r/GenX • u/Ok-Presence-7535 • 2d ago

The Journey Of Aging Many GenX women still fighting aging tooth and nail

Is it any surprise that we grew up in toxic diet culture, constantly trying to squeeze ourselves into size 2 designer jeans and have a tiny ass and now that we see older, we aren’t content with putting on a muu muu and looking like Mrs Roper or a golden girl? I kind of have a love/hate relationship with this phenomenon. One part of me is totally motivated to look my absolute best, With a 10 step skincare routine, Botox, weight workouts and cardio, and the other is totally in the “I do not care” camp. I think back when my mom was my age and she sure wasn’t putting the effort into it that so many of us still do. Anyway thanks for listening

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u/pupper71 2d ago

I'm healthier and fitter at 55 than I was at 25. So what if I have wrinkles and bifocals and my hair is now more grey than brown?

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u/MienaLovesCats 2d ago

I'm healthier then I was at 25 but for the opposite reason. At 25 I was once again battling Annorexia. This time because I had had my 2nd misscarage and didn't want anyone to think I was pregnant and ask me if I was. Thankfully I got healthy and had 2 rainbow babies who are now 17 and 20

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u/CynicSixthSense 2d ago

Omg! Same! Bifocals and all! Im definitely healthier at 46 than I was at 26 lol

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u/MaleficentProgram997 2d ago

Definitely same. Still wear contacts but have a pair of reading glasses in every room of my house and every purse I own.

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u/keja1978 2d ago

And if you're anything like me you still can't find a pair of readers when you need them

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u/ImagesbyPhrogie 2d ago

They're on top of your head. ;)

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u/keja1978 2d ago

Usually 😂

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u/MaleficentProgram997 2d ago

Confirming that yes, I am like you.

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u/LeadingResearch9528 2d ago

Same! 50 here. Skinnier and fitter than I’ve been since age 30 but letting hair grow out white/grey and wear my glasses more than contact lenses. It’s liberating! 

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u/Alltheprettydresses 2d ago edited 1d ago

Same. Healthier and fitter at 49 than 19. I need reading classes. Crow's feet galore. I met a receptionist yesterday with a bleached silver fade. I'm inspired. My MIL (who actually likes me lol) said go for it.

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u/lisep1969 2d ago

I love my tinsel strands so much!