Thread: Ladies over 40: When does it stop?

Quote: Originally Posted by DemetriaF I just took a gander at your Bodyspace page, and wow! You look fantastic Genia! Whatever you're doing or seeing, whether it's obsession, high standards, bad mirrors in your house, or just wondering out loud--keep doing it because you look amazing. Naa, I think we are who we are, and that will follow us to the grave. Or at least I hope it will, for my own sake. My daughter is the same age, and I...

Quote: Originally Posted by genia824 Ummm...never said I was looking for "inner peace" and not once did I say I was not okay with aging. Believe it or not, the one thing I'm not obsessed with is my age. I'm 45 and proud of that. I was just wondering IF with the age, comes a more relaxed feeling towards working out and thought I would "think out loud" on this forum. I've always kept my body...

Quote: Originally Posted by genia824 Ummm...never said I was looking for "inner peace" and not once did I say I was not okay with aging. Believe it or not, the one thing I'm not obsessed with is my age. I'm 45 and proud of that. I just took a gander at your Bodyspace page, and wow! You look fantastic Genia! Whatever you're doing or seeing, whether it's obsession, high standards, bad mirrors in your house,...

Quote: Originally Posted by genia824 I'm referring to the continuing strive for perfection (for lack of a better word). I think it's safe to assume that most women on this forum are "type A", perfectionists, & quite driven. We are a dedicated bunch to being as healthy & fit as possible. With that said, when do you reach the point where you realize your body "is what it is"?...

I don't consider myself obsessed, but I am highly motivated to keep pushing the boundaries. I don't seeing it ever stopping. Maybe it's the "obsession" part that is bothering you and needs to be addressed. You can still push yourself to improve while enjoying life and having time for other things.

Quote: Originally Posted by kfisherx When I stop striving to be better, I will die. So well said! I'm not over 40 yet, but I sure hope I never lose the desire to be better.

Quote: Originally Posted by genia824 I'm referring to the continuing strive for perfection (for lack of a better word). I think it's safe to assume that most women on this forum are "type A", perfectionists, & quite driven. We are a dedicated bunch to being as healthy & fit as possible. With that said, when do you reach the point where you realize your body "is what it is"? I was...

Interesting thread. Don't really know what to say - compared to most of my friends, yes, I am heavily into training, eating clean most of the time, being active. I make sure that I plan my days so that I can prepare food, shop, and train. BUT, my life is also full of many, many other things. Family, friends, school, other activities, art, music, film, travel, etc. etc. I have finally reached a place where I think these things have a...