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By *reya73 OP Woman
over a year ago
Whitley Bay |
I'm 47 and very much noticing my body and skin changing.
It's both scary and intruiging. The surrender is both tricky and liberating.
I was always given the impression by the world that ageing is a bad thing. Ugly and disappointing.
But actually I find some things quite nice!! For example.. The feel of my skin is softer, I quite like discovering the new grey hairs. I like my eye lines. I feel much more settled in myself as a person.
I don't like some things too!!!
So go on.. What do find is positive about ageing? What are you scared of? How easy or tricky is it to accept the changes? What do you find attractive?
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I'm starting to see my age, the extra white hair and lines. But I'm actually liking it, think I look better now than I did 10 years ago. My only concern with getting older is my dodgy knee, been told I'm likely going to need a replacement so trying to avoid that. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Settling into the wisdom of being older, feeling the gorgeous life flow within me, and enjoying it, the knowledge I’m reaping, the maturity and certainty that age brings. |
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I'm perhaps not there yet, but I'm finding it liberating being comfortable in my own skin. Accepting myself for who I am, my strengths and weaknesses. I find the strength and grace of older women inspiring, and I hope to grow into it myself. |
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By *reya73 OP Woman
over a year ago
Whitley Bay |
"I'm starting to see my age, the extra white hair and lines. But I'm actually liking it, think I look better now than I did 10 years ago. My only concern with getting older is my dodgy knee, been told I'm likely going to need a replacement so trying to avoid that. "
Don't believe them! Love that knee x |
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I can honestly say, aside from parts of me breaking, I’m loving feeling my age. I’ve never felt more at home than I am now. Even the weird age spots that are appearing are actually comforting as they remind me of my beautiful Nanna. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Im much happier with how I look as I get older than I ever have been. I don't think there is anything I dislike about my appearance as a result of getting older.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Aging in certainly better than the alternative  "
This
I find aging upsetting and scary usually, I wish I didn't but I do. But it's still better than not getting to age at all, and I'm grateful for having the opportunity to do it. |
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"I can honestly say, aside from parts of me breaking, I’m loving feeling my age. I’ve never felt more at home than I am now. Even the weird age spots that are appearing are actually comforting as they remind me of my beautiful Nanna. "
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By *reya73 OP Woman
over a year ago
Whitley Bay |
"I'm perhaps not there yet, but I'm finding it liberating being comfortable in my own skin. Accepting myself for who I am, my strengths and weaknesses. I find the strength and grace of older women inspiring, and I hope to grow into it myself."
Ahh that's so nice to read.. When I was younger, I felt the same about women my age and older. |
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By *AABMan
over a year ago
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On the downside my bum is beginning to discover the influence of gravity and I really should get some reading glasses. On the upside my immune system appears to be as good as it was in my youth, I’m fitter than I’ve ever been due to having a cycling midlife crisis, my skin is also softer, and my pubes are thinning out. My biggest fear is that I’ve probably only got 10 more years before nobody is interested in having sex with me. |
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By *rad670Man
over a year ago
South Lakes |
I go through stages of feeling positive then negative about being late 50s.
Positives, your friends circle becomes smaller but more selective with people who have your back rather than want to stab you in it. You become generally wiser. I think in general you earn more money or learn how to do less for the same money as in choice of jobs and how to invest money more wisely.
Negatives I find are I often dwell on how many years I may or may not have left to do a few things I still want to do before being too old or in ill health. Recovery from injuries take longer. Joints complain often from years of either hard sports or manual working and the hard one is feeling like you become less attractive to the opposite sex. |
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"I'm starting to see my age, the extra white hair and lines. But I'm actually liking it, think I look better now than I did 10 years ago. My only concern with getting older is my dodgy knee, been told I'm likely going to need a replacement so trying to avoid that.
Don't believe them! Love that knee x "
Hasn't stopped me from digging in my garden all weekend. And starting up barre work again, loving that knee and strengthening as much as I can  |
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So go on.. What do find is positive about ageing? What are you scared of? How easy or tricky is it to accept the changes? What do you find attractive?
