Skating;)

If it is something you really want to do, then who is to stop you? You are in control of your life, so if you want a chance to tie on those skates and roll around the rolladium then go for it.

Do what makes you happy.
In life, no one makes it out alive anyways, so why not make it enjoyble
(:

I'm with you I loved skating when I was in my teens, I don't think I would try it due to my back fusion but if you want to try why not just use them in the house for awhile to see how they feel? At least that way you'll have walls and counters to grab if you need. I live by the theory anything I try that keeps me moving in any way is one step farther than I was going on the couch.

I skate!! I am 26...much older than most of the kids but all the ones who talk to me do not believe I am 26 they think I'm only 18-20ish. lol
I used to skate when I was a kid too. Guess what? When I was a kid I was fat and I skated! I see kids of all sizes there actually, and some girls are much bigger than me. I don't find as many people my age, but I see alot of older people who bring their kids to learn how to skate. Do you have children you could bring to learn to skate?
And I don't know if it will happen for you, but I didn't take long to relearn how to skate. I think I shocked the people working there...I was skating around the rink within an hour of entering the rink. I think I could have started sooner but fear kept me back. O and I almost never fall, but yes...when I fall it does hurt I once fell on my knee when my skate became untied and tripped me before I could fix it. It was a little swollen and bruised for 1-2 weeks. I bruise easy though...
I bought my own skates. Rentals kept giving me blisters, then my own kept giving me blisters. The annoying ones are at the back of my ankles. I've done moleskin and band-aids...then found some running socks at Walmart on clearance that are supposed to prevent blisters. They help more than the band-aids.
And I don't skate super fast. Back to falling...I try not to skate super fast and recklessly. I am sure I could skate faster if I wanted, like some of the teens that are good at skating but I prefer to avoid falling. I just skate to have fun. Plus, alot of little kids skate in front of you and you often have to dodge them. Or a lot of them will fall and you can't be skating recklessly if you can't control yourself and be able to dodge them.
Have fun!! I love the music!!

I love skating! I used to figure skate when I was younger and then I stopped and only go skating a couple times a year - but I'll tell ya, I'm still a great skater and I still can go fast - I haven't gone since I started on MFP but if I could still skate well before, I'm sure now its even better. My weight has never been something to slow me down too much while skating! Go for it! It's great exercise and its FUN! You'll enjoy it, if you fall down just get right back up! Just remember to bend your knees!

I love skating and I'm in my 40's. I say go for it take it slow at 1rst but befire you know it you'll be whizzing around the rink

I started ice skating when I was 50 just over one year ago.
It is great fun and good exercise, I am now studying for my Bronze star exam including jumps and spins!
The oldest skater in my group is now 56 so age is no barrier.

I started figure skating as an adult too, a few years ago! One of the greatest things I´ve done in my life, really. I had a great coach who wouldn´t let me do any advanced moves until I got a stable and safe feeling in my legs and clean basic technique... and today? I´m not too advanced in jumps, but I have fluency, clean turns and steps... and minimum nasty falls and injuries.

@OregonsBiggestLoser:
I would say it´s never too late to try whatever you want to do. Start slow, try to get a sefe feeling and confidence, take a few lessons if you have a chance to. Good luck and have fun!