STOP talking about how bad it is to get older!

skinnylove00
skinnylove00 Posts: 662 Member
edited October 1 in Chit-Chat
they say enjoy your youth....but people should really start enjoying getting older. your world does not stop once you turn 30 (or 50, or 80 for that matter), you are beautiful pre-menopausal and post menopausal, believe that those crows feet and smile lines are memories from your amazing past.

so, STOP with this "i hate getting old" stuff!! you are only as old as you think. so age gracefully, embrace each birthday, and accept all the new things that life is STILL offering and STILL teaching you. i know i am only 19 years of age but i suck the nectar out of life that is offered to me each day. and i plan on continuing to do so even if i am 91. YOU SHOULD TOO.
«1

Replies

  • ohwhataday
    ohwhataday Posts: 1,398 Member
    I'm 28 and am actually stoked to be turning 30 soon!
  • gwenmf
    gwenmf Posts: 888 Member
    I'm enjoying myself more and more as I get older...........age is just a number. Life is for living...live it~!! Don't hold yourself back from anything you want to try, play, experience. grab it and go~!
  • i_love_vinegar
    i_love_vinegar Posts: 2,092 Member
    I'm 21, but look forward to writing an anti aging book when i am older...I have some unconventional methods which will be sure to help x3

    ps: I mean this in a good way. I think it will be fun to have people guessing my age when I am older :D
  • melbaby925
    melbaby925 Posts: 613
    Hear, Hear! I'm turning 40 in a little over a month and am really proud that I made it this far (crazy lifestyle made me doubt this would ever happen), I think we should embrace every moment, be thankful for every day, and make the most of it!

    I'm thinking I finally have my act together, and that turning 40 is only the beginning to a whole new chapter. I can't wait!
  • emgs52
    emgs52 Posts: 67 Member
    your right age is just a number
  • grassette
    grassette Posts: 976 Member
    And stay away from ostereoperosis drugs. They really make you sick. Say NO to your doctor and to Big Pharm!
  • ItsMeLori
    ItsMeLori Posts: 346
    I am proud to be turning 50 in November. I have always liked getting older, just the aches and pains suck. I am as healthy as I can be NOW!!!
  • 6heatherb6
    6heatherb6 Posts: 469 Member
    50 is FABULOUS!!!

    So much freedom and with my love of 30 years..Life couldn't be sweeter!!!

    :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:
  • 6heatherb6
    6heatherb6 Posts: 469 Member
    I am proud to be turning 50 in November. I have always liked getting older, just the aches and pains suck. I am as healthy as I can be NOW!!!

    50 is great....well done on your weight loss!!!

    I agree about the aches and pains...:huh:
  • bhagavatilad1
    bhagavatilad1 Posts: 277
    that was very nice thank you. I'm divorced 2X but I love every moment of my life with my kids.
  • thegymbunny
    thegymbunny Posts: 602 Member
    I'm 32 and don't have a complaint in the world aging.

    I do believe you are only as old as you make yourself to be, or feel.
  • _beachgirl_
    _beachgirl_ Posts: 3,865 Member
    Sure some things suck about getting older but the increased libido makes it all worth it. Wait til you hit your late 30s, early 40s ladies. Sexually, I kick my 20 year old self's *kitten*. Trust me, it gets so much better!
  • mikey1976
    mikey1976 Posts: 1,005 Member
    If I was to act my age some would say I’d never get past 15 but really I’m 35 but like fine wine the older the better
  • ajbeans
    ajbeans Posts: 2,857 Member
    I turn 30 next week and I'm actually pretty excited. I never thought I'd make it this far. :)
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    Great post. In just a little over two years and three months I'll be 60. I'm excited about it because I'll be a senior citizen at church and I'll be eligible to be named senior citizen of the week. :happy: Also I'll get to go to the head of the line with the other senior citizens during church potlucks. :bigsmile:
  • Autumn15
    Autumn15 Posts: 213
    I'm 41, and getting older does have some draw backs but there are draw backs to any age. I really try to live with the belief that age is just a number and life is what you make of it. And it sure is fun to see the shock on peoples face when they find out my age because I've been very lucky to always have been thought to be much younger than I really am.
  • 69mustang
    69mustang Posts: 185
    Sure some things suck about getting older but the increased libido makes it all worth it. Wait til you hit your late 30s, early 40s ladies. Sexually, I kick my 20 year old self's *kitten*. Trust me, it gets so much better!

