Lose weight = looking older??
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I've heard this many times and I just think this is the oddest way of thinking! It's all in your head. Some people associate a thinner face with age. But overall you will look younger when thinner. You will also FEEL younger and ACT younger because you have more energy.
...my new lines and wrinkles are all in my head? No, I assure you they are quite definitely on my face!
I look better, and I feel younger. But losing weight has definitely made me look older close-up. I can live with that.
Your post didn’t mention lines or wrinkles or anything specific that you felt makes you look older. You might just be noticing those features more since you’re probably scrutinizing your looks more closely, looking for evidence of weight loss.
Many people have complimented me on my looks after losing weight (150) beginning st 59. I’ve gotten many comments on my progress pics that I look so much younger now. Not a single person has remotely suggested I look older. I’m no beauty queen and have my share of wrinkles too.
It's true we tend to focus only on the things we dislike about our appearance, whereas others see the whole person. But, I also think it's unlikely anyone who would say, my god you look so much older. Unless they're incredibly rude!3 -
I think I looked more “mature” when I was obese/overweight. Added some pix for comparison (no filters) and here’s my weight in each pic:
Upper left 209 lbs
Lower left 189 lbs
Upper right 164 lbs
Lower right 167 lbs
I’ve been maintaining around 167 lbs for 5 years (height 5’11”) and I just turned 44 last week. Health is my number one priority and feeling like my body is strong and capable is the goal I strive for. I’ll gladly accept the wrinkles that occur as the result of a life well lived
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monkeefan1974 wrote: »I think I looked more “mature” when I was obese/overweight. Added some pix for comparison (no filters) and here’s my weight in each pic:
Upper left 209 lbs
Lower left 189 lbs
Upper right 164 lbs
Lower right 167 lbs
I’ve been maintaining around 167 lbs for 5 years (height 5’11”) and I just turned 44 last week. Health is my number one priority and feeling like my body is strong and capable is the goal I strive for. I’ll gladly accept the wrinkles that occur as the result of a life well lived
Mmm... no, you look older on the right side - top especially.14 -
comptonelizabeth wrote: »I've heard this many times and I just think this is the oddest way of thinking! It's all in your head. Some people associate a thinner face with age. But overall you will look younger when thinner. You will also FEEL younger and ACT younger because you have more energy.
...my new lines and wrinkles are all in my head? No, I assure you they are quite definitely on my face!
I look better, and I feel younger. But losing weight has definitely made me look older close-up. I can live with that.
Your post didn’t mention lines or wrinkles or anything specific that you felt makes you look older. You might just be noticing those features more since you’re probably scrutinizing your looks more closely, looking for evidence of weight loss.
Many people have complimented me on my looks after losing weight (150) beginning st 59. I’ve gotten many comments on my progress pics that I look so much younger now. Not a single person has remotely suggested I look older. I’m no beauty queen and have my share of wrinkles too.
It's true we tend to focus only on the things we dislike about our appearance, whereas others see the whole person. But, I also think it's unlikely anyone who would say, my god you look so much older. Unless they're incredibly rude!
I agree with that, but people will certainly say it to each other when you're gone!
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vvyldvvitch wrote: »monkeefan1974 wrote: »I think I looked more “mature” when I was obese/overweight. Added some pix for comparison (no filters) and here’s my weight in each pic:
Upper left 209 lbs
Lower left 189 lbs
Upper right 164 lbs
Lower right 167 lbs
I’ve been maintaining around 167 lbs for 5 years (height 5’11”) and I just turned 44 last week. Health is my number one priority and feeling like my body is strong and capable is the goal I strive for. I’ll gladly accept the wrinkles that occur as the result of a life well lived
Mmm... no, you look older on the right side - top especially.
I’m wearing the least amount of makeup in that pic, I wonder if that makes a difference!
