What a drag it is, getting old

AWESOME job on the run, yesterday!

I did my biggest run ever yesterday - 10 miles. My 21 year old body was much better looking than my 43 year old body, but it never ran more than 3 miles (and that was a one-of event). I guess I should feel thankful for that.

I'd feel much more thankful if I wasn't carrying this extra ~ 15 lbs!!

*back to being angry about my fattiness*

Michele, the problem is not that I feel old. The problem is that I'm lumpy - it disgusts me. I became lumpy only in the last 5 or so years. Age and neglect.

I feel young; I feel 16. Often my body tells me it ain't so but for the most part I am in blissful denial. I met a 35 yr old woman who told me that I didn't look any older than she was. I wanted to slap her - I didn't look near as old/tired as she did! I was insulted.

Yes, the vanity is in high gear today.

Give 'em a good slap, Michele. If you think you can outrun them, that is.

I feel the same way and I'm now on the other side of 50.  Most days I feel like I could do almost anything physical that I could do in my youth.

A lot of people think I'm about ten years younger than I am - I'm not always sure how to react to that either.  

I don't mind the graying hair (at least I've still got all of it)  As a guy, I guess I'm most frustrated with having a thicker middle than I had when I was twenty.  That and a slower metabolism that doesn't let me drink beer and eat cheeseburgers all night without gaining an ounce.

Mark 

Nyet! It's not how old you feel, it's how old you LOOK! Remember, it's better to look good than to feel good!

Ok, it's both.

1. You don't have to get married until you want to get married. (I married at age 27, you marry at whatever age works for you).
2. Getting a real job is fun! Work is great, good for the soul when you aspire to be all you can be.
3. Sleeping til noon and hanging at the Waffle House at 3am can still be done on weekends. Unless you have a triathlon the next morning.

115 lbs?  What are you, 4' 8"?  Remember, men are attracted to women who are articulate, intelligent, witty and strong, all of these traits you exude.  Don't ever sacrifice these traits for cellulite reduction.  We think you're beautiful just the way you are. (and I've never seen you)

I'm 5'2" and at 115 lbs I look healthy (from what I remember). My mom said 107 was too skinny (that was when I was 26), 110 is pushing it but 115 is attainable and sustainable, while still eating what I want. Just need to keep the metabolism up and stay on my running and/or tri program.

I no longer care about what men find attractive. I care about looking what I think I should look like, based upon past (healthy) experience. Hurtling towards my 50 year birthday is inevitable (I hope!!!) but that doesn't mean I have to take the fat with me.

Old people rock.  And...IMHO..the secret is...weightlifting.  I can run or bike ALL I WANT and I'll be in better shape, but not super toned.   But throw a solid lift... oh, yeah.