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I'm enjoying being 61 and pretty comfy in my own skin now especially since I get so many lovely messages from the people here... Love hearing people say I don't look my age. |
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By *reya73 OP Woman
over a year ago
Whitley Bay |
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So go on.. What do find is positive about ageing? What are you scared of? How easy or tricky is it to accept the changes? What do you find attractive?
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I'm enjoying being 61 and pretty comfy in my own skin now especially since I get so many lovely messages from the people here... Love hearing people say I don't look my age. "
Comfy in your own skin is about the best we can wish for isn't it. Nice one xxx |
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By *reya73 OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I try not to think about age too much and try make the most of what I have. Getting up to pee a couple of times a night is a pain though as my loo is downstairs."
Ooo downstairs loo.... Hey, no shame in a nice bedside wee pot.. I had one when I was pregnant and will be again when I'm getting up in the night ha! |
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Positive = no monkeys given, less leg and underarm hair, no periods, realisation of what's really important,
Scared of = being very old and unhealthy, it is not a good place to be
Accepting change = can be difficult when it's huge, sprouty hair on your chin.
Attractive = I find a lot of beauty in age. Society tells us that only sexy is beautiful, that isn't true.
The thing I've found odd is the change in attitude towards me/us. At the start of the pandemic for instance we had people very kindly contact us asking if we needed anything. It was surprising to realise people viewed us as vulnerable  |
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"Positive = no monkeys given, less leg and underarm hair, no periods, realisation of what's really important,
Scared of = being very old and unhealthy, it is not a good place to be
Accepting change = can be difficult when it's huge, sprouty hair on your chin.
Attractive = I find a lot of beauty in age. Society tells us that only sexy is beautiful, that isn't true.
The thing I've found odd is the change in attitude towards me/us. At the start of the pandemic for instance we had people very kindly contact us asking if we needed anything. It was surprising to realise people viewed us as vulnerable "
As someone who does work with people, umm, older than you  - sorry not sorry  |
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I'm getting more black hairs on my chin, which I dislike 
My main fear is being immobile or fully dependent on others, considering I'm already not 100% mobile.
I'll be honest and say I've not noticed anything especially positive, but I'm lucky to not yet have grey hairs or noticeable wrinkles/lines on my face. |
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"Positive = no monkeys given, less leg and underarm hair, no periods, realisation of what's really important,
Scared of = being very old and unhealthy, it is not a good place to be
Accepting change = can be difficult when it's huge, sprouty hair on your chin.
Attractive = I find a lot of beauty in age. Society tells us that only sexy is beautiful, that isn't true.
The thing I've found odd is the change in attitude towards me/us. At the start of the pandemic for instance we had people very kindly contact us asking if we needed anything. It was surprising to realise people viewed us as vulnerable
As someone who does work with people, umm, older than you - sorry not sorry "
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Our son messaged me recently and said as soon as they could be and his girlfriend would come over and "take me out for a walk" . I expect they'll each take and arm when we cross the road |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I don't like it at all. I was always told I looked far younger than my age and always felt it with my energy and physical ability. I'm not exactly old now at 30 but starting to see the baby face go and its hard to keep a flat stomach and there's always always a niggling injury somewhere.
One and only positive is I used to have screening legs and arms and now they've thickened up a bit haha |
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I used to dread the thought of getting older. Now I'm well on the way apart from my very greying (thanks shit DNA for going it earlier rather than later) can't say I'm that bothered anymore
Growing old is mandatory, Growing up is Optional! So why not do it disgracefully  |
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I think I look better now than I did when I was younger...possibly the acceptance of myself that comes with age and experience, possibly I do actually look better. I'm cool with the grey hairs and don't want to colour them. Gravity has firmly taken hold, but meh! That's part of growing old, and that's also what good bras are for |
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"Positive = no monkeys given, less leg and underarm hair, no periods, realisation of what's really important,
Scared of = being very old and unhealthy, it is not a good place to be
Accepting change = can be difficult when it's huge, sprouty hair on your chin.
