Growing Old Gracefully

I just finished reading, What's AGE Got to Do With It? by Robin McGraw. Below is the review I wrote for Thomas Nelson…

It's been said that people are as young as they feel. However, every year I live it seems to get harder and harder to think I am that young woman who just graduated college. The fact of the matter is that aging changes our bodies. The older we get, if we aren't careful our hair will become brittle, our skin will become cracked, dry and wrinkled, our bodies will grow more and more out of shape, and then biggie, MENOPAUSE, sneaks up on us. The reality for any woman is that there are no quick fixes.

While McGraw does not suggest that being happy with whom we are and healthy is an effortless lifestyle, she does say that a woman has a choice. A woman's attitude and choice about health, fitness, spirituality, and appearance has everything to do with growing old gracefully. Obviously, it is better when a woman begins making good choices early on, but it is never too late. I was also reminded that it's ok for me to make and take time to stay in "good" shape and not feel guilty about it.

Authentically and vulnerably McGraw shares her story of the choices she made in life that helped her learn about her body so she can grow older gracefully. Specifically, I found her tips on menopause to be very helpful. Women, whatever stage of life you are in, you will benefit from this book. It will help you see that there is hope for feeling and being the woman of your dreams.

If this sounds like a book you would be interested in for yourself, daughter, daughter-in-law, or any other special woman in your life, order HERE.

Have any of you read this book? What do you think?

What's Age Got to do With It? by Robin Mcgraw

I just received another book from Thomas Nelson for review. When I saw a beautiful woman on the cover with the question, "What's AGE Got to Do With It?" I thought, "Yeah, you can say that, you're still in your prime." Then I noticed her sitting on the number 55. My eyes widened and my ears perked up. I was ready to listen to what this lady had to say.

It is so refreshing when you meet a person that is right where you are. So many women my age let their bodies go long time ago. I know that a lot of water has passed under the bridge, and no I have not been 118 pounds and cannot fit into the dress I wore when I dated my husband, but I feel the best in my skin than I have ever felt. Having retired from 30 years teaching I am now able to actually read the things I want to read, sit as long in my PJ's and sip my coffee, time and energy to work out at YMCA, clean my own house, and do some of the things I want to do. There are times I actually feel guilty when I take time to do things for myself.

Robin McGraw does not suggest being happy and healthy as an effortless lifestyle. What she does say is that a woman has a choice. Her attitude and choices about health, fitness, spirituality, appearance has everything to do with growing gracefully. I haven't finished the book but am ready to hear from her and the team of professional who have helped her.

Go look in the mirror. If your husband were looking for a date, would he ask you out. Have you let yourself go over the years. It's not too late. Get up, go and purchase, What's Age Got To Do With It? Let Robin help you put that young girl back in your life. And by the way. You men out there...Don't forget to respond as you see the changes.

Share some of your own secrets or tips that you have found helpful in staying young.