Karen Persson

Of course, it’s essential to focus on the joys of life and not on the skin becoming less supple, getting more wrinkles, and muscles losing firmness. We must be happy that we’re healthy and are enjoying life. I’m very blessed with being healthy and having wonderful people in my life. I love my work as a fine artist, and I enjoy working part-time for Apple. I’m proud of being able to say this at age 70. I feel much younger than 70.

As I recall, the skin on my face started getting fine wrinkles in my 30’s. When I was a kid, I remember my auntie had tons of wrinkles, and she put very greasy cream (cold cream) on her face, which enhanced the wrinkles! As I age, I see myself resembling my mother, aunt, and grandmother.

When I reached menopause, approximately age 50, I noticed that my skin suddenly developed more cellulitis (horror ?). Plus, my super slender and firm stomach suddenly became more flabby. That’s when I decided I needed to join a gym since just doing yoga or jazz ballet once a week wasn’t enough.

Going to the gym several times a week, running, and doing Bootcamp in the forest weekly has helped my body keep healthy and strengthen my muscles. I mainly follow yoga and Body Pump (weightlifting) classes at the gym. I recently noticed at the gym while doing a lesson that my upper arms resemble an older person’s arms! In my daily life, I cycle to get around the city. 😉