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vvyldvvitch wrote: »comptonelizabeth wrote: »I've heard this many times and I just think this is the oddest way of thinking! It's all in your head. Some people associate a thinner face with age. But overall you will look younger when thinner. You will also FEEL younger and ACT younger because you have more energy.
...my new lines and wrinkles are all in my head? No, I assure you they are quite definitely on my face!
I look better, and I feel younger. But losing weight has definitely made me look older close-up. I can live with that.
Your post didn’t mention lines or wrinkles or anything specific that you felt makes you look older. You might just be noticing those features more since you’re probably scrutinizing your looks more closely, looking for evidence of weight loss.
Many people have complimented me on my looks after losing weight (150) beginning st 59. I’ve gotten many comments on my progress pics that I look so much younger now. Not a single person has remotely suggested I look older. I’m no beauty queen and have my share of wrinkles too.
It's true we tend to focus only on the things we dislike about our appearance, whereas others see the whole person. But, I also think it's unlikely anyone who would say, my god you look so much older. Unless they're incredibly rude!
I agree with that, but people will certainly say it to each other when you're gone!
Sure.
Here's the thing, though: There are a couple of giant threads over in the "Success Stories" part of the forums. Can't link them from this device, but they're called something like "Photo Only Success Stories" and "Before and After Face Edition".
In those threads, over and over and over, total strangers comment things like "you look so much younger" and "you could be your own son/daughter". So many! They wouldn't have to say anything. But they say that. Why? Because it's so obviously, literally true.
Do a few people look older? Sure. (I think I do. Don't care.) But most people, IMO, look the same age or younger - at varied chronological ages.10 -
vvyldvvitch wrote: »comptonelizabeth wrote: »I've heard this many times and I just think this is the oddest way of thinking! It's all in your head. Some people associate a thinner face with age. But overall you will look younger when thinner. You will also FEEL younger and ACT younger because you have more energy.
...my new lines and wrinkles are all in my head? No, I assure you they are quite definitely on my face!
I look better, and I feel younger. But losing weight has definitely made me look older close-up. I can live with that.
Your post didn’t mention lines or wrinkles or anything specific that you felt makes you look older. You might just be noticing those features more since you’re probably scrutinizing your looks more closely, looking for evidence of weight loss.
Many people have complimented me on my looks after losing weight (150) beginning st 59. I’ve gotten many comments on my progress pics that I look so much younger now. Not a single person has remotely suggested I look older. I’m no beauty queen and have my share of wrinkles too.
It's true we tend to focus only on the things we dislike about our appearance, whereas others see the whole person. But, I also think it's unlikely anyone who would say, my god you look so much older. Unless they're incredibly rude!
I agree with that, but people will certainly say it to each other when you're gone!
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Not always.. There are many factors involved.. In my family (mother’s side) for example all the females look younger when thin and older when weight has been gained whether they are young or old. So far this has held true for me as well.0
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I honestly think this is one of those mileage varying things and whether any given individual ends up looking younger or older after losing weight depends on a host of different factors. So, some look younger, some look older, and some just look different.7
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I think the chubby cheeks can make some look cute ,while the thin face can look fierce. Not on everyone , but I’ve seen some thin women that scare me because they look so boney..... we are are own worst critics and whoever created the mirror should be shot 🤔4
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I imagine a good deal of the comes with the individual weight loss plan. I talk to a number of people and find most look more youthful after losing weight, but they also implemented some manner of progressive resistance and gained a good amount of muscle - maintaining the aesthetic ratio.1
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I imagine a good deal of the comes with the individual weight loss plan. I talk to a number of people and find most look more youthful after losing weight, but they also implemented some manner of progressive resistance and gained a good amount of muscle - maintaining the aesthetic ratio.
How does lifting help how someone's face looks after weight loss?3 -
GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »I imagine a good deal of the comes with the individual weight loss plan. I talk to a number of people and find most look more youthful after losing weight, but they also implemented some manner of progressive resistance and gained a good amount of muscle - maintaining the aesthetic ratio.
