They eat crap you haven't touched since you were twelve years old. In reality, no. Regardless of daily habits, the amount of care a woman supposedly gives herself is directly related to her clothing size. Cared for by Florence Nightingale . Cared for by Joan Crawford .
Many women let themselves go after having children.
Even motherhood can't protect women from the critical maintenance of self-care. Apparently bouncing back to one's pre-pregnancy size is considered universally possible, provided one has the motivation and will. In fact, I've witnessed men remarking negatively on a woman's appearance while scratching their beer guts, and readjusting their comb-overs. It may sound innocuous enough, but the subtext is something else entirely. From now on, taking care of yourself should mean getting adequate sleep, taking multi-vitamins, spending time with friends and loved ones, and cooking big on Sunday.