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At 100, Ruth Lemay Shares Secrets to a Vibrant Life<\/strong><\/p>\n Ruth Lemay, a spirited 100-year-old from Virginia Beach, is turning heads online with her energetic lifestyle and fitness regimen. Recently, she was featured in a video pedaling on a recumbent exercise bike, posted by the health brand evry.day club on Instagram.<\/p>\n When asked how she maintains her impressive fitness and youthful looks, Lemay, who completed three miles on the bike in 30 minutes, confidently replied, \u201cThen I\u2019ll do 30 more minutes, and I walk a mile.\u201d <\/p>\n Lemay\u2019s secret to longevity, she says, is her daily four-mile walks, which she took up after retiring. \u201cThat\u2019s just what keeps you going,” she insists. She emphasizes the importance of regular exercise, good sleep\u2014she’s usually in bed by 9:30 PM\u2014and a healthy diet rich in vegetables.<\/p>\n She and her 78-year-old daughter hit the gym three times a week, sticking to their own routines. For Lemay, that means two 30-minute sessions on the bike, followed by a 1.4-mile walk. If she can\u2019t make it to the gym, she keeps active by pacing around her home\u2014each trip across her house is about 170 steps, which adds up to a substantial distance.<\/p>\n In a chat with TODAY.com, Lemay expressed pride in her independence, mentioning that she cooked for herself and drove until she was 98. \u201cI\u2019ve always exercised,\u201d she said, adding, \u201cI feel fine.\u201d Though she admits to feeling a little tired after her workouts, she believes fatigue is part of staying active.<\/p>\n Recalling fond memories, Lemay shared that her late husband encouraged her to stay active. \u201cHe\u2019d say, \u2018You just take the dog and go for a walk; I’ll take care of dinner.\u2019 It was wonderful.\u201d<\/p>\n Her daughter, Annette Parker, noted that their family has always valued healthy eating. Lemay\u2019s breakfast often includes non-fat yogurt, walnuts, or an egg with toast. For proteins, she prefers chicken, turkey, and fish, along with a variety of fruits like red grapes and blueberries, and lots of vegetables\u2014a love for which she credits her upbringing in the countryside.<\/p>\n Lemay has never smoked and doesn\u2019t drink alcohol, which she believes has contributed to her good health. Despite not having relatives who lived as long as she has\u2014her mother passed away at 65 and her father at 74\u2014she remains optimistic. Aside from a heart valve replacement, she hasn’t faced significant health challenges.<\/p>\n Both Lemay and Parker agree that strong mental health and maintaining social connections are crucial for longevity. Lemay embodies a lifestyle that many aspire to, proving that age is just a number when it comes to living fully.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" At 100, Ruth Lemay Shares Secrets to a Vibrant Life Ruth Lemay, a spirited 100-year-old from Virginia Beach, is turning heads online with her energetic lifestyle and fitness regimen. Recently, she was featured in a video pedaling on a recumbent exercise bike, posted by the health brand evry.day club on Instagram. 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