Over 50 advice thread (3 Viewers)

[FarFromHome]

Reef flip flops, specifically the Mick Fanning model that has some cushioning and a bit of arch support.

If you need a more formal flip flop, Olukai makes some nice all leather models but they take some breaking in.

My wife bought me a pair of Teva flip flops while we were in the mountains and tubing almost every day
Not a huge fan, like my Reefs a lot better and the Teva flippers, thin bottom, Reefs have a lot more support with a thicker sole

I've been wearing Reefs for about the last 10+ years, by far my favorite shoe to run around town and the beach
And I get a pretty long life out of the Reefs

As someone who spent nearly a decade living on Maui, it is absolutely all about the Olukai. You get what you pay for. People scoff at the 100 dollar price tag. But. They last. I still have the same pair I wore for the final 3 years daily on Maui and I've lived in Georgia for 4 years now. Olukai is always the answer. Shoots.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

So, to sum up the thread, all we need to worry about as we get older is selecting the right footwear and using plenty of allergy medicine?

Don't forget the stretching so you don't injure yourself getting out of bed.

Funny story...standing at my desk at work, ****ing off on the message board (as you do), sharp pain in shoulder blade out of the blue. Now it feels like a pinched nerve.

What were you doing to cause that you ask? Standing...just standing here

My wife’s and I were in the automatic car wash a few weeks ago, had my elbow leaning on the console between the seats talking to her. When it was done I sat up to drive away pinched something in my back. I could barely drive home and sat in my recliner with a heating pad for an hour before I got any relief.
:(

 

[Uruk-Hai]

If I pick up air the wrong way, my back goes "oops".

 

[B Maverick]

And why does my calf hurt today? Did I do something in my sleep because it didn't hurt when I went to sleep but was hurting when I woke up?

 

[beer 30]

And why does my calf hurt today? Did I do something in my sleep because it didn't hurt when I went to sleep but was hurting when I woke up?

Because it's Wednesday

 

[Payne]

These meds are great but people don't realize that while they don't cause drowsiness like Benadryl, they can cause some tiredness. So take them before bed because they last in your system 24 hours.

We gave our oldest daughter Zyrtec years ago when it was new to the market and suggested by her pediatrician.

A day or two later she fell asleep on the way home from school! I decided to try Zyrtec for myself and it also made me tired.
Switched to Allegra and works wonders.

 

[General Malaise]

10,000 steps just about every day this year. I'm not speed walking like some of those spunky old gals at the malls in the morning, but I get a decent pace going.

But boy, getting up out of a chair after being seated for a while is like a baby calf trying to stand for the first time. All awkward and shaky with some pain in the knees that I certainly didn't earn from dragging Walton and Lanier up and down the court for 48 minutes. Once I get moving it's fine, but jeez Louise those first few seconds are pretty iffy.

 

[SecondCity23]

10,000 steps just about every day this year. I'm not speed walking like some of those spunky old gals at the malls in the morning, but I get a decent pace going.

But boy, getting up out of a chair after being seated for a while is like a baby calf trying to stand for the first time. All awkward and shaky with some pain in the knees that I certainly didn't earn from dragging Walton and Lanier up and down the court for 48 minutes. Once I get moving it's fine, but jeez Louise those first few seconds are pretty iffy.

Excellent reference....

 

[BeTheMatch]

10,000 steps just about every day this year. I'm not speed walking like some of those spunky old gals at the malls in the morning, but I get a decent pace going.

But boy, getting up out of a chair after being seated for a while is like a baby calf trying to stand for the first time. All awkward and shaky with some pain in the knees that I certainly didn't earn from dragging Walton and Lanier up and down the court for 48 minutes. Once I get moving it's fine, but jeez Louise those first few seconds are pretty iffy.

Wearing your weighted vest I bet too

 

[bro1ncos]

It always amazes how far away the ground has become when I drop something on the floor and need to pick it up.

 

[General Malaise]

10,000 steps just about every day this year. I'm not speed walking like some of those spunky old gals at the malls in the morning, but I get a decent pace going.

But boy, getting up out of a chair after being seated for a while is like a baby calf trying to stand for the first time. All awkward and shaky with some pain in the knees that I certainly didn't earn from dragging Walton and Lanier up and down the court for 48 minutes. Once I get moving it's fine, but jeez Louise those first few seconds are pretty iffy.

Wearing your weighted vest I bet too

No, but I do wear a backpack.

 

[beer 30]

It always amazes how far away the ground has become when I drop something on the floor and need to pick it up.

Gravity is of the devil

 

[BeTheMatch]

I have a golf tournament coming up in three months. Basically can't wear socks until after that. Too risky.

 

[Terminalxylem]

I was never a big health guy but now I get all my annual check-ups, drink water, put on sunscreen, and more than anything no longer attempt feats of strength like (for example) climbing to the top step of the ladder and hanging onto the roof with one hand while cleaning out the gutter with the other. It was probably never a good idea to do stuff like that, but now I'm like - if I fall and break my leg, there's a 50-50 chance I never golf again, so why risk it?

