Re: Weight and low self worth

[Guest guest]

Hi Dea,

I wanted to thank you for posting the video about the 84 year old

beauty. It's a lot more than skin deep too.

At 52, I rewatch stuff like her interview and listen to other

interviews with fit women on the BodyChangers.com site.

I tried a self hypnosis tape for awhile on diet and self esteem. I

would recommend making one for yourself with affirmations you WANT to

repeat in your head. You will pick the good ones and eventually the

negative stuff that is echoing in the back of your mind gets VERY weak.

Love is the greatest gift we can give to other and to ourselves.

Feeling fit helps us be more positive in the world.

There are lots of books waiting for you in any library on the power of

positive thinking.

You are doing great.

Just focus on today and your bright future.

M.

>

> Despite my recent weight/fat loss (hopefully), the last couple of

> day's I've been struggling with feelings of low self worth, relating

> to my weight.

[Guest guest]

I'm 60. I've lost 130 pounds. I'll never enter a BFL challenge because

I'm never going to pose in a bikini...lol BUT - BFL has given me the

very best thing in my life - RUNNING!!! If I'd never read Bill's book

I never would have thought it was possible for me to run - but I can,

and I do - every day. I feel better about myself now than I ever have,

and I can only tell you that you have to put YOUR feelings first. If

you're doing good things for your body - you will feel better about

yourself. Don't let anybody else dictate how you feel. I have some

photos on my blog if you want to look - but they ain't skin shots...lol

http://lybbe1631.blogspot.com/

>

> Despite my recent weight/fat loss (hopefully), the last couple of

> day's I've been struggling with feelings of low self worth, relating

> to my weight. ie. I start thinking that I'm undesirable, I'm not young

> anymore, so why I am doing this anyway? (my genuine apologises to

> those members that are older than I am). I think this stems from when

> I was breaking up with my husband a few years ago and he told me stuff

> like " you're not young anymore, no one's ever gonna want you again "

> etc.

>

> I try to put these things out of my mind when they begin, and focus on

> where I want to be rather than where I am at the moment, but I just

> wanted to ask others how they manage their negative emotions relating

> to their weight?

>

> dea xx

>

[Guest guest]

WAY TO GO! Your skin just glows.... you can tell that you are active and eating

right. Keep up the good work!

Jeanie

Re: Weight and low self worth

I'm 60. I've lost 130 pounds. I'll never enter a BFL challenge because

I'm never going to pose in a bikini...lol BUT - BFL has given me the

very best thing in my life - RUNNING!!! If I'd never read Bill's book

I never would have thought it was possible for me to run - but I can,

and I do - every day. I feel better about myself now than I ever have,

and I can only tell you that you have to put YOUR feelings first. If

you're doing good things for your body - you will feel better about

yourself. Don't let anybody else dictate how you feel. I have some

photos on my blog if you want to look - but they ain't skin shots...lol

http://lybbe1631. blogspot. com/

>

> Despite my recent weight/fat loss (hopefully), the last couple of

> day's I've been struggling with feelings of low self worth, relating

> to my weight. ie. I start thinking that I'm undesirable, I'm not young

> anymore, so why I am doing this anyway? (my genuine apologises to

> those members that are older than I am). I think this stems from when

> I was breaking up with my husband a few years ago and he told me stuff

> like " you're not young anymore, no one's ever gonna want you again "

> etc.

>

> I try to put these things out of my mind when they begin, and focus on

> where I want to be rather than where I am at the moment, but I just

> wanted to ask others how they manage their negative emotions relating

> to their weight?

>

> dea xx

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I think it was Rhonda that intially posted the video that you are

referring to but I really appreciated it as well.

Thank you for your kind words, suggestions and support, it was

lovely of you and I'm very grateful. I need to make more of an

effort not to dwell on how I've been feeling and I'd like to give

the affirmations a try. It certainly wouldn't do any harm. Perhaps,

everytime a negative thought creeps in I can replace it with

something new and positive. I'm looking forward to hitting the gym

tomorrow, seeing progress, is always a good encouragement. Thank you

again.

All the best

dea xx

I think

>

> Hi Dea,

> I wanted to thank you for posting the video about the 84 year old

> beauty. It's a lot more than skin deep too.

