VS. FOREVER YOUNG

CHARLIE FLINT, 74, SORRENTO

His philosophy: Of aging, Charlie says he’s “fighting it all the way” and staying fit by playing pickleball regularly in Mount Dora.

“All these folks that we play with here, everybody’s pretty much just natural and trying to do the best they can to stay in shape. You know, slow down the aging process as much as you can. And it works.”

On cosmetic surgery: “The only people who do that, they’re trying to impress the mirror.”

TANYA EVANS, 32, APOPKA

Her philosophy: “I don’t want to get old,” says the Tavares bartender, but she believes people should look natural as they get older, and she would avoid surgery: “I’m not into all that.” Her plan: “Eat healthy. Work out. Exercise. Have fun. Live life.”

On people trying to look young: “I see all kinds. It doesn’t really bother me. Everyone has their own way of how they want to look.”

JULIE JORDAN, 46, TAVARES

Her philosophy: On aging gracefully or looking young: “I think it’s a mix between the two. I don’t want to get surgery or anything, but I do the training and try to keep up at least. It’s a privilege, to me, to be older. To look your best and be healthy is great, but not at any cost. I think some people who try too hard are missing out on the benefits of growing older. It’s not just all looks.”

On colorful hair: “I like individuality. It doesn’t bother me one way or another. But I wouldn’t do it when I was younger, either.”

JADYN VASQUEZ, 18, SORRENTO

Her philosophy: Advice for her older self: Diet, get more water, moisturize, go to bed earlier. Not like I’m doing right now.”

On cosmetic surgery: She says she’ll do whatever it takes to keep looking young in the future—“I don’t want to get old”—except surgery.

On colorful hair: “If you can pull it off, I think it’s fine.”