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

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For me, it's going up stairs due to mobility issues. We are thinking of moving to a bungalow or getting a stairlift here. I find getting upstairs in other buildings very difficult so avoid it.
I would be interested in what other people avoid doing.

Staying up all night working.

Indeed 😂

The maths is off maybe cos they're over 55

Love this!!

I use a grabber stick to avoid bending all the time, I also bend by my knees consciously to lift things to save my back. I am under 54 but my job has aged my back significantly.

I’m definitely trying to drink less and only 2/3 times a week. If anything I’m trying to be as physically active as possible for mental and physical wellbeing.

Staying up late
Busy, noisy places with too many people
People pleasing

I am 58. Tolerance has dropped with my hormones and it’s marvellous
I have given up ;
Saying yes to shit I don’t really want to do.
Agreeing because it will please people.
Getting involved in anyone else’s drama.
Listening to people who enjoy whinging and refuse to get a ruddy grip.
There are more but…

alcohol

saying yes to things

making loads of effort when reasonable effort will do

going out in any kind of sunlight or direct daylight without a hat (always use sunscreen)

54 here. !!

I don't... put up with shit friends. Just block them, so liberating.

Do any work I hate. .. resigned last month now earn money from my hobby and work part time.

Don't drive at weekends

Don't drink, ever.

Don't tolerate elderly relatives broadcasting news down the phone. Text only.

God i sound like a grumpy cow!

My father-in-law on his 86ys, going up and down stairs with absolutely fine.

Dating. In fact, men in general

I’m very aware that “use it or loose it” is a very real issue. My DMIL has been banned from leaving the house as she keeps going arse over tit on her very sloped uneven outside area. She can barely walk now as a result. She refused to use a walker due to pride and now the opportunity is gone.

56 here. Won’t go back to a stressful job following redundancy 4 years ago. And that’s all I can think of!

I have a lot of msk issues so I have to keep moving all the time so i like an active job nowadays. Won’t go on long coach journeys ever again! Not that I’ve done many but I did one last year and could barely stand having sat for so long!

Have rejoined the gym to ensure I’m staying strong. Will only drink a glass or two of alcohol nowadays but I’ve not drunk much since having my child 14 years ago.

i still Exercise daily, as I have done since my mid 30s but I now focus on lifting heavy weights, flexibility and some cardio. This means my core and balance is much better then it was. I drink less often and smaller amounts, I eat healthier and eat out more.

I'm 51 and refuse to stop doing anything physical until my body forces me to stop. The only thing that comes to mind is I can't cope with broken sleep so well, so no more midnight movies for me, but otherwise not much has changed.

Late 50s and I don't give a flying fig about my eyebrows. Can't see to do them and too tight to pay someone else. Fortunately they are blonde and I have a long fringe.

I can’t drink alcohol any more. Makes me feel sick.

There's a level of luck that you aren't fighting off genetic conditions or your body hasn't been adversely affected by your working life. It's fortunate that you haven't had any accidents, or been left with lingering symptoms because of post viral infections. You might be lucky to not have to live with damp, especially after having the genetic risk of lung conditions. Then there's MS etc. I've only recently had experience of someone (DP) needing a stoma. I'm on the FB page and I never realised the dangers of inflammatory bowel conditions. As said, I hope your smug bubble isn't burst.

I stopped caring what anyone thinks
Wear a bra a lot less
Very careful walking down stairs and pay close attention to uneven terrain
Less makeup
Prioritise getting more sleep, where possible
Try and avoid sitting on hard seating if I can (piles)

I'm 55 in a couple of months.
I live in a house with three floors, and this year am moving to a dormer bungalow. I am up and down stairs all day, but now I have issues affecting balance and vertigo, making this more difficult. So I am moving somewhere I can live all on one floor if I need to.
I have given up lounging on a recliner as it triggers sciatica caused by prolapsed discs. So I now have upright armchairs.
Tbh, it's hard enough developing health conditions, without some people assuming it's from not trying hard enough.

Going against the grain here - I'm 70 and still drinking wine but do eat very healthily so it all evens out!

I avoid looking too closely in the mirror, particularly when wearing my specs 😀

Stopped washing my hair every day - menopause has actually improved my hair and it looks better 1 or 2 days after a wash. More free time in the morning (or more lie ins!).

Also can’t tolerate much alcohol anymore, two glasses of wine makes me feel rough and causes instant weight gain/water retention for a couple of days

Behaving ‘well’. I drink, smoke and eat copious amounts of chocolate.
I am child free so don’t have to worry about staying around for their sake. I like it here well enough but I just want to do what I want to do.
Have had a hip replacement, probably will need another one, but will pay for it myself. It’s rotten when physical things impact your life, just before I had my osteoarthritic joint replaced I realised it was stopping me from enjoying things I loved like international travel. That is horrible so I am making the most of that while I can.

I don't waste time on things I don't want to do now. I've learnt about toxic people and now avoid them. I spend a lot more time with family and real friends. I'm not over 55 just just hit the 50s. I also worry less about things as it gets sorted.

I don’t get drunk any more. It’s not worth the sleepless night and the two day hangover. That’s about it though. I’m v active, busy, enjoy going out in the evenings, walk a lot etc.