https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/updates-on-life Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:44:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/updates-on-life#post-2330431 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:54:54 +0000 Cardiff girl 2330431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Travel sounds good.l hear you on the body stuff.Apparently menopause changes the way women handle carbs so maybe consult with a dietician for advice?Here in the UK the Zoe app is all the rage if you can afford it.Exercise is always a good idea.particularly strength training. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/updates-on-life#post-2330222 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:11:25 +0000 Rejoiceandbe 2330222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Retirement is a major life change (some good, some not so good) and like any other life change, brings its ambivalent feeling. Aging parents, changing routines and some financial uncertainty are all stressful. It may be that some of your evolving body is influenced by hormones related to stress. It sounds as if you are doing lots of sensible things, so don't beat yourself up that you don't look like you did when you were younger! And enjoy your retirement! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/updates-on-life#post-2330217 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:50:00 +0000 citygirldc 2330217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>pirouette - I hope everything will even out but right now I'm feeling pretty miserable about the body situation.&nbsp;</p> <p>suntiger - hang in there.&nbsp; Retirement will be here before you know it.</p> <p>RobinF - thanks for commiserating with me.&nbsp; :). I guess we are all in the same boat, as the saying goes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/updates-on-life#post-2330213 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:24:11 +0000 RobinF 2330213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like some amazing trips! Enjoy! I probably won't be able to retire for another 5 or 6 years and honestly can't wait.</p> <p>As far as body changes, I feel you. I have always fought my weight but it has definitely gotten more difficult the last few years. I alternate between saying I should try a new diet and just accepting it. No advice, just commiseration.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/updates-on-life#post-2330186 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:24:17 +0000 Anonymous 2330186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sooo jealous of your retirement! I'm just holding out for my public service loan forgiveness (next year) then I'm out too My parents and FIL are a full time job too. It's getting harder and harder to work and take care of them. </p> <p>Your travel sounds great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/updates-on-life#post-2330170 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 08:28:47 +0000 pirouette 2330170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I retired 18 months ago and understand your mixed feelings. I feel really happy and like you don’t miss work at all. I have done some travel also it’s great to have the freedom to book when you want and not to worry about getting back for work. Like Suz said I think the body changes will even out as you need time to get a new routine. I hope you have a very happy retirement and enjoy your travels.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/updates-on-life#post-2330142 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 03:21:19 +0000 citygirldc 2330142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Suz. Thanks for your response. It hasn’t been easy but I’ll keep working on healthier habits. Hoping something will eventually change.</p> <p>bj1111 - yikes on what your doc said. Not looking forward for my physical that’s coming up and my new doctor is a young 30 something male. Let’s see if he feels comfortable with me talking about menopause. LOL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/updates-on-life#post-2330122 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 01:35:10 +0000 bj1111 2330122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How wonderful! Living my dream.</p> <p>Hear you on menopausal body changes. I’m struggling to stay a size 10 while having been a size 4 for the first forty five years.</p> <p>Went to a fancy sports med doc —expected very cutting edge tests involving calipers and electricity and advice that would rock my world. I got “cut down on carbs, fast a little and try not to gain any more weight.”</p> <p>Ummm, thanks mom? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/updates-on-life#post-2330116 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:29:02 +0000 Suz 2330116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're as beautiful as the roses! And what great trips you have planned. Banff in September should be stunning, with fewer tourists. And Iceland's north is amazing!&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm sorry you have ben struggling with unwanted body changes. I suspect things will even out as you develop new routines.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/updates-on-life#post-2330062 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:18:06 +0000 citygirldc 2330062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Kellygirl. There’s a lot I want to do but an aging parent is stopping me from doing it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/updates-on-life#post-2330052 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:59:44 +0000 kellygirl 2330052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are off to a great start! It seems like retirement can be a mixed bag but it sounds like you are keeping busy with enjoyable activities! I can relate to menopause - I was going to start a thread about it...&nbsp; My parents have both slowed down and that's got me in a holding pattern for now. I was considering retirement and relocation but too many things going on now. Enjoy your well earned retirement and thanks for the update! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/updates-on-life#post-2330046 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:23:28 +0000 citygirldc 2330046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks slim cat.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/updates-on-life#post-2330045 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:22:19 +0000 slim cat 2330045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful picture - looks like retirement suits you . Enjoy your travels!<br />Health complications ( small and other kinds ) are constant after 50 years old I'd say ( menopause started more than 10 years ago - so fun lol ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/updates-on-life#post-2330041 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:08:24 +0000 citygirldc 2330041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello YLF family. </p> <p>I can't believe it's been 6 months since I last posted.&nbsp; Time has gone by so quickly since retiring. Our trip to Portugal in January was amazing (Lisbon and Madeira were fab with moderate temperatures) and we plan to go back some time in the future for a possible move. We shall see.</p> <p>No other trips were planned since my pension didn't start until end of May. As I may have mentioned, I left my job in January. Apparently the Federal government has long delays on issuing pension payments.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Retiring early has been fabulous and I do not missing working at all. I've been keeping busy with my hobbies of sketching and photography. Life is good and am enjoying the slow time.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Although retirement has its plusses, there are also negatives.&nbsp; My ever-growing waistline, and physical body changes due to menopausal symptoms, has put fashion on the back end. I miss fashion but I can't seem to see beyond the weight gain. My mother is slowing down physically, but mentally she's sharp as a tack and can still put me in my place. I've restarted my exercise routines, increasing protein intake, and strength training have began so am hoping to see some kind of loss sooner than later. Doctor's visits are at the end of July.&nbsp;&nbsp;I don't like this stage of my life. Am I alone in this?</p> <p>Back to positives: many trips are planned and we are planning to get away from the East coast heat and humidity.&nbsp; In August, we are heading back to Iceland see north and northeastern Iceland and to catch a glimpse of the northern lights (crossing fingers).&nbsp; First week of September, we are headed to Banff NP in Alberta,CN in search of those beautiful crystal blue lakes and great outdoors.&nbsp; We can't wait.&nbsp; </p>