Double chins.. do they go away? Face pictures anyone?

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  • mndaln7
    mndaln7 Posts: 6 Member
    Oh my this is my biggest concern! I swear if I didnt have it I probably wouldn't try so hard to lose weight. It has been there since I can remember and I have never been particularly overweight, I just have a full face. My goal is to have it gone by the time I have to take my drivers license picture in a month and a half. If it does not go away I am taking the picture like all men do, like a mugshot lol.
  • Roxiegirl2008
    Roxiegirl2008 Posts: 756 Member
    Mine did go away. I started to notice my face changing around 40lbs. The first picture take Aug 13 and the current one taken Dec 14eotwacipif4a.jpg
  • TeresaMarie2015
    TeresaMarie2015 Posts: 61 Member
    I'm paranoid about saggy neck etc. - some beauty companies and supplement folks can make money off my purchases of biotin other creams. That said, a little sag is better than multiple chins.
  • lilithx88
    lilithx88 Posts: 3
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    In June I was 182, as of today (March 11th) I'm 134. Thankfully, it is mostly gone. However I still cover my throat when lying down, by habit. I'm sure age has a lot to do with it, but I have very dry skin so I moisturize daily. I'm thankful I have not seen any sagging of the skin.
    Slow and Steady...

    Good luck! <3:)
  • happygalah
    happygalah Posts: 343 Member
    I'm 52 and mine is going down but I think I might be left with a small waddle. I still have another 60lbs to lose. I plan to get a facelift as I am vain.
  • booklassy
    booklassy Posts: 10 Member
    I have noticed that middle aged women who lift weights have less neck wattle and sagging in general.
  • LoveMyBabes3
    LoveMyBabes3 Posts: 53 Member
    Someone asked me today if I have lost weight. I said yes and her reply was that she could see it in my face.
  • fat2strongbeth
    fat2strongbeth Posts: 735 Member
    Yes, it does go away! I felt like I had five chins at my highest weight. Now, thankfully, only one!
  • Rawls65
    Rawls65 Posts: 11
    Roxiegirl2008 wrote: »
    Mine did go away. I started to notice my face changing around 40lbs. The first picture take Aug 13 and the current one taken Dec 14eotwacipif4a.jpg

    You look great!
  • Rawls65
    Rawls65 Posts: 11
    lilithx88 wrote: »
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    In June I was 182, as of today (March 11th) I'm 134. Thankfully, it is mostly gone. However I still cover my throat when lying down, by habit. I'm sure age has a lot to do with it, but I have very dry skin so I moisturize daily. I'm thankful I have not seen any sagging of the skin.
    Slow and Steady...

    Good luck! <3:)

    You too! You look great too! All these before and after pictures! Everyone looks amazing! I will have before and after pictures sometime in the near future :wink:
  • Rawls65
    Rawls65 Posts: 11
    Thanks for all the replies! Sounds like I will lose the double chin when the weight comes off. Now just hope I don't have that wattle.. (which I think I spelled waddle in an earlier post.. ha ha.. I don't wan that either! LOL )
  • johnsonGA15
    johnsonGA15 Posts: 20
    My chins have faded away, but this gut on me has not. Congratulations on your road to becoming healthier.
  • pattykaye33
    pattykaye33 Posts: 177 Member
    TheVirgoddess wrote: »
    Sure :)

    Before:

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    More recently:

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    Such a pretty lady!
  • alyciamoyer5
    alyciamoyer5 Posts: 30
    Whistles ="McCloud33;31647083"]it happens for sure :D

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  • techguymike7801
    techguymike7801 Posts: 47 Member
    edited March 2015
    10 Weeks, 50 pounds.

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  • ShellF415
    ShellF415 Posts: 182 Member
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  • Leah_Nicole219
    Leah_Nicole219 Posts: 63 Member
    Love the pictures! You are all very motivating!!
  • ShellF415
    ShellF415 Posts: 182 Member
    Aww, thank you. Just a lot of food tracking and exercise though. Believe me, if I can do it, literally ANYONE can.
  • bametels
    bametels Posts: 950 Member
    dawnmcneil10 wrote: »
    Yes but I warn you there is a period where you will not necessarily look healthy the skin takes longer to bounce back as we age and you may have a period where people think you look sickly. So if you should find yourself at that stage don't get discouraged that stage doesn't last forever.

    Yes, this happened to me. For some reason, my face got so gaunt. I was discouraged but knew that getting the weight off was more important than how my face and neck looked. Fortunately, it seems to be filling back out.

  • Jennloella
    Jennloella Posts: 2,286 Member
    even at 115 pounds I had a double chin, I used to joke I'm part bull-frog =) I had mine sucked out about 7 years ago, couldn't be happier!! Genetics will play a role, I think a good theory is if you had or didn't have one when you were younger and or thinner (like I did ) then you can expect that when you're done losing.
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    newmeadow wrote: »
    Very nice pics so far with great successes attached.

    But OP is 49 (and I'm up there too).

    So I'm still waiting for someone over the age of 45 to post before and after double chin pics.
    Guess I don't count (44 1/2 y/o). I had a frog neck, like Boss Nass from Phantom Menace.

    Me in Dec 2011, about 320#
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    Me in Feb 2015, 160#
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  • ShellF415
    ShellF415 Posts: 182 Member
    I'm turning 46 next month so I'm in that club too.
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,647 Member
    edited March 2015
    I've sort of been wondering the same thing. I've always had a droopy chin, even when I was younger and not obese. As big as I've gotten, I'm worried about winding up with a turkey neck when I lose a lot of weight. It's not that it would be the worst thing in the world, but I like my current "cherubic" face. You've inspired me to take before pics of my face.
  • andst5001
    andst5001 Posts: 45 Member
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  • oncem0re
    oncem0re Posts: 213 Member
    May not be as clear but here you go...29jdpzh2fd1d.jpg
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    edited March 2015
    Yup, they go away:
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  • Rawls65
    Rawls65 Posts: 11
    Wow! You all look amazing! You all inspire me me to want to get to my goal weight! All of your before and after pictures are amazing! I know it was hard work and dedication to get to the place you are now. I hope I can stick it out to see these kind of results! You all look great!
  • radiosilents
    radiosilents Posts: 223 Member
    edited March 2015
    My chin has been going away, gradually. First pic is from before I started losing weight in May 2014, and the other is today. I've lost over 75 pounds so far. Oh, and by the way, I'll be 45 in June. I'm also a little worried about a waddle, but not enough that I won't continue to lose weight. :) Lots of moisturizer and hydration (i.e. drink lots of water!).

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  • maryann123115
    maryann123115 Posts: 68 Member
    Here's mine after a 77lbs loss
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  • d3gus
    d3gus Posts: 97 Member
    maryann123115 wrote: »
    Here's mine after a 77lbs loss
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    wow amazing !!- can I also ask.. what height are you/age and do you have any loose skin anywhere i.e. arms/stomach etc. ? I know personal.. but if you could shed some light thanks x you just look so amazing! :)
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