Aging. There is a reason why it is a verb and not a noun. Or a journey rather than a destination. Some days I just blaze through them when I am focused on a task and not even notice that the time has passed.
Other days, I look in the mirror and think: WTF what is going on here?
Lately, I’m a bit obsessed with my wardrobe. I’ve always been a fashionista, with a tendency to make a statement with my clothing. I like edgy with leather moto jackets and studded boots. I like bohemian with flowy prints. I like color, texture and patterns. No one that knows me would call me beige.
What comes with aging, that is so mind-boggling, is the constant state of body change. All you women out there who have gone through menopause, know exactly what I’m talking about. There are a gazillion blog posts written on this very subject. Lots of WTF moments.
Change is inevitable, but I think it is difficult to accept what happens to your body. Your boobs get bigger and they droop. Your ass gets bigger and droops. And then there is this round thing that shows up around your waist like a Monday morning donut. WTF. It is not an easy task to get them corralled and back in shape.
A diet shouldn’t be a diet, but a lifestyle. Learn to love vegetables. Eat hormone free meat. Seriously? If it makes an animal get bigger, what do you think happens to you? Practice intermittent fasting, if nothing but to eliminate the digesting grumbles in the middle of the night. Take supplements because, yes, they really do work. Drink water with a chunk of lemon in it. It makes you pee, but you’ll notice the puffiness goes away.
Exercise. Walk. Take the stairs. Do weight-bearing repetitions several times a week. Even if it doesn’t do much for your shape, your bones and joints will love you. Having muscles will help you get out of bed in the morning, instead of just rolling over and hoping you don’t end up on the floor. Our muscles get weaker as we age, so you can counteract that by lifting weights.
Take care of your hair and skin. Nothing ages you faster than looking like you don’t give a sh*t. Gray hair looks awesome when it is well-cared for. Spending money on good hair products is worth it. Same thing with your skin. If you live in a dry climate, like I do, moisturizers are a must unless you like itching your way through winter. Coconut oil works quite well.
Keep up with your teeth. Brush, floss, see your dentist. Healthy teeth keep you healthier.
Breathe. Meditate. Get out in nature.
It will make it a lot easier to go back into your closet and throw out all the things you bought last year that no longer fit.
Loving Your Sh*T 
Thank you for a great reminder!
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Well this really moved me. A great and bare post. I guess to hear that I am not the only one experiencing these changes is in its own way quite comforting. Thank you for the reminders to take care of what we have which is everything. I also loved the picture it definitely says a thousand words.
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Yep, it was that moment of just realizing that this is the way it is and accepting that. But also knowing that I have to keep doing what it takes regardless if it works, or my joints hurt and my bursitis acts up, or the donut around my waist never goes away. As Yoda says “No Try, DO”. I don’t know if you follow Sixty and Me, but it a whole community with articles all about these issues. Validation certainly makes it easier to swallow. lol
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