https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:23:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/for-us-old-folk-when-and-how-did-your-body-start-failing-you#post-132230 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:18:42 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 132230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chrispygal: I've been lucky in the grey hair dept. too. I'm just starting to get a few around my temples, which I just pluck out. Eventually I'll probably have to dye my hair, but not for a while yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/for-us-old-folk-when-and-how-did-your-body-start-failing-you#post-131777 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:34:48 +0000 MsLipGloss 131777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At 36, I feel stress (and physical/mental exhaustion) in my body like I never have before. My body (pre-pregnancy) still looks good, but it really is a lot more diet-dependent than ever before . . . pizza = bloat (and noticeable loss of definition), whereas salad = no bloat. I have a few grey hairs here and there, although I highlight my hair, so I don't ever really see it. In terms of cellulite, when I keep my weight down and stay hydrated, it is minimal. But after I got pregnant, hooo boy did it come on with a vengeance! Lemme see . . . oh, and I have a few wee broken caps in my legs that drive me crazy, although they don't show when I have a tan, but I never have a tan. : / </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/for-us-old-folk-when-and-how-did-your-body-start-failing-you#post-131760 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:21:07 +0000 chrispygal 131760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh how I'd love to be 30 again! At 38, I definitely get more tired than I used to be and I can't pull late nights like I used to. There are more aches and pains, but heck - still no gray hairs!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/for-us-old-folk-when-and-how-did-your-body-start-failing-you#post-131740 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:11:20 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 131740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Try 40. My 40th birthday, almost to the minute my metabolism slowed down. I mourn the loss of my former body! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/for-us-old-folk-when-and-how-did-your-body-start-failing-you#post-131705 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:56:44 +0000 Goldilocks1107 131705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Agreed on recovery time. If I'm out past 1am, I'm worthless the next day. And I don't recover from a hangover like I used to - definitely am not up for going out again the next night!<br /> When I work out, my right shoulder "hitches" a bit - I probably injured my rotator cuff when I played tennis in high school.<br /> And my feet aren't as willing to put up with cute but uncomfortable shoes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/for-us-old-folk-when-and-how-did-your-body-start-failing-you#post-131701 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:53:43 +0000 looch 131701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got the tension aches in my shoulders and neck at around 30 as well. I had to go to physical therapy for it.<br /> I've had glasses since I was 12 but I still managed to get a wrinkle between my eyebrows from squinting and I've just now gotten my first gray hair at 36.</p> <p>It's the recovery time that has changed...before, I could go out until 3 am and be at my desk fully functional at 9 am. Can't do that now, haven't been able to do that in years! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/for-us-old-folk-when-and-how-did-your-body-start-failing-you#post-131013 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:52:05 +0000 mrs. wagon 131013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It seemed like the WEEK I turned 30 my body just started dying piece by piece. So far it's all been minor, but still very depressing.</p> <p>All of a sudden I needed sunglasses (never, ever wore them before in my life)!<br /> Fine lines appeared under my eyes (time to invest in skincare).<br /> My ankles crack EVERY time I crouch down (really notable when I sit to go to the bathroom).<br /> Where did all this cellulite come from?!?!?!<br /> Got my first gray hairs OF MY LIFE!<br /> Age spots are starting to appear on my face :( my mom has them so I know I'm in for more treats...<br /> I get headaches in one side of my head behind my ear, a few times a week. I don't think they're migraines... maybe sinus or tension headaches.</p> <p>I'm sure I'll think of more... </p>