88 years -Overweight Need hope and Ideas

[box886]

Hi I have some good genes (parents lived into 90s, grandma live to 106) and decent lifestyle, (live at home, non-smoking but I love my martini's, had open heart for valve and now have a pacemaker) but I have gained some weight and am finding it harder to walk and stay balanced. I am getting shaky and think I must be losing muscle mass. I am wondering what I can do to turn things around. Looking for web/book/anecdotes resources targeting my age as well as questions to ask my doc, he is not in great health himself. my wife (83) is in great shape but I can't really keep up with her. need my own routine that is safe and hopeful, would love suggestions. stories  Thanks- 88

[macekoenig]

I only just started this whole thing myself, but I can tell you what really helped me - just get started.  If NOTHING else, just start walking - commit to that, only that, and start.  You don't have to go fast, or uphill, or even aim for a certain heart rate.  Once you have established the routine of including this in your day, then look for the next step.  The key is just getting started, right where you are - I was amazed at how effective this was for me.  I hope you find this helpfull, I wish you the best of luck!!!