I turned 40 this summer, did a trithlon to celebrate, and then my body just seemed to go nuts. First, let me say, I have been basically the same weight since college. I have been a runner, cyclist, etc. my whole life. I actually eat more now than when I was running 50 miles a week in my early 20's. I'm much healthier now. I have carried my weight on my hips and never on my stomach. I hate my "fat butt" :-) My body has just revolted on me. I started having periods every 2 weeks, gaining weight, moody, moody, moody. I went to the doc and she put me on birth control. That took care of the menstrual cycle, but the first thing I did was gain 5 lbs. It makes me feel gross and bloated all the time (it's a very low level of hormone, she said). Long story, shortened, I can't gain weight b/c of my part time job which is officiating. On the court, women just can't carry any extra weight. Men can carry a keg on their belly, but women have to be slim. It's driving me nuts. I have quit drinking any alcohol. I have maintained a calorie intake that is very reasonable considering I ride almost every day and work games 3-4 times a week. I have to take in calories or I can't operate. If it only gets worse as I get older, then it seems I have a tough road ahead. Don't get me wrong, I have worked too hard to give in now, but jeez, something's got to give. Please some of you women older than me, give me some kind of hope for the future :-).