Jane Fonda on Oprah

Amandac6772
Amandac6772 Posts: 1,311 Member
edited September 22 in Health and Weight Loss
Did anyone see Jane Fonda on Oprah today. She said (and this isn't exact) that you shouldn't strive for perfection but strive to be whole. It really made me think. What makes you whole?

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  • mlcdz
    mlcdz Posts: 43 Member
    Great post! I'm looking forward to watching the rebroadcast at 11:30 tonight.

    She is 100% right. When I live outside of myself - do things for others, enjoy my job, stop focusing on all the negative things I seem to find about myself, I am much healthier and whole. I meditate and do yoga as well as being a Reiki Master/Teacher. These things have helped me reaize that since I am a 7 year cancer survivor, nothing is as wonderful as being tuned in to others and to the joy life can bring. It's all small stuff, so I don't let it get to me anymore. In fact, I look for the humor in every situation - cause it's always there!!

    I wish you all peace, happiness and purpose.
  • Amandac6772
    Amandac6772 Posts: 1,311 Member
    mlcdz, you hit the nail on the head. I have always been a little self-absorbed but the times in my life when I'm giving to otheres have been some of the best. I did think it was ironic that she said that and then said she had plastic surgery. Kind of talking out of both sides of her mouth...lol!
  • sunlover67
    sunlover67 Posts: 158 Member
    Talk about an inspiration...I hope I'm still that active and moving and looking and feeling that good when I'm 72!!!
  • Amandac6772
    Amandac6772 Posts: 1,311 Member
    Talk about an inspiration...I hope I'm still that active and moving and looking and feeling that good when I'm 72!!!

    Seriously!!! I'd like to look that good right now!
  • sunlover67
    sunlover67 Posts: 158 Member
    Haaahaaa! :laugh: Very true!
  • lkm111
    lkm111 Posts: 629 Member
    I also 100% agree. Right now I have to focus more on exercising and toning my body than just losing weight because if I don't, I will drive myself crazy and give up. I have lost three clothing sizes since July (thanks Zumba!) but gained a little weight when I added strength training (Kettleworx). Even though the scale says "gain" my body is looking leaner. I am going to keep working on the whole me rather than chase a number.

    Thanks for posting - I have the episode on DVR but haven't sat down (ha!) to watch it yet.
  • RoadDog
    RoadDog Posts: 2,946 Member
    Hanoi Jane

    No doubt that she is a great and talented actress. Have some definite opinions about her actions during the Viet Nam war.
  • ZebraHead
    ZebraHead Posts: 15,207 Member
    ^ What he said!
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