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Post by lesserknownpea on Sept 3, 2016 1:13:01 GMT
I never thought I'd be saying this. When I was in my 30's and 40's I thought of wrinkles as the enemy. My goal was to hold of aging as long as possible, with moisturizers, sunscreen, and by never scowling, frowning or squinting. I religiously wore sunglasses to protect my eye area from all those little lines around the eyes.
Now I'm 59. When I look in the mirror, I see lots of lines. Especially when I smile. And I love every one.
And actresses and other celebrities? I hate the shiny, puffed, weirdly plumped up some of them have on their face. Patricia Heaton. Madeline Stowe. Simon Cowell.
You know what I love? Elizabeth Mc Govern. (Cora on Downton Abbey). She's gorgeous, and every lovely wrinkle is there.
Watching TV is getting bizarre seeing all those pulled, distorted faces.
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Post by mom on Sept 3, 2016 2:01:08 GMT
Although I agree, I thought this was going to be a "I got a new puppy" thread. You are so right about the fake faces though. Why, just why? I thought the same thing! LOL |
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Post by JustKim on Sept 3, 2016 5:12:28 GMT
I think as we age our mind change about what is ok and what is not. I am not ready to stop coloring my hair but I know one day I will accept it. Well maybe lol
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Post by anniebygaslight on Sept 3, 2016 5:52:29 GMT
Having seen Renee Zellwegger on The One Show last night, I wholeheartedly agree. She looked, well, bizarre. My husband said she resembled a billiard ball. Round and shiny.
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Post by hannahruth on Sept 3, 2016 6:50:10 GMT
I am now in my early 60's and life's journey has not always been sweet so I figure I am earnt every wrinkle I have and am content to have them.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2016 7:37:04 GMT
Aging isn't fun and when you work in an industry that prizes youth above all else, where your looks are constantly scrutinised in magazines and on line articles then I'm guessing you'd pretty much try anything to stay young looking. Sadly.
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Post by gar on Sept 3, 2016 8:06:18 GMT
I think as we age our mind change about what is ok and what is not. I agree and I think that's very helpful in accepting what cannot be changed. While we can exercise, take care of our skin etc and fight aging in some ways, some changes are inevitable and it's ok to accept those things imo. I'm ok with wrinkles - it's the muscle tone loss I'm not so keen on, i.e. jowls!!! I'm working on accepting those  |
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Post by joelise on Sept 3, 2016 8:37:19 GMT
I think as we age our mind change about what is ok and what is not. I agree and I think that's very helpful in accepting what cannot be changed. While we can exercise, take care of our skin etc and fight aging in some ways, some changes are inevitable and it's ok to accept those things imo. I'm ok with wrinkles - it's the muscle tone loss I'm not so keen on, i.e. jowls!!! I'm working on accepting those I know what you mean gar. I used to catch my reflection in the mirror and think I looked like my mum. Now when I do it I see my grandma!  |
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Post by gar on Sept 3, 2016 8:42:07 GMT
I agree and I think that's very helpful in accepting what cannot be changed. While we can exercise, take care of our skin etc and fight aging in some ways, some changes are inevitable and it's ok to accept those things imo. I'm ok with wrinkles - it's the muscle tone loss I'm not so keen on, i.e. jowls!!! I'm working on accepting those I know what you mean gar. I used to catch my reflection in the mirror and think I looked like my mum. Now when I do it I see my grandma! Oh dear!  I'm doing facial muscle exercises every night, so maybe I'm not accepting them after all  I'm not sure if it's making a difference though. It's scary when you glance in the mirror and see yourself as others see you, rather than how you 'see' yourself, isn't it!! |
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Post by joelise on Sept 3, 2016 8:49:20 GMT
 I know what you mean gar. I used to catch my reflection in the mirror and think I looked like my mum. Now when I do it I see my grandma! Oh dear! I'm doing facial muscle exercises every night, so maybe I'm not accepting them after all I'm not sure if it's making a difference though. It's scary when you glance in the mirror and see yourself as others see you, rather than how you 'see' yourself, isn't it!! Photos are the worst! Me when looking at a photo of myself: Oh what an awful photo, I look so old! Friend/family member: No you don't, that's a lovely one of you! Me (thinks to self): OMG I must look even older in real life! But I do agree with the OP! I hate seeing all the celebrities/actors with puffy Botox faces and no facial expressions! |
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Post by gar on Sept 3, 2016 8:51:54 GMT
Me (thinks to self): OMG I must look even older in real life! Yes! "I don't look like that...do I??" |
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Post by peasapie on Sept 3, 2016 12:00:43 GMT
