My big fat turning 50 health and beauty MOT - and how I've stayed the same weight since I was 16
Briefly

As Barbara McCarthy approaches her 50th birthday, she undergoes a full health checkup to support her overall vitality. Reflecting on her past, she contrasts the carefree days of her youth in Generation X with present anxieties about aging and the rapid changes in society. Sharing a birthday with Angelina Jolie provides some comfort, yet McCarthy grapples with feelings of nostalgia and the challenges of entering a new life stage, signaling a need for self-care and acceptance of the aging process.
As I approach my 50th birthday, I reflect on the joys and simplicity of my youth compared to the overwhelming changes in the world today.
Turning 50 brings mixed feelings; I share this milestone with celebrities but often find it hard to accept the passage of time.
Read at Independent
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