Attractive = I find a lot of beauty in age. Society tells us that only sexy is beautiful, that isn't true.
The thing I've found odd is the change in attitude towards me/us. At the start of the pandemic for instance we had people very kindly contact us asking if we needed anything. It was surprising to realise people viewed us as vulnerable
As someone who does work with people, umm, older than you - sorry not sorry
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Our son messaged me recently and said as soon as they could be and his girlfriend would come over and "take me out for a walk" . I expect they'll each take and arm when we cross the road "
Haha!
You're a decade or three young for needing that kind of treatment from my kind. |
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I don’t mind getting old it’s just the recovery time when working out which seems to take longer these days. I can only cycle and run now and don’t have the energy to swim when trying to train for triathlons  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think I have a comfort and acceptance of myself that is positive, during younger years I think it’s more of a phase of working oneself out. But I definitely haven’t got ready to hang up my spurs  always room to grow and develop, and stay healthy in mind and body, whilst enjoying life too. I find I get more out of life as I’ve got into my thirties too, I think I was too busy in younger years. |
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By *.L.0460.Woman
over a year ago
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I'm not doing too well with the aging thing. I'm 48 next week & after a 10st weightloss in the last few years, plus several skin removal surgeries, I've finally discovered a little bit body confidence. The problem is, I massively regret leaving it so late!! My hard work is already starting to deteriorate before my very eyes!!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have found I’m lot healthier now and actually happy with my body and face, being at peace abs acceptance helps and definitely love my look now more than in my younger days.
I’m even enjoying the greys blend in we can look stylish so embracing it thankfully  |
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I am tracking my peri menopausal dry skin and dry hair and finding out what works for me, slowly embracing grey streaks from 10 years of full head box colours is the biggest change and I am on the right path for it, keeping fit and active Is important to me and to get back into daily swimming will be bliss x |
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The early stages of getting older is fine, the latter stages are something different someone said the odd grey hair I would say the odd hair, but alas as long as you love yourself an you ladies keep posting your lovely photos all will be fine |
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Ive never had a decent body so that doesnt bother me in the least.
The biggest surprise for me is how much ive mellowed. No longer needing to do the things i used to do. Although i will still always have my wild streak it rarely shows its face these days.
In other words ive become old and boring |
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"I am tracking my peri menopausal dry skin and dry hair and finding out what works for me, slowly embracing grey streaks from 10 years of full head box colours is the biggest change and I am on the right path for it, keeping fit and active Is important to me and to get back into daily swimming will be bliss x"
I think keeping fit and active is one of the most important things as you get older. Obviously certain conditions can limit you but all other things being equal a certain level of fitness really pays off into older age. |
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By *gent CoulsonMan
over a year ago
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I have come to accept that on the outside I am not that attractive anymore, but I am me, and believe its what is on the inside that counts.
I inherited my dads mob, my chest hair is turning grey in places, but on the inside I'm still the younger man I was |
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I think I look better at (almost) 48 than I did ten or even twenty years ago. That and I'm more comfortable in my own skin. Shame it took so long to figure out. On the downside, I'm becoming aware that time is running out which sort of gives a sense of urgency, but can also lead to frustration... Hence why I sit on the beach a lot. |
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"I have come to accept that on the outside I am not that attractive anymore, but I am me, and believe its what is on the inside that counts.
I inherited my dads mob, my chest hair is turning grey in places, but on the inside I'm still the younger man I was"
You never change inside. That was brought home to me recently when it was suggested that my brother went to live with my parents because my father is no longer able to look after my mother. The whole idea is ludicrous anyway but when I told my mum her first reaction was to say
" but I can't look after him! ".
It hadn't occurred to her that she was the one who needs looking after now. |
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"I have come to accept that on the outside I am not that attractive anymore, but I am me, and believe its what is on the inside that counts.
