Ladies, a question from a Man on women ageing?

[DMXtreem]

Help me out with this, I am trying to phrase my concern / question in as acceptable fashion as I can. I am noticing / concerned that young black women seem to have half of, for lack of a better term, the "shelf-life" they seemed to have in abundance years ago. Please don't interpret the term shelf-life negatively, I am not trying to reduce you to that of a commodity. However, the analogy is sound, simply it seems like these young women are looking elderly at an accelerated rate. It seemed to me that women didn't hit their stride until they were in their mid 20's. Now it seems that the years between 18 and 21 are it, after that things seem to just start to fall apart.

Come on SOL I need a women's help on this, I hope my question is coming across, if not I will try to explain myself better!!

 

[melonpecan]

I'll bite first.

There's a couple of reasons.

• strees
• kids
• lack of education
• lack of support from anyone
• chemicals in food, cigs, drinks, etc.
• chemicals in the hair
• general lack of substance in lifestyle

It can be one or all or a combination of any amount. Feel free to add on.

Life has changed from back in the day and most of us young people do not adhere to the teachings and mannerisms of the past. Everything is fast, get it done quick, and no one is paying attention to their health. Also it has been proven that those who lack a formal education, (and no I am not speaking of college in general), have to work harder which produces more stress which can affect the body. Count that in with the economy and the fact that most good paying jobs want you to have some sort of degree/certification you're looking a plethora of women whose good looks go down the drain dealing with the stress that comes with trying to stay afloat.

In defense of the women though, it's the men too. I've seen some men recently that look a good ten years older than they are. And just how the above elements can apply to women they can also apply to men, (though I hope that the chemicals in hair products don't).


Like I said earlier, it's just a changing of lifestyles and what people put in their bodies.

 

[LoneStar29]

My mom is 50 years old and doesn't have any wrinkles ... I got carded at the liquor store 2 weeks after my 30th birthday so

I always thought it was make-up and alot of hard partying that aged women so quickly ... neither of which we do so

 

[Adam Knows]

My mom is 50 years old and doesn't have any wrinkles ... I got carded at the liquor store 2 weeks after my 30th birthday so

I always thought it was make-up and alot of hard partying that aged women so quickly ... neither of which we do so

yeah, cause my female friends that are 40 + will put many of the 20 something friends i have to damn shame.....

 

[jucurious]

ummm cuz they living an extra hard life, not taking care of themselves (voluntarily/involuntary) and toxins in the environment


times have changed

 

[Mo-Better]

I'll bite first.

There's a couple of reasons.

• strees
• kids
• lack of education
• lack of support from anyone
• chemicals in food, cigs, drinks, etc.
• chemicals in the hair
• general lack of substance in lifestyle

It can be one or all or a combination of any amount. Feel free to add on.

Life has changed from back in the day and most of us young people do not adhere to the teachings and mannerisms of the past. Everything is fast, get it done quick, and no one is paying attention to their health. Also it has been proven that those who lack a formal education, (and no I am not speaking of college in general), have to work harder which produces more stress which can affect the body. Count that in with the economy and the fact that most good paying jobs want you to have some sort of degree/certification you're looking a plethora of women whose good looks go down the drain dealing with the stress that comes with trying to stay afloat.

In defense of the women though, it's the men too. I've seen some men recently that look a good ten years older than they are. And just how the above elements can apply to women they can also apply to men, (though I hope that the chemicals in hair products don't).


Like I said earlier, it's just a changing of lifestyles and what people put in their bodies.

To the OP don't just point the finger at women. We men are also going through similar changes although many will deny it.

As Melonpecan stated there's many factors. Try adding in the steroids and growth hormones in our foods. Also how many knew most of our foods are treated with radiation? I know the FDA says its safe but do we really know? Our bodies are changing because our environment has changed. You screw with the food chain and something bad is destined to happen.

Imagine trying to lose weight when everything you eat has been either sprayed or injected with some substance from Monsanto or Dupont.

Great response Melonpecan.

 

[onyxfemme]

Melon answered it best

 

[DMXtreem]

I appreciate all the response on this topic, I was not pointing the finger at any particular gender, however, maybe because I am a man, I believe and seem to notice the changes in our women most. When I speak of this to other people and I bring up the chemicals in our foods and other factors they always want to attribute the problems to an individuals choices in life.