Photos are the worst! Me when looking at a photo of myself: Oh what an awful photo, I look so old! Friend/family member: No you don't, that's a lovely one of you! Me (thinks to self): OMG I must look even older in real life! I feel the same way about some photos. I keep reminding myself not to be so hard on myself. And then I pick up hand weights and start exercising those flabby upper arms, so I guess my self-talk isn't all that effective... SaveSave |
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Post by lesserknownpea on Sept 3, 2016 23:51:34 GMT
Photos are the worst! Me when looking at a photo of myself: Oh what an awful photo, I look so old! Friend/family member: No you don't, that's a lovely one of you! Me (thinks to self): OMG I must look even older in real life! I feel the same way about some photos. I keep reminding myself not to be so hard on myself. And then I pick up hand weights and start exercising those flabby upper arms, so I guess my self-talk isn't all that effective... SaveSaveUgh. Flabby arms are a while other story. I have nightmares of watching a grade school teacher in a sleeveless dress write on the blackboard. Flap. Flap. Flap. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Sept 4, 2016 0:23:08 GMT
I am trying to embrace getting older. I have to admit my father by my age had lovely silver hair that then turned white. He has beautiful hair. And yet here I sit with not a single gray on my head. I am wishing I had that beautiful white hair.
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Post by melanell on Sept 4, 2016 3:10:19 GMT
Aging isn't fun and when you work in an industry that prizes youth above all else, where your looks are constantly scrutinised in magazines and on line articles then I'm guessing you'd pretty much try anything to stay young looking. Sadly. Unfortunately I think there quickly come a point when cosmetic work stops giving someone a more youthful appearance.  Save |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2016 9:08:31 GMT
Aging isn't fun and when you work in an industry that prizes youth above all else, where your looks are constantly scrutinised in magazines and on line articles then I'm guessing you'd pretty much try anything to stay young looking. Sadly. Unfortunately I think there quickly come a point when cosmetic work stops giving someone a more youthful appearance. SaveI agree but the pressure to strive for a more youthful appearance must be huge and I don't think anyone goes in to surgery expecting to come out looking worse. I don't like aging, I don't like looking in the mirror and seeing that my face is changing. I don't have wrinkles but my face isn't as firm as it used to be, I'm not enjoying it and intend to fight it to the death! I do draw the line at surgery though as that scares me. |
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Post by arrow on Sept 4, 2016 9:17:02 GMT
I'm not sure how I feel about my wrinkles - other than there seem to be an awful lot more on my face when I look in the mirror with my glasses on  |
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Post by ~Sherri~ on Sept 4, 2016 14:53:50 GMT
I will be 51 next month and so far, very few wrinkles. But I won't mind them when I get them. To me, they are kind of like badges I have earned for living my life. I don't wear makeup, never have per hubby's request. He loves the natural me better. And I don't mind because I personally hate messing with makeup.
The only thing I do is color my hair. It has been almost gray since my middle thirties. My aunt and great aunt had the prettiest, snow white hair. When my hair starts to turn white instead of gray, then I will quit coloring it.
My upper arms are starting to get flabby. But oh well, I never did like sleeveless shirts anyway. LOL!!
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Post by melanell on Sept 4, 2016 14:56:45 GMT
Unfortunately I think there quickly come a point when cosmetic work stops giving someone a more youthful appearance. SaveI agree but the pressure to strive for a more youthful appearance must be huge and I don't think anyone goes in to surgery expecting to come out looking worse. I don't like aging, I don't like looking in the mirror and seeing that my face is changing. I don't have wrinkles but my face isn't as firm as it used to be, I'm not enjoying it and intend to fight it to the death! I do draw the line at surgery though as that scares me. I definitely understand the pressure, but I don't understand as easily how they can see what happens to some others after years of surgeries and still think that they can escape having similar results if they keep having repeated work done. It's so sad that the industry is so geared toward appearances---particularly in the case of women. I can enjoy the acting of someone without them being whatever Hollywood currently considers to be "attractive" or "perfect" or "young". In fact, I think I'd enjoy it more, really. Save |
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I'm doing facial muscle exercises every night, so maybe I'm not accepting them after all 
I'm not sure if it's making a difference though. It's scary when you glance in the mirror and see yourself as others see you, rather than how you 'see' yourself, isn't it!!
