How to avoid looking older after weight loss??

I too have lost 50 pounds. In about 9 months. Now I am on maintance. I also have the loose skin, but I read that it sometimes takes 1-2 yrs for your skin to catch up with your weight loss. I'm sure that we are our worst critics. my husband tells me it is getting better(I don't see it) so i guess i will believe him. Just give yourself some time and keep working with weights. Good luck. and pleas feel free to add me as a friend.

^^THIS.

Looking younger than my age isn't a huge goal of mine. Chasing that goal tends to frustrate and disappoint people, ultimately. Now trying to demonstrate robust good health at any age: THAT, I can get behind.

I have lost weight in the past, and have seen some improvements in skin quality over the first couple of years of maintenance. So, waiting a year or so before seeking out treatment may be advisable. The sun is your worst enemy no matter what your weight. I used to have a deep frown furrow between my eyes, which is mostly gone since I started wearing big sun glasses (less sun and less squinting).

I also notice that making a lot of choices which favor high antioxidants helps: hibiscus tea, stevia-sweetened hot chocolate, plus fruits and veggies help. Also, make sure you have a reliable source of omega 3's: chia or flax seed, and walnuts, to name a few.

Thank you for this post. I'm so glad you asked as it helps me to think of my current situation. I have approx 100 lbs that I want to lose so loose skin is definitely a concern of mine but also pertaining to the wrinkling...I began doing traffic control as a flagger for paving companies, etc. I noticed from being in the sun and wind my face, neck and top chest area show wrinkling. So all the lotion suggestions, being hydrated, etc...were also beneficial to me as well.

Bump! Similar age, same problem! Thanks for posting!

buy the best quality face cream you can afford without going without. I know there are some out there that are stupid money but I mean from the sort you get in department stores or good quality chemists (drugstores) I use Lancome. Take the sales girls advice she can see your skin type & be honest about your age with her.
Drink plenty of water
Exfoliate
Get plenty of vit c, from fruit or juice if poss but otherwise supplements will do. Vitamin C repairs the skin & speeds healing, this makes the skin look fresher & younger.
Don't forget your eyes, a good eyecream really helps & check out your makeup, your skin may have changed & you might need a different type or brand
Hands need love too. They give your age away so treat them to a handcream for mature skin it is totally different from the ones that just moisturise.
Good luck - remember we are our own harshest critics, you probably look way better than you think

Agree^^

I've heard red light theory is great, I'm going to t it when I come back fom vacation. Google it, good luck

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I use a handy face machine which it helps to firm / lift my face and minimize wrinkles with quality firming cream. People always say I look 8 years younger than my real age.

I'm another one to ditto the coconut oil. My 56 year old sister posted a new Facebook profile picture and she looked noticebly younger, glowing and even refreshed. I asked her what her secret was and she said that she started using Organic Coconut oil on her face. While shopping at Trader Joes I picked some up and have used it for about a week. All of my adult acne is gone and my skin is wonderfly supple and moisturized without feeling greasy. I can't get enough of this stuff, and it smells soooo good! My next step is to apply it everynight before bed.

I also have to vote for the coconut oil. I have seen a tremendous difference and use it as a daily moisturizer all over

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There is a lot of great advice here! IMO the top 3 points are
1] Hydration - exfoliate and moisturize every day
2] Strength training to build muscle and support the skin
3] Patience - Your body is going through an enormous transformation and it will take time to adjust.
I particularly appreciated what one person said about her friend who looked hagard and awful about half way through the process but a year later [after giving the body time to adjust] looked fantastic!

Just keep up the good work and believe in your body's power to heal itself with proper nutrition, exercise, and rest:)

I haven't tried it, but Lancôme 'Génifique' sounds really good. Also, as others said, make sure you are eating plenty of fruits and veggies and drinking plenty of water. You might want to try drinking green smoothies, I tried it once and got compliments on my skin from strangers that same day. But the recipe should be halved if you ask me, it was a huge amount.


Snyder shared with SHAPE the recipe for her "Glowing Green Smoothie," the go-to beauty drink for Barrymore, Olivia Wilde and Jenna Dewan (not to mention Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn!). "Every time I work on a movie set, the whole cast starts to drink it," she says. "It's a ton of nutrients, condensed and blended into a juice so your body doesn't waste energy breaking it down. The vitamins, minerals and amino acids will flow right into your system to rejuvenate you. And it's full of fiber, so you're not reaching for that bagel or that second cup of coffee between meals." Give the egg-white omelet routine a break, and try this instead for breakfast.

Kimberly Snyder’s Glowing Green Smoothie

Ingredients
-1 1/2 cups water

-1 head organic romaine lettuce, chopped
-3-4 stalks organic celery

-1/2 head of a large bunch, or 3/4 of a small bunch of spinach
-1 organic apple, cored and chopped
-1 organic pear, cored and chopped
-1 organic banana

-Juice of 1/2 fresh organic lemon

Optional
-1/3 bunch organic cilantro (stems okay)

-1/3 bunch organic parsley (stems okay)

Directions

Add the water and chopped head of romaine to the blender. Starting the blender at low speed, mix until smoothi. Gradually moving to higher speeds, add the celery, apple and pear. Add the cilantro and parsley, if you are choosing to add them. Add the banana and lemon juice last.

The fruit and lemon cut right though the grass taste. Feel free to mix and match different greens and fruits, as these two specific food groups combine well.