Obviously genetics play a role in maintaining a youthful appearance, how your body distributes fat, your physical bone structure, etc. You're not the only person to mention genetics which is why I did not quote you directly. But since you're bothered....what genetics doesn't do is make you fit and it's obvious from my post and the preceding posts that her physical body was the subject. There are many women who believe that having/maintaining a fit body at 40+ has to do with genetics and that is what's bothersome because it's simply a projection of their own physical laziness/lack of discipline to be blunt. But to answer your question, no it's not common sense to many people....that whole common sense isn't common thing.
Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck
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I just love these two narcs together.
Happy Birthdays!!! ALo, JLo, JRod
Happy Birthdays!!! ALo, JLo, JRod
Leo's love the spotlight. I don't think they look alike per se but at the same time I don't really care all that much. I just come for the pics.
She has several trainers. David Kirsch in NYC, Tracy when she's in LA. She trained with Ngo Okafor too. I'm guessing she has multiple trainers all focusing on different techniques and methods which isn't unusual.
Oh I didn't realize women thought that genetics can make you fit, of course I agree with you on that, hard work, discipline and exercise is what makes you fit. However when it comes to JLo specifically, I don't think of her as just having a fit body, I think she is a freak of nature that looks amazing overall, I mean the woman doesn't age, and genetics have to play part in that. So the only thing that bothers me is if women are looking at JLo and thinking "I could look like that too if only I wasn't lazy." Well no, you can be fit too but you will look as good as your genetics will allow. And chances are, if you go crazy at the gym and are almost 50, you are going to get that hard harsh look to your face and the only explanation I have for JLo avoiding that is she must have some amazing genetics on her side. That's where I was coming from.
I remember JLo saying she went grey in her 20s. That reminds me of my mom's side of the family who got white hairs in their 30s but look about 15 years younger than their actual age. When my mom's younger sister asks for the senior's discount, even with ID they still don't believe her! Makes me feel not so bad about my white hairs!
Genetics / nature definitely have something to do with how she looks. I don't know why people got all defensive. Of course it takes a LOT of hard work (dirt+training) to look like that at any age and she clearly puts in the effort, no one's taking that from her.
It's the whole package, her body shape and proportions, hair, gorgeous skin, etc. not all that can be achieved with just training and hard work.
It's the whole package, her body shape and proportions, hair, gorgeous skin, etc. not all that can be achieved with just training and hard work.
I thought ARod was her bodyguard at first in those pictures!
No they don't think genetics makes your fit. What I said was "There are many women who believe that having/maintaining a fit body at 40+ has to do with genetics". JLo is hardly a freak of nature....she looks good for her age but is that really all that surprising with her being Latina? Women of color generally age pretty well. Plus it helps that her diet is free of alcohol, caffeine and other foods that age you. She's very disciplined and it's commendable because I probably could never give up my coffee.
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I attribute it to her being rich and disciplined.
She has the money to hire the best chef and the best nutritionist to make sure she eats the right foods and they taste fabulous. Trainers help with the rest. But she works hard for that body. There's nothing soft on her.