Beloved “Golden Girls” actress Betty White is still enjoying her golden years. The famed actress celebrated her 99th birthday this January. While she told People magazine that she’s “blessed with good health, so turning 99 is no different than turning 98,” she also had a few tips for folks looking to make it to their centennial birthday. KEEP LAUGHING “Don’t take yourself too seriously,” White says. “You can lie to others — not that I would — but you cannot lie to yourself.” White has undoubtedly provided many laughs to viewers over the years, but she’s not just playing it up for the camera. Laughter is part of what keeps her young. BE OPTIMISTIC White says a good sense of humor also helps her keep a good attitude and look for the positive rather than “dwelling on the downside.” Avoiding negativity also gives her energy. “It takes up too much energy being negative,” she told People magazine. STAY BUSY With nearly eight decades of acting under her belt, six Emmys on her shelf, and over 120 screen credits to her name, White is no stranger to hard work. As she told Parade in 2018, “I just love to work, so I’ll keep working until they stop asking.” EXERCISE YOURMIND In addition to her busy work schedule, what keeps Betty White sharp? Crossword puzzles! She told Katie Couric in an interview, “I’m addicted. An admitted addict. I just can’t put ’em down.” HOW TO LIVE TO 99
FIND A CAUSE White is a lifelong animal lover. She calls her golden retriever, Pontiac, “the star of the house.” While pet ownership itself comes with proven health benefits, White has channeled her love for animals in bigger causes. She’s been a trustee and board member of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association for over 40 years and has done work to help protect endangered species in the wild. Funds raised from White’s official fan club, Bet’s Pets, all go to support animal charities. EMBRACE YOUR VICES White told Parade she loves vodka and hot dogs “probably in that order,” which just goes to show that you don’t have to forgo your treats to live to 99.
‘BY MOMS, FOR MOMS’ THE ORIGINS OF OUR ‘MOMMY MAKEOVER’
One of the most important things you can do as a physician is listen to your patients . And yet, I hear stories all the time — especially from women — who feel unheard by their doctors. It always makes me think of “The Mommy Makeover” book, which came from our female patients describing what services they felt they needed after having had kids and being a little unhappy with the result on their bodies. The first lesson? It’s okay to want to look good! Most women said they felt they needed permission to want any work done and had anxiety when it came to talking to their husbands or kids. Ideally, it’s a conversation that goes something like, “I’ve done a lot for you guys, and now I need to do something for me.” Because let’s face it, moms go through a lot for kids. It’s a big sacrifice, and while some women seem to bounce right back, I can tell you two things: First, that is incredibly uncommon. Second, in private, many of those women have the same doubts and concerns as every other mother does. In reality, it’s just not that easy to “bounce back” from the ordeal of childbirth, and diet and exercise are only going to do so much.
Instead of feeling anxious when you go to the pool every summer, you should be enjoying the time with your kids. It’s okay not to wonder if everyone is staring at you for the wrong reasons. It’s okay to want to look good, and the services we offer in our “Mommy Makeover” suite of options (as outlined in my book) all came from moms telling us what they needed to look their best.
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