Dropping 20lbs+ or more past 40 significantly ages people’s looks

[Anonymous]

I’ve noticed this trend for awhile among people I know. Most of these people are otherwise healthy people (a couple lost weight due to cancer and other disease). Those in their early 40s who now look to be in their mid-50s because they are so gaunt (eg, sunken cheeks). Is there anyway to avoid this from happening besides going back in time and not putting on weight to begin with?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve noticed this trend for awhile among people I know. Most of these people are otherwise healthy people (a couple lost weight due to cancer and other disease). Those in their early 40s who now look to be in their mid-50s because they are so gaunt (eg, sunken cheeks). Is there anyway to avoid this from happening besides going back in time and not putting on weight to begin with?

Putting the weight back on won't solve the problem. The person will just look old and chubby. The weight doesn't go back to the same places.

[Anonymous]

I have a thinner face and Invisalign widened my smile/teeth and I have staved off fillers for a while.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve noticed this trend for awhile among people I know. Most of these people are otherwise healthy people (a couple lost weight due to cancer and other disease). Those in their early 40s who now look to be in their mid-50s because they are so gaunt (eg, sunken cheeks). Is there anyway to avoid this from happening besides going back in time and not putting on weight to begin with?

Putting the weight back on won't solve the problem. The person will just look old and chubby. The weight doesn't go back to the same places.

Never said anything about putting weight back on as a solution. Just that losing the weight really ages people. I’ve seen a younger friend offered senior discount twice. She was very depressed as she’s in her mid 40s. DH is 49 and lost weight during COVID “lockdown” because he wasn’t on travel so much. Now he looks like he’s closer to 60. Losing weight for many of these people hasn’t translated into looking younger.

[Anonymous]

Eh. I’m over 50 and I look she’ll of a lot better without the 79 lbs I have dropped. Not at my goal yet so my cheeks are still pretty round. Thanks for you concern though, I guess?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a thinner face and Invisalign widened my smile/teeth and I have staved off fillers for a while.

Interesting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Eh. I’m over 50 and I look she’ll of a lot better without the 79 lbs I have dropped. Not at my goal yet so my cheeks are still pretty round. Thanks for you concern though, I guess?

Good for you.

[Anonymous]

What’s wrong with looking older?

[Anonymous]

Slowing down and pausing during weight loss gives skin chance to tighten (and also helps promote weight maintenance). So lose 10 lbs, pause and maintain for a month, lose 10 more. Or lose for 6 months, pause and maintain for 3 months, go back to losing.

Also setting a target weight that is slightly overweight or at the upper end of BMI rather than the weight you looked best at when you were in your 20s/30s. Older people are often more attractive/look younger at a higher BMI than younger people. Post 50 being slightly overweight (e.g. BMI of 26) is also associated with the lowest all-cause mortality.

[Anonymous]

There's a reason for the old idiom that at a certain age, you have to choose between your face and your ass.

[Anonymous]

Oh please. I'm in my mid 40s and lost about 30 pounds in the last year. I look fabulous, and everyone says so. Face looks thinner but definitely not gaunt. My cheekbones are more defined.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Slowing down and pausing during weight loss gives skin chance to tighten (and also helps promote weight maintenance). So lose 10 lbs, pause and maintain for a month, lose 10 more. Or lose for 6 months, pause and maintain for 3 months, go back to losing.

Also setting a target weight that is slightly overweight or at the upper end of BMI rather than the weight you looked best at when you were in your 20s/30s. Older people are often more attractive/look younger at a higher BMI than younger people. Post 50 being slightly overweight (e.g. BMI of 26) is also associated with the lowest all-cause mortality.

My grandma used to say that fat people get sick, and skinny people die. There really is something to having a little extra reserves as you get older, which can help carry you through an illness.

[Anonymous]

This didn't happen to me! And before anyone says negativity no I am not posting and yes other people have complimented me. I lost 50 pounds in my 50's and look 1,000 percent better. It can be done!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Slowing down and pausing during weight loss gives skin chance to tighten (and also helps promote weight maintenance). So lose 10 lbs, pause and maintain for a month, lose 10 more. Or lose for 6 months, pause and maintain for 3 months, go back to losing.

Also setting a target weight that is slightly overweight or at the upper end of BMI rather than the weight you looked best at when you were in your 20s/30s. Older people are often more attractive/look younger at a higher BMI than younger people. Post 50 being slightly overweight (e.g. BMI of 26) is also associated with the lowest all-cause mortality.

My grandma used to say that fat people get sick, and skinny people die. There really is something to having a little extra reserves as you get older, which can help carry you through an illness.

Does Grandma realize we ALL are going to die?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve noticed this trend for awhile among people I know. Most of these people are otherwise healthy people (a couple lost weight due to cancer and other disease). Those in their early 40s who now look to be in their mid-50s because they are so gaunt (eg, sunken cheeks). Is there anyway to avoid this from happening besides going back in time and not putting on weight to begin with?

Putting the weight back on won't solve the problem. The person will just look old and chubby. The weight doesn't go back to the same places.

Never said anything about putting weight back on as a solution. Just that losing the weight really ages people. I’ve seen a younger friend offered senior discount twice. She was very depressed as she’s in her mid 40s. DH is 49 and lost weight during COVID “lockdown” because he wasn’t on travel so much. Now he looks like he’s closer to 60. Losing weight for many of these people hasn’t translated into looking younger.

I don't know anyone anywhere who is in their mid 40s and looks 60 unless they maybe did hard drugs.