Hmm. Usually in these kinds of scenarios, it’s just the opposite: the kids think they’re better than their parents at something physically demanding, then it turns out the parents actually leave them in the dust.
Okay, Nancy, just hand that little exercise monkey a dust mop, or some window spray and a cloth, or any instrument of cleaning, and see how fast she shuts down.
Looks like Luann and Nancy just started exercising together. Great idea! Nancy is sad because she can’t keep up the time, I hope this doesn’t discourage her enough to stop. It will take some time, but if the two do exercises together regularly, Nancy will be able to do them almost like her daughter. Then it will be a pleasant time together, not a tragic one where she only see the effects of advancing age, followed by envy and regret. I hope Luann encourages Nancy to continue, she definitely could use kind words and a hug.
I can identify with Nancy here. My physical therapist had us sit down the other day and told us to bend forward and put our palms on the floor. He was the only one in the group who could do it. I couldn’t even reach the floor with my fingers.
Going from doing nothing to getting in shape when you’re older is discouraging. It’s much easier to keep your youthful flexibility by remaining active all your life.
I never was very flexible and four years of yoga in my 30s just made it clear that I never would be. 40 years later, I’m still alive and that counts for something.
Many years ago I was stocking at the store where I worked and squatted down to reach the bottom. As I was finishing, 2 older ladies were walking past as I popped up to standing with no effort. They were both sighing to each other “oh do you remember when we could do that?” Sigh, that’s me now. I squat very infrequently, if I’m actually sitting on the floor I can get up- it’s not pretty but I can get up! I liken it to a toddler!
It’s funny and I can relate as most of us older codgers can, but it’s best their doing it together. For all the shade cast here, Lu and her parents are clearly healthy in their relationships, nutty, but fun.
It’s definitely discouraging to pit yourself against your teenage daughter. Even if it’s just competing with her in your own mind. Nancy should seek out other ladies closer to her age. Better yet, these kind of “workouts” are rather dull. How about taking up a sport that allows you to work flexibility, strength, balance, musicality, glamour and camaraderie? What is that sport?, you may ask. Figure skating (or Ice Dancing)! Especially anyone who skating on frozen ponds for fun in $10 skates as a kid….YOU are the people who will be amazing at this. Yes, adults skate too! (And have their own competitions, events, shows, etc).
10 years ago as I was shopping with my size zer0 daughter I felt huge, size 18, next to her. Today I get her cast-off clothes. She has exquisite taste. I was determined to get fit after that.
I feel your pain, Nancy. But the important thing is to just keep moving in the best way YOU can. And BTW doesn’t Luann look good in her workout wear? Ditto for Nancy. Nice to see mother and daughter taking care of themselves.
I don’t do “exercise”, what I do is called post surgery rehab. I’ve been doing “post surgery rehab” for about 5 years now. The difference is that I think I deserve a senior citizen break on the difficulty of the routines. After all, I’m not trying to become a Navy Seal.
It’s okay, Nancy. You’re not a teenager or just-recently-ex-teenager like Luann. But you are in great shape and look fine for a Mom of two married to a middle-aged dorky husband and helping run a business. Just keep on doing as much exercise as you can!
lvlax over 1 year ago
Nancy is in INCREDIBLE shape for her age!
Nobody has the flexibility they had when they were a teenager, when they’re in their 50’s.
Sadly, most don’t appreciate it when they’re young. You think you’ll have it forever.
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So what will the new arc be for tomorrow? Moony Roomies?
Namrepus over 1 year ago
Ah, to be young and flexible again. Now, I could see a quarter lying on the floor and think, “Nah, not worth it.”
J. Scarbrough over 1 year ago
Hmm. Usually in these kinds of scenarios, it’s just the opposite: the kids think they’re better than their parents at something physically demanding, then it turns out the parents actually leave them in the dust.
TampaFanatic1 over 1 year ago
I feel your pain Nancy, unfortunately father time always wins out in the end.
Joe1962 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Luann, your mom does not have that flexibility she once had when she was in her 20’s
Mordock999 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Both ladies are in excellent shape!
Luann is almost (old) Tiffany size.
By the way.
_WHERE’S _ Bernice?
nightflight over 1 year ago
Okay, Nancy, just hand that little exercise monkey a dust mop, or some window spray and a cloth, or any instrument of cleaning, and see how fast she shuts down.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs over 1 year ago
“…I am.”
Rhetorical_Question over 1 year ago
Nancy Degroot still has the moves.
snsurone76 over 1 year ago
Nancy looks to be in great shape for one whose hinges are rusty!!
BTW, most of today’s teens are flopped down in chairs staring at their “dumb” phones than exercising!!
Sprarklin over 1 year ago
It’s important to keep up on those balance exercises.
I spent a year down because of hip problems/surgery. And then I had a fall. My latest tests show my balance needs to improve.
Exercise is the key to improvement.