> At 52, I rewatch stuff like her interview and listen to other

> interviews with fit women on the BodyChangers.com site.

> I tried a self hypnosis tape for awhile on diet and self esteem. I

> would recommend making one for yourself with affirmations you WANT

to

> repeat in your head. You will pick the good ones and eventually

the

> negative stuff that is echoing in the back of your mind gets VERY

weak.

> Love is the greatest gift we can give to other and to ourselves.

> Feeling fit helps us be more positive in the world.

> There are lots of books waiting for you in any library on the

power of

> positive thinking.

> You are doing great.

> Just focus on today and your bright future.

> M.

[Guest guest]

WOW that's brilliant! Congratulations on the running and on the

changes you've made to your body. I admire your strength, and your

accomplishments are inspiring. After reading your message, I am

reminded of all of those people in the body changers interviews that

spoke about how doing BFL not only changed their bodies, but often

their mental state, and in many cases their entire lives as well. I

don't think I can fully conceive now how doing this program will

change me, but I do sense it will be the best thing I've ever done

for myself. Thank you for your support, for sharing your blog and

for leading the way for people like myself to follow.

all the best

dea xx

> I'm 60. I've lost 130 pounds. I'll never enter a BFL challenge

because

> I'm never going to pose in a bikini...lol BUT - BFL has given me

the

> very best thing in my life - RUNNING!!! If I'd never read Bill's

book

> I never would have thought it was possible for me to run - but I

can,

> and I do - every day. I feel better about myself now than I ever

have,

> and I can only tell you that you have to put YOUR feelings first.

If

> you're doing good things for your body - you will feel better about

> yourself. Don't let anybody else dictate how you feel. I have some

> photos on my blog if you want to look - but they ain't skin

shots...lol

>

> http://lybbe1631.blogspot.com/

>

>

> >

> > Despite my recent weight/fat loss (hopefully), the last couple

of

> > day's I've been struggling with feelings of low self worth,

relating

> > to my weight. ie. I start thinking that I'm undesirable, I'm not

young

> > anymore, so why I am doing this anyway? (my genuine apologises

to

> > those members that are older than I am). I think this stems from

when

> > I was breaking up with my husband a few years ago and he told me

stuff

> > like " you're not young anymore, no one's ever gonna want you

again "

> > etc.

> >

> > I try to put these things out of my mind when they begin, and

focus on

> > where I want to be rather than where I am at the moment, but I

just

> > wanted to ask others how they manage their negative emotions

relating

> > to their weight?

> >

> > dea xx

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi there....your message caught my eye and i started to read what you wrote

about self worth and loosing weight. i have been over weight for about 4 years,

but i have always thought of my self as " THE BIG GIRL " but i wasn't. For about

the last 4 years i have referred to myself as " THE BEAST " . What i am trying to

say is that i think, well i know that all of our weight self esteem issues come

from other people. But for the last 3 months i have not looked in a mirror one

time and said ughhhh or i am a beast. I read the body for life...for women, by

pamela peeke. She focuses on not only the MIND, mouth, muscle formula but she

also helps women to understand that womens bodys have 4 milestones and we are

constantly changing. I studied all sorts of women issues, health and other wise

in college and i learned soooo much with this book. I did start the challenge

but it wasn't for me. I have had eating disorders from the time i was 12 and i

started to lean in that direction. my

doctor caught it and i stopped the program. I still eat healthy and work out,

i just dont take it to the extreme i used to but the biggest difference in me is

that the world stops for me when i need it to, always be selfish and make you

happy first because i learned that when i am suffuring so do my children and

husband. Please get this book! It has changed my life, my family, my self

esteem, and my passion for life. and you know what i have only lost an inch and

maybe 20 lbs, and my health is much better. I hope in any way that i have

helped to give you some insperation, because i have been there and it sucks.

