Posted by Donna Louise on December 21, 2004, at 22:24:28
In reply to Re: OK, so what are we all going to do?, posted by iris2 on December 21, 2004, at 15:03:06
Irene, thanks so much for responding to my post. I am sorry you feel like I do but it is reassuring to not be alone. I am so glad that you asked the question, "what do we do?" That makes me really think, and put something down "on paper", this will help sooo much.
For starters, I have stopped watching ads on tv. And alot of tv in general. It is not good for me to see all the "perfect" people and ads for how to become perfect. That is all that is on it seems. I watch alot of independant films instead. Or crime stories (I have this dark side...)A friend was telling me that I just have to get Oprah's magazine this month, she looks great, rock hard abs, ect. Well, I am glad for her, she is long overdue to have some success in the body area but looking at that kind of stuff makes me nuts, competitive, and like I need to do everything to be that way too. Especially since Oprah and I are both 50. Women of color age so much better than irish types...Another thing I can think of is something someone else mentioned. I am grateful for all the parts of me that are wonderful. I have feet and ankles that have never let me down, no pain ect. My knees don't bother me either. I am really grateful to be athletic and graceful. My body just doesn't let me down. I can do things many young people cannot. This is such a huge gift, I wonder how I can ever want more. And I rarely get sick. Wow. After writing this stuff, I feel pretty darn good about the ol' bod. And while I am thinking about it, I am pretty too, in spite of the sagging and wrinkling.
That will do for starters. I will continue to ponder this really helpful question. Thanks again.Donna
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