People over 55 (or younger), what things do you avoid doing now?

I know someone who had both hips replaced in their 50s due to arthritis

I’m 56. Have had a very active life. I’m riddled with osteoarthritis and had my first knee replacement at 54. Climbing the stairs was agony and even with my knee replacement, on bad days, going up and down stairs is still agony.

Rarely drink, makes me feel like crap ..
Stay away from people I’d have kept company with before , cause I came to realise, I don’t even fucking like them 😂
Much more health conscious, eat well & go to gym ..
Always took such notice of the little things before , now I don’t 😊….

Not 55 yet but skiing. I know too many people with long-term injuries as a result of skiing accidents.

60 and I think I danced on my last table last weekend… until the next time?! 🤣

I'm 65.

Kneeling on the floor. I have patella alta and a touch of osteoarthritis. The consultant told me that I'm not allowed to run or cycle.

Mid 60s here. I hardly drink any alcohol these days but that's more to do with knowing about the effects on health rather than because of my age.

I've given up worrying about having a fancy skincare regime.

I've stopped colouring my hair and have got used to the salt & peppery colour of my hair.

I've given up sitting on the floor to watch TV, much prefer my armchair now.

Why, at 55, can't you get up the stairs? Because that's not particularly normal. 85, maybe.

Due to longstanding disability, I got a stairlift 16 months ago, and also employed a Personal Assistant/Cleaner at the same time.
So, i don't have to go up the stairs on all fours any longer, nor come down then on my bum like a 5 year old.
Nor do I do house cleaning duties.
I do still deal with the dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer, and I cook, but the majority of household chores are done by my PA/cleaner.

Yes cats make everything better 😁
Also zero interest in another relationship.

Sadly, driving at night due to Led headlight glare (though I think this affects not just the over 55s).
My eyes take ages to recover.

Not read the whole thread

I’m 56 and there aren’t things I avoid doing because of my age however I am very much of an opinion that I now do things that I want to not because I have to or feel I ought to.

I am still working but have reduced my hours as I am no longer prepared to work all hours to get my boss out of the mess he has got himself into or to fill the gaps because the company can’t plan or employ the staff they need. I am ready to leave and will do within 12 months.

i am working on improving my health, taking WLI, vitamins and supplements and working on a fitness routine after years of working 50+ hour weeks and ignoring my wellbeing.

if there is something I want to do then I will, so loads of travel in the UK and overseas is being planned. Trips to sports events, the theatre and other events at least once a-month.

I'm 64 and, about 6 months ago, I started going to the gym, as I realised my fitness levels were declining, and I knew I wanted to do various things - especially walking holidays - over the next few years. So, to answer the question on the thread, I think what I'm now avoiding is laziness and procrastination - purely because I want to do as much as possible whilst I still can!! Still drinking, though......

I prefer to be out in the daytime and love an afternoon matinee rather than going out in the evening.

I like to be at home in evening

Skateboarding.

I’m 64, given up going to the gym as I stopped enjoying it, I know I should but can’t b arsed. That said, I have a very active job, do regular long hikes, mountain walks at a good pace. Still horse ride and do big jumps even thought I’ve broken lots of bones in the distant and recent past from falling and getting bucked off. I have a slightly quieter horse at the moment though and don’t plan to stop anytime soon.
I keep saying I’ll start doing weights again ( at home this time ) but haven’t got motivated enough to start yet

52 yr old here and have to agree with everyone about alcohol, as much as I love it the after effects just don’t seem to make it worth it anymore. I’m more conscious of looking after my teeth so have become fastidious with my teeth cleaning regime and have cut right back on processed sugar.

I do though walk down escalators/stairs like an old lady. Going up is fine but going down seems scary!

52 - its a mix for me:

More health conscious, eat sensibly, run regularly, have four days a week without alcohol and have early nights etc.

But I'm also doing more socially now dd is a teen and we have some of our life back.
I want to maintain friendships I've had for decades. It isn't a chore. It's invaluable.
I like meeting new people - they might not become friends but it's interesting and fun.

I want to do stuff - go to stuff - experience stuff. I now tell myself 'if I don't do it now am I going to do it at 60?'
I no longer feel 'mum guilt' at going away for weekends to see friends.
I still like getting drunk sometimes. I'm just more aware of my limits.

I have my 70s and 80s probably (on basis of genetic family history) to potter at home etc.

I don't drink. I never really enjoyed alcohol tbh but would drink socially. Now it makes me feel awful so I have cut it out. I also only see people I really want to see socially rather than try to fill my free time with social activity. And I will never again go to a stadium concert!

I'm 64 can't drink more than couple or 3 drinks anymore the hangovers started to last 3 days , that started just over 50, and gardening which I love, I really notice how i ache so much more than I did , I have lots of pots around 40, and like to rearrange now and again but I can't move the bigger ones on my own anymore.

Mid-60s
I have to limit alcohol to a sensible amount, once or twice a week.
Eating junk food is less appealing now as it triggers hot flushes.

I still do everything else but more slowly and need to sit down occasionally. I blame my former sedentary job for that

56
Excess alcohol
Work
I took early retirement last year, and said I was going to say yes to everything. I don't have to do it again though, if it's not for me.I'm very busy 😂
I dropped a job that ate into my evenings,weekends,and holidays, despite being 4 days 9-5 officially .
I had major musculoskeletal issues and my weight had shot up- stress eating. Horrible toxic employer.
1 year later, I'm back to the very active me I was 15 years ago, and feeling great.
Not ruling out a little very part time job in the future, but I volunteer now, so I'd struggle to fit in 😳

I’ve recently turned 50 and have stopped ignoring health issues, aches and pains. I know that if I don’t address them now, I’ll be on a slippery slope to ill health and limited mobility in later life.

Probably quite outing (👋 anyone who knows me!) but I’m currently recovering from foot reconstruction surgery that I’d been putting off for years. I refuse to go into older age physically compromised and know that I’m at an age where if I leave these things any longer, the recovery will be far worse.

Next steps: more weights work for strength and yoga for increased flexibility.

Luck, genetics and lifestyle