One More Thing Before We Go: A Good Reason To Gain Weight

Feb 11, 2009 6 Comments by

Did you know that gaining a little more weight as you get older helps you look — well, less old after 40? I know that this is certainly true in my family. Yes, we have the whole black don’t crack thing going for us, but I’ve noticed that my thin aunts, who are now in their 60′s look a little older than my weightier aunts who are around the same age. And I’ve also noticed that too-thin celebrities often look a lot older than their weightier counterparts. So I guess it comes down to whether you’d prefer to be super-thin or incredibly youthful.

Also keep in mind that thinness is only one youth killer. Much worse: smoking, not wearing sunscreen, and divorce. No I’m not kidding about that last one. Read more about this fascinating subject here.

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Twins of a Certain Age

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Photo Credit: Time Magazine


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In addition to running Fierce and Nerdy, Ernessa T. Carter is the author of 32 CANDLES, a romantic comedy that is totally worth buying.
  • http://www.typetive.com/candyblog cybele

    Angie Dickinson said something to the same effect – there comes a time in a woman's life where she has to make a decision – does she want a great ass or a great face.

    (I think she said it better than that, but I didn't write it down.)

    Oh, and divorce is bad for your hair too.

  • http://www.typetive.com/candyblog cybele

    Angie Dickinson said something to the same effect – there comes a time in a woman's life where she has to make a decision – does she want a great ass or a great face.

    (I think she said it better than that, but I didn't write it down.)

    Oh, and divorce is bad for your hair too.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/ernessa ernessa

    I love that quote so much I don't even know what to do. Somehow I think when my time comes I'll choose a great face. :)

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/ernessa ernessa

    I love that quote so much I don't even know what to do. Somehow I think when my time comes I'll choose a great face. :)

  • Kim

    Fat fills in those wrinkles! My grandma is 83 and a size 14. Ol' geezers are still trying to chase her skirt big booty and all.

  • Kim

    Fat fills in those wrinkles! My grandma is 83 and a size 14. Ol' geezers are still trying to chase her skirt big booty and all.

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