What To Do About a Big Belly

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One of the things a lot of Boomers struggle with is a "big belly". It might go by other names such as "midriff" a "beer belly" "big gut" "pot belly" or a "paunch" etc. etc. But, when you're dressing up for a date and trying to look your best a "big belly" can be glaringly hard to look at. You try to stuff it in your skirt or pants but it pops right out again. Wearing a girdle or corset may help but can be very uncomfortable throughout the evening. Just what are your thoughts on what to do with a "big belly"?

posted by anakris

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Ocean I agree with you - enjoy life as you are and dont worry about it... People will remember you for you not for the belly...

posted by gnibaby
22 days ago

I got rid of mine when I retired, not because of what others think about me ... I did it for myself, and to get a few more miles out of the most important muscle in the body, the heart. I have a lot more energy and feel better, plus it's easier to tie my shoes and to pick pennies up from the sidewalk, so it was worth it to me. It took a few years of burning more calories than I consumed, but that stubborn roll has gradually gone away.

I understand perfectly, if others don't think it's worth the trouble.

posted by eddybear
21 days ago

Good for you eddy! Losing a "belly" may not seem like an important issue but if you are looking at it in terms of "health" it very well could be. Doctors are now saying they can tell the state of a person's health (especially the heart) by measuring the person's gut.

posted by anakris
21 days ago

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