Keep your chin up and remember you are so much more than u think. mindy

" green.violets " wrote: WOW that's

brilliant! Congratulations on the running and on the

changes you've made to your body. I admire your strength, and your

accomplishments are inspiring. After reading your message, I am

reminded of all of those people in the body changers interviews that

spoke about how doing BFL not only changed their bodies, but often

their mental state, and in many cases their entire lives as well. I

don't think I can fully conceive now how doing this program will

change me, but I do sense it will be the best thing I've ever done

for myself. Thank you for your support, for sharing your blog and

for leading the way for people like myself to follow.

all the best

dea xx

> I'm 60. I've lost 130 pounds. I'll never enter a BFL challenge

because

> I'm never going to pose in a bikini...lol BUT - BFL has given me

the

> very best thing in my life - RUNNING!!! If I'd never read Bill's

book

> I never would have thought it was possible for me to run - but I

can,

> and I do - every day. I feel better about myself now than I ever

have,

> and I can only tell you that you have to put YOUR feelings first.

If

> you're doing good things for your body - you will feel better about

> yourself. Don't let anybody else dictate how you feel. I have some

> photos on my blog if you want to look - but they ain't skin

shots...lol

>

> http://lybbe1631.blogspot.com/

>

>

> >

> > Despite my recent weight/fat loss (hopefully), the last couple

of

> > day's I've been struggling with feelings of low self worth,

relating

> > to my weight. ie. I start thinking that I'm undesirable, I'm not

young

> > anymore, so why I am doing this anyway? (my genuine apologises

to

> > those members that are older than I am). I think this stems from

when

> > I was breaking up with my husband a few years ago and he told me

stuff

> > like " you're not young anymore, no one's ever gonna want you

again "

> > etc.

> >

> > I try to put these things out of my mind when they begin, and

focus on

> > where I want to be rather than where I am at the moment, but I

just

> > wanted to ask others how they manage their negative emotions

relating

> > to their weight?

> >

> > dea xx

> >

>

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[Guest guest]

Congratulations on all your successes so far.

Your story is inspiring.

Enjoy.

M.

>

> I'm 60. I've lost 130 pounds.

[Guest guest]

> I was breaking up with my husband a few years ago and he told me stuff

> like " you're not young anymore, no one's ever gonna want you again "

> etc.

You have to keep in mind that he didn't say that because it's true or

because he was trying to be helpful. He said it to destroy your

confidence. BFL really can change everything because when you workout

you feel strong. When you stick to your plan you feel successful. When

you overcome obstacles you feel confident. When you see the changes

you feel beautiful.

Next thing you know, you're a strong, successful, confident, beautiful woman.

If you have any misconceptions about some cut-off age where people are

no longer fit or physically attractive, check out the e-book Fit Over

40. http://www.fitover40.com/ There are some astounding role models in

there. I was blown away by Jackie Lee who's in her 70s, blond, tan,

fit, and a fitness competitor who's still doing tumbling runs onstage

in a bikini.

The " I'm not young anymore " idea really is all in your head. You're as

young as you decide to be.

> Despite my recent weight/fat loss (hopefully), the last couple of

> day's I've been struggling with feelings of low self worth, relating

> to my weight. ie. I start thinking that I'm undesirable, I'm not young

> anymore, so why I am doing this anyway? (my genuine apologises to

> those members that are older than I am). I think this stems from when

> I was breaking up with my husband a few years ago and he told me stuff

> like " you're not young anymore, no one's ever gonna want you again "

> etc.

>

> I try to put these things out of my mind when they begin, and focus on

> where I want to be rather than where I am at the moment, but I just

> wanted to ask others how they manage their negative emotions relating

> to their weight?

>

> dea xx

[Guest guest]

This reminds me of the Strait song, ³Let herself Go². I love that

song and isn¹t that your best revenge? As far as a cut off age, where is

that cut off? At Sophia Loren who¹s 72? Have you seen Raquel Welch

recently? She¹s 66. Both of those ladies do yoga daily. Lee Curtis

is still smokin¹ at 47, she turns 48 November 22. Jane Seymour is 55.

Sheryl Crow has said the 40 is the new 20. I think 50 is the new 30,

especially since I¹m flirting with 50 now. The cut-off is in your mind.

Like Skwigg said, ³you¹re as young as you decide to be², but I¹ll add a

quote from my favorite old broad (and classic train wreck) Grace Slick,

who¹s 67, ³You¹re Only as Pretty as you Feel².

>> > I was breaking up with my husband a few years ago and he told me stuff

>> > like " you're not young anymore, no one's ever gonna want you again "

>> > etc.

