What nobody tells you about losing weight
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I’m really really grateful to be at a healthy weight, with normal A1C.
But at age 50 after losing 31 pounds my wrinkles are more visible! Has anyone experienced this? Should I moisturize? Drink more water?
This is normal in my experience. Less fat padding out the wrinkles.
It could be worse - my family clearly has a genetic disposition to noticeable bags under the eyes. I thought that I'd gotten away with it but no, with weight loss comes the dreaded bags (and the life lines). But better those than excessive fat and the health risks of that. At least the bags don't seem to adversely affect physical health (not too sure about mental health as I was really quite upset when I first noticed them).
I have heard others state that their appearances changed over time once goal weight was achieved but not sure if the lines (I prefer lines to wrinkles, wrinkles makes me think of those dogs that have huge skin folds everywhere) improve or not.9 -
That when you lose fat, fat soluble hormones such as estrogen are released wrecking havoc on your body.
I had some of these issues. More intense PMS, period cramping, etc.5 -
workinonit1956 wrote: »
I am always asking my husband “Was this mole always there? This lump? Has it changed?” No, nothing has changed except I’ve lost a bit of weight and/or added muscle to the area and can either see bits that weren’t visible before or are now deflated (or plumped with some muscle), making all my skin marks seem to move 🙄9 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »That when you lose fat, fat soluble hormones such as estrogen are released wrecking havoc on your body.
I had some of these issues. More intense PMS, period cramping, etc.
I'm 53 and I had had a last period about the time I started really losing weight. After about a month of weight loss I started having painful periods about every 3 weeks like when I was a teenager. I asked my Dr. and they said that fat stores fat soluble hormones like estrogen, and when you lose it the hormones are released.14 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »That when you lose fat, fat soluble hormones such as estrogen are released wrecking havoc on your body.
I had some of these issues. More intense PMS, period cramping, etc.
I'm 53 and I had had a last period about the time I started really losing weight. After about a month of weight loss I started having painful periods about every 3 weeks like when I was a teenager. I asked my Dr. and they said that fat stores fat soluble hormones like estrogen, and when you lose it the hormones are released.
Yep. Thankfully it levels back out!6 -
I dont know if I am overreacting but I have to vent somewhere.. i am almost at the weight I was 2 years ago, only then I was more firm.. Everyone I know is commenting on my weight.. One woman turned to my mother and was talking about me like I wasnt there.. "Wow she lost weight, from the butt the thighs the boobs". I know you are friends with my mother, but does this makes it okay talking about my body and commenting how my body looks? It felt disgusting.
Today someone said I lost a lot of weight and I should put some weight on because she doesnt like it. Both of them put on weight late!y. The latter turned and said that she gained 15 pounds. I told her I didnt notice and that jt was okay if she was happier this way.
Jesus, I was about to snap on her in my workplace.
Phew, venting done. :-P32 -
I dont know if I am overreacting but I have to vent somewhere.. i am almost at the weight I was 2 years ago, only then I was more firm.. Everyone I know is commenting on my weight.. One woman turned to my mother and was talking about me like I wasnt there.. "Wow she lost weight, from the butt the thighs the boobs". I know you are friends with my mother, but does this makes it okay talking about my body and commenting how my body looks? It felt disgusting.
Today someone said I lost a lot of weight and I should put some weight on because she doesnt like it. Both of them put on weight late!y. The latter turned and said that she gained 15 pounds. I told her I didnt notice and that jt was okay if she was happier this way.
Jesus, I was about to snap on her in my workplace.
Phew, venting done. :-P
'Two people get to comment on my weight, my doctor and me. You're not either. kthxbai :flowerforyou: '
Seriously, the nerve of people :huh:20 -
Madwife2009 wrote: »I’m really really grateful to be at a healthy weight, with normal A1C.
But at age 50 after losing 31 pounds my wrinkles are more visible! Has anyone experienced this? Should I moisturize? Drink more water?
