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Boca Raton’s Glamour Queen: Chris Meyer Proves Age is Just a Number (Preferably 39)
Boca Raton, FL – Meet Chris Meyer, the 93-year-old dynamo who’s redefining what it means to be a nonagenarian. Celebrating her birthday in August, Meyer lives independently in a Florida condo and insists she feels a spry 39, often getting mistaken for a woman in her 70s.
Her secret? A potent cocktail of self-love, pampering, and perhaps, a breakfast strategy that involves only coffee.
When Meyer steps out, she’s a picture of elegance – always impeccably dressed, full makeup, and often with her Maltese dog, Mia, in tow. She greets her neighbors in her Boca Raton community with a cheerful, lipsticked smile, a testament to her philosophy.
“I don’t do it for anyone else, I do it for me,” she revealed, emphasizing her commitment to maintaining a high standard of self-image and self-worth. This dedication, she believes, has been a cornerstone of her nine decades, projecting self-respect and confidence.
The former hospitality director and advertising executive also credits staying active, social, and genuinely interested in others as crucial for a sharp mind and healthy body. At her recent birthday, she playfully wished she could swap the candles on her cake to display 39. “That is my age in my head,” she chuckled, “I don’t feel any different from how I was then.”
While not positioning herself as a guru, Meyer offers some compelling advice for those aiming to gracefully navigate their way to 90 and beyond.
Rolling with Life’s Punches
Life hasn’t always been a cakewalk for Meyer. Her divorce in 1965 upended her world, moving her from a large Long Island home to a one-bedroom rental in Queens.
“I was thrown into a world I knew nothing about,” the nonagenarian recounted, having been a stay-at-home mom since her daughter Cindy’s birth in 1959. Her advice to others facing similar seismic shifts?
Embrace the change. She admitted to “faking it till you make it” in her subsequent jobs, quietly learning the ropes as she went.
A far greater challenge came with the loss of her medically fragile grandson, Jesse, at 19. Despite moments of profound grief, she found solace in knowing he was no longer in pain. Meyer has since adapted, stating, “You have to keep on going, whatever challenge you face.”
The Art of Listening and Lifelong Learning
Meyer champions the power of listening, preferring to absorb what family and friends say rather than interrupting. She believes this approach allows for a deeper understanding of others.
Her thirst for knowledge remains unquenchable. She’s a regular viewer of the History Channel, broadening her understanding of both past and future.
She even delved into AI, using it to craft flyers for an upcoming project. “It’s never too late to expand your horizons,” she asserts, adding that staying busy and engaged, even with sports like football, provides focus.
Meyer still holds a real estate license in Florida, primarily making referrals. She’s also a fan of the card game Canasta, enjoys painting, and crafts and sells her knitting and handmade jewelry at local craft fairs and pop-up shops.
Healthy Habits and Regular Check-ups
While Meyer doesn’t follow a strict diet, her routine includes skipping breakfast for a cup of coffee, an early lunch (often eggs), and an early dinner to aid digestion. She cooks her own meals, focusing on proteins like meat or fish with vegetables such as cauliflower and asparagus. “I have never been on a diet,” she states, “But I like to keep a steady weight of between 127 and 132 pounds.”
Seven years after putting away her golf clubs, she’s now in physical therapy to maintain joint mobility and treats herself to a monthly massage.
Meyer credits good genes for her youthful skin, but she also ensures ample hydration, drinking at least four 16-ounce glasses of water daily. “People are generally surprised when I tell them I’m 93, because they think I’m in my 70s.”
And when it comes to doctors, Meyer keeps her health in check with regular visits, humorously noting that they are fortunate to have her as a patient, given her selective nature. Chris Meyer is living proof that with self-care, resilience, and a dash of glamour, life truly does get better with age.
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