Deborah Szekely (102), the Mother of Wellness! My 5 Rules To Not Get Old !

Always God first ( ; I am 74. Morning routine: listening to Our Father, Thanksgiving, petitions, a Psalm. I volunteer, play the harp, Street perform, and keep in touch with friends/neighbors. When life becomes a big challenge I rely on Jesus and my guardian angels. I try to smile, be thankful for what I have, and pray for everybody else. I would rather write a movie than watch one, and write a song in lieu of listening to the radio. My life has been miraculous, filled with challenges, but always abundant in Hope God bless you, and He loves you so very much.( ;

My grandmother lived to be 98 and smoked since she was a teenager. Smoked 2 packs a day. Drank occasionally, rarely saw a doctor. Never exercised, ate what she wanted, had a strong metabolism(she was always thin. Stood 5’8. She passed away from an aortic aneurysm.. her sisters all lived into their 90s or early 100s. Great genes.

The most important rule is not stated: JOY! We are all smiling here, as her joy is contagious. Find your joy and the other things will follow :)

The Word says a cheerful heart is like good medicine, and breathe. Don’t worry, pray. Be anxious for nothing, give any concern to God.

I'm 85 and have non of those 'morbidities' they talk about. I sleep until Noon, eat a lovely big lunch out somewhere and we have a light supper about 8PM. My husband (90) goes to bed about Midnight and I stay up until 2 or 3. It all works for us! The food we eat is always lean meats, vegetables, fruit. Nothing fried except eggs. Ice cream every night for dessert. No snacks. No more than one weak alcoholic drink - if that per day. My husband drinks tons of coffee and I like Club Soda.

My mother lived to 95, she ate tons of sugar in the form of ice cream, pastry, candy, and all kinds of sweet junk food, she only ate frozen veggies, a little fruit, plenty of canned food, and never drank water! Not much exercise. She could drive until 91. She did everything that we are not supposed to do. She ate whatever she felt like eating without caring if it was healthy or not. Hot fudge Sunday for breakfast was her favourite! Go figure.

My grandmother passed at 93 and smoked cuban cigars and drank a shot of whiskey every day, ate whatever she wanted.

I read the bible 45 minutes and spend quite time with God first thing every morning…

I am 80. All my life i have eaten mostly meat having been raised on a ranch. Not much vegetables. People say I look about 50. My own doctor the first time she met me said she couldn't believe my age. Never sick as child. My checkup were always good. Still have my own teeth and my dentist says they are strong. In fact i still have my tonsils. Walk all over and still jog. Also at my age I don't let the small stuff occupy space in my brain. Especially since I absolutely love playing poker.

At 83 I have been a practicing Naturopath for almost 50 years. I was director of the Yosemite Health Retreat, a Natural Hygiene fasting institution. A healthy body and mind is the result of following all of health's requisites: plant based diet, good sleep, exercise, fulfilling hobbies, work, good friends. My diet has mostly been Mediterranean, fruits, vegetables and light on the animal proteins.

Wow, I am 72 years old and went to work at the Golden Door Health Spa in Escondido (owned then by Deborah) when I was in high school. I had no idea she was still living. Must be those rules! Great to see her again.

I am 74 and yes a morning ritual is key to your well being. I get up at 6:00 feed my cats first because they insist lol. Then get my coffee and read my Bible. Prayers of thankfulness and ask for strength and love for the day. I talk to the birds and stretch then go for a swim. In the winter I walk. My diet consist of fresh organically grown non processed foods. A smoothie in the morning and simple small meals until dinner. One should focus on positive energy and work with nature when ever possible. I do take supplements with over time I have adjusted to help me at certain times in my life. I am very blessed.❤

Money helps. Zip code and socioeconomic status and access to health care helps. Being rich helps you live longer

1st thought is of my Creator. I offer my day to Almighty God and ask for knowledge of HIS will for me and the power to carry it out! Without Him I am nothing, but with Him I can do all things. I have Grape Nuts with almond milk and blueberries or other fresh fruit and chopped walnuts sprinkled with cinnamon. I do not actually eat until around noon. I have done intermittent fasting for about 6 years.

1. Morning rituals (stretching & Goals) 2. Walking 3. Vegetarian ( eat small portions) yogurt and banana cereal for breakfast and black coffee sometimes eggs 4. Lunch veggies 5. Dinner veggies and greens 6. Supplements

Being grateful every day is very important 💕I’m 71.. only 1 meditation.. for thyroid issues since I was 35… I eat clean.. no sugar.. some carbs… lost 35 lbs just eating this way..the energy I get is from God.. being thankful 🙏

I am 72. I drink 1 lemon with water every morning. Looking out the windows to see what nature has in store for me that day. As I look around I find what ever needs to be done. 6 am is the time I awake. I play tennis at least 4 times a week weather permitting. I am on 2 tennis leagues. My level is 4.0. I am vegan plant base diet. I am a writer the most recent book published is “Celebrating our Creators truth of love,life and light. In my garden I have herbs and figs and apple trees. I just received my Texas Notary 15:34 and do this as time permits. I love to play in my kitchen and sharing what I make. My mother is 94 and lives with my sister. Glad to meet you As nature has been good to you blessings in abundance. 😊

I have always ate healthy foods, exercised, kept my weight within normal range, never smoked or drank. So, metastatic breast cancer at age 57. My siblings, who are all smoking, eating junk food and one an alcoholic are thriving. Go figure. I had aggressive treatments, surgery, chemo and radiation, and have survived so far. I thank my lucky stars and still keep up my healthy habits. Who knows, maybe that is why I am still here in my mid 70's?! Thank the Good Lord. 😊🙏

I am 74 years old and I have a morning routine of doing different stretching exercises on my bed, moving every muscle in my body before getting up. Through my life I always enjoyed exercising, swimming, walking and for years I have been doing Callanetics and Pilates, what I still practice 2-3 a week. Love to eat fruits and salads since childhood and fish,but never been a meat eater, especially red meat. I only take some vitamin supplements but not any prescription medicine. I love the sunshine and nature and luckily I leave close to a lake connected to the Pacific ocean and I walk everyday for more than an hour around it. Enjoy art and music and very grateful for the beautiful and clean environment I live in the Gold Coast. 🌏

I'm 59. I keep my weight down. I do have to use a portion control plate. I love most foods but foods don't love me. I try to move when I see that there is need. I strive for balance, but find it more challenging. Laughter is a new goal and setting boundaries. Stay engaged and move on from challenges......hmmmm. Embrace, healthy communication.....a challenge for me.