Looking Young And Thin – updated 2017
I have a lot of friends, and yes they are mostly female, who worry a LOT about their weight and how old they look. I know guys worry about it too (I need to lose 15), but overall it does seem to be predominantly a woman’s issue. Tell me if you think I am wrong.
But seriously, even though the napkin is funny (at least I think it is), there is truth in it. BUT here is the experiment I would suggest you really attempt; don’t hang out with people who ARE old and fat, just hang out with people who THINK they are old and fat! See if you don’t start to realize that really, it isn’t as bad as all that.
Yes, you might be able to lose a few. Yes, you might be beyond the wrinkle free years, but really come on. Are you dying because of it? Are you unloved and unwanted and unable to have fun because of it? I am not talking about your emotions telling you that, I am talking about reality telling you that.
Did you see the Academy Awards this week? You think Gabi Sidibe doesn’t know she is fat? Of course she does. Did that stop her from bringing down the house with her fun personality and happiness? No, it didn’t. Did you see Sigourney Weaver, age 60? Do you think she doesn’t know she is 40 years older than some of the stars she was walking next to? Of course she does. Did that stop her from being elegant and classy and enjoying life? No, it didn’t.
So come on, you are who you are. Work towards the goals you have, that’s great. But don’t bemoan the fact that you are who you are. Love that you have the ability to think and feel and hear and see the world, that you can love and care and nourish whether you are fat, thin, young or old.
Drawing and commentary © Marty Coleman
“If you want to look young and thin, hang around old fat people.” – Jim Eason, 1935 – not dead yet, Radio talk host
