer and don’t have to worry about going to the doctor as much. It might hurt the doctor’s pocketbook a little, but that’s OK. “Seniors need to … Continue readingHe pushes senior citizens to be more active
What do you want to be when you grow up? (Girl) “I want be a doctor so I can give people shots to make them better. But I don’t like getting shots, so when I’m a grown-up I’m not going to get them.” (Boy) “I’m … Continue readingGiving shots, teaching ‘extercises’ in their future
“We’ve been walking and running mostly, plus eating more healthy.” “As Hispanics, we’re used to eating a lot. We put a lot on the plate and sometimes go for seconds. But now we’re using smaller plates with smaller portions. It’s a challenge.” “I’ve seen a … Continue readingShedding pounds provides more motivation
“I’m 72 and have been retired for a number of years. I stay young by walking, riding a bike and spending a lot of time with my grandkids. I also build and fly radio-controlled airplanes. “All of this allows me to get my exercise and … Continue readingHe had a plan for retirement, and he’s sticking to it
“I’m into things like healthy eating, exercise and the environment. “My view of life is pretty progressive. For instance, I think a lot of social change needs to occur so that we can live more in harmony with the earth. “I’m also interested in botanical … Continue readingHis wish: live more in harmony with the earth
“This is the most activity we do together, go to the park, because everybody is usually so busy. The kids talked us into it. They make us feel bad, you know, and then we’re like, ‘Yeah, I guess we should go work out to get … Continue readingKids provide motivation for family activities
“I used to climb mountains when I lived in Colorado. I guess the culture there is built around that kind of thing. It was just like a fun challenge for me. “My biggest achievement was climbing Pikes Peak. I did it by myself. It was … Continue readingHe won’t soon forget climbing Pikes Peak
“I was at home, and my husband had just come in from work. I didn’t feel like my normal self. All of a sudden I started sweating really bad, my left jaw starting hurting and my fingertips felt fuzzy. So I told him, ‘I think … Continue readingPost-heart attack, she’s feeling better than ever