Turning 40 - Page 2

BlueSkyandSunshine · 05-07-2008, 12:50 PM

Turning 30 ...
Turning 40 ...
Turning 50 ...

Or whatever age. I think maybe it's not so much about the number, but rather looking at who we are - right now - and not feeling satisfied. Not feeling satisfied with our bodies, our identities, our families, our role(s) or (enter your dissatisfaction here).

I really like what Charski said about focusing on the positive. We only have control over three things: our thoughts, what we visualize internally, and our actions. Perhaps focusing your thoughts on what you'd like the future to look like, and taking action toward that, then turning 40 may be the best experience in your life yet... You've already taken one positive action and that's being a part of "lowcarbfriends".

Lori

If the Bible interests you at all, there's a verse that talks about what to set our thoughts on - what's true, what's noble, what's admirable, excellent and praiseworthy.

Like Charski said, "Look at things with a positive mindset as much as possible. Realize that you can't change some things, so you learn to accept - like aging gracefully!"

I think I'll adopt this too! (I'm headed toward 44 this year

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Valentine Baby · 05-11-2008, 05:18 PM

OMG! Woman! 40's are AWSOME! I love my 40's! The kids are grown yes. But they will still need you! I love when my daughter of 23 calls and say... Can me and my room mate come over and eat your leftovers? It's so great! Don't get depressed. Grandchildren are comming! wooohoooo! I can't wait!

Califrog · 05-12-2008, 12:57 PM

I am 42 this September and I LOVE MY FORTIES!!!

My girls are 10 and 13 and also homeschooled, so of course I have a ways to go to the empty nest syndrome, BUT I don't worry.

I will still have my service to God, to my church, to my family, to my community. I have an at-home business that I adore. I will look forward to grandchildren someday. I will continue to be physically active and fit and healthy for so long as God is willing.

Don't be afraid of aging. It's all part of God's plan and a beautiful process, all along the way.

05-12-2008, 12:57 PM	#33
Califrog Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 540 Gallery: Califrog Stats: 209/187/148 5'9" Age: 41 WOE: Vintage Atkins Minus Gluten Start Date: May 5, 2008	I am 42 this September and I LOVE MY FORTIES!!! My girls are 10 and 13 and also homeschooled, so of course I have a ways to go to the empty nest syndrome, BUT I don't worry. I will still have my service to God, to my church, to my family, to my community. I have an at-home business that I adore. I will look forward to grandchildren someday. I will continue to be physically active and fit and healthy for so long as God is willing. Don't be afraid of aging. It's all part of God's plan and a beautiful process, all along the way. __________________ "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: "Love your neighbor as yourself." All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments. - Matthew 22:37-40

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05-07-2008, 12:50 PM	#31
BlueSkyandSunshine Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3 Gallery: BlueSkyandSunshine WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 2008	Turning 30 ... Turning 40 ... Turning 50 ... Or whatever age. I think maybe it's not so much about the number, but rather looking at who we are - right now - and not feeling satisfied. Not feeling satisfied with our bodies, our identities, our families, our role(s) or (enter your dissatisfaction here). I really like what Charski said about focusing on the positive. We only have control over three things: our thoughts, what we visualize internally, and our actions. Perhaps focusing your thoughts on what you'd like the future to look like, and taking action toward that, then turning 40 may be the best experience in your life yet... You've already taken one positive action and that's being a part of "lowcarbfriends". Lori If the Bible interests you at all, there's a verse that talks about what to set our thoughts on - what's true, what's noble, what's admirable, excellent and praiseworthy. Like Charski said, "Look at things with a positive mindset as much as possible. Realize that you can't change some things, so you learn to accept - like aging gracefully!" I think I'll adopt this too! (I'm headed toward 44 this year )

05-11-2008, 05:18 PM	#32
Valentine Baby MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WI Posts: 2,386 Gallery: Valentine Baby Stats: 190/190/130ish - 5'4" 45 yrs. HW 210 lbs. WOE: LC my way Start Date: 11/18/2005 restarting 05/11/08	OMG! Woman! 40's are AWSOME! I love my 40's! The kids are grown yes. But they will still need you! I love when my daughter of 23 calls and say... Can me and my room mate come over and eat your leftovers? It's so great! Don't get depressed. Grandchildren are comming! wooohoooo! I can't wait!