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Feminist fitness defends the notion that women work out for them - they ain't training to be your trophy wife.
Body Image in Aging
As I mentioned in my previous article, my focus is on the topic of aging especially regarding women so I'm thinking about old ladies which is what I consider myself since I am "over the hill" (over 50 years of age). Though wise men will say that we ought not compare ourselves to others as it is a source of emotional havoc, I notice that sitting in front of a television or computer screen in a female aging body is a source of loneliness and restlessness. Though I may be wise like those men or other notable wise women in the famous stories, I see daily that comparisons are often made (intentionally or not) almost as if it is impossible to get through the day without doing so. Scroll on Facebook because you're bored and see a joke about sagging breasts. Lots of laughs but would it be funny without comparison? If we didn't have plastic boobs or 15 year old boobs to look at, would the saggy drooping old lady boobs be funny? I'll try not to compare us to animals, but when I get in a serious mood I tend to compare human behavior to the animals and the animals seem to be more civilized. Maybe I shouldn't have said that. Maybe that was as cruel as laughing at your grandmother's breasts. Did you laugh at the porn stars breasts the same way? Oh right, it isn't wise to compare. What? The laughs or the breasts?
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman4 months ago in Viva
Using Viva for My Magazine Ideas
"What it means to be a woman. Viva explores the lives of women, from the workplace to home, family, adventure, ambition, and more." That is the description provided by Vocal for the "Viva" community. I haven't submitted much (if any) to this community although I am a woman who does much "work" at home often thinking about family, adventure, ambitions, and other things. I noticed that in numbers (statistical reports of members and articles) this community is on the low side. So I've decided to FOCUS on this community and narrow my subject matter in my articles to fit this community. I was ambitious enough to want to start an online magazine and call it "Over the Hill" or "Poor People" or "Lonely Old Ladies" but I think this community is sufficient for my writing desires on these subjects.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman4 months ago in Viva
The Globalization of Basketball: How the NBA Took Over the World. AI-Generated.
Basketball may have been invented in a Massachusetts gym in 1891, but today its heartbeat resonates across continents. The NBA, once a primarily American league, has transformed into a global cultural phenomenon. Through strategic expansion, international player recruitment, and media innovation, the NBA has taken basketball from a U.S. pastime to a worldwide passion.
By Gus Woltmann5 months ago in Viva
15 Days Without Sugar: A Sweet Change
15 Days Without Sugar: A Sweet Change By: Abdullah It all started on a Monday morning when I was scrolling through my social media feed, sipping my usual cup of tea sweetened with two heaping teaspoons of sugar. A short video caught my attention: “Quit sugar for just 15 days, and your body will thank you.” The woman in the video claimed she felt more energetic, lost weight, and even had better skin just by cutting out refined sugar.
By Abdullah Khan 6 months ago in Viva
The Day I Switched Off My Phone and Lived
The Day I Switched Off My Phone and Lived By: Abdullah I didn’t mean to do it. It started as a dare a self-imposed challenge inspired by one of those articles that claimed “Unplugging for 24 hours will change your life.” Normally, I scroll right past that kind of thing while double-tapping memes and checking who viewed my story. But that morning, as I sat in bed, neck aching from bending over my phone for an hour before even brushing my teeth, the thought hit me: When was the last time I did nothing… without a screen in my hand?
By Abdullah Khan 6 months ago in Viva
My Body, My Journey
My Body, My Journey By: [Abdullah] If you had asked me ten years ago how I felt about my body, I would have answered with a shrug — or worse, a list of everything I wished I could change. I treated my body like a never-ending project, one that was always behind schedule and never quite “good enough.”
By Abdullah Khan 6 months ago in Viva
4 Stages of Eclampsia
**Understanding Pre-Eclampsia: A Dangerous Pregnancy Disorder You Shouldn’t Ignore** It seems as though pregnancy comes with more than its fair share of challenges—morning sickness, fatigue, emotional swings, and bodily changes. But for some women, it becomes even more complicated with a serious and potentially life-threatening condition known as **Pre-Eclampsia**.
By LaMarion Ziegler6 months ago in Viva