>

> You have to keep in mind that he didn't say that because it's true or

> because he was trying to be helpful. He said it to destroy your

> confidence. BFL really can change everything because when you workout

> you feel strong. When you stick to your plan you feel successful. When

> you overcome obstacles you feel confident. When you see the changes

> you feel beautiful.

>

> Next thing you know, you're a strong, successful, confident, beautiful woman.

>

> If you have any misconceptions about some cut-off age where people are

> no longer fit or physically attractive, check out the e-book Fit Over

> 40. http://www.fitover40.com/ There are some astounding role models in

> there. I was blown away by Jackie Lee who's in her 70s, blond, tan,

> fit, and a fitness competitor who's still doing tumbling runs onstage

> in a bikini.

>

> The " I'm not young anymore " idea really is all in your head. You're as

> young as you decide to be.

>

>

[Guest guest]

>...but I¹ll add a

> quote from my favorite old broad (and classic train wreck) Grace Slick,

> who¹s 67, ³You¹re Only as Pretty as you Feel².

When you said " Grace Slick " I pictured " Grace . " Then I pictured her saying

" You're only

as pretty as you feel... " and it was my favorite mental image of the day.

I'm easily amused.

It's true though. My husband's mother is going to be 60 next year and she could

kick my ass.

The woman does the crazy 100 degree room yoga, and lifts weights and goes

hiking. I'm sure

guys in their 30s totally flirt with her, and she can rock a backless dress like

nobody's

business. My nieces call her " Grandma Bikini. "

It's awesome and inspiring.

[Guest guest]

Holy smokes, you just gave me a new item for my longterm goal list.

To Be Grandma Bikini.

Sure, I have some years to go to get there, but it's nice to have

that thought in mind as I'm moving toward that phase of my life.

Jami

> >...but I¹ll add a

> > quote from my favorite old broad (and classic train wreck) Grace

Slick,

> > who¹s 67, ³You¹re Only as Pretty as you Feel².

>

> When you said " Grace Slick " I pictured " Grace . " Then I

pictured her saying " You're only

> as pretty as you feel... " and it was my favorite mental image of

the day.

>

> I'm easily amused.

>

> It's true though. My husband's mother is going to be 60 next year

and she could kick my ass.

> The woman does the crazy 100 degree room yoga, and lifts weights

and goes hiking. I'm sure

> guys in their 30s totally flirt with her, and she can rock a

backless dress like nobody's

> business. My nieces call her " Grandma Bikini. "

>

> It's awesome and inspiring.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Mindy,

Thank you for your open and caring reply to my post. Everyone has

been so supportive, it's very touching to me and in all honesty I

don't really know how to reply in an adequate way. I hope you and

everyone else knows that I appreciate your encouraging and

thoughtful replies and that I understand how difficult it can be to

share issues which are often very private, and of a sensitive

nature.

I felt a lot of compassion for you when I read about your past

experiences, thank you for sharing your previous circumstances

because you could in some way identify with my struggle. I'm really

happy for you that you have clearly turned a corner with your more

recent attitudes towards your body and relationship to food and so

on. I don't know whether I will ever be able to change or erase the

negative self perceptions I have, it feel so ingrained in me,

primarily stemming from childhood, that I just wonder what it will

take to ever overcome it. Your post certainly gives me hope that

it's possible though.

Also, congratulations on your weight loss, 20lbs is a lot and I hope

you're proud of that accomplishment..it's not easy to lose weight

and it sounds as if you're doing great.

Thank you also for telling me about the Women's BFL book. I haven't

read it as yet so I will be looking forward to it now.

Again, thank you for your support and I wish you all the very best

along our common path, and with all other future endeavours.

dea xx

>

> > I'm 60. I've lost 130 pounds. I'll never enter a BFL challenge

> because

> > I'm never going to pose in a bikini...lol BUT - BFL has given me

> the

> > very best thing in my life - RUNNING!!! If I'd never read Bill's

> book

> > I never would have thought it was possible for me to run - but I

> can,

> > and I do - every day. I feel better about myself now than I ever

> have,

> > and I can only tell you that you have to put YOUR feelings

first.

