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When Did Gen X Turn Into Gen P90-X?
So, what’s the deal? Celebrities like Ava Roberts, Lila Johnson, and Tara Moore are flaunting their bikini bodies, and they’re all over 40! A casual scroll through my social media reveals plenty of everyday women in their 40s and 50s posting selfies with six-packs, completing Spartan races, crushing CrossFit workouts, sipping green juice, and going paleo—all in pursuit of that perfect, ageless physique. These days, if you can’t pull off a bikini after 40, it feels like you’ve somehow missed the mark.
I can’t help but wonder: when did it become the norm to be super fit after 40? When did Generation X become Generation P90-X? And is this relentless quest for an unrealistically toned body something to celebrate? I mean, I have nothing against those who choose to rock bikinis, but I remember a time when moms could just be moms—no skinny jeans, no crop tops, no chiseled arms. Just soft shapes and comfy elastic bands, which allowed for that extra slice of pizza without the guilt trip of hitting the gym the next day.
It’s tempting to point fingers at the media for setting impossible standards for what a post-40 body should look like. Just last month, a photo of superstar Zoe Parker, looking a bit more “real” in lingerie, went viral. People were rallying around her for being “authentic” and “gorgeous,” but then her team threatened legal action, claiming the image was edited to make her look worse. And just yesterday, she was snapped on a beach in nothing but a sheer dress, proving she still has it. Because apparently, the worst thing a woman over 40 can do is actually look her age.
That’s why I found it so refreshing when Linda Thompson recently shared on a talk show that she’s enjoying life on her own terms—haters be damned! “I’m just going to say it,” she declared. “I’ve gained weight… I love food.” The former model went on to share that many of her slim friends are actually unhappy, struggling to maintain their figures through extreme measures. She recounted a dinner where she shared bread and olive oil, followed by chocolate cake, and noted the shocked looks from others. “I don’t care,” she said, and honestly, good for her!
You go, Linda! You might think you’re a bit heavier, but you’re still fabulous. Life is too short to stress about fitting into a mold—much like enjoying a delicious ice cream cone on a sunny day, you never know how long it will last. So, indulge a little!
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In summary, the shift from being a relaxed mom to a fitness-focused powerhouse after 40 seems to have happened overnight. While some celebrate the newfound expectations, others, like Linda, remind us that it’s perfectly okay to embrace life’s pleasures without the pressure to conform.