I inherited my dads mob, my chest hair is turning grey in places, but on the inside I'm still the younger man I was
You never change inside. That was brought home to me recently when it was suggested that my brother went to live with my parents because my father is no longer able to look after my mother. The whole idea is ludicrous anyway but when I told my mum her first reaction was to say
" but I can't look after him! ".
It hadn't occurred to her that she was the one who needs looking after now."
We definitely stay the same, I'm a 22 year old wondering why my back hurts.
And we turn into our parents eventually, and then we realise they were the same as we were, probably wondering how the f... they ended up with kids and a bad back. |
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"I'm vain av botox 2 keep wrinkles off my forehead...got grey in my hair and stubble don't mind that .trying my hardest 2 hold my body in shape .lol x
I keep a fringe to cover the wrinkles "
Lol like the botox x |
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"I'm vain av botox 2 keep wrinkles off my forehead...got grey in my hair and stubble don't mind that .trying my hardest 2 hold my body in shape .lol x
I keep a fringe to cover the wrinkles
Lol like the botox x "
Trust me if it didn't hurt, was really cheap and had no side effects I'd take anything going |
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I’m finding this a challenge. Feedback from female friends over the beard and greying hair is very positive, but I’ve always looked young for my age, so find it a challenge.
Also my body (which has never been chiselled) has gone to shit over lockdown.
I do still have some muscles, but it’s like fishing for fruit in a trifle. Every now and again you find something firm in the mush. |
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I love being the age I am..with all my wee flaws and pros.. apparently wiser.... my body is exactly how I want it to be.. I was very fit back in 2017 but then I became anaemic... I love my wrinkles and scars.... and the grey hairs.... as for the ass well its still hard and holding up |
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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago
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The downside is glasses for reading. That is a tad inconvenient. Other than that, it’s part of life. Hair, skin, body shape have all changed and I could nit pick but overall I’m content enough.
I find life easier and I’m content. No complaints so far |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I look at growing older a little bit different from most , I’ve always worked with many people over the years and when I was younger a old man in his 60s once said , you got to get to this age young whipper snapper , so I always think to myself that some people don’t even reach I ripe old age , so appreciate it and enjoy life and growing old to the Max . |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I turn 46 tomorrow
I wave in and out of feeling my age.
I certainly don't act it most of the time
There are so many positives about getting older especially as being attractive is mostly about how you project yourself.
There's a lot to be said about less fucks given |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I turn 46 tomorrow
I wave in and out of feeling my age.
I certainly don't act it most of the time
There are so many positives about getting older especially as being attractive is mostly about how you project yourself.
There's a lot to be said about less fucks given "
I always thought the best bit about being old is that you can do and say what you want.
People will just go "awww bless her she's ancient" and think it's sweet. |
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"I'm vain av botox 2 keep wrinkles off my forehead...got grey in my hair and stubble don't mind that .trying my hardest 2 hold my body in shape .lol x
I keep a fringe to cover the wrinkles
Lol like the botox x
Trust me if it didn't hurt, was really cheap and had no side effects I'd take anything going "
It dont hurt pay 180 4 3 areas x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I turn 46 tomorrow
I wave in and out of feeling my age.
I certainly don't act it most of the time
There are so many positives about getting older especially as being attractive is mostly about how you project yourself.
There's a lot to be said about less fucks given
I always thought the best bit about being old is that you can do and say what you want.
People will just go "awww bless her she's ancient" and think it's sweet. "
I'm going to ram people with my trolley in the supermarket and let them apologise to me because I'm ancient |
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"I'm vain av botox 2 keep wrinkles off my forehead...got grey in my hair and stubble don't mind that .trying my hardest 2 hold my body in shape .lol x
I keep a fringe to cover the wrinkles
Lol like the botox x
Trust me if it didn't hurt, was really cheap and had no side effects I'd take anything going
It dont hurt pay 180 4 3 areas x"
Yeah, they do it where I get my hair done. They're always trying to persuade me to have BOTOX or get something pierced lol. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I turn 46 tomorrow
I wave in and out of feeling my age.
