“Since my divorce, more than 5 years ago, I felt as though my life had been steadily rolling downhill both physically and mentally. Then, just over 3 years ago, my doctor confirmed that I was transitioning into menopause. Well, ladies of a certain age will fully appreciate how unpleasant that can be.”
“Apparently, weight gain is a recognized symptom of menopause, but if you’re stressed, unhappy, and not sleeping properly, then comfort eating can become part of your everyday lifestyle. Then those pounds just pile on. I was looking at myself in the mirror every morning, and I could see with my own eyes what was happening to my body, and it wasn’t pretty.”
“My work as a hotel receptionist puts me in front of customers every day, and so I began to get quite self-conscious about my weight gain. It’s ridiculous what women have to go through, and it’s just not fair. Anyway, one day, a very slim and elegant, middle-aged lady booked into the hotel. When she walked up to the reception desk, I couldn’t help notice she was wearing an unusual ring.”
