To ask when you felt like you were in your ‘prime’?

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Interested to see when people have felt most in their prime as I’ve always considered early 20s to be ‘prime years’. I’m now 27 and definitely feel like early 20s was not my prime! It was riddled with anxiety, fear of other people’s opinions, poor motivation and dating someone in their late 40s

I know care way less about what others think and can do stuff that I wouldn’t have been able to do when was younger like go out to eat on my own, go jogging in the street. I also barely wear makeup now whereas 5 years ago I wouldn’t even go to the corner shop without it on!

Not sure if this can be considered ‘feeling in my prime’, but I definitely feel more comfortable in my own skin and hope it continues increasing.

So when would you consider your ‘prime’ age?

Sadly, I think it's in retrospect!

I'm mid 50s - and I think my prime was probably early to mid 30s looking bad. I probably didn't feel it at the time, but looking back I had 3 children and a decent career at that point. I had divorced the dickhead I'd married, had time on my own and was in a serious relationship with (current) DH who worshipped the ground I walked on. My body/face were still bloody good - even if I didn't think so. And I was really, really happy and positive about life.

Life is still good. DH is still fab. We've had more children together. Career is even better. But looks wise and body wise I am post menopausal, old and invisible. . I don't particularly mind that, but I yearn to be rid of the extra 4 stone in weight I could do without.

looking BACK. Not bad!

Im 43 & feel like I'm in my prime now as I'm at my most comfortable in myself & confident.

Love that idea that it ages like a fine wine! 🍷 I really hope it continues to grow as I continue to work on myself and things that make me happy.

I also totally resonate with the managing depression thing! I had really bad anxiety and depression a few years ago and actually self harmed until I was 24, which is honestly crazy for me to think that was only 3 years ago! Now I take antidepressants, exercise and do yoga whenever I feel like it’s creeping up on me.

To pps who really want to lose weight, a bit off topic but C25K is amazing! I literally could barely run and thought I was going to die during the first week but now I feel so so good and can actually run!

24-31 for me. I was a bit of an awkward looking teen and this followed me into early adult life.

26-27

around 35 - was very physically fit, quite happy & ate healthily with some treats without any weight gain and felt quite emotionally steady too. None of those apply now!

I think late 20s as a confident single and my early/mid 30s as a happy young wife/mum then the stress of family life hit! More difficult times, a lot of discord and stress. Now in my 50s and feeling more relaxed. Probably a bit bedraggled looking but not sure I care. I probably should make a better effort, have got pretty lazy about upkeep!

Since I started exercising properly when I was in mid 40's. I'm now 51 and feel the best I ever have for lots of reasons.

Judging by definitions of prie, "the state or time of greatest vigour or success in a person's life." and "of the best possible quality; excellent", I'd say mid 40's to mid 50s. (I'm not out of this bracket yet but I do expect things to change and I don't want t make assumptions.

Based on this definition I have learned the things I need in order to earn my living and I have made excellent choices with regard to my partner, friends, where I live, etc., so I am living in what is so far the best time of my life re quality and still having vigour.

Don’t recognise the concept. Most people mean attractive to men when they say this. I’m straight, but that’s not been my prime source of self esteem since I was a teenager.
Different things come to the fore at different ages.

27/28/29...I am 34 now and ageing so so badly I look knackered despite my relatively healthy lifestyle.

Ps, have you watched "Nanette", the comedian gives a good account of what it means to be in one's prime.

@HappyMealWithLegs yesss!!! I love your post! This is how i feel

I am in my prime right now, but it is increasing, I have felt this way for years.

In terms of being comfortable in my own skin, in fitness terms, in being happy with who I am.

I am neary 60.

Now, I’m 46. I feel beautiful, strong and confident.

50s I'm thinking in terms of achievement, being able to influence people to get good things done which is what "being in your prime" means to me. Find it strange that so many are thinking in terms of looks.

Plain child. Dog rough teen. Attractive 20-32. Downhill steeply from 38.Invisible at 46.

This is about right for me too on a physical level. The second child has totally ruined me.

I was an emotional mess when I was most attractive. What a bloody waste!

I'm 50 now and I'd say the last couple of years have definitely been about me and I'm feeling like I'm just coming into my prime now x

Body 22.Mind 30

35-45 were my best years
I’m now mid 50s ok confidence wise and with career and family
Less happy with weight (dieting at moment) whilst I don’t feel invisible or ugly I am not enjoying the visible signs of aging

30’s when I had my DS’ and before I knew I had Multiple Sclerosis.

I'm 30 and still feel like I'm on an upward curve!

Physically around the age of 25.
Happiness and confidence wise, mid 40s

Body prime is now, at 45!!! I’m fitter and slimmer than I’ve ever been

Face prime was obviously early 20’s pre dc. Oh to have that gorgeous young skin!

Mind prime, most definitely now. Very content.