As women get older, we experience some significant changes in our bodies.
Welcome to my lighter blog about women and menopause, where we’ll talk about the bits of body sagging and drooping as we get older that I’m personally noticing.
Now don’t get me wrong, there are serious issues around menopause symptoms and affects that can debilitate women for years (I’m going on 8 years now) but I’ve found some of the antidote is to try and find the funnier side and smile. Menopause and ageing in general can be a touchy subject for some, but if you’re able to laugh at yourself and the changes your body goes through, then if does help. So, buckle up ladies (and gentlemen) because we’re about to dive into the world of menopause and body sagging!
As women get older, we experience some significant changes in our bodies. Our hormones are all over the place, and our bodies are starting to sag in places we never thought possible. Suddenly, we find ourselves with boobs that can double as armrests, and butts that have decided the floor is a good place to aim for.
But wait, there’s more! Have you ever heard of the term “menopot”? It’s when women hit menopause and suddenly find themselves with extra belly fat. It’s like our bodies are saying, “Hey, you’re not going to have any more babies, so might as well start packing on the pounds.” Mine has taken on the aspects of a shelf and I often find myself chatting to friends on the phone while resting my cup of tea on my ‘fat-shelf’.
And don’t even get me started on the dreaded “arm flab.” You know, that part of your arm that just keeps waving long after you’ve stopped? Yeah, that’s not going away anytime soon.
Our once firm buttocks, as we age, start to sag and flatten out like a pancake. It’s like all the air has been let out of a balloon. And speaking of balloons, our once plump lips start to thin out, making us look like we’re constantly disapproving.
And let’s not forget about the dreaded hot flushes. One minute you’re shivering, and the next minute you’re sweating bullets. It’s like your body can’t decide whether it’s hot or cold. But don’t worry, it’s not like you were planning on sleeping through the night anyway – right?
Our boobs used to be perky, and now they’re closer to our waistline than our chest. We used to have a butt that could stop traffic, and now it’s more like a car speed bump. And our once-taut tummies (oh I remember the ripples of musculature that used to show).
Now, we’re lucky if we can see our feet over the belly bulge. When I pass my full-length mirror on the way back from the shower I shudder at the tiny gnome reflection I catch sight of. My solution? I throw a towel over the mirror on my way in.
But hey, at least we can laugh about it, right? And let’s not forget that men are not immune to the effects of ageing either. They start losing hair in places they want it and gaining hair in places they don’t. They also start to get a little rounder in the middle, and their muscles aren’t quite as toned as they used to be.
In conclusion, there’s something liberating about embracing your flaws and imperfections. Who cares if your boobs are saggy, or your arms wave a little too much? You’ve lived a full life and earned those battle scars. And if anyone has a problem with it, well, that’s their problem.
Ageing is just a part of life, and we might as well have a wry laugh about it. Sure, our bodies may not be as tight and toned as they used to be, but we can still appreciate all that they have done for us. So, let’s embrace the sag and droop and remember that laughter is the best medicine (even if it doesn’t do anything for saggy boobs).
I suspect that if we could harness the heat generated from hot flushes, we could solve the energy crisis!
