I tell them I don't smoke or drink. They even think it's funny that I stay out of the sun so I don't prematurely age myself, plus I had a 2nd degree burn from the sun a few years back....
It's funny to me because they laugh and when I get older I will look better than most. I guess it is a little wierd that I am so worried about aging. I am trying to live a healthy laugh now at 19.
2007-05-02 06:04:20 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
I meant healthy life....not laugh haha wow!
2007-05-02 06:14:24 · update #1
I got t he same response when i was your age in college and just ignore them....its beacuse we are a rare breed, most people do not have the guts to take such a firm stance..esp in an environment where drinking, smoking, weed, tanning beds, etc is the norm.
you will get the last laugh! and probably be better looking and more successful..cause you did not waste your time!
2007-05-02 15:48:46 · answer #1 · answered by tara t 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am 50 and I can tell you that you are SMART.
I look at others my age and they look like they are older than they are and they have many health issues.
If you live a good clean life now you will live a long life and look good too.
It is smart not to smoke as smoking not only cause a wide range of health issues but it ages you faster than anything else. It robs your skin of oxygen.
Drinking stresses the body. It makes the liver fatty and weak.
It causes mental depresssion and can kill many cells in your body. If you drink heavy it can kill more cells than your body can replace. Why do you see homeless, mentally ill persons on the street (drugs and alcohol).
Care for you skin. Cover up in the sun and use sunscreen. But remember to use natural products without chemicals because anything that goes on the skin goes into the pores.
Do the same with your lotion, makeup and hair care and deordorant.
Look up www.yvesrocherusa.com
This is a wonderful French company with all natural products that are good for your body. And they have great deals all the time.
All of us worry about aging. Dont let that stress make you old.
I looked fantastic until 45. Good at 50 and starting to show age at 54 after menopause. You are on the right track and I applaud you for being 19 and caring so much about your health. Just eat lots of fruit and veggies and well balanced diet and get lots of exercise.
You will do well.
2007-05-02 13:20:35 · answer #2 · answered by Nevada Pokerqueen 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't smoke or drink. And I go in the sun..but with sunscreen. How do you eat though?? I try to eat healthy. Anyways I do all that and I feel sick a lot. I'm 19 too. So no matter what you do something can go wrong still. but at least you're taking precautions
2007-05-02 13:43:23 · answer #3 · answered by Taylor 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are 19 and therefore your friends are probably around the same age and think that they are invincible. In other words, they feel that they won't get cancer or have wrinkles or lung cancer because they are so healthy now. They are amused by your behavior because they can not relate to your thinking.
However, you are very knowledgeable about preventitive measures for cancer and premature skin aging. Keep it up and you will have a long and healthy life and also, have the last laugh!
2007-05-02 13:21:43 · answer #4 · answered by MissingTwin 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey good for you its nice to seen you have not given in to peer pressure & yes stay out of the sun & there is nothing funny about a 2nd degree burn......
2007-05-02 13:12:34 · answer #5 · answered by muffett1 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not smoking and drinking is okay. But not going in the sun for those reasons? It's kinda silly. If you don't go out in the sun you will look pale and weird and you won't get the vitamins you need to allow your skin to glow. Also drink lots of water. And if you get burned use sun tan lotion.
2007-05-02 13:10:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because your behavior is uncommon, it is actually amusing for people to find somebody with your high level of self-discipline. Also, there is a little bit of human nature that causes people to make fun of and laugh at other people to make themselves feel better. You know that you are doing the right thing and that's all that matters.
2007-05-02 13:16:00 · answer #7 · answered by Frank 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
So they're laughing at you now. Rest assured- they'll be crying later when they're diagnosed with; "Lung Cancer", "Schlerosis of The Liver" & "Skin Cancer" - if they continue on in life the way they do!!. . . .And there are other health problems they will encounter from any of these 3 bad habits; skin-wrinkles from over-exposure in the sun is another one that comes to mind.
2007-05-02 13:21:58 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good for u---stay away from smoking--don't drink if u don't want to--yeah the sun is dangerous---don't worry about what anyone thinks--it's your life!
2007-05-02 13:12:23 · answer #9 · answered by Citizen Mac 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well done. you are making a good choice by abstaining from potentially harmful and habit-forming activities. but getting sun is actually good for you. if you are worried about your skin, throw on some sunscreen before you go out. but don't avoid the sunlight altogether!
2007-05-02 13:14:48 · answer #10 · answered by Robert 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