Botox anyone?

[shootingstar]

Sure, I used to wear make-up more often, but last 6-8 yrs. it's very rare. My face lines are more accentuated when I wear make-up and after several hrs. of foundation on face, I actually feel more tired. That is the last thing I want to feel as I get older but am still active.

Wierd as this may seem, I actually aim to have my haircut at a short length especially during cycling seasons, so that I don't have to drag along a curling iron or blow dryer..in my bike pannier on touring trips. I got fed up cycling up 10% grade hills loaded down with the thought, that some of that extra weight, was a hair appliance.

So yes, I'm pretty lazy about the make-up/face thing these days. About my weight, yes, of course I care... enough that I pay attention in a half absent-minded way about what I eat, exercise, etc. People have said to me, well you've never had to lose weight in a significant way. Are you kiddin' me? To maintain a fit healthy weight over several decades...takes some effort and mindfulness. Especially when one's metabolism naturally slows down with age. Weight control doesn't happen just magically....especially when one is over 25-30 yrs. old. (Am 53)

So yea, my weight control is probably the strongest evidence of self-vanity and health.

Happy cycling BarbaraJo and welcome.