To know that - I know what I don’t want to do ....

I had a "day off" yesterday. Did practically nothing except 'puter and read book. Thought it might do me good.

Today I feel totally knackered.

It's all about balance isn't it?

Doing things or not doing them?

I seriously cba going to yoga but every time I come away feeling good......must push self. Little things help like you have to book a place, the teacher texts the day before. It takes very little to diminish motivation.

I'm not convinced by all these " join things and make friends " things?

Colourwheel Art Classes might be worth a look.

I'm a flitter, too. I recommend the book "Refuse to Choose" by Barbara Sher. If nothing else, it stops you feeling guilty about being so fickle about interests (or even lack of interests).

Have you tried Zumba Gold which is Zumba for over 55s and much more fun and uplifting than Pilates!

Exactly!
No need to overdo it.

??cheers . I have decided to exercise my free will today & maybe my body tomorrow ?

Should have said semi retired as still doing some work (before anyone says am not consistent lol)

Funny you should start this post. I was just at the nurse for my annual MOT. She asked me what exercise activities I do? Had to admit that although I go OUT a lot now am retired, everything generally ends up eating and drinking! Even taking kids to soft play we often have lunch and walking the dog often involves us stopping off for tea and scones at local dog friendly cafe ?.

Like you I have joined many different gyms, yoga, dancing classes but never stuck at anything. Absolutely hated gym.

Nurse shamed me into thinking of trying harder! But thinking back have hated exercise classes all my life so doubt am going to find it exciting now.

Think will join you for cake. ?

It’s lovely to read all your comments & suggestions, I’m definitely going to go for that cream bun now ,it will help me decide ??

How about the WI mine is definitely not jam and Jerusalem. As well as interesting Speakers we go out for lunches, have a craft group, theatre group and a walking group. They are always open to new ideas from Members and willing to set up other activities which may be of interest. Mostly we have a good chat and a laugh.

Hmmm..
Lots of unsavoury men people looking for "company."

I'd be wary of that.

MissAdventure

you could try putting up a notice on your Internet local area Board and ask if there are like minded souls near you.
People just to hang out and natter with.

Agree gonegirl - artificial cream and jasm -yum!

Love old fashioned cream buns. Can't seem to buy them now. Artificial cream of course. None of your real stuff.

Is that what they do on GN meetups? Soul weekenders and discos?!

I had no idea. I thought it was coffee and cake in John Lewis caf.

Oh, cream buns. It's ages since I had one of those Bridgeit.
I used to buy them by the box from Sayers.

With you on that MissAdventure

People always say to join "meetup", but I never want to join a group of women for shopping days and soul weekenders and discos.

I want to join one for women who want to just knock about doing nothing in particular.

Thanks Madgran77

U3A is good. And maybe try out different types of volunteering ...there are so many different ways and one might suit you

Yes I think you are right Barmyoldbat good advice.
If we cannot please ourselves now , we never will .
I sense a cream bun & a slouch calling ?

I am pretty much the same, I have flitted from one to another. Basically I think I am happy just doing my own thing when I want. Cycle, crafts, swimming sometimes, read a book etc I would just go along with how you feel.

Even my passion for reading has diminished, which is why I wondered if it’s just part & parcel of getting older for all of us.
We often hear people say Use it or loose it. But does it really matter if we do ?

Yes you are absolutely correct Davida1968, back in the day I was dedicated & fit (or so I was told?)
My use of the word - tried - was a little misleading
I should have said is that my :Get up & Go has Got up & Gone?, I think about getting it going but that’s as far as it gets !

I think that with Pilates you need to do more than "try it". Weekly is best: I go to a group which I find really helpful for me: it was hard at first, but I've stuck to it! Any exercise class needs a commitment of going regularly to get the most from it.