Medical Miracles -- ahem....

Seems like after I turned 40, my body revolted against me... Little things like holding on to extra weight that previously easily slid  off.  Being very tired at the end of the day.  Joints and muscles feeling like they had been beat up...

What are some of the health problems you have faced since reaching the 40s -- and how are you coping with them?  Don't keep the information to yourself -- share.

Hi Rose! You need to join my other group with the 45-50 group although you are still so YOUNG!! My skin has lately been looking like I'm in puberty! A "fun" variety of little bumps dry patches and so on. I am starting over again (so to speak) since I have now gained back 15 lbs!!! Will I ever learn?

I was noticing no one had visited this site for months! Too busy plucking chin hairs ya think? LOL

Wow a year in Iraq?! I couldn't imagine that but appreciate you cooking and taking care of all of our "guys" over there!

Wow and being a chef would really make me gain some pounds! (I'm not a very good cook) but I AM  a very good EATER!!!

Just wanted to send you a quick note to say hi. Keep me posted on how things are going ok!

I started at 195lbs, 5'8" on New Years and since that time I have lost close to 30lbs. Weight is now 168. I am 48. Many things did change with the weight loss. I no longer snore like a mac truck, in fact, my husband says I dont snore at all. And I no longer wake up with back pain. My toes got a better work out than I did. With the back pain I could no longer touch the ground. I used my toes to pick things up. My sister a year younger has debilitating arthritis and will need a hip replacement in a few years. It runs in our family. I feel 10 years younger! Im loving the workout sessions and actually crave them now. One thing thats weird though. I have these really high, highs and low, lows.  When I am at the highest I feel like Im a.d.d. Cant sit still, cant focus. I have to workout until Im exhausted when I am here just to get back to normal. When Im low, I cant get off the couch and sleep alot. Will this straighten out eventually? My focus is short. I decide to clean the house all day and end up only working 1 hour and off I go to something else. Work is minimal because of the focus thing. Im hoping this will level off again. The energy thing started about 3 weeks ago. Just kicked in. I thought great I am finally getting the energy I have heard everyone talk about, maybe I need to concentrate on getting it in control. I dont know!

You know it's funny, I have been going through the same things but have attributed it to HORMONES! I just wonder if its the dieting the age or if it is the actual hormone changes. I am so happy for you feeling 10 years younger! I was feeling much better also until I slipped into this (gaining back some) period. I have restarted today and am doing all the same things that helped me lose the 40 lbs to begin with...wish me luck!   

I'm just barely 40 so I guess that makes me the baby here. LOL.

I've had several medical problems for years, including asthma and severe hayfever allergies.

I've noticed however since my late 30's that my skin, especially my face seems to be going thru puberty the sequel.

My mother and many of her sisters started menses early (in my case before 12) and hit menopause early (in my mom's case 50's) so I am thinking this may just be some sort of pre-show entertainment.  I also do the depo as it eliminates the mental madness I used to deal with.

Otherwise I seem to have more energy, more health and a better mindset than I did in my 20's. (I'm sure in large part to change of habits and some mood aiding medications I won't go into).

So far other than realizing I have classmates with grandchildren (in defense they did have children very young). I actually enjoy (so far) entering this new phase of life