Topic : 06/25 "What's Age Got to Do with It?"

 I watch Dr. Phil on a regular basis. I am a stay at home mom, age 39 with 8 children. What it is that I am wondering is not about the overweight women but what about the women of color?! There was NOT one represented in the show today! You can not tell me that not one woman of a different ethnicity other than Caucasian has sent a video etc to be viewed by the team that choose the women to participate in this show.

I am an African American woman who will be 40 in April and the show was very inspiring BUT where are my sisters?  African,Latino,Chinese etc......

Are Caucasian women the ONLY women that age? Of course not ,but they are the only ones that get the privilege of being chosen to be on a show that gives expensive facials, workout treatments, limo rides and trips to Dr.Phil and Robins house! Are they the only ones watching their shows? I think not! They( whoever is in charge of the selection process) need to do a better job of representing ALL woman overweight woman, single woman, woman of color, and woman of different financial situations.

Although the show was interesting I was disappointed with the lack of representation of a variety of woman.

Ahhhhhh, “you can fool Mother Nature, you can’t fool Father time”. So, anyone who is going to be 40 or 49 or 100, just know that it’s going to happen. The trick is to fool Mother Nature. I don’t have a lot of money for the newest crèmes and potions, so I rely on the old standards. Cold Cream, Baby Lotions, clear nail polish ---sale this and that.  As far as the One Hundred Fifty Dollar slacks, try the discount places for knock-offs. It’s really the same thing, right?  It’s all about the hunt for me. Sweats and sloppy tee’s are OK if you are mopping the floor, but it doesn’t cost much  more to exchange those sweats for a nice cheepy  pair of Yoga pants, a tunic, scarf and flats.  Whether you are a size 2 or 22, you can still look pulled together on a budget. Expensive haircuts? Nooo Way! Go to the Quick Cuts place with wet hair and leave with a cute style for under fifteen dollars. Go hog wild and get a short-tossled look. If you have had the same hairstyle for 5 yrs, its time to change! If you don’t like it, it grows back, trust me!  I shop at the resale places (I love the hunt) and have left with a bag full of gems.  Some things work, some don’t, but a little this and a little that and I’ve been told at the high-end boutique where I work that I’m the most  stylish person there!   Another thing? Stand Up Straight and loose 15 pounds.

Unfortunately shows like Dr Phil, Oprah etc do not really relate to the average man or woman in the street, in my opinion.

Only a certain percentage can go to the expensive hair salons, go to the upmarket stores etc.

How about showing as others have said....the average woman in the street...the fat ones who predominate...look around the audiences at Oprah and Dr Phil shows....not too many overweight or under dressed looking people in the audience are there.

Give people makeovers that dont cost a fortunet to maintain once you get home.   Buy clothes from Target/Walmart...not the flash clothing stores that people could never afford.   

WANT TO FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF???? Go out and help others less fortunate.

Since I've been volunteering with two charitable agencies AND bringing communion to 14 elderly residents, I could care less about make-up, fashion, my weight (except for health reasons), having 'stuff,' impressing others, etc.

AND GUESS WHAT? I am the happiest I have EVER been.

I have gained 110 since I married my rugged, handsome, compassionate, fun husband 18 years ago. We have a beautiful marriage, two super kids (who also volunteer) and I haven't put on makeup since the first time my husband (then my boyfriend) told me I was 'beautiful' and didn't need it. We are a tight couple, a tight family and life couldn't be better!

When we follow Christ's teachings and start GIVING back and not taking (while doing for others), we don't have the desire or energy to care about stupid stuff. We KNOW what is important.

May all of us  women who care so much about our looks and our clothing gain enough confidence and start doing things that help us to see that there's so many better things to do than to waste time on superficial things....

What a GREAT post!!!  Thank you.

I never thought about it until now, but my "beautiful" (heart & soul) mother never wore makeup and spent her free time raising money for charities. I guess I have followed in her footsteps without even realizing it!

May we all have better role models in our mothers (and fathers). Many of us seem to be sending unfortunate and irresponsible messages to our children/teens. They learn from our EXAMPLE, not from what we say.

Again, SUPER SUPER post. I am 45, so I am at the end of the "boomers," but luckily my parents were in their late 30's when they had me so I had the HONOR of having confident, mature, sound parents.....

Oh my goodness. I just watched the women Robin made over & it is so unreal wow. I wish Robin could make me over. I am 55 & look every bit of it if not older & I certainly feel older,no energy at all. I would love for her to make me over & wow I would love to meet her. I think she is  so special.

Sandi

Hey, these ladies look great, but I'd like you to leave them on their own (no free subscriptions, etc.) and do a program about them 2 years later!  Personality and self esteem will out.

I'm 65, a retired school librarian and wife of a retired minister.  People often think I'm younger than I am, although I'm overweight and have very little money to spend on clothes.  (I do go to a toning salon several times a week to stay healthy and, in spite of the weight I'm in very good health.)   I could probably lose weight more easily if I went off the medication I take for seizures I had 10 years ago, but it's not worth the risk.

I live in an area where most of the ladies have much more money and "know how" than I do.  I'd like a complete make over (who wouldn't), but I like myself and I've learned that's more important than obsessing about my body.  I wouldn't trade places with most of my neighbors.  I earned my wrinkles living and laughing.  And even with my sense of humor I'm not sure I could stand a fashion consultation with the young man you had on the show anyway.  I'm sure he's very nice, but I'd like to change his wardrobe.

I have a wonderful husband, 2 great sons, 2 great daughters-in-law, 4 perfect grandchildren and 4 perfect step-grandchildren.  I stay active and I don't feel old. 

I watched the show today, but when the last women came out they said they were going to tell us how she solved her problems with menopause-not sleeping, hot flashes and gaining weight.  Then all they did show Robin taking her to get her blood tested and then they said she "followed the program"  What did I miss what was the program I am desperate to get the answers!