They never told me...
about the leaking pee thing (have to really watch water intake before running, jumping jacks, etc.)
that I would grow hair on my big toes (thank God it's blonde)
yes, the eyesight thing (but I'm still in denial at 43)
that I would be in the best shape of my life
that I would have more energy than ever before
that I would start buying shorter heels (comfort matters much more now)
about wrinkling knees and elbows and arms when they are bent
that I would get more sentimental about everything
that I just thank God I am not 50 yet....
Ha, ha, ha

My parents never told me anything about turning 40 but now that I think back on when they were 40ish I remember these lovely things that they went through and I see that it is happening to me now:

The groaning or moaning when trying to sit or getting up
Plucking gray hairs with my tweezer (I stopped because of the feawr of getting bald spots from plucking it all ! LMBO)
Using lotion on my hands so that they don't look so old and cracky
Inability to sit on my knees for a long period of time and then trying to get up
Anxiety Attacks
Blurred Vision
Memory Loss

All in all, such is life. I don't complain about getting old, it doesn't bother me as much other than the weight that I keep gaining as I get older - that's ridiculous !

I turned 41 a couple months ago. I work at an eye doctors office so I've noticed since I've been there that my eyes have gotten worse. My doctor always told me before I turned 40 that I should lose the last bit of weight that I want to lose before I turn 40 because it will take much longer to lose once you are in your 40s and she was speaking from experience as she is a good 5-10 yrs older than I am. Unfortunately for me I wasn't ready to lose weight when I was in my late 30s, in fact I only gained this extra 10 pounds within the last 6-9 months.

One thing that I notice that is different. I don't have as much energy as I used to and when I workout with Leslie Dvds or any workout really I don't feel like I have worked out, feel all stiff and not loose and I workout every day for the most part. It could be my eating habits and other things too..but I know I didn't feel like this 10 yrs ago LOL

Gotta love being 40 LOL

I will be 49 in August and hope that this last year in my 40's will be the best of the decade. I have gone back to school and changed careers (just graduated this month!) and will be looking for a job soon so I have started over this decade but my weight and health are of concern now. I just want to be the best I can for the future. I giggled when I read these posts because I thought I was alone in some of these things (bifocals, grey hair, hot flashes, etc.)!! The weight loss thing is scary but I am determined to lose fifty by fifty. I figure if I can go to school and succeed at this age then I should have enough motivation to make it through fifty pounds!

That my mind would think I'm still 20... but my body would vehemently argue!!! :laugh:

I was raised to think 40 is still very young. My mom felt that even her 50's and 60's have been the happiest of times. So far, we are both blessed with excellent health.
however.....weird periods, sore knees, dry skin. All reality!

I'm stronger and in better shape at 42 than I was at 22. That being said- I cannot see in low light. I had to actually buy a backlit remote for my tv. Recovery time takes longer, and little nagging pains are a way of life. I am still 18 in my head.