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Staying Fit | Eating Clean| Working Out Twice Daily | 70 Is The New 50

By Barbara Todaro

Services for Real Estate Pros with RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired 104763

August 16, 2016 07:11 AM

Today I learned that unless a video is posted to YouTube, it cannot be posted on ActiveRain. It has now made its way to this post, thanks to the Q&A section of this site. Thanks everyone for giving me my much needed direction.

Here are three videos taken by my grandson, Ryan, while I was doing a few of my routines. Yes, 70 is the new 50, if you stay fit and eat clean.

I've been doing this for three years, and although it's a long road to healthy living, it works. I take no medication; weigh 123 pounds but I can lift 125 pounds; and I can eat all day because my metabolism is so fast.

I hope everyone takes a few days a week to visit a local gym. I go twice a day, and I have a gym mat at home for evening stretching.

Three years ago, I was morbidly obese.... just saying!!

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Evelyn Johnston

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN

The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Ok, I have started...I bought a fitbit two days ago and so far each day I strive to outdo the previous. I hope I continue!

Aug 17, 2016 04:25 AM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

You are an inspiration to so many. Keep it up. You are killing it!

Aug 17, 2016 04:53 AM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

your next purchase is a fitbit scale....I weigh myself everyday....it's give weight, BMI, percentage of body fat.... my BMI is 22 and my body fat is 19.4%....20-30 is normal....13 -19.9 is an athlete's percentage of body fat.... Evelyn Johnston

Aug 17, 2016 05:27 AM

Beth Atalay

Clermont, FL

MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900

Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA

Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Barbara, good to see your fit lifestyle is paying off bigtime!

Aug 17, 2016 02:01 PM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900

Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA

Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Also thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog.

Aug 17, 2016 02:01 PM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Belinda Spillman

Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO

Colorado Living!

Wow. What a commitment you made 3 years ago. You have stayed with the program and it shows. Great job!!!! Keep up the good work. I think I will go for a walk now......

Aug 18, 2016 04:30 AM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Beth Atalay

Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL

Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Barbara, you're a true inspiration to many, I applaud you. You look AWESOME!!!

Aug 18, 2016 05:50 AM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

just trying to look as good as you Beth Atalay .....

Aug 18, 2016 06:41 AM

Beth Atalay

Clermont, FL

Beth Atalay

You look AWESOME Barbara Todaro and Thank You!

Aug 18, 2016 07:44 AM

Maria Sapio

Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA

Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Bravo dear lady - you continue to inspire, encourage and ignite each of us with your passion, stamina and 'no-quit' attitude...!! Thank you!!

Aug 18, 2016 12:34 PM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Elyse Berman, PA

LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL

Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Barbara Todaro I saw these videos on FB. You are a true inspiration to all. As Billy Crystal said, "you look mahvelous!"

Aug 18, 2016 08:43 PM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Wow! Thank you for the results Barbara that come from making positive changes in your life, very admirable. You're killing it!

Aug 19, 2016 07:12 AM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Thanks again, everyone, for your nice comments.... they're all appreciated....

Aug 19, 2016 07:15 AM

Dana Basiliere

Rossi & Riina Real Estate - Williston, VT

Making deals "Happen"

That is a huge transformation. Excellent! You did an amazing thing.

Aug 19, 2016 10:56 AM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Ginger Harper

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC

Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

You are an inspiration to me...Just turned 68 yesterday..

Aug 20, 2016 01:54 AM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Barbara Todaro

Happy Birthday Ginger Harper ...now you know 70 is the new 50.... you're not even 50 yet!!

Aug 20, 2016 01:57 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

BarbaraT- so what you're saying is I have to actually do the exercises...watching the video won't work! LOL We're still walking and going to the gym daily, even though for now, Larry's right wing is still healing. I was squatting 145 pounds but have backed down because it was just too much. I love working out with weights! I look forward to our hemp protein drink each day and I'm down to 109. And, when I'm ready to give up at the gym...you're there sitting on my shoulder.

Aug 20, 2016 03:46 AM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Barbara Todaro

WOW.... you weigh 109 pounds and squat 145 pounds...that's great....you have me beat... I can go to 135 but it's tough..125 is more reasonable for now..... and I weigh 123.... tomorrow, I'm working my way to 135 again.... now you got me going!!! Kathy Streib

Aug 20, 2016 08:42 PM

Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

You are an inspiration to all Barbara, especially to some of us who thought we were beyond hope in the physical area a few years ago.

Keep up the good work!

Bob

Aug 20, 2016 03:38 PM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Sally K. & David L. Hanson

EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI

WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Had never heard the "You Tube" first thing...that explains things....and now I have to jump in the shower after watching your routine ....wow !

Aug 20, 2016 11:09 PM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Just got back from the gym, and I'm ready for my 1:00pm massage today....

Aug 20, 2016 11:14 PM

Bob Crane

Stevens Point, WI

Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®

Carmel by the Sea, CA

Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

Keeping ones weight just right is not that easy as we age. It's not just losing weight, THAT comes easy for me. I just quit eating pretty much and down it goes. But we need to keep some body fat and muscle to look good. That's what I'm dickering with. I've found that a lot of walking (easy to do here in Carmel-by-the-Sea) and SWIMMING will do it for me. I want to get back to doing that an hour at a time 3 or 4 times a week. And I can do that pretty much anywhere. Not speed swimming or anything, just back and forth along the lane with different strokes. Very relaxing for me too, takes the stress right out.

Aug 21, 2016 09:42 AM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor® swimming is very therapeutic and one can stay toned and burn calories swimming.... Phelps eats 10,000 calories a day to maintain his weight.... that's how excessive his workouts are....

Aug 21, 2016 09:48 AM