On Getting Old & Fat.

Missy John
Jul 26, 2017 · 1 min read

At first it was funny. A little bulge. I was always super thin. High energy, low fuel.

Now, I can’t even fit in the clothes that were “big” on me. My hips are wide enough to have a 20 lb baby.

I noticed it first with my ankles. I was taking a shower and realized fuck man.. when did I get kankles? Then slowly but surely, every part of my body started plumping up.

They say your body changes with age.

Can I stop aging please?

Welcome to a place where words matter. On Medium, smart voices and original ideas take center stage - with no ads in sight. Watch
Follow all the topics you care about, and we’ll deliver the best stories for you to your homepage and inbox. Explore
Get unlimited access to the best stories on Medium — and support writers while you’re at it. Just $5/month. Upgrade