How does lifting help how someone's face looks after weight loss?
The tanning beds temporarily disguise the wrinklage.0 -
GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »I imagine a good deal of the comes with the individual weight loss plan. I talk to a number of people and find most look more youthful after losing weight, but they also implemented some manner of progressive resistance and gained a good amount of muscle - maintaining the aesthetic ratio.
How does lifting help how someone's face looks after weight loss?
Purely anecdotal, but I think exercise (not necessarily just strength) could help, for some people.
I've noticed that some friends who materially increased fitness look as if their skin fits a little more snugly. To the extent that droopage is aging, I think exercise may help some people.
Suspect it's individual, though.3 -
Suspect it's individual, though.Phoebe5164 wrote: »I think the chubby cheeks can make some look cute ,while the thin face can look fierce. Not on everyone , but I’ve seen some thin women that scare me because they look so boney..... we are are own worst critics and whoever created the mirror should be shot 🤔
Agree. I have 30 lbs to lose to reach goal weight, which will be on the low average for my height @42years, only that I highly doubt that my cheeks are going anywhere. I will be 135-136 lbs at 6ft, with cheeks like Devon Aoki. Shrugs.2 -
GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »I imagine a good deal of the comes with the individual weight loss plan. I talk to a number of people and find most look more youthful after losing weight, but they also implemented some manner of progressive resistance and gained a good amount of muscle - maintaining the aesthetic ratio.
How does lifting help how someone's face looks after weight loss?
I was thinking about the whole person as opposed to just the face. I am also considering the individual outlook and demeanor - the feeling of accomplishment that comes with success and the impact this has on posture, poise, and confidence.
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GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »I imagine a good deal of the comes with the individual weight loss plan. I talk to a number of people and find most look more youthful after losing weight, but they also implemented some manner of progressive resistance and gained a good amount of muscle - maintaining the aesthetic ratio.
How does lifting help how someone's face looks after weight loss?
All that tensing, straining, and grunting really works the facial muscles and keeps them lifted I wish 
Cheers, h.6 -
middlehaitch wrote: »GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »I imagine a good deal of the comes with the individual weight loss plan. I talk to a number of people and find most look more youthful after losing weight, but they also implemented some manner of progressive resistance and gained a good amount of muscle - maintaining the aesthetic ratio.
How does lifting help how someone's face looks after weight loss?
All that tensing, straining, and grunting really works the facial muscles and keeps them lifted I wish
Cheers, h.
I think lifting has made the veins on my neck more prominent...
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GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »I imagine a good deal of the comes with the individual weight loss plan. I talk to a number of people and find most look more youthful after losing weight, but they also implemented some manner of progressive resistance and gained a good amount of muscle - maintaining the aesthetic ratio.
How does lifting help how someone's face looks after weight loss?
Purely anecdotal, but I think exercise (not necessarily just strength) could help, for some people.
I've noticed that some friends who materially increased fitness look as if their skin fits a little more snugly. To the extent that droopage is aging, I think exercise may help some people.
Suspect it's individual, though.
I wish Ann, I wish! I started exercising when I started losing weight. Now I am one of the lucky ones who came out of a very large loss with a tight neck, but my face? Notsomuch. I carried a lot of extra weight in my face when I was obese and it just ... deflated.4 -
GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »I imagine a good deal of the comes with the individual weight loss plan. I talk to a number of people and find most look more youthful after losing weight, but they also implemented some manner of progressive resistance and gained a good amount of muscle - maintaining the aesthetic ratio.
How does lifting help how someone's face looks after weight loss?
I was thinking about the whole person as opposed to just the face. I am also considering the individual outlook and demeanor - the feeling of accomplishment that comes with success and the impact this has on posture, poise, and confidence.
Ah, gotcha. I do think, that for me, my body looks younger than it used to, and I feel younger than I used to. But man, the area where my cheeks deflated?3
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