Why do people sometimes as they age tend to not take good care of themselves?

I think our outsides reflect our insides :)

@OWise1: I think you're correct.

You probably have been good to your body too? Yes? I knew a guy who smoked and drank like a fiend, and at 73 he could work circles around us youngsters! I guess you never really know.

@puck61: Well to be fair, genetics, metabolism, and our views on life and whether we are positive or negative probably have a role in it all. :)

@puck61: actually, I believe things should be done in moderation. I am not perfect, but I have good genetics also. :)

@OWise1: I have to agree! I think laughing a lot adds years to your life, and, like you said, a positive attitude.

@OWise1: yes, genetics have a lot of "say" in how we age. Positive thinking helps all ages, but isn't easy to do. In fact, one of the best things people can do is form friendships as they age. It's harder as we age.

@ZenLioness: Yeah! Good. My mom always looked and acted decades younger than she was, but then pancreatic cancer snuck up out of nowhere and took her. Cancer took my dad too, so I guess I had better laugh as much as possible!!

@ZenLioness: Nothing worthwhile comes easy. Life in general regardless of age takes effort, desire and putting yourself out there. :)

@OWise1: no I don't look like my intestines

@juiceyangel333: what that means is if you're happy, and come up with healthy coping mechanisms, your health and appearance can reflect it.

@ZenLioness: are all good looking people kinda hearted ?

@juiceyangel333: no. They aren't. I happy to be lucky enough to be both :)

@ZenLioness: is that you ? You're pretty

@juiceyangel333: yup, that's me..thanks juicy. A lot of it is attitude. Life is far from perfect. I refuse to give up until I am 90 lol.

@ZenLioness: I feel bad because I'm way younger than you but I've given up on life

@juiceyangel333: never give up! Fact is, we all feel like that from time to time. Learning to love ourselves is a life long process. I cope with my stupidity by laughing at myself every day.

@ZenLioness: haha what makes you stupid

@juiceyangel333: my gottdamm self! 😂 I am ditzy af! Can remember shit from when I was 4, but can't find my glasses, or tell you what I had for dinner last Friday 😂

@ZenLioness: lol I choose to forget things too

@juiceyangel333: sometimes, Juice, we have to. Beating ourselves down for past mistakes serves no purpose. Life is a journey of learning.

@ZenLioness: yea you've inspired me . Hopefully I can be rich and happy soon

@juiceyangel333: I hope so Juice. Hang in there girl!