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.

I went through a stage of this, no I can’t won’t do that. Oh no! It’s not for me. At about the age of 55 or earlier thinking I’m getting old.
then something happened. I realised I still had a life and I wanted to live it. I went on a hot air balloon. I went on a quad bike, I went on a dirty filthy buggy run and got covered in so much mud I couldn’t see!
I’ve realised that if I’m going to die I’m going to do it enjoying myself. I’d still not get on halve the rides the kids go on but I seem to have a new zest for life and saying yes go on then book it, just buck it, is my new motto!
live life we’re not here long

Flying to Europe for a short holiday of a few days. I'll go for a fortnight and build a trip to an interesting city into the holiday. But I'm not getting up at 4am to get to the airport for a couple of days "break" no thank you.

I'm determined to stay in my 3 storey house for as long as possible.

This is me too, I started weight training at 58. Also, I just say no, thanks very much, but I'm not in the mood/ don't fancy it etc. It's fantastic!

To be fair, this has a lot to with luck.

Good point 😀

Going into the office (I'm still working).

I never liked late nights, but it's good other people now feel the same

Neighbours came for dinner. All done by 10.15pm and that suited me just fine

@CarrigDubh - I am a little older and feel the need to get into weight training. How did you get started? It's so daunting as a complete novice!

Younger than 55 but I avoid eating too much sugar. I really feel it in my body the next day. Especially getting out of bed and if I have to head downstairs straight away.
The difference no sugar makes me realise how bad it is for me.
I also avoid feeling guilty for watching tv during the day now and happily watch stuff on my day off.

I joined a gym that had small group training, it's pricey but worth it to me

Luck, genetics and lifestyle

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.

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 😳

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

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.

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!

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

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’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

Skateboarding.

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

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......

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.

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.