Have you seen this “Forward” that is making its way around the net?
“I’ve seen two shows lately that went on and on about how mid-life is a great time for women. Just last week Oprah had a whole show on how great menopause will be….Puhleeeeeeeze! I’ve had a few thoughts of my own and would like to share them with you. Whether you are pushing 40, 50, 60, 70 (or maybe even just pushing your luck), you’ll probably relate.”
Well, it is supposed to be funny, but on a serious note, no, we don’t have to relate to all of these perceptions. We have choices, and we can pick and choose what we want our mid-life to look like! More about that at the end of message….
Mid-life is when the growth of hair on our legs slows down.
This gives us plenty of time to care for our newly acquired mustache.
In mid-life women no longer have upper arms, we have wing spans.
We are no longer women in sleeveless shirts, we are flying squirrels in drag.
Mid-life is when you can stand naked in front of a mirror and you can see your rear without turning around.
Mid-life is when you go for a mammogram and you realize that this is the only time someone will ask you to appear topless.
Mid-life is when you want to grab every firm young lovely in a tube top and scream, ‘Listen honey, even the Roman empire fell and those will too.’
Mid-life brings wisdom to know that life throws us curves, and we’re sitting on our biggest ones.
Mid-life is when you look at your know-it-all, speed texting teenager and think: ‘For this I have stretch marks?’
In mid-life your memory starts to go. In fact, the only thing we can retain is water.
Mid-life means that your Body By Jake now includes Legs By Rand McNally — more red and blue lines than an accurately scaled map of Wisconsin.
Mid-life means that you become more reflective…you start pondering the ‘big’ questions.
What is life? Why am I here?
How much Healthy Choice ice cream can I eat before it’s no longer a healthy choice?
But mid-life also brings with it an appreciation for what is important. We realize that breasts sag, hips expand and chins double, but our loved ones make the journey worthwhile. Would any of you trade the knowledge that you have now, for the body you had way back when? Maybe our bodies simply have to expand to hold all the wisdom and love we’ve acquired. That’s my philosophy and I’m sticking to it!
A quick rebuttal:
- It takes a little more effort, but by balancing hormones, no woman needs to wear a moustache – or experience foggy thinking.
- With attention to balanced hormones, a nutritious diet, exercise, and toning with weights, our arms can be toned and our bodies physically attractive – and we can feel good. Our mind can expand, but our bodies don’t have to.
- With pride, love, and admiration, we can watch our young adult children blossom and grow into the people they were meant to become as they travel along life’s journey.
- Midlife is the time to relish our wisdom, rejoice in our freedom, expand our hearts and minds, soak up the beauty and meaning of each day, create the next adventure, and have fun – we’ve got a lot of living to do!
Not much flab here and no exercise either. Only 10 more pounds of fat of which to rid myself. Eat lots of protein; feel great, never tired, never hungry – and people tell me that I look great too. I am a barber stylist and hear from all ages. They are all surprised to learn that I am 60. Been an Atkins follower on and off for 33 years……….best when ON – - and now I have the science to back this up.
BrianPeskin.com the Professor who lectures PhD’s and MD’s around the country with passion like you can’t believe.
Darlene, that is wonderful how you look and feel! We went to my husband’s 40th high school reunion this summer, and the moment I walked through the front doors, I was overcome with such a sadness and foreboding: massive amount of people our age who looked old, tired, overweight, just getting through life, waiting for the day they can retire, hoping they can physically make it till then. It was so depressing. It seemed more a geriatric center than a high school reunion. As by your perfect example, we don’t have to look and feel that way! Again, thanks for the info. I look forward to reviewing! Rosie