    So true :)
  • juliecat1
    juliecat1 Posts: 3,450 Member
    Agreed! Infact, I think Im getting better with age!
  • foodforfuel
    foodforfuel Posts: 569 Member
    I sucked alot of nectar at 19 too, but things do change, especially after 40. It's just kinda different, 'cause I really don't feel this age in my head. Honestly though, at 19 you can't even imagine the things that start to happen after 40. Still, I wouldn't trade it for anything!
  • angelicdisgrace
    angelicdisgrace Posts: 2,071 Member
    I actually am begining to enjoy getting older especially because I am getting in great shape. I will continue to age gracefully. I promise myself that. :wink:
  • Scoobiesnax
    Scoobiesnax Posts: 148 Member
    I agree, I'm having the time of my life right now and feel as good as I ever have, and I've been an active guy since the day I was born. I may not be as strong or fast as I once was but I'm in much better overall physical, emotional, and spiritual health now than at any other point in my life. LIFE IS GOOD !!!
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    I am growing old disgracefully. I have spent much of the summer wearing shorts I haven't worn since I was 25.
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    well . . . . talk to me when you're 43, but please do it loudly bc I won't be able to hear you. ha ha ha!!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I am growing old disgracefully. I have spent much of the summer wearing shorts I haven't worn since I was 25.

    Love this. :happy:

    I may be growing older, but I'm sure as hell not getting old.
  • JENIFER_AZ
    JENIFER_AZ Posts: 235 Member
    I love, LOVE being 35. Yes, your body changes but that is whats so great about it, you get to change along with it!
  • schobert101
    schobert101 Posts: 218 Member
    Most of you are babies! I am 58 and didn't start running until I was 43. I have done 40 half marathons and 8 full marathons including one in Antarctica and Nepal. I have done several century bike rides and sprint triathlons. No more 'time of month'. I was fortunate to be able to retire early one year ago so now I have all day to bike, hike, run, do yoga, ski and I am learning to play bridge. I do some volunteer work and we moved to beautiful North Carolina last year. A bear walked through my yard tonight! I'm in the best shape of my life and I have friends well into their 70's who run marathons. I hope to be able to keep doing all of this until I keel over at age 100, hopefully while I am out on a trail or mountain somewhere! it is a great time of life!

    Oh yeah, I forgot to mention getting the senior discounts haha!
    .
  • Scoobiesnax
    Scoobiesnax Posts: 148 Member
    well . . . . talk to me when you're 43, but please do it loudly bc I won't be able to hear you. ha ha ha!!


    LOL ! Loved this one !!!
  • ncgatorfan
    ncgatorfan Posts: 517
    Most of you are babies! I am 58 and didn't start running until I was 43. I have done 40 half marathons and 8 full marathons including one in Antarctica and Nepal. I have done several century bike rides and sprint triathlons. No more 'time of month'. I was fortunate to be able to retire early one year ago so now I have all day to bike, hike, run, do yoga, ski and I am learning to play bridge. I do some volunteer work and we moved to beautiful North Carolina last year. A bear walked through my yard tonight! I'm in the best shape of my life and I have friends well into their 70's who run marathons. I hope to be able to keep doing all of this until I keel over at age 100, hopefully while I am out on a trail or mountain somewhere! it is a great time of life!

    Oh yeah, I forgot to mention getting the senior discounts haha!
    .

    You, m'lady, are an inspiration. I was depressed about getting older when I hit 30. But since I hit 40 seven years ago, I got a shot of something (not sure what that was) and now I'm back to acting and feeling like a 20 year old! Life is fun in every department!!! Hope I can be as active as you are when I'm 58!
  • FindingFit50s
    FindingFit50s Posts: 162
    Most of you are babies! I am 58 and didn't start running until I was 43. I have done 40 half marathons and 8 full marathons including one in Antarctica and Nepal. I have done several century bike rides and sprint triathlons. No more 'time of month'. I was fortunate to be able to retire early one year ago so now I have all day to bike, hike, run, do yoga, ski and I am learning to play bridge. I do some volunteer work and we moved to beautiful North Carolina last year. A bear walked through my yard tonight! I'm in the best shape of my life and I have friends well into their 70's who run marathons. I hope to be able to keep doing all of this until I keel over at age 100, hopefully while I am out on a trail or mountain somewhere! it is a great time of life!

    Oh yeah, I forgot to mention getting the senior discounts haha!
    .

    You, m'lady, are an inspiration. I was depressed about getting older when I hit 30. But since I hit 40 seven years ago, I got a shot of something (not sure what that was) and now I'm back to acting and feeling like a 20 year old! Life is fun in every department!!!
    Hope I can be as active as you are when I'm 58!


    OH, HELLS YEAH!! I guess I had my "mid-life crisis" when I turned 39. But it didn't last long. I went back to college. When I finished my 2 Associate degrees summa cum laude, I got a full academic scholarship from the university of my choice. I finished my Bachelors degree in '09, graduating magna cum laude. Now, I spend my time writing, making jewelry from recycled material and helping my husband decide where we want to settle when he retires. (Making a "scouting" trip to AZ next week.) I'm turning 52 a week from today -- we plan to spend most of it at the Grand Canyon! Life is better than ever - the house to ourselves and no pregnancy (or contraceptive) worries! All I want is to make my goal weight so we can enjoy traveling (and other "activities") with as much energy & stamina as ever! •_~. The "good ol days" are NOW.
  • lalalazzz
    lalalazzz Posts: 131 Member
    yeaaa! I hate all the posts from people like ohhh wait until you reach X age things start slowing down blah blah blahh ... not for everyone... be positive!!!
This discussion has been closed.

Categories