Getting older and dealing with body changes (20s to 30s)

Yeah I'm turning 38 in just over a month.... I'm in better shape now than I was ....well ever was. I was fat, unfit & lazy. Now? Try stop me. My 19yo son can't even keep up

I assume it is different experience for a guy than a girl while aging.

But I find that women in their 30s are at their sexiest. They know what they want (in multiple "situations" ), they are confident, independent minded and mature while still being physically beautiful. Sure, girls in their 20s are usually more physically attractive, but that’s what they are -- girls. I prefer women. I guess it's like when a woman says "I don't want a boy, I want a man."

I don't think there was any intrinsic change for me. Spent less time burning off cals at clubs though lol. But honestly I've been in better shape in my 30s than before thanks to working out.

I noticed no change at 30, a bit of change at 35, and 40 has been a brutal kick in the *kitten*.

Elaborate? (afraid)

lol.

I definitely can't eat as much now. The change at 35 was pretty marginal, but the change at 40 has been very significant. I gained 20lbs between August and January. While I was indulging a bit, I didn't think I was indulging that much!

My face has changed. I noticed it back in the fall, but it is really obvious to me now. I can't put my finger on it, but my face is different. I can't colour my hair as dark any more, and I've had to change the way I do my make-up. I wound up in the M.A.C. store in tears two weeks ago, begging for help. The colours the artist chose for me were completely different than what the last artist chose for me 5 years ago.

To quote hubby, before I changed my make-up, "You look like Commander Data." (Google "Commander Data" if you're not familiar with Star Trek). It was so weird the way that happened, seemingly overnight!

I've always had issues with acne, but they were pretty mild. Now, I get deep cystic acne on my face. OMG it is terrible. Just horrible.

Oh, and the hot flashes are great fun. :grumble: One of our project mangers told me "I'm not going to be a slave to your hormones" when I asked him to turn down the temperature a little. My sweater goes on and off all day. And, the night sweats have started. :sad:

I'm sure I'll get used to this. The changes actually started to become noticeable six months before I turned 40.

I'm 31 and the biggest change I saw is the slowing of metabolism...gone are the days of eating whatever and how much you want. Your body is not like it was. Notice how recovery from drinking alcohol take longer than it did in your early 20's. Your body changes.

That being said, it only means you need to be more mindful of what you put into your body and remain dedicated to a fitness regimen. Numbers on the scale mean less than how you look; I've noticed that I carry weight differently. I've been working out consistently for about 4 months now. I have noticeable changes; I have more muscle tone, my stomach is smaller and I actually have a bit of curve to my butt now However, the scale has not changed one bit and that was discouraging. Compare that to your 20's where it seemed results were shown in the numbers.

Your metabolism slows so little over the years that you really wouldn't notice it, less than 10 calories per decade. What does happen is you become less active, start to replace lean muscle mass with fat and then you start piling on weight. Rebuild your muscle mass, get moving, watch your calorie intake and 80 can look just as good as 20 plus a few wrinkles.

I will be 39 next month and I am barely recognizable from the girl I was in my 20s. For the first time in my life, I have curves. I threw away my B cup bras and started buying DDs. No more boyish figure! I have muscles. I can see the outline of my abs - just a few more pounds! have endurance. My willpower is much stronger, so it's easier to stick with a diet and exercise program. I am stronger, more confident and sexier than ever. I know what I want, I'm not afraid to go for it, and my sex drive is through the roof.

Embrace your thirties. I highly recommend it. :drinker:

I haven't really noticed much change from 20s to 30s to 42. I weighed less in my 20s, but I'm leaner now. I started running regularly when I was 34; I'm faster now and can run further. Ido need more sleep now; I remember being able to get away with just a few hours a night, now I need 6 or 7. And I pay a lot more attention to what I eat.

i'm 31 now and i was terrified of turning 30. Actually, i'm in better shape now than i was in my early 20s, probably because i pay more attention to the foods i eat and exercise regularly, which i did not back then. There have been LOTS of body changes for me, but that is because i've had two kids — one just 6 months ago! haha. I keep telling myself that if i eat healthy and exercise and drink lots of water, i should hopefully not look too haggard when i'm old.