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Do I Dare to Wear A Bikini at My Age?

4/5/2018

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This week I have been shopping on the internet with the google search words of "flattering bathing suits" in preparation for an upcoming vacation to Cancun, Mexico.   I have never bought a bathing suit over the internet because you can't try it on and I don't have time to return an item that doesn't fit. But real life bathing suit shopping is a painful task because when you try one on and view yourself in the mirror under florescent lights, you "see it all" up close and real. 
Being a woman who loves to shop, I can honestly say I despise bathing suit shopping.  I think many of my gal pals can relate. I bought the last bathing suit I own from Walmart, and I didn't try it on--but instead bought it and tried it on at home.  It is a tankini which is a 2 piece bathing suit consisting of a tank top and a bikini bottom.  It is considered a more modest version of a bikini.  For the few times I've worn it in public, it works. 
So last evening, my husband and I were riding in the car, chatting about the upcoming vacation.  I told him I was looking to buy a new bathing suit, to which he replied he thought it was a fine idea.  Then I mentioned that I was considering the purchase of the retro look 2 piece bikini with a high waist bottom that I was seeing on line.  He next replied something to the effect that "at your age", a one piece bathing suit would probably be the best choice.............
That was it.  I said, "I am definitely wearing a BIKINI now for sure--I'm Dr. Younger You!"   I told him we will be over 3000 miles away, and be with friends I have known for 30 years.  Who cares what I wear, as long as it fits properly?  I have seen all sorts of women of various ages and physiques at resorts that look great in their bikinis.
This morning as I was getting ready for work,  I remembered for my 50th birthday, my girlfriend got me a Corona bikini that has been sitting in a drawer, unworn for the past 5 years.  It would be perfect for a trip to Mexico, home of Corona! I looked and sure enough I found it!  I texted my husband that I am not only going to wear a bikini 3000 miles away, I am going to empower women everywhere by posting myself in that bikini as a message to just be YOURSELF! 
Mandy Hale says:  "Let people see the real, imperfect, flawed, quirky, weird, beautiful magical person that you are."
And Ralph Waldo Emerson says; "To Be Yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."   
This was a brave moment for me--but, yes I dare to wear a bikini at my age!
Update 4/8/18:  I made my point and have removed my bikini pic!  

Here's to Good Health and Much Happiness, 
Your Friend, Dr. Younger You :)

PS Follow me not only here on Younger You but also on my Facebook page called Jar Challengers.  I am The Jar Challenger. I provide motivational posts for weight loss/exercise each Monday, and we weigh in each Thursday.  

PS In preparation for my trip to Cancun and this picture, I did my first rodan-fields-sunless-tanner-for-a-sun-kissed-glow. 
To shop for the sunless tanner which retails at $26 and for more great products click shop DrYoungerYou.myrandf.com
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Gina
4/5/2018 11:17:34 pm

Woohoo! Go for it, AJ. You can definitely wear a bikini. Have fun!

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Dr Y2 link
4/6/2018 06:48:52 am

Thanks Gina! So can you, GF!

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Chris Bernardo
4/6/2018 01:20:35 am

Very proud of you. To be happy and accepting and I hope PROUD of your body, you did it!!!! Buy a skimpier suit!!! Love you with all my heart!!! You look Marvelous!!!

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Dr.Y2 link
4/6/2018 07:00:27 am

Aw, Thank You Auntie! You and Grandma Furdiga have taught me a lot to be the person I am today. You both were very Empowering women! Love you too!

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Jamie
4/6/2018 11:20:29 am

OMG!
I LOVE this!
You look GREAT!
Wish I could still wear one!
Hope you have a great time on your vacation!
I think we should plan a girls trip... I would love to go to Cancun!

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Dr Y2 link
4/6/2018 05:05:59 pm

Jamie! Thank you!
And I love girl's trip idea.
Island Girls Sounds Perfect!

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    My Name is Dr. Andrea Richard.  I am Board certified in Family Practice and have been practicing medicine for 28 years.    I am CEO of Younger You LLC in Pennsylvania.  My website features Rodan + Fields Premium Skin Care Products as well as the R + F business opportunity.  I am looking to help people with their common skin care issues as well as build my R + F Team all over the USA, Canada, and Australia.  I provide education on common skin conditions and in general on being a healthier you!  I provide inspirational support to my Community in weight loss efforts by the Jar Challenger Facebook page.  Feel free to leave me a message and follow me and to join my Team!

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