Celebrating 90!!
Celebrating 90!!
Here are some sights and sounds from mom’s birthday week engagements and celebrations…
The Regimen
The goal is not just to reach 90, but to get there in good working order. And for that, movement and daily exercise are a must. Here is the regimen that works for mom. Below in this segment there are three videos and two photos of mom working out after turning 90 yesterday. In all, her workout takes about an hour. (Note: Other segments below feature cooking, social service, and celebration.)
(A) The Steps: She starts with 100 steps: 5 rounds of 20 steps, i.e. at the gym, she goes up and down two 10-step, hard-rubberized staircases five times. She starts out on the slower side and picks up speed as she goes and reaches a good, brisk pace. By the middle of the third round or so her breath is the only thing that is audible, not a discombobulated huffing and puffing sound, but a deep steady flow of air that sounds like a respirator. But she is fine and chugs along. As she says, it keeps her heart pumping.
(B) The Rowing Machine: Next, it is 5 minutes on the rowing machine:
(C) The Jog: Then it is off to a gentle jog one time around the track:
(D) Stretching / Yoga: Next she does a few stretches which are actually yoga poses – pyramid pose (parsvottanasana) and dancer pose (natarajasana):
(E) The Treadmill: After the stretching it is off to the treadmill for 30 minutes.
Food / Nutrition
Cooking: Homemade plant-based meals go a long way towards maintaining health. Here is some of the cooking we did this week.
Social Service
Giving back is food for the soul and helps one feel connected to the community…
Celebration
Thanks so much to all who have helped make turning 90 such a joyous and memorable experience. Both mom and I greatly appreciate all your wishes, thoughts, and supportive words.
Here are two of the bouquets mom received.
Your mom is an inspiration. Happy birthday 🎂🎈🎉 to her!
Thank YOU Birgit!!
exoticaveronica
Wow! Talk about #disruptaging! Way to choose how you’re living as you age, momma. Dinner looks delicious 😋
—
jenniferpettycreates
WOW!!! This is all so beautiful and an absolutely amazing example of creating our own reality! This makes me smile like crazy! Life is so beautiful.. 💕☀️✨👏 my heart just expanded with this beautiful share.. blessings to you and your beautiful mom for shining so bright !✨❤️🙏💪🌿
—
aquariusonthemove
Your mom is an incredible woman!! Obviously she’s got all the right stuff. Please give her a big birthday hug from me♥️♥️♥️. Enjoy your visit🙏
—
studiojoneswhoa
Wow and wonderful!! Truly inspirational. Just amazing.
—
Congratulations on 90 years of living!! What an awesome Mom!!
Your congratulations was well received!!
Thank you Satyam. Beautiful and inspirational. Congratulations to your mother.
Many thanks Roberto as always for your kindness!!
What an inspiration your mother is! Vital and amazing, a great example for us all!
Thanks so much Nancy – your words were passed along… 🙏
What an admirable lady your mother is! Manages admirable physique, grace and elegance. ( leave alone amazing cooking!). With love. Ileana
Ileana, coming from you this means an awful lot. As I always tell your grandkids, you are the coolest grandma around – and indeed you have set the bar high in all aspects of life. So thank you!!
Your mom is the best – fantastic!!!
Hey Randy,
Thanks so much for taking the time to check in here. Mom will enjoy seeing your words!!
Aunt Ruth is a real inspiration. She is one fantastic lady!!!
Hi Anita,
Mom passes along her very best!!
Our most amazing Ruth. HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! You continue to be my inspiration, Aunt Ruth, and I love you. This set of videos puts us all to shame! I know I cannot keep up with you 😘
Greetings Elise!!
I am back in MD but will be sure that mom sees your birthday love!! Come on down next time and we can all work out together!!
Congratulations to your Mom
. . . . . . . .for both her spirit and verve.
It is no wonder that a woman such as she is your Mom.
May she enjoy many, many, more years in good spirit and good health.
Nancy
Hi Nancy,
Thank you kindly for your warm and caring words. You are a most gentle soul and I miss seeing you. Trust all is well…Namaskar…
Thank you. I am fine.
I miss you as well.
Glad your Mom is so robust and in good health.
Life gives us many pauses and sometimes very interesting episodes.
Glad to be here to enjoy and evolve with each experience.
Nan
Much love to you Nancy…🙏
Happy Birthday🌻🌸🎉🎉. Looking absolutely fit and fabulous! What an inspiration and motivation to keep moving and eat wisely.🤗💛
Thanks so much Debbie for your kind wishes – as the queen of Abs, your approval of mom’s fitness carries extra weight!!
Satyam, your beautiful and inspiring Mom is a gift to all who know her, or of her through you. She sets the bar high and truly sets an example of how to live life on her own terms. Wishing her a wonderful birthday year. She is a gem and so amazing in her spirit and you are a fortunate son.
Hi Pennie,
Fortunate indeed!!
Thanks so much for your kind words…