Aladar30 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Looks like Luann and Nancy just started exercising together. Great idea! Nancy is sad because she can’t keep up the time, I hope this doesn’t discourage her enough to stop. It will take some time, but if the two do exercises together regularly, Nancy will be able to do them almost like her daughter. Then it will be a pleasant time together, not a tragic one where she only see the effects of advancing age, followed by envy and regret. I hope Luann encourages Nancy to continue, she definitely could use kind words and a hug.
kenhense over 1 year ago
It is way tiime for G & K to stop depicting Luann as totally clueless. She’s likely 20, not 13.
Purple People Eater over 1 year ago
I can identify with Nancy here. My physical therapist had us sit down the other day and told us to bend forward and put our palms on the floor. He was the only one in the group who could do it. I couldn’t even reach the floor with my fingers.
OneTime59 over 1 year ago
Nancy keeps her weight in check, but not exactly in physical fitness. Physicians and trainers say folks can get into a training routine at any age.
kaycstamper over 1 year ago
Wait until you’re my age!
Mr. Organization over 1 year ago
Going from doing nothing to getting in shape when you’re older is discouraging. It’s much easier to keep your youthful flexibility by remaining active all your life.
Huckleberry Hiroshima over 1 year ago
That first panel says it all lmao.
annqueue over 1 year ago
Luann shouldn’t be arching her back like that in the last frame. Keep it flat for that exercise.
david_42 over 1 year ago
I never was very flexible and four years of yoga in my 30s just made it clear that I never would be. 40 years later, I’m still alive and that counts for something.
maxiesmom2 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Many years ago I was stocking at the store where I worked and squatted down to reach the bottom. As I was finishing, 2 older ladies were walking past as I popped up to standing with no effort. They were both sighing to each other “oh do you remember when we could do that?” Sigh, that’s me now. I squat very infrequently, if I’m actually sitting on the floor I can get up- it’s not pretty but I can get up! I liken it to a toddler!
luann1212 over 1 year ago
It’s funny and I can relate as most of us older codgers can, but it’s best their doing it together. For all the shade cast here, Lu and her parents are clearly healthy in their relationships, nutty, but fun.
dlkrueger33 over 1 year ago
It’s definitely discouraging to pit yourself against your teenage daughter. Even if it’s just competing with her in your own mind. Nancy should seek out other ladies closer to her age. Better yet, these kind of “workouts” are rather dull. How about taking up a sport that allows you to work flexibility, strength, balance, musicality, glamour and camaraderie? What is that sport?, you may ask. Figure skating (or Ice Dancing)! Especially anyone who skating on frozen ponds for fun in $10 skates as a kid….YOU are the people who will be amazing at this. Yes, adults skate too! (And have their own competitions, events, shows, etc).
radar15627 over 1 year ago
No, mom don’t flex like that anymore
Ellis97 over 1 year ago
I’m telling you. This is a really good glute workout.
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 1 year ago
Age is the difference……
tammyspeakslife Premium Member over 1 year ago
10 years ago as I was shopping with my size zer0 daughter I felt huge, size 18, next to her. Today I get her cast-off clothes. She has exquisite taste. I was determined to get fit after that.
Templo S.U.D. over 1 year ago
hard to be young again, isn’t it?
cmxx over 1 year ago
I’m surprised that Nancy stoops (!) to being shallow enough to begrudge Luann’s youth.
Moonkey Premium Member over 1 year ago
They should be wearing shoes if they aren’t doing only floor work. This is one way my child breaks toes, and she breaks them way too often.
The Quiet One over 1 year ago
Nancy: “No, you aren’t doing anything wrong. My body is though”.
mindjob over 1 year ago
Nancy should try yoga
raybarb44 over 1 year ago
Nor wrong, just age……
handq over 1 year ago
Where Shannon? It’s Sunday usually she’s on here causing a ruckus.
eladee AKA Wally over 1 year ago
I feel your pain, Nancy. But the important thing is to just keep moving in the best way YOU can. And BTW doesn’t Luann look good in her workout wear? Ditto for Nancy. Nice to see mother and daughter taking care of themselves.
Doug K over 1 year ago
It wasn’t wrong for her. It was just wrong for mom.
alexius23 over 1 year ago
Entropy sucks
nightflight over 1 year ago
I’m very flexible, I like chocolate or vanilla. The world can be a nice place.
comic reader 22 over 1 year ago
Interesting that Luann’s first instinct is to assume SHE is doing something wrong.
eddi-TBH over 1 year ago
It’s not whether you can keep up with the kids. It’s whether you can match your peers.
nightflight over 1 year ago
I don’t do “exercise”, what I do is called post surgery rehab. I’ve been doing “post surgery rehab” for about 5 years now. The difference is that I think I deserve a senior citizen break on the difficulty of the routines. After all, I’m not trying to become a Navy Seal.
Sisyphos over 1 year ago
It’s okay, Nancy. You’re not a teenager or just-recently-ex-teenager like Luann. But you are in great shape and look fine for a Mom of two married to a middle-aged dorky husband and helping run a business. Just keep on doing as much exercise as you can!
gnmnrbl over 1 year ago
IMHO Nancy looks just as hot and sexy in yoga pants as Luann does.