Weird question: Has anyone here ever...

[mimitabby]

my husband tells me almost daily how beautiful i am, i don't believe him. but i do believe that HE thinks so. i wish i could just be happy that he thinks so, but i've been hurt so many times by cruel people who don't even know me.

now i've gained weight post-menopause, and i'm feeling low because i have lost my one last great pride - my well defined legs and abs. and with the weight gain i got a bonus - a drop in fitness.

so i think i will start a diet/exercise program right away (besides the 100 miles i ride a week).

anyone got any suggestions for post-menopause diet?

Pink bike you look feminine in your teensy avatar photo.. I clicked on the link and if that's you in the trek jersey; i can see you have chiselled features, but they are nice features. I suggest you forget the cruel people who are clueless, and take a good look in the mirror before you get too old to see your lovely features.

One of the most stunning things for me over the years has been to go back and look at pictures of me that are 20 or 30 years old. WHY didn't I think i looked nice then????

and the bottom line that you probably already know; don't be too attached to your looks because they're going to change... for the worse... if you live long enough. what's important is how you take care of your health and your soul.. (not religious here; but it's true)

[caligal]

I was mistaken for a boy when I was young. Had the bowl haircut in the 70's like most kids. Although I was out to dinner with my brother, his wife and my mom and my bro has long hair, the server walked up to the table with his my brother's back to him and asked how are you ladies doing tonight. The server was horrified, but we thought it was pretty funny.

[PinkBike]

thanks mimi. by the way i think i met raleighdon last year at one of the rides on the west side. being new to the forum i didnt realize i was in the presence of a legend!