Comments on: Women and Aging: New Pressures Each Day http://ohsheglows.com/2009/07/07/women-and-aging-new-pressures-each-day/ Vegan Recipes to Glow From The Inside Out Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:57:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kaley http://ohsheglows.com/2009/07/07/women-and-aging-new-pressures-each-day/comment-page-1/#comment-38291 Kaley Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:19:26 +0000 http://ohsheglows.com/2009/07/07/women-and-aging-new-pressures-each-day/#comment-38291 I am 22 and I feel the pressure to look young. I work at an ice cream shop part time, and my coworkers thought I had just graduated from high school (when in reality it was college), and I was so pleased. I put on anti-aging skin care products, LOL. And I am 22??! I am 22 and I feel the pressure to look young. I work at an ice cream shop part time, and my coworkers thought I had just graduated from high school (when in reality it was college), and I was so pleased. I put on anti-aging skin care products, LOL. And I am 22??!

]]> By: Natalie M. http://ohsheglows.com/2009/07/07/women-and-aging-new-pressures-each-day/comment-page-1/#comment-38249 Natalie M. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:04:45 +0000 http://ohsheglows.com/2009/07/07/women-and-aging-new-pressures-each-day/#comment-38249 You know I will never understand why women feel intense amounts of pressure to stay "young". In Hollywood I get that "its competitive" and in order to get decent gigs you have to look as young as your co-star (which is a load of crap anyway) but women should see frown lines and wrinkles as parts of a journey... those are milestones.. be happy that you've made it to the point in life where you can age gracefully... tomorrow isn't promised to anyone so the more laugh lines a lady develops the more fabulous she should feel.. just my opinion. I can only hope that this body gets me to a point where everything starts to droop and sag.. LOL that's a life that was worthwhile. You know I will never understand why women feel intense amounts of pressure to stay “young”. In Hollywood I get that “its competitive” and in order to get decent gigs you have to look as young as your co-star (which is a load of crap anyway) but women should see frown lines and wrinkles as parts of a journey… those are milestones.. be happy that you’ve made it to the point in life where you can age gracefully… tomorrow isn’t promised to anyone so the more laugh lines a lady develops the more fabulous she should feel.. just my opinion. I can only hope that this body gets me to a point where everything starts to droop and sag.. LOL that’s a life that was worthwhile.

]]> By: Nicole http://ohsheglows.com/2009/07/07/women-and-aging-new-pressures-each-day/comment-page-1/#comment-38219 Nicole Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:07:14 +0000 http://ohsheglows.com/2009/07/07/women-and-aging-new-pressures-each-day/#comment-38219 I just happened to walk by one of those trashy magazines at the grocery store today and it had the Top 50 hottest bodies and Top 50 Worst bodies. They took obviously the most unflattering pictures of people in awkward positions and circled and highlighted "fat" spots and cellulite and made comments about their guts and thighs, etc. It made me laugh because it's so absurd. They also highlight who looks "old" and I think this is a major contributor to the women out there who start worrying about their wrinkles and not so perfect bodies. You can't go by movie stars...they spend $$$$$$ to make themselves look like they're 20 years younger than they are. Have you ever seen Chong's wife (of Cheech and Chong?) She's the prime example. And to be honest, I think she looks like crap because it's SO OBVIOUS how FAKE she is! But why? What are you proving? That you have enough money to do it? We are beautiful, us women, and we need to remember that. The media has, is, and always will do whatever they can to make money, and unfortunately, this shit sells. So we, as women, need to look past the fakeness on every level and continue encouraging each other to be find balance. Everything else will follow. I just happened to walk by one of those trashy magazines at the grocery store today and it had the Top 50 hottest bodies and Top 50 Worst bodies. They took obviously the most unflattering pictures of people in awkward positions and circled and highlighted “fat” spots and cellulite and made comments about their guts and thighs, etc. It made me laugh because it’s so absurd. They also highlight who looks “old” and I think this is a major contributor to the women out there who start worrying about their wrinkles and not so perfect bodies. You can’t go by movie stars…they spend $$$$$$ to make themselves look like they’re 20 years younger than they are. Have you ever seen Chong’s wife (of Cheech and Chong?) She’s the prime example. And to be honest, I think she looks like crap because it’s SO OBVIOUS how FAKE she is! But why? What are you proving? That you have enough money to do it?
We are beautiful, us women, and we need to remember that. The media has, is, and always will do whatever they can to make money, and unfortunately, this shit sells. So we, as women, need to look past the fakeness on every level and continue encouraging each other to be find balance. Everything else will follow.

