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Looking Your Best Without Breaking the Bank or Wrecking the Planet
The BIG FIVE-O! It’s one of those milestones in life that makes you think. And it’s one I passed a few months ago. Since then, my mind has been consumed with reflection and anticipation. I’m excited for the years to come, but I’m also pondering the years that have gone by. Realistically speaking, half, or almost half, of my life is behind me and it went by in the blink of an eye.
The news isn’t all bad though. In fact, most of it is great! Today’s 50 is nothing like the 50 of our parents or grandparents. We’re not relegated to the rocking chair just yet. We’re looking and feeling better than ever. We’re vital, active and full of life! I remember telling my son that 40 was the new 20 ten years ago. Logically, 50 then, is the new 30.
But, it is right around this time of life that a lot of things start to change. Menopause might be creeping in, causing all kinds of strange changes. We might notice a few extra pounds here and there. Grey hairs start showing up and so do the fine lines and wrinkles. Suddenly, people are telling you that you “still look good”. That little word…
