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The answer: I’m getting old! I am in my early thirties and I am now about 10 lbs heavier than when I was in my 20’s, 20 lbs more than when I was in my teens! I guess my theory was right, that I gain 10 pounds every decade! Yikes!

He’re what I found about the 30’s:

Although metabolism slows and fertility drops, most people in their 30s say they are reaching their peak. But juggling work and family means stress — and lots of 30-somethings could use a good night’s sleep.

Metabolism: Both sexes begin gradually losing muscle mass, and metabolism slows. Lost muscle is generally replaced with fat, which burns fewer calories. That’s why some people start working harder to keep off the pounds.

Fertility: Men: Washington men most commonly have children from 30-34; male fertility first begins to decline after 35.

Women: Fertility drops rapidly in the late 30s. Still, 39 percent of Washington’s births in 2001 occurred among women 30 and over.

How do I look? Americans say they reached - or will reach - their peak physical attractiveness at age 38.How do I feel? People 25 to 34 are more likely than any other age group in Washington to view their health as good to excellent.

Just when we start to settle down and give up the risky behaviors of youth, the pressure to perform like grown-ups sets in.In our 30s, we enter the most demanding years of our work life. At the same time, we may have small children to raise and, perhaps, aging parents who need help. Some of us struggle with whether to work or stay home. Others worry about job security.

Moms and dads juggle huge physical and mental demands. Time for taking care of body and soul gets lost. Instead of partying, our idea of a good time is getting a good night’s sleep.

Emotional and physical stress can cause anxiety, sleeplessness and inability to concentrate. Unexplainable aches and pains emerge. But stress can be controlled:
· Inventory your time and focus on what’s important.
· Form healthy habits. It’s time to start eating right and exercising, to quit using tobacco and to cut back on drinking.
· Develop an adaptive coping style. Try to stay optimistic.
· Develop a support system of friends and use it. You don’t want to go through life alone.

- Marsha King, Seattle Times staff  source

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