> If

> > you're doing good things for your body - you will feel better

about

> > yourself. Don't let anybody else dictate how you feel. I have

some

> > photos on my blog if you want to look - but they ain't skin

> shots...lol

> >

> > http://lybbe1631.blogspot.com/

> >

> >

> > >

> > > Despite my recent weight/fat loss (hopefully), the last couple

> of

> > > day's I've been struggling with feelings of low self worth,

> relating

> > > to my weight. ie. I start thinking that I'm undesirable, I'm

not

> young

> > > anymore, so why I am doing this anyway? (my genuine apologises

> to

> > > those members that are older than I am). I think this stems

from

> when

> > > I was breaking up with my husband a few years ago and he told

me

> stuff

> > > like " you're not young anymore, no one's ever gonna want you

> again "

> > > etc.

> > >

> > > I try to put these things out of my mind when they begin, and

> focus on

> > > where I want to be rather than where I am at the moment, but I

> just

> > > wanted to ask others how they manage their negative emotions

> relating

> > > to their weight?

> > >

> > > dea xx

> > >

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Thank you for giving me an injection of strength , you are the

epitome of all of those characteristics you listed which BFL seems

to cultivate. I haven't had a look at the site you recommended as

yet but I very much look forward to it. I suspect it will help to

smash a lot of my own doubts and self limitations.

I'm very grateful, all the best.

dea xx

>

> > I was breaking up with my husband a few years ago and he told me

stuff

> > like " you're not young anymore, no one's ever gonna want you

again "

> > etc.

>

> You have to keep in mind that he didn't say that because it's true

or

> because he was trying to be helpful. He said it to destroy your

> confidence. BFL really can change everything because when you

workout

> you feel strong. When you stick to your plan you feel successful.

When

> you overcome obstacles you feel confident. When you see the changes

> you feel beautiful.

>

> Next thing you know, you're a strong, successful, confident,

beautiful woman.

>

> If you have any misconceptions about some cut-off age where people

are

> no longer fit or physically attractive, check out the e-book Fit

Over

> 40. http://www.fitover40.com/ There are some astounding role

models in

> there. I was blown away by Jackie Lee who's in her 70s, blond, tan,

> fit, and a fitness competitor who's still doing tumbling runs

onstage

> in a bikini.

>

> The " I'm not young anymore " idea really is all in your head.

You're as

> young as you decide to be.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I could not agree more about the song " let herself go " , it is so perfect.

Anyone can start at any time to get in better shape.

kaaren

" Dr. Val " wrote:

This reminds me of the Strait song, ³Let herself Go². I love

that

song and isn¹t that your best revenge? As far as a cut off age, where is

that cut off? At Sophia Loren who¹s 72? Have you seen Raquel Welch

recently? She¹s 66. Both of those ladies do yoga daily. Lee Curtis

is still smokin¹ at 47, she turns 48 November 22. Jane Seymour is 55.

Sheryl Crow has said the 40 is the new 20. I think 50 is the new 30,

especially since I¹m flirting with 50 now. The cut-off is in your mind.

Like Skwigg said, ³you¹re as young as you decide to be², but I¹ll add a

quote from my favorite old broad (and classic train wreck) Grace Slick,

who¹s 67, ³You¹re Only as Pretty as you Feel².

>> > I was breaking up with my husband a few years ago and he told me stuff

>> > like " you're not young anymore, no one's ever gonna want you again "

>> > etc.

>

> You have to keep in mind that he didn't say that because it's true or

> because he was trying to be helpful. He said it to destroy your

> confidence. BFL really can change everything because when you workout

> you feel strong. When you stick to your plan you feel successful. When

> you overcome obstacles you feel confident. When you see the changes

> you feel beautiful.

>

> Next thing you know, you're a strong, successful, confident, beautiful woman.

>

> If you have any misconceptions about some cut-off age where people are

> no longer fit or physically attractive, check out the e-book Fit Over

> 40. http://www.fitover40.com/ There are some astounding role models in

> there. I was blown away by Jackie Lee who's in her 70s, blond, tan,

> fit, and a fitness competitor who's still doing tumbling runs onstage

> in a bikini.

>

> The " I'm not young anymore " idea really is all in your head. You're as

> young as you decide to be.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I was going to buy the book " fit over 40 " . Do you have a copy? If so, what is

the book like?

