I'm just a few months shy of 60 and consider myself middle-aged. Why?

When I was young I:
Worried about what other people thought
Felt that if I didn't have a perfect body I was lacking
Followed low fat diets
Followed the latest styles
Could be easily intimidated
Wore bras and nylons every day
Was concerned about wrinkles, gray hair and aging

At middle age I:
Am more confident
Smile more often
Like who I am and what I've accomplished
Set my own pace
Found the low carb way
Set my own style
Can stare just about anyone down
Dare to go without nylons and often a bra when it's hot
Accept that old age will eventually arrive (hopefully) and won't be as bad as I thought

Wisdom, confidence and acceptance comes with age. My youth may be behind me but I believe I am at my happiest and most productive part of my life is right now.