I certainly don't act it most of the time
There are so many positives about getting older especially as being attractive is mostly about how you project yourself.
There's a lot to be said about less fucks given
I always thought the best bit about being old is that you can do and say what you want.
People will just go "awww bless her she's ancient" and think it's sweet.
I'm going to ram people with my trolley in the supermarket and let them apologise to me because I'm ancient "
Then fall to the floor screeching "owww mi hip! Mi hip!!" And you'll get the entire trolley of Tena and vodka for free. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm noticing signs of ageing like wrinkles around my eyes. I don't mind it. I feel more confident and comfortable in my skin as a fat middle aged bird than I ever did in my slim and stunning 20s. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I took a face pic recently and inspected all the new lines..
They told me i smiled and cried a lot. I frowned and I worried. I put on weight. I lost weight. I was made to laugh and made to feel scared. They told me I don't look at myself enough with kindness.
It's my own face made embroidery. And there is more patterns to add. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I turn 46 tomorrow
I wave in and out of feeling my age.
I certainly don't act it most of the time
There are so many positives about getting older especially as being attractive is mostly about how you project yourself.
There's a lot to be said about less fucks given
I always thought the best bit about being old is that you can do and say what you want.
People will just go "awww bless her she's ancient" and think it's sweet.
I'm going to ram people with my trolley in the supermarket and let them apologise to me because I'm ancient
Then fall to the floor screeching "owww mi hip! Mi hip!!" And you'll get the entire trolley of Tena and vodka for free. "
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
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How lovely to see you posting again OP!
In response to your question;
I like the changing of my hair, the salt and pepper greying in my beard makes me feel wise, if only in looks at least!
The growing sense of understanding and experience of myself and others.
Watching my children grow into unique and wonderful people.
These are all parts of it |
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"I'm vain av botox 2 keep wrinkles off my forehead...got grey in my hair and stubble don't mind that .trying my hardest 2 hold my body in shape .lol x
I keep a fringe to cover the wrinkles
Lol like the botox x
Trust me if it didn't hurt, was
really cheap and had no side effects I'd take anything going
It dont hurt pay 180 4 3 areas x
Yeah, they do it where I get my hair done. They're always trying to persuade me to have BOTOX or get something pierced lol. "
Go 4 it x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm definitely not enjoying my age at the moment as since I was diagnosed with cancer last November, I feel like a 99 year old woman. It's the treatment that is ageing me, my skin is so dry my hair is thinning and falling out, all my joints hurt etc. I always wanted to grow old gracefully but unfortunately now, I don't have that choice  It's all a bit shit! |
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Hmm, where do I start? Up to a year ago I was relatively ok with aging.
No periods
Zero fucks given
Worldly wise, etc
But the last year seems to have aged me 10yrs. My skin is horrendous, I itch everywhere, dark circles under my eyes & weight piling on.
It's lack of hormones, I know. But I'm really not feeling comfortable or remotely attractive these days. |
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"I'm definitely not enjoying my age at the moment as since I was diagnosed with cancer last November, I feel like a 99 year old woman. It's the treatment that is ageing me, my skin is so dry my hair is thinning and falling out, all my joints hurt etc. I always wanted to grow old gracefully but unfortunately now, I don't have that choice It's all a bit shit!"