This is normal in my experience. Less fat padding out the wrinkles.
It could be worse - my family clearly has a genetic disposition to noticeable bags under the eyes. I thought that I'd gotten away with it but no, with weight loss comes the dreaded bags (and the life lines). But better those than excessive fat and the health risks of that. At least the bags don't seem to adversely affect physical health (not too sure about mental health as I was really quite upset when I first noticed them).
I have heard others state that their appearances changed over time once goal weight was achieved but not sure if the lines (I prefer lines to wrinkles, wrinkles makes me think of those dogs that have huge skin folds everywhere) improve or not.
Yep, losing the fat padding under your features can definitely make some women look older when they lose weight. I'm like @Madwife2009 in that my sisters and I all have very deep hollows under our eyesockets which tend to fill up with wrinkles and bags. I have one hopeful observation though - I have been maintaining at normal BMI now for a little over a year, and I have noticed my saggy face is tightening up some. The left side of this is me with no makeup first thing on Christmas morning 2017, right side is me on Christmas morning (no makeup except smudgy eye left over from night before!) in 2018. Same weight, same bathroom, same camera and lights, and same expression, but I think my eye bags and the creases around my mouth have improved.
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rheddmobile wrote: »Madwife2009 wrote: »I’m really really grateful to be at a healthy weight, with normal A1C.
But at age 50 after losing 31 pounds my wrinkles are more visible! Has anyone experienced this? Should I moisturize? Drink more water?
This is normal in my experience. Less fat padding out the wrinkles.
It could be worse - my family clearly has a genetic disposition to noticeable bags under the eyes. I thought that I'd gotten away with it but no, with weight loss comes the dreaded bags (and the life lines). But better those than excessive fat and the health risks of that. At least the bags don't seem to adversely affect physical health (not too sure about mental health as I was really quite upset when I first noticed them).
I have heard others state that their appearances changed over time once goal weight was achieved but not sure if the lines (I prefer lines to wrinkles, wrinkles makes me think of those dogs that have huge skin folds everywhere) improve or not.
Yep, losing the fat padding under your features can definitely make some women look older when they lose weight. I'm like @Madwife2009 in that my sisters and I all have very deep hollows under our eyesockets which tend to fill up with wrinkles and bags. I have one hopeful observation though - I have been maintaining at normal BMI now for a little over a year, and I have noticed my saggy face is tightening up some. The left side of this is me with no makeup first thing on Christmas morning 2017, right side is me on Christmas morning (no makeup except smudgy eye left over from night before!) in 2018. Same weight, same bathroom, same camera and lights, and same expression, but I think my eye bags and the creases around my mouth have improved.
I can see a big difference! Also, you have beautiful eyes
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I think that most people look much younger overall when they lose weight. If you have a few extra wrinkles, I think it is more than cancelled out by the overall appearance of youth that a healthier weight brings.23
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quiksylver296 wrote: »That when you lose fat, fat soluble hormones such as estrogen are released wrecking havoc on your body.
I had some of these issues. More intense PMS, period cramping, etc.
I am 53 and hadn't had a period in 3 months when I started losing weight I started having painful periods every 3 weeks. I asked the doctor and she said that estrogen is a fat soluble hormone that is stored in fat. When you lose fat the estrogen is released.6 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »That when you lose fat, fat soluble hormones such as estrogen are released wrecking havoc on your body.
I had some of these issues. More intense PMS, period cramping, etc.
I am 53 and hadn't had a period in 3 months when I started losing weight I started having painful periods every 3 weeks. I asked the doctor and she said that estrogen is a fat soluble hormone that is stored in fat. When you lose fat the estrogen is released.1 -
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Suddenly I feel like I’m free to talk about eating and how much I love food. Before losing 65 lbs, I was ashamed about my relationship with food. I now feel free to openly admit that yes, I love food! No shame.30
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sarahlucindac wrote: »Suddenly I feel like I’m free to talk about eating and how much I love food. Before losing 65 lbs, I was ashamed about my relationship with food. I now feel free to openly admit that yes, I love food! No shame.
