Shows like Desperate Housewives and Sex and the City have given the world a new way to look at aging. Turning 40 or 50 no longer necessarily means a party with an "Over the Hill" theme -- older men and women can be just as sexy as their much-younger counterparts. And that's a good thing. Right?

Well, yes and no. It's fantastic that we are shedding our stereotypes regarding middle-age, for men as well as for women. Most men would agree that Halle Berry and Heather Locklear are just as sexy as any 20-year-old actress, and men over 40 include George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Pierce Brosnan -- 'nuf said.

However, eating disorders for adult women are on the rise. We see celebrities like Teri Hatcher, Demi Moore, and Kim Cattrall and while we know that the way they look simply isn't attainable for everyone, it doesn't mean many women don't try by resorting to anorexia or bulimia. Check out our gallery of super sexy celebrities who've celebrated 40 or more birthdays, but use these as inspiration, not for comparison. And, head over to AOL Body to see who they think is over 40 and still smokin' hot!

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Ever wonder what exactly the most fit and trim folks put in their bodies for nutrition -- folks like, say, Lance Armstrong? I mean, what powers that guy on the bike and in all those marathons? Well, Texas guacamole, for one.

Check out this Armstrong family recipe -- Armstrong tells Good Housekeeping magazine it belongs to his mom -- and give it a try when you're in the mood for something hearty and healthy.

Texas Guacamole

Ingredients

3 ripe avocados
1 T. grated white onion
1.5 T. picante sauce
Squeeze of fresh lemon
Pinch of garlic salt

Preparation

Peel avocados and remove seeds. Scoop avocados into large bowl and coarsely mash with fork. Stir in remaining ingredients until blended. Makes two cups.

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