Turning 50

[MrsMorrisey]

I'm turning 50 this year and I didn't think I'd feel the way I do.
It's almost like I'm surprised I'm this age.
I've found myself thinking about everything in my life. Past relationships, my looks, my marriage, my kids, my future, pretty much everything
The middle age belly is appearing, skin is starting to sag and I feel less appealing and somehow less significant.
My family don't feel like that and my husband loves me as I am, it's more how I feel.
Anyone have these feelings too turning 50?

I turned 50 during lockdown and it meant I missed a whole year of being at the right end of the female vet 50 running class (it goes up to 55).
I'm 52 now and just killing time until I'm 55!
It didn't bother me, others seem to make a big deal. I'm in good health and have more time for the things I enjoy for myself now that DS2 needs me less (lone parent).

Well done @Reinbek that is great news re your mortgage gosh what I would give to be in that position. We bought late - 5 years ago - so I'll be paying it til 67!

I'm 50 this year too. Struggling with slow steady weight gain, fail to diet but on the plus side I'm more active as I'm living with a long term condition. Health has become a much sharper priority. I gave up alcohol two years ago. I like my job, but the thought of another 17 yrs of it is depressing. On the other hand, I feel on the cusp of a new chapter. I also had a wobble at new year, but gave myself a kick up the arse!

Thank you everyone for your replies.
Good luck up the bum!

Maybe a few a us feel this after Covid ruining a lot of life experiences.

However, I'm going to stop having a whinge and just get on with it.

Focus on what I can do.
My hair is very dark and my hairdresser and I are talking about lightening each session and I've just bought some new makeup, going from black eyeliner and mascara to lighter browns.
It does get to a point where the dark looks unnatural.
Im going to start to try to run again.
Nothing gets rids of a flabby gut and weak pelvic floor than running.
It kills at the start but I'll try to persevere.
Funny how we stop doing things that are good for us.

Just one more thing, I miss drinking alcohol and feeling good, when I drink now I feel retched.
Maybe I should take up smoking marijuana 😂

Good kick not luck 😳

I heard someone call the time between 50 and 60 Sniper Alley! Cruel but true. 😅

"Good luck up the bum" - I thought you were imparting some hard learned secrets for us middle agers for a second there OP!

😂😂😂 an unfortunate typo!

What struck me just past 50 is that though life can be enjoyed at any age even if the enjoyment changes there are definitely more years behind than in front. It just feels,like time is running out. I didn’t feel this till I had three friends die within five years, one was only 41 and the other two were school friends my age so mid fifties. One of them was ridiculously healthy for her age. I am healthy apart from the congenital spine issue I was born with, as I age it causes some pain. I have had treatment, I’m slim which is important as makes spine issues worse but there is nothing I can do to make it go away totally.