Around 50 Because of changes in hormone levels, there
have been major changes in the way I feel, and look.

Honestly, just about 5 months ago and I'm 58. Just had some life changing experiences.

Gayle

At around 50-52 (I'm now 56)...DH mentioned that we were in the "decline of our years". Gheesh!

I probally noticed it around mid fifties,but at 60 it really started to hit home.
My biggest gripe is not having as much energy as I use to have.I'm one of those people who has to do everything flat out,not able to pace myself...so i get frustrated when i run out of steam long before the job is done.
Oh the joys of aging!

I would say at 59 is where I started to feel like I was beginning to change.

And I AIN'T LIKIN IT !!!

patti

When I hit sixty, I felt like I was starting to fall apart. All my joints have begun to hurt, and right now, I'm wearing a knee brace on account of a possible torn meniscus.

And to top it off, six months ago, I decided to let my hair go gray!

Around 56. After my husband got sick we weren't as active, and I started slowing down to keep pace with him. When he died, I REALLY noticed a big difference in my mental and physical capabilities - big slow-down.

Around 60. My best friend and I were talking recently about how much energy we had when we were 55 and working full-time. Now at 65 and 66 we both wish we still had that energy. We both take good care of ourselves and eat right but have less energy. The arthritis in my knees has really bothered me the past 5 years.

I would have to say 33. I had terrible cold/bronchitis/turned into viral asthma. Sick for about 3 months. Also had a hysterectomy, my body was just going through so much....Then my father died. I wasn't the 'baby' anymore. We were extremely close, it was just he and I learning so many things (cooking, washing clothes) after my mothers death.

Up until then, I could eat what I wanted and never gained more than a pound or 2 a year! There were so many physical and emotional changes that year. I sure wouldn't wish for anyone to go through my 33rd year!

Slow deterioration, not anything major.

I guess the main one was when I had all of my teeth out (but three).

And my offspring are impressed at the things that I can still do.

Haven't needed to have taken a pill in at least 30 years.

Allergy to dust, shrimp, beestings - but that's been part of my life for years.

A touch of arthritis in one shoulder a few years ago, then it improved, then the other, and it improved - only a slight ongoing problem, occasionally ... plus have some in index finger right, pinky left (you've noticed that it hits "shift" and "A" together, sometimes (sometimes hits "Caps Lock", too - drat!).

At slightly more than a year short of 80 - I'm a very thankful man for the privilege of enjoying such good health!

Hoping to have some more adventures in the years to come ...

... to achieve some worthwhile dreams ... and form a few new ones!

I hope for the same for you, as well, insofar as is possible!

ole joyful

I started falling about when I was 46.
My joints hurting, my knees failed, I couldn't hear very good, my eyesight got worse and my teeth started to ache.

Granted, I've lived a little more than some; multiple broken bones, lots of wrecks, etc so I probably started falling apart sooner than the average person.

A new knee has helped a lot; I as stressing every joint in my body with that bad knee. Bifocals have helped a bunch too; God bless whoever invented lineless bifocals. I haven't required a hearing aid yet and some work on my teeth helped too. Some old filings needed an overall so now my mouth is good. Hopefully I'm good for another 47 years?

Oh.
I had a hysterectomy about then too. Now THAT helped me feel better immediately !

Lori

maybe the day i held my first grand?? now i'm up to 7, lol...have had some medical problems that have slowed me down...that and the darn bp meds....

Not yet.

I hit 70 in August and didn't really think too much about it and then all at once I noticed...I can't do the steps like I used to, I can't climb up on chairs and wash the top windows, little things like that...And I don't like it!

I turned 51 in August and over the last 9 months life has become H*ll which is taking
a wear and tear on my body, soul and mind so I have noticed more about my agiing. The bags
under eyes cannot get bigger, can they? Double chin, who me? Heel spurs slowing me down, back
hurting, arthritis aching my whole body and everything going south!!!
That just cannot be me!!! LOL
Deb

I have flat feet and very painful ankles. My balance isn't too great anymore. I guess I started the walking problems around 55 or so. I'm 64 now.

59 for me, which happens to be my current age. Osteoporosis has led to a fractured pelvis and my jowls ain't pretty either! LOL

Probably about five years ago, during this time I was diagnosed with asthma, hypertension, sleep apnea and GERD. I need to lose weight. Saw two movies today and each time I got up out of the theater seat I was so stiff and my left knee was killing me, had to hobble out. My "bad" knee is my right one so I don't know what's going on with the left one today.

Around 42. I've had many aches and pains since then, and I'm now 45. It's like my body changed overnight.

Sheryl

When my husband passed away..it will be three years this April. Everyone always commented on they could see how happy I was until he was gone, now they asked what happened to me. I have lost my will to live.

when I first noticed the beginnings of those jowls about a year ago at age 61. Up til then I hadn't seen any signs of aging although sometimes I think we don't really notice until it becomes obvious, or when we accidently see ourselves in a store mirror!! also, the BP meds have made me realize I am getting older...

NOW!! I am 59 and I have two dr's appts next week one GYN my junk is falling out and I need pelvic support~~not sure what that will involve. The other is to the GP for several little woes one being I think I have a heel spur:(

DH is retiring in March he is 57, ever since we have talked non stop about how his retiring will affect us I have been feeling a bit old~~~esp when he asked me if I planned on retiring when he did??? ME! I have never thought of it before I only work 4 hours a day, 2 miles from my house. YIKES Am I now that old??

In my 50's, I guess. (I'm 61.) I have a bad knee and it really slows me down, but still, I think I am probably healthier than most people I know who are my age. I don't have high blood pressure or high cholesterol or any reason to take medication, except an occasional pain pill when I know I am going to be on my feet all day...due to my knee. I still get up and put in a full day around here, and keep on keeping on. I certainly look older, and my answer to that is to not look at myself any more than I have to, and keep doing as much as I can. I may be slowing down, but I'm not going to give up.

This year 44 is kicking my butt! Stacy

I'm 69 and I quit smoking 4 years ago and started gaining weight...that has made me feel like I've aged ...I don't have great skin either so all I have to do is look in the mirror and I know I'm aging...

I'm 55 and last year I really started noticing that I am looking much older. The jowls really disturb me. I don't have too much wrinkles yet except a few around my lips which I absolutely hate. Also, when I look in a mirror when I'm looking down, my neck makes me want to cry.
My muscles ache a lot and now I have to take meds for the thyroid nodule. I'm definitely feeling and looking like a grandmother now.

Donnakt, I'm so very sorry you lost your husband and the will to live. Do you have anyone you can talk to? Would a support group help? I wish there were something we could do!

I was 40 when both my eyes and my teeth and gums started getting bad. It made me feel old. I have so many medical appointments these days!