Kaaren

Skwigg wrote:

> I was breaking up with my husband a few years ago and he told me

stuff

> like " you're not young anymore, no one's ever gonna want you again "

> etc.

You have to keep in mind that he didn't say that because it's true or

because he was trying to be helpful. He said it to destroy your

confidence. BFL really can change everything because when you workout

you feel strong. When you stick to your plan you feel successful. When

you overcome obstacles you feel confident. When you see the changes

you feel beautiful.

Next thing you know, you're a strong, successful, confident, beautiful woman.

If you have any misconceptions about some cut-off age where people are

no longer fit or physically attractive, check out the e-book Fit Over

40. http://www.fitover40.com/ There are some astounding role models in

there. I was blown away by Jackie Lee who's in her 70s, blond, tan,

fit, and a fitness competitor who's still doing tumbling runs onstage

in a bikini.

The " I'm not young anymore " idea really is all in your head. You're as

young as you decide to be.

> Despite my recent weight/fat loss (hopefully), the last couple of

> day's I've been struggling with feelings of low self worth, relating

> to my weight. ie. I start thinking that I'm undesirable, I'm not young

> anymore, so why I am doing this anyway? (my genuine apologises to

> those members that are older than I am). I think this stems from when

> I was breaking up with my husband a few years ago and he told me stuff

> like " you're not young anymore, no one's ever gonna want you again "

> etc.

>

> I try to put these things out of my mind when they begin, and focus on

> where I want to be rather than where I am at the moment, but I just

> wanted to ask others how they manage their negative emotions relating

> to their weight?

>

> dea xx

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[Guest guest]

The Fit Over 40 e-book is about 300 pages. The first section is Jon Benson's

personal story of his struggles with health and weight and how he

completely turned things around. The second section is dozens of astounding

photos and personal interviews with people from age 40-80+ who are in

jaw-dropping shape. This was by far my favorite part of the book. Changed my

whole outlook on getting older. I find myself referring to those interviews

every time I talk sense into somebody who thinks it's all downhill after a

certain age. Nope. You can actually get in *better* shape every year! The

third section is the fitness and nutrition " How To " part of the book written

by Tom Venuto.

I thoroughly enjoyed it even though I'm not quite over 40 myself. :-)

>

> I was going to buy the book " fit over 40 " . Do you have a copy? If so,

> what is the book like?

>

> Kaaren

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for email. I was on the edge of whether or not to buy it and now I

will buy the book.

Kaaren

Skwigg wrote:

The Fit Over 40 e-book is about 300 pages. The first section is Jon

Benson's

personal story of his struggles with health and weight and how he

completely turned things around. The second section is dozens of astounding

photos and personal interviews with people from age 40-80+ who are in

jaw-dropping shape. This was by far my favorite part of the book. Changed my

whole outlook on getting older. I find myself referring to those interviews

every time I talk sense into somebody who thinks it's all downhill after a

certain age. Nope. You can actually get in *better* shape every year! The

third section is the fitness and nutrition " How To " part of the book written

by Tom Venuto.

I thoroughly enjoyed it even though I'm not quite over 40 myself. :-)

>

> I was going to buy the book " fit over 40 " . Do you have a copy? If so,

> what is the book like?

>

> Kaaren

>

[Guest guest]

Not normally being a fan of country music I wasn't familiar with the

song before, but I finally got to listen to it last night. I

completely agree, the lyrics are the coolest!!

dea xx

> This reminds me of the Strait song, ³Let herself

Go². I love that

> song and isn¹t that your best revenge? As far as a cut off age,

where is

> that cut off? At Sophia Loren who¹s 72? Have you seen Raquel Welch

> recently? She¹s 66. Both of those ladies do yoga daily. Lee

Curtis

> is still smokin¹ at 47, she turns 48 November 22. Jane Seymour is

55.

> Sheryl Crow has said the 40 is the new 20. I think 50 is the new

30,

> especially since I¹m flirting with 50 now. The cut-off is in your

mind.

> Like Skwigg said, ³you¹re as young as you decide to be², but I¹ll

add a

> quote from my favorite old broad (and classic train wreck) Grace

Slick,

> who¹s 67, ³You¹re Only as Pretty as you Feel².