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Aging gracefully has become a mantra of sorts for me in the past year or so. I want to age gracefully. I think about it all the time. I think it is something that I have to actively work on. I have to work on  accepting the inevitable aging process. But I also have to work to take good care of this aging vessel. That means getting those pesky doctor's check-ups and lab work done. And then addressing the things that I can work to improve. 

The latest thing I've been doing is going to physical therapy a couple times a week for a badly damaged arthritic knee. As the doctor said, "our goal is to keep you from needing knee replacement surgery until you are 65." Because they only last 15 years. Oh joy. But you know what? I am taking this seriously, doing all the exercises as well as I can, and doing them at home in-between appointments. And my knees really have improved.

In addition, I am taking seriously the doctor's suggestion that losing some weight will also help. I already make healthy choices for the majority of my meals, but now I am paring back some of my favorite recipes to just the 'bare bones.' Click here for a new version of my favorite blueberry scone recipe, pared down to just the essentials of a scone. It is still a very enjoyable treat for breakfast, and only 155 calories each. I made a batch of raspberry scones using this recipe as a Christmas treat.  

If you'd like to read more of my musings about aging gracefully over on my blog, Debby Weighs In, click here.