How did your body tell you...?

Question

...that you were getting older?

I'm a fitness buff, but I'm not naive enough to think I'm not getting older.

I LOVE softball, but if I don't warm up an stretch properly, especially my legs, my knee will hurt for weeks. Until a couple of years ago, I could just jump up and play.

Last summer was bad...I pulled a quad, tore a hamstring, and had to wear a knee brace. Took me about 6 months of self rehabilitation to get to where things are about 90%.

What does your body do/feel like to let you know you're not a young'un anymore?

Answer 1

well, I used to be able to eat whatever I wanted and do very little exercise without gaining a pound. Not any more. I have to work hard to keep this body... COL....

I used to be able to stay out all night and get up early and not feel any ill effects. I just can't keep up anymore....

I used to be able to do flips, backbends, splits, etc.... I haven't tried, and don't think I could even if I did.

Answer 2

I broke my big toe a couple of years ago, and the Doc said there was nothing to do about a broken big toe. Now I have Arthritis in my big toe. A few years ago, I had emergency surgery for blood clots in my legs that were caused solely by the use of Birth Control Pills. I will live with this condition until I die. And last but not least...a few months ago I fell off a ladder at work and after having a Nerve Conduction test, I was told that I have Arthritis in my lower back, and beginning signs of Fibromyalgia. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia run in my family, so I guess I have all that to look forward to as I age.

Answer 3

I can't stay awake like I used to. I remember in college, I wouldn't go to bed until 4 or 5 and get up for an 8:00 class without any problem. Now it seems like if I go to bed past midnight I have problems getting up in the morning. I guess you could say I don't have the stamina for all that anymore. I don't consider myself old. I am only 31 and I am a kid at heart. I enjoy the simple things in life. I just don't want to see myself eating the Early Bird Special for dinner at 4:00 in the afternoon and going to bed at 8:30, like half of my friends already do now.

Answer 4

Let's just say gravity is such a little stinker!

Seriously, I tire out quicker-just can't stay out til 3 or 4 in the morning partying anymore unless i catch a nap the next day

Answer 5

I had to get reading glasses when I turned 40- I try to exercise regularly and stay in shape. I have two kids aged 8 and 4 so they keep me motivated to stay in good shape so I can keep up. It seems that my biggest battle is making time for the gym.

Answer 6

I'm only 24, but because I had three kids back to back, I can honestly say that gravity is a motha!

Basically, you know you're not young anymore when everything goes south. This applies to both men and women!

Answer 7

I recently turned thirty and stayed up all night drinking. The next morning my body told me I was defiantly too old for that! Not to mention that I can't "suck it in" anymore... what the deuce is that all about? Oh yeah and I keep saving for retirement, instead of buying handbags.

Answer 8

cracked my knee cap a week ago, think if i was 30, I'd be out and about, 40, whine a few days, eat colby cheese ,have friends over and do a buffet lunch, now, its the pitts, yes it tells me deal with it, for I"LL feel better when I want to, don't going forcing me to heal up, so sister, get happy-lol

Answer 9

I work on my feet all day so getting up in the mornings are tough! I just can't jump up get the day started my feet protest right away!

Answer 10

Got my first grey hair at 18.....I now have 3...I can move faster and less winded now than I was at 18...that cuz I was fat in my younger days......damn! I feel better now at 32 than I did as a teen!!!!