Oh, Dana. Bless you. I hope the treatment is over soon, as I know it is grueling. Xx
(Makes me feel petty & superficial now  ) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Been grey haired since twenty eight as men get older everything shrinks unfortunately the stomach doesn’t even though I walk about ten miles a day at work  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've aged terribly in the last couple of years. I've developed lines under my eyes, wrinkles on my chest and the grey hairs are currently coming through at an alarming rate and I'm only 27. Oh, and my boobs drop more each year which is terrifying. O.o
I do like the lines under my eyes, I've got a chubby baby face so they add a little maturity. I have to say, that is all I like so far. I'm going to try my best to embrace my body and face as I age but I will probably get botox whenever the forehead wrinkles decide to make an appearance. |
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"I'm vain av botox 2 keep wrinkles off my forehead...got grey in my hair and stubble don't mind that .trying my hardest 2 hold my body in shape .lol x
I keep a fringe to cover the wrinkles
Lol like the botox x
Trust me if it didn't hurt, was
really cheap and had no side effects I'd take anything going
It dont hurt pay 180 4 3 areas x
Yeah, they do it where I get my hair done. They're always trying to persuade me to have BOTOX or get something pierced lol.
Go 4 it x "
I'm a scaredy cat. Lol |
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"I find it quite an eye opener that a lot of people are talking in terms of being old or older and when I look they're only in their 40s. "
I personally think when you hit your 40s you start to be more aware of age. You're no longer in the young crowd although the head thinks it is . And for some women it's the start of premenopausal years. You either become more accepting of the inevitable or dread every minute of it |
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"I find it quite an eye opener that a lot of people are talking in terms of being old or older and when I look they're only in their 40s.
I personally think when you hit your 40s you start to be more aware of age. You're no longer in the young crowd although the head thinks it is . And for some women it's the start of premenopausal years. You either become more accepting of the inevitable or dread every minute of it "
could be. I didn't start to really be aware of my age as such until I hit 60 then I realised that the young men in the street weren't looking at me because they liked what they saw but because they wondered if they needed to help me across the road |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Got into fitness for the first time in a long time last March. I have been very overweight for years and finally got myself reasonably fit. Lost three stone. Happy that most of the fat hasn’t come back. I’m 47. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Got into fitness for the first time in a long time last March. I have been very overweight for years and finally got myself reasonably fit. Lost three stone. Happy that most of the fat hasn’t come back. I’m 47."
That's brilliant! |
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By *reya73 OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I'm not doing too well with the aging thing. I'm 48 next week & after a 10st weightloss in the last few years, plus several skin removal surgeries, I've finally discovered a little bit body confidence. The problem is, I massively regret leaving it so late!! My hard work is already starting to deteriorate before my very eyes!! "
What a journey. You're health must have very much improved. X |
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By *reya73 OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I took a face pic recently and inspected all the new lines..
They told me i smiled and cried a lot. I frowned and I worried. I put on weight. I lost weight. I was made to laugh and made to feel scared. They told me I don't look at myself enough with kindness.
It's my own face made embroidery. And there is more patterns to add. "
You make poetry out of life and embroidery now too |
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By *reya73 OP Woman
over a year ago
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"How lovely to see you posting again OP!
In response to your question;
I like the changing of my hair, the salt and pepper greying in my beard makes me feel wise, if only in looks at least!
The growing sense of understanding and experience of myself and others.
Watching my children grow into unique and wonderful people.
These are all parts of it"
Wise monkey you are xxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I took a face pic recently and inspected all the new lines..
They told me i smiled and cried a lot. I frowned and I worried. I put on weight. I lost weight. I was made to laugh and made to feel scared. They told me I don't look at myself enough with kindness.
It's my own face made embroidery. And there is more patterns to add.
You make poetry out of life and embroidery now too "
Only when you post. you have that effect on me it seems x |
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"I find it quite an eye opener that a lot of people are talking in terms of being old or older and when I look they're only in their 40s.
I personally think when you hit your 40s you start to be more aware of age. You're no longer in the young crowd although the head thinks it is . And for some women it's the start of premenopausal years. You either become more accepting of the inevitable or dread every minute of it
could be. I didn't start to really be aware of my age as such until I hit 60 then I realised that the young men in the street weren't looking at me because they liked what they saw but because they wondered if they needed to help me across the road "
Would you like to borrow my wheelchair, old lady?! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’m growing into my face as I age, I don’t mind the wrinkles around my eyes and mouth