Losing Weight/Looking Older

Yeah, but it's a small price to pay. It's a bummer at first, especially since what you're trying to do is look better, but, I think you still look better overall.

Deena_Bean wrote: »

I feel like I look my age, but I have noticed in some people that losing weight did make them look older. And some looked younger...some (like me) seem to just look as old as they are. All my opinion of course. I'm 37.

I have to agree. Some folks look younger plumper. Sometimes losing the weight gives the appearance of sagging skin because there is no fat there to plump it up anymore, especially the neck and face.

Weehah-I am going to be real honest here and I do not notice much difference. I am 63, have a full face and it does not look at lot different to me 100 pounds lighter. I know I will never be 23, 33, 43 or even 53 again and that is OK! Having said that, however, my family, friends and people I have not seen in a while all comment on how much younger I look than the last time they saw me. I suspect it has more to do with being in great shape and happy than wrinkles here or there. Enjoy the journey and be happy with your successes and let age take care of itself! Life is too darn short to worry about it! :drinker:

I am 37 in 20 days, dropped 10 dress sizes. Was a UK size 22, down to a UK size 12. I get told I look like I'm in my 20's, I looked much older when I was overweight. I think it all depends on your attitude also, I dress young and put makeup on to accentuate my best features, my cheekbones and eyes! I have about 12lbs I would like to lose, but I will see how it goes. I tend to go by the measuring tape for accuracy, I know I am toning up but I need to lose a bit of chin fat

I think I look a tiny bit older, but I look very young for my age so it has not concerned me.

Oblett1943 wrote: »

Hi. I am 45 and I am trying to burn out my calories. I have already reduced 20 lbs. But my face looks aged. I look as if I am in my 60’s. I am considering a facelift in Toronto ( http://www.solomonfacialplastic.com/facial-plastic-surgery/facelift-procedure.php ) but I have no idea about the cost of the surgery. I cannot afford it if it is very expensive. I have fine lines and wrinkles near my cheek area and neck. I don’t think exercise and dieting can find a solution to my sagging cheeks, It would be really helpful if someone here could give me some suggestions.

I'd suggest starting with drinking lots of water to hydrate your skin, and trying face creams with 'firming ingredients' - I honestly don't know if they really do any good, but it's a lot cheaper than a face lift and worth a try! You could also try facial massage, I've heard that can help.

I've also read other posts here that say it took a while for their skin to catch up to their weight loss, and after a year or two they looked much better. So you might want to try just being patient, if you can stand it, and see what happens.