Is it so wrong…?

… to be almost 50 and seen in a bikini? 

Hey Folks!

I have been such a blogging slacker. But no better time than the present to get back into the groove of things. It feels good to jot down my thoughts again, share any new things I come across and possibly help someone in the process. So, to my friends who follow this blog from time to time… I’M SORRY!!! 

So, now to my question… is it so wrong to be seen in a bikini at a more mature age? I don’t think so. If you look good, or even think you look good… why not? I was wondering about this very subject a couple of months or so back when I was entertained by the war of words between Valerie Bertinelli and Marie Osmond… two of my favorite childhood stars. (am I telling on myself in terms of age??? LOL) 

Take a look at the footage…

So, I have some questions… and I’d like your feedback:
1. Is it so wrong for a woman of a certain age to wear a bikini?
2. Is it wrong for two successful women to display a war of words, when they should be congratulating each other on their weight loss journey/success?
3. Is it so wrong to try to lose weight using pre-packaged meals rather than creating your own healthy meals?

Here is my opinion…
I think if you can wear a bikini and look good… who cares how old you are! I am woman of a certain age and for the first time in a LONG time I wore a bikini on vacation. I think that the last time I had one, I was 5. I don’t think I look the greatest, but I felt good and had the confidence to pull it off. Isn’t that what it’s all about…. feeling good, feeling healthy and confident? Why does it matter how old you are? Personally I think Valerie looks great!

I also think that we, especially as women, should lift each other up! Applaud our successes, support each other when we fall down and help each other through our challenges. I’m sure their back-biting comments were all in fun, but I just took issue with Marie Osmond’s comment about not wanting to see a 49 year old woman in a bikini. Whatever, Marie…

 

I do have strong opinions about “dieting”. I don’t like the word DIET. It is a lifestyle change, and for me prepackaged foods are not part of the lifestyle. I cannot buy this food for the rest of my life… heck, it is not part of the budget now. If I had a family, I could not fix them all the prepackaged meals nor could I afford it. However, what I can do is learn how to fix simple, healthy meals… with ingredients I can easily find at the grocery store or local farmer’s market. Grocery shop is something I will have to do forever, so why not learn how to do it right?

~ by katt88 on July 25, 2009.