I've sort of noticed this. Now I'm the first one to pipe up during work meetings that go through lunch - "Hey people, food is here! Let's eat." I never would have done that before
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sarahlucindac wrote: »Suddenly I feel like I’m free to talk about eating and how much I love food. Before losing 65 lbs, I was ashamed about my relationship with food. I now feel free to openly admit that yes, I love food! No shame.
Oh yes! Me too. Now that I'm 'slim', I can talk about food as much as I like without feeling like I'm going to be judged for it.
And I like talking about food, and thinking about food, a lot. Oddly, planning meals and future treats helps me avoid overeating in the now; my brain seems to be as satisfied with imaginary food as with the real thing 27 -
sarahlucindac wrote: »Suddenly I feel like I’m free to talk about eating and how much I love food. Before losing 65 lbs, I was ashamed about my relationship with food. I now feel free to openly admit that yes, I love food! No shame.
Oh yes! Me too. Now that I'm 'slim', I can talk about food as much as I like without feeling like I'm going to be judged for it.
And I like talking about food, and thinking about food, a lot. Oddly, planning meals and future treats helps me avoid overeating in the now; my brain seems to be as satisfied with imaginary food as with the real thing
Yes! I’m the same way! I have fun planning out my meals and treats as well! It definitely helps keep me on track to know I have yummy food all lined up
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sarahlucindac wrote: »Suddenly I feel like I’m free to talk about eating and how much I love food. Before losing 65 lbs, I was ashamed about my relationship with food. I now feel free to openly admit that yes, I love food! No shame.
Same! I also feel no shame at the grocery store when checking out with a gallon of ice cream or a candy bar.13 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »That when you lose fat, fat soluble hormones such as estrogen are released wrecking havoc on your body.
I had some of these issues. More intense PMS, period cramping, etc.
I am 53 and hadn't had a period in 3 months when I started losing weight I started having painful periods every 3 weeks. I asked the doctor and she said that estrogen is a fat soluble hormone that is stored in fat. When you lose fat the estrogen is released.
I recently saw a Breast Cancer surgeon after a weird Mammo. She very clearly explained that the reason Obesity raises breast cancer risk is that especially post-menopausal fat is not passive but is a strong estrogen hormone producer. Reducing fat reduces the hormone production. I suddenly got the motivation to get rid of it!29 -
rheddmobile wrote: »Madwife2009 wrote: »I’m really really grateful to be at a healthy weight, with normal A1C.
But at age 50 after losing 31 pounds my wrinkles are more visible! Has anyone experienced this? Should I moisturize? Drink more water?
This is normal in my experience. Less fat padding out the wrinkles.
It could be worse - my family clearly has a genetic disposition to noticeable bags under the eyes. I thought that I'd gotten away with it but no, with weight loss comes the dreaded bags (and the life lines). But better those than excessive fat and the health risks of that. At least the bags don't seem to adversely affect physical health (not too sure about mental health as I was really quite upset when I first noticed them).
I have heard others state that their appearances changed over time once goal weight was achieved but not sure if the lines (I prefer lines to wrinkles, wrinkles makes me think of those dogs that have huge skin folds everywhere) improve or not.
Yep, losing the fat padding under your features can definitely make some women look older when they lose weight. I'm like @Madwife2009 in that my sisters and I all have very deep hollows under our eyesockets which tend to fill up with wrinkles and bags. I have one hopeful observation though - I have been maintaining at normal BMI now for a little over a year, and I have noticed my saggy face is tightening up some. The left side of this is me with no makeup first thing on Christmas morning 2017, right side is me on Christmas morning (no makeup except smudgy eye left over from night before!) in 2018. Same weight, same bathroom, same camera and lights, and same expression, but I think my eye bags and the creases around my mouth have improved.
Wow - your photos are wonderful - thanks for sharing! Huge difference in skin tightness and youthful appearance with just patience
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