Turning 40 this year

[vegapaz]

So I hit the big 4-0 later this year. And the biggest thing I feel is great. I can't describe the feeling and I'm wondering if anyone else felt this way turning 40. I know many have problems with it but I honestly have to say I am feeling great. I'm in better shape now that I was in my 20's. I'm also a lot more wiser which I think helps immensely in day to day life and decisions. I have a good job, a happy family and a fantastic beautiful wife. I'm not trying to sound like I'm bragging or anything, just proud of my accomplishments and proud to be healthy and turning 40.

By the way, I love this site. I come here for so much information.

[michail71]

Yup, same here. When I hear people younger than me complain about getting older I just can't relate to them. I feel better than I did 10 or 20 years ago. Though most people seem to think I'm about 30.

[StressMonkey]

40 is the new 30, right?

[vegapaz]

Now I just have to figure out what I want for my birthday. My wife keeps asking me but I have no idea. Funny that I feel better now than I did when I was 30. I wasn't in very good shape then either. But feeling great now.

[JerryB]

Turning 40 was no great deal.

Something are you think about.

If you don't live to to be 80, then it's less than half over.

[IronCharles]

So I hit the big 4-0 later this year. And the biggest thing I feel is great. I can't describe the feeling and I'm wondering if anyone else felt this way turning 40. I know many have problems with it but I honestly have to say I am feeling great. I'm in better shape now that I was in my 20's. I'm also a lot more wiser which I think helps immensely in day to day life and decisions. I have a good job, a happy family and a fantastic beautiful wife. I'm not trying to sound like I'm bragging or anything, just proud of my accomplishments and proud to be healthy and turning 40.

By the way, I love this site. I come here for so much information.

[vegapaz]

Haha!! Awesome pic.

[trainingforlife]

Good stuff man! I'm a year behind you turning 39 this year and all I can say is we get better with age!

[cmoore]

turning 40 in a few weeks. I'm training/dieting hard for it. Figure 40 only comes once. As to how I feel about it? IDK, I'd still rather be 5 again.

[ljimd]

I was 40 once, but I don't remember it.

[paolo59]

I was 40 once, but I don't remember it.

Ha ha! To be truthful, turning 40 for me didn't feel any different than when I turned 30, or for that matter, when I turned 50. Hope it's the same when I hit 60!!!

Have a Happy 40th OP!

[paolo59]

turning 40 in a few weeks. I'm training/dieting hard for it. Figure 40 only comes once. As to how I feel about it? IDK, I'd still rather be 5 again.

LMAO Kids have always been a handful, but brother, having that kind of muscle in Kinder could prove rather problematic for your poor teacher! Ha ha

[vegapaz]

I'm definitely training/dieting for turning 40. I'm also discovering new ways to prepare my meals so it's not always so bland. One of the best parts of all this is that I'm doing it for myself, my wife and my family. I want to be around long enough to enjoy everything. It's fantastic!

[Corbi]

40 was nothing, I didn't even break a sweat over it. Looking forward to 50 this yr.

[itsagoodday]

Good for you! Sometimes it's all a matter of having the right perspective. When I was 20, I had a broken back, was really sick and underweight. When I was 25, I was sick and struggling to finish my degree. When I was 30, I was still sick, had chronic vertigo and had become obese. I turned 35 a couple of weeks ago and it felt truly awesome. If 40 will be as good or better, I can hardly wait.

[vegapaz]

Good for you! Sometimes it's all a matter of having the right perspective. When I was 20, I had a broken back, was really sick and underweight. When I was 25, I was sick and struggling to finish my degree. When I was 30, I was still sick, had chronic vertigo and had become obese. I turned 35 a couple of weeks ago and it felt truly awesome. If 40 will be as good or better, I can hardly wait.

Yup getting older seems to be getting easier and easier. Guess exercising really does help the body!

[EuphoricRage]

I just turned 40 this past Thursday. I was dreading it at first but I chose to embrace it instead. Age is just a number. I actually had a really good workout that day. Happy Birthday to you.

[thebigguy1]

Yup getting older seems to be getting easier and easier. Guess exercising really does help the body!

^^^^ Right here!!

I don't really remember how I felt when I turned 40, but I can guarantee you that definitely did not dread it, and I was either in the gym or having a rest day in preparation my next workout! There's definitely life after 40, and a good one if you play your cards right!

To me, working out not only helped me build the physique I desired, it was also therapeutic to lift to get rid of the stresses (after a BRUTAL leg day, everything else in life seems like a piece of cake) and that gym time is priceless for me....and ONLY for me!

Happy 40th!

Ron III---III

[Tyrbolift]

I look at it this way: The basic human body was already evolved to what it is today BEFORE we settled on the 9+1 numeric system. Therefore, this value we give to 30, 40, 50 is an artificial value with no real meaning in how we are set up to age.

Lifestyle, activity level and type, nutrition over a lifetime, occurence of injury or accident or sickness or exposure to harmful substances, and genetics, all working together for or against you until the day you die, are 10,000% more an influence than "30", "40", "50" or "60."

[vegapaz]

Thanks to everyone who posted some great stuff on here and happy birthday to all the ones who have turned 40 and to the ones who are almost there. Good times ahead.

[MontyMagpie]

Forty comes 10 times get used to it.

Forty-one, Forty-two ------ Forty-nine.