]]> By: Kathy http://ohsheglows.com/2009/07/07/women-and-aging-new-pressures-each-day/comment-page-1/#comment-38214 Kathy Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:20:29 +0000 http://ohsheglows.com/2009/07/07/women-and-aging-new-pressures-each-day/#comment-38214 I really hope I am able to keep my healthy mindset forever. This may be hard, but I think what motivates me most is that I KNOW I want kids one day, and if I have any daughters, I would really really hate for them to develop the same insecurities I used to have about my body. There was an article in SHAPE about how a mother's eating habits influenced her daughter's, and I really do believe that kids -- especially girls- truly notice everything about their mothers and their habits, whether women realize it or not. My mom never had an eating disorder, but she has always been extremely tall and thin naturally. In addition, while she snacks a ton at home and loves dessert-- I see her eat it all the time, once she is faced with a buffet, she gets overwhelmed and loses her appetite (she gets excited/nervous really easily when there's a lot of people and food- aka a party). I know that this has influenced me to wonder why I can't always control myself like my mom does at a buffet. Even though I know this is stupid because most of the time, my mom is trying to gain weight, not diet. But just knowing that kids are easily influenced by their parents' actions is a huge motivator or why I want to maintain a healthy attitude towards food and fitness in the future! I really hope I am able to keep my healthy mindset forever. This may be hard, but I think what motivates me most is that I KNOW I want kids one day, and if I have any daughters, I would really really hate for them to develop the same insecurities I used to have about my body. There was an article in SHAPE about how a mother’s eating habits influenced her daughter’s, and I really do believe that kids — especially girls- truly notice everything about their mothers and their habits, whether women realize it or not. My mom never had an eating disorder, but she has always been extremely tall and thin naturally. In addition, while she snacks a ton at home and loves dessert– I see her eat it all the time, once she is faced with a buffet, she gets overwhelmed and loses her appetite (she gets excited/nervous really easily when there’s a lot of people and food- aka a party). I know that this has influenced me to wonder why I can’t always control myself like my mom does at a buffet. Even though I know this is stupid because most of the time, my mom is trying to gain weight, not diet. But just knowing that kids are easily influenced by their parents’ actions is a huge motivator or why I want to maintain a healthy attitude towards food and fitness in the future!

]]> By: AGS http://ohsheglows.com/2009/07/07/women-and-aging-new-pressures-each-day/comment-page-1/#comment-38207 AGS Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:24:06 +0000 http://ohsheglows.com/2009/07/07/women-and-aging-new-pressures-each-day/#comment-38207 How to prevent falling into a trap of disordered eating? That's a tough one! I have thought about this a little over the course of the day. I think we've always had a focus on women being slender/gorgeous in society, but with the internet, and increased access to other media/communications avenues, we're facing that focus *much more*. Not to mention, it sells! In the face of massive media bombardment on being thin/perfect, I have found some of the answer to avoiding disordered eating right here: in the new health blogs/online communities of women trying to be their healthiest, fitess, happiest, best selves! I think a lot of these blogs (like OSG) are showing us that there are a lot of ways to be happy on the road to healthiness. So I hope that these online communities keep going strong. . . as I'm sure I'll rely on them as I move into my 40's, 50's, and beyond. How to prevent falling into a trap of disordered eating? That’s a tough one! I have thought about this a little over the course of the day. I think we’ve always had a focus on women being slender/gorgeous in society, but with the internet, and increased access to other media/communications avenues, we’re facing that focus *much more*. Not to mention, it sells!

In the face of massive media bombardment on being thin/perfect, I have found some of the answer to avoiding disordered eating right here: in the new health blogs/online communities of women trying to be their healthiest, fitess, happiest, best selves! I think a lot of these blogs (like OSG) are showing us that there are a lot of ways to be happy on the road to healthiness. So I hope that these online communities keep going strong. . . as I’m sure I’ll rely on them as I move into my 40′s, 50′s, and beyond.

