Do you remember the body you had when you were 25?
Instead of looking back at that body you had with regret, remember that time with joy. Stop fighting your appearance as you grow older and start enjoying your life.
Below is an excerpt of an article I wrote that gives you four reasons I feel sexier today than I did at age 25…
Why I Love My 50-Year-Old Body
Since turning 50, I’ve felt surprisingly peaceful about myself and my appearance. I hear women my age complain that they miss being 25. They miss their pre-pregnancy figures, but not me. Here are some reasons why I love my body more today than ever before:
1. I didn’t love my 25-year-old body.
I was constantly unhappy with my weight, what size I wore, how I compared to movie stars and models. I look back and laugh at how much I ate and how relatively thin I was despite my very unhealthy diet.
Is it inevitable that we are never happy with our appearances, no matter how fit and how youthful we are? Maybe if I had my 50-year-old mind attached to that younger body, I would like it more but I doubt it. I’ve finally found some body acceptance and I don’t plan on giving that up. Continue reading the full article on YourTango …
Love,
Lisa Kaplin Psy. D. PCC
Lisa – I did not think you meant to accept yourself at any size – we have to start thinking of what is the best thing for us as women – not just physically – but emotionally and spiritually. I am rolling out a program in January called Every Body is Beautiful. It is not until you love yourself where you are that you are even able to move confidently in health toward where you want to be. Care of body and self is a huge issue in women especially. We tend to put everything and everybody ahead of taking care of ourselves. Love what you do!!
Hugs, Bobbi