I related to the part in the reading where they talk about "changes in appearence," I can relate because I have a few,not many but a few gray hairs. I do't like it. I am not one to dye myhair to hide some greys but I did not think it would happen so soon. I was not one of the ones who gained weight, in fact I am smaller now then I ever have been I think. I am very careful about what I eat and what I put on my face. Actually I just use hot water, no chemicals at all. I barely wear make up and clothes fit great. My only complaint would be the greys on my head.
sexual harrassment is a huge issue now days. girls infact like it i think. if you didn't like it why would you get a job at the local coffee shop in your bathing suit showing all your junk. I just don't get it. Strippers, baristas, cocktail waitresses..... why must we show our boobs and asses and curves just to get money and good tips? I don't agree and glad I have all boys so I don't have to worry about it.
As I’ve gotten into my thirties I have notice some changes but not too many. My hair is a little thinner but that’s about it. I was in far worse shape when I was younger due a horrible diet and partying all the time. In my mid-twenties I started working out and change an overhaul to my diet. Now, eight years later I’m in better shape than 90% of people I meet that are my age. I will openly admit that I am addicted to health and fitness. As far as baristas in bikinis, I really don’t know what to say. I feel sorry for anyone who degrades themselves by lower their self-worth to that extent; their poor parents must be so proud of them.
ReplyDeleteI think unfortunately the last couple of chapters all tie together and what happens up to now (midlife) has effect on our self confidence. When I graduated high school I weighed 127 and was a size 6 after I had both my babies I got down to 125 but was still a size 10. The relization that having babies effects our body shape and the fact that I would never be a size 6 again effected my self confidence but I had always been known as "small" I felt that even though I weighed less because my pant size said 10 that I was over weight. In this sense I understand part of the things they are talking about as our body ages!
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