]]> By: Quinn @ Daily Moderation http://ohsheglows.com/2009/07/07/women-and-aging-new-pressures-each-day/comment-page-1/#comment-38203 Quinn @ Daily Moderation Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:28:58 +0000 http://ohsheglows.com/2009/07/07/women-and-aging-new-pressures-each-day/#comment-38203 Fantastic post! I have a friend from high school who three years ago - when we were 24 - told me she'd been getting Botox treatments every six months to remove crows feet and forehead lines that had developed after nearly 20 years of playing softball in the sun. I was so sad, and scared, for her that she'd begun such extremes - and so early. Aging is such a beautiful and natural thing. Why do we fight it? Fantastic post! I have a friend from high school who three years ago – when we were 24 – told me she’d been getting Botox treatments every six months to remove crows feet and forehead lines that had developed after nearly 20 years of playing softball in the sun. I was so sad, and scared, for her that she’d begun such extremes – and so early. Aging is such a beautiful and natural thing. Why do we fight it?

]]> By: Faith http://ohsheglows.com/2009/07/07/women-and-aging-new-pressures-each-day/comment-page-1/#comment-38202 Faith Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:23:28 +0000 http://ohsheglows.com/2009/07/07/women-and-aging-new-pressures-each-day/#comment-38202 Great post! I agree that we (as women) are bombarded with so much pressure to be thin in our society. Worse yet, it seems like the media equates being thin/skinny with being beautiful! I've heard that Marilyn Monroe was a size 12. :) Great post! I agree that we (as women) are bombarded with so much pressure to be thin in our society. Worse yet, it seems like the media equates being thin/skinny with being beautiful! I’ve heard that Marilyn Monroe was a size 12. :)

]]> By: Beth @ CrossBorderCravings http://ohsheglows.com/2009/07/07/women-and-aging-new-pressures-each-day/comment-page-1/#comment-38201 Beth @ CrossBorderCravings Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:12:58 +0000 http://ohsheglows.com/2009/07/07/women-and-aging-new-pressures-each-day/#comment-38201 I think that older celebs are giving women of today an unrealistic idea of what they can and should look like. Women in their 40s and 50s who have amazing bodies have GOT to work at it, yet celebs are always claiming, "I eat what I want. I never work out." Instead of acting like it's effortless, I think these women should be proud of the hard work they've put in to be in great shape!! Women in the "real world" probably don't have the time/money to look identical and that's okay! I think we should all focus more on our PERSONAL best, not to look identical to an image on a magazine. I think that older celebs are giving women of today an unrealistic idea of what they can and should look like. Women in their 40s and 50s who have amazing bodies have GOT to work at it, yet celebs are always claiming, “I eat what I want. I never work out.” Instead of acting like it’s effortless, I think these women should be proud of the hard work they’ve put in to be in great shape!! Women in the “real world” probably don’t have the time/money to look identical and that’s okay! I think we should all focus more on our PERSONAL best, not to look identical to an image on a magazine.

]]> By: Bree http://ohsheglows.com/2009/07/07/women-and-aging-new-pressures-each-day/comment-page-1/#comment-38199 Bree Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:50:48 +0000 http://ohsheglows.com/2009/07/07/women-and-aging-new-pressures-each-day/#comment-38199 Just finished reading "Lying In Weight: The Hidden Epidemic of Eating Disorders in Adult Women" - really great book. Just finished reading “Lying In Weight: The Hidden Epidemic of Eating Disorders in Adult Women” – really great book.

]]> By: katey http://ohsheglows.com/2009/07/07/women-and-aging-new-pressures-each-day/comment-page-1/#comment-38197 katey Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:28:17 +0000 http://ohsheglows.com/2009/07/07/women-and-aging-new-pressures-each-day/#comment-38197 I think that older women are becoming anorexic/bulimic because just like teenagers they are plagued with images of celebrities. 40 year old's want to look like Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie, and they choose to do that in unhealthy ways. Its really sad to see how much the media effects all generations. The media focuses more on unhealthy people like Lindsay Lohan, than praising healthy females like Scarlett Johannson ( love her by the way)who actually have curves. That's my opinion, but love your blog :) I think that older women are becoming anorexic/bulimic because just like teenagers they are plagued with images of celebrities. 40 year old’s want to look like Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie, and they choose to do that in unhealthy ways. Its really sad to see how much the media effects all generations. The media focuses more on unhealthy people like Lindsay Lohan, than praising healthy females like Scarlett Johannson ( love her by the way)who actually have curves. That’s my opinion, but love your blog :)

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