Thank you for this brave post, Aransas. I didn't think I would be in menopause already at 46 and with low bone density. Strong over skinny is one of my mantras. I don't want osteoporosis like my grandmother and mother. Cheers to the dumbbells and hulking out. (I love this)
Same on all fronts, pal. My amazing grandma, her mother, and her grandmother all had osteoporosis. I'd like to live a long life, but mostly I want to live a quality life, and that means taking good care of my future 90-year-old. So grateful to be on this ride with you.
I hear ya, Aransas. Yes, I want to get up and down off the toilet with ease and no help! Goals in my 90s...and keep running. :) I'm so grateful for you.
Thanks for tackling this Aransas! Those questions just get stickier (as do the pounds!) as we get older. I like the notion of “chasing strong like we used to chase skinny”.
That line came from the brilliant Dr. Dolores Zumbado, who was on the panel with me. She said it so simply, and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since!
Wow was it nice to read about someone else who is grappling with a middle age body. The muscle tone is going down - everywhere! ! I'm not bothered to the point of considering cosmetic surgery, so the doctor advise of "chase strong" is helpful. I'm in my late 50s. I eagerly read AARP articles about health issues that crept in (blood pressure, cholesterol, gum health, heart issue for women fun, fun, fun) Now my anxiety is about aging (Is that a cyst?) It has taken the place of wanting to look hot naked. :)
It has taken the place of wanting to look hot naked' — CJ, you just made me laugh out loud. And honestly, that might be its own kind of liberation? Anxiety is no fun, but at least we've graduated to worrying about things that are actually trying to kill us.
A few years ago, I decided to love myself no matter what size I was. I didn’t want to be like my mom, constantly complaining about my body or depriving myself my whole life. That decision felt so freeing.
Two years ago, I made another choice. I stopped caring what I look like in photos. When someone takes a picture and asks if I want to check it… nope, I’m good.
It’s surprisingly freeing.
And honestly, I think I look better in photos now.
I love this so much, Kristy: you gorgeous woman, you. I think having that clear image of what we don't want to be/become is a really smart strategy here. I don't want my body's shape or size to drain any of my precious energy. There are so many more fun, empowering, and important things to think about.
I love thinking “my big, bold, beautiful (and strong) era!” Let’s goooo! So much wisdom here, Aransas! Echoing some of the others, I’m grappling too, but I love tapping into the other quintessentially feminine traits: collaboration, connection and communication. Thank you for creating this community. We got this!!!
THE Dolores Zumbado, friends! ⬆️ This is the brilliant doctor who said 'chase strong like you used to chase skinny' on that panel and rewired my brain. The fact that you're also tapping into collaboration, connection, and communication as part of the equation makes me adore you even more. Thank you for the wisdom and for showing up here!
Thank you for this brave post, Aransas. I didn't think I would be in menopause already at 46 and with low bone density. Strong over skinny is one of my mantras. I don't want osteoporosis like my grandmother and mother. Cheers to the dumbbells and hulking out. (I love this)
Same on all fronts, pal. My amazing grandma, her mother, and her grandmother all had osteoporosis. I'd like to live a long life, but mostly I want to live a quality life, and that means taking good care of my future 90-year-old. So grateful to be on this ride with you.
I hear ya, Aransas. Yes, I want to get up and down off the toilet with ease and no help! Goals in my 90s...and keep running. :) I'm so grateful for you.
Thanks for tackling this Aransas! Those questions just get stickier (as do the pounds!) as we get older. I like the notion of “chasing strong like we used to chase skinny”.
That line came from the brilliant Dr. Dolores Zumbado, who was on the panel with me. She said it so simply, and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since!
Wow was it nice to read about someone else who is grappling with a middle age body. The muscle tone is going down - everywhere! ! I'm not bothered to the point of considering cosmetic surgery, so the doctor advise of "chase strong" is helpful. I'm in my late 50s. I eagerly read AARP articles about health issues that crept in (blood pressure, cholesterol, gum health, heart issue for women fun, fun, fun) Now my anxiety is about aging (Is that a cyst?) It has taken the place of wanting to look hot naked. :)
It has taken the place of wanting to look hot naked' — CJ, you just made me laugh out loud. And honestly, that might be its own kind of liberation? Anxiety is no fun, but at least we've graduated to worrying about things that are actually trying to kill us.
A few years ago, I decided to love myself no matter what size I was. I didn’t want to be like my mom, constantly complaining about my body or depriving myself my whole life. That decision felt so freeing.
Two years ago, I made another choice. I stopped caring what I look like in photos. When someone takes a picture and asks if I want to check it… nope, I’m good.
It’s surprisingly freeing.
And honestly, I think I look better in photos now.
-KJ
I love this so much, Kristy: you gorgeous woman, you. I think having that clear image of what we don't want to be/become is a really smart strategy here. I don't want my body's shape or size to drain any of my precious energy. There are so many more fun, empowering, and important things to think about.
I love thinking “my big, bold, beautiful (and strong) era!” Let’s goooo! So much wisdom here, Aransas! Echoing some of the others, I’m grappling too, but I love tapping into the other quintessentially feminine traits: collaboration, connection and communication. Thank you for creating this community. We got this!!!
THE Dolores Zumbado, friends! ⬆️ This is the brilliant doctor who said 'chase strong like you used to chase skinny' on that panel and rewired my brain. The fact that you're also tapping into collaboration, connection, and communication as part of the equation makes me adore you even more. Thank you for the wisdom and for showing up here!