Good point, nothing wrong with stopping while you are still ahead of the game.

I’m learning this lesson in real time, after injuring myself at the gym.

I’ll probably be fine, but there’s a chance I won’t, and not looking forward to 4-6 mos rehab.

 

[Terminalxylem]

Reef flip flops, specifically the Mick Fanning model that has some cushioning and a bit of arch support.

If you need a more formal flip flop, Olukai makes some nice all leather models but they take some breaking in.

My wife bought me a pair of Teva flip flops while we were in the mountains and tubing almost every day
Not a huge fan, like my Reefs a lot better and the Teva flippers, thin bottom, Reefs have a lot more support with a thicker sole

I've been wearing Reefs for about the last 10+ years, by far my favorite shoe to run around town and the beach
And I get a pretty long life out of the Reefs

As someone who spent nearly a decade living on Maui, it is absolutely all about the Olukai. You get what you pay for. People scoff at the 100 dollar price tag. But. They last. I still have the same pair I wore for the final 3 years daily on Maui and I've lived in Georgia for 4 years now. Olukai is always the answer. Shoots.

I have 2 pair Olukai, 1 Sanuk.

Kinda like the Sanuks more, but Olukai mo betta fo pau hana.

 

[Mister CIA]

Oh my. Can't believe I forgot to mention this. Highly recommend.

It's a ...

NABOSO Neuro Ball, Foot Myofascial Release Tool, Textured Massage Ball for Feet, Self Massage, Mobility and Recovery

https://a.co/d/f9j5gKM

 

[cosjobs]

I had three thyroid biopsies yesterday. If you're unfamiliar with goiters, you might want to brush up in your 60s.
Good news is that they seem to be the least lethal of all cancers, better news would be a bunch of benign results. O'll have results by Friday.
ETA- Goiter is a really embarrassing word to say aloud.

My goiters are all benign.

 

[cosjobs]

Oh my. Can't believe I forgot to mention this. Highly recommend.

It's a ...

NABOSO Neuro Ball, Foot Myofascial Release Tool, Textured Massage Ball for Feet, Self Massage, Mobility and Recovery

https://a.co/d/f9j5gKM

my dad would freeze a water bottle and then roll it under his foot while watching tv. Seemed to work really well for him.

 

[Mister CIA]

Oh my. Can't believe I forgot to mention this. Highly recommend.

It's a ...

NABOSO Neuro Ball, Foot Myofascial Release Tool, Textured Massage Ball for Feet, Self Massage, Mobility and Recovery

https://a.co/d/f9j5gKM

my dad would freeze a water bottle and then roll it under his foot while watching tv. Seemed to work really well for him.

"No thanks. I'm not thirsty."

 

[urbanhack]

10,000 steps just about every day this year. I'm not speed walking like some of those spunky old gals at the malls in the morning, but I get a decent pace going.

But boy, getting up out of a chair after being seated for a while is like a baby calf trying to stand for the first time. All awkward and shaky with some pain in the knees that I certainly didn't earn from dragging Walton and Lanier up and down the court for 48 minutes. Once I get moving it's fine, but jeez Louise those first few seconds are pretty iffy.

LOL...i noticed we both did this when we got up from the picnic table at breakside.

 

[Bossman]

If you haven’t abandoned social media yet, do it. My mood is so much better. It could just be me but I get stressed when people openly talk about hating half the country. My productivity is much higher as well.

Wish my wife would do that.

Get her the book “The Outrage Machine”

Thank you for this recommendation.
I've had more than one night where I'm Instagraming until I hear birds chirping outside due to the sun about to rise. Not at all healthy for anyone ... never mind a 56 year old.
I'm not much of a book reader but I'm listening to "The Outrage Machine" the audio-book which was free for me on Amazon Music.
I'm about 2 hours in (of 12 hours) and It's a bit long winded making points but I feel the long-windedness is also excellent therapy for the self diagnosed ADHD that I've acquired from online media streaming and scrolling.
I'm very much enjoying it so far and looking forward to understanding and learning ways to deal with the addiction of digital entertainment and social media.

 

[Hoh]

If you haven’t abandoned social media yet, do it. My mood is so much better. It could just be me but I get stressed when people openly talk about hating half the country. My productivity is much higher as well.

Wish my wife would do that.

Get her the book “The Outrage Machine”

Thank you for this recommendation.
I've had more than one night where I'm Instagraming until I hear birds chirping outside due to the sun about to rise. Not at all healthy for anyone ... never mind a 56 year old.
I'm not much of a book reader but I'm listening to "The Outrage Machine" the audio-book which was free for me on Amazon Music.
I'm about 2 hours in (of 12 hours) and It's a bit long winded making points but I feel the long-windedness is also excellent therapy for the self diagnosed ADHD that I've acquired from online media streaming and scrolling.
I'm very much enjoying it so far and looking forward to understanding and learning ways to deal with the addiction of digital entertainment and social media.

I couldn’t describe it better. And I too am limping through it. It’s alarming how little I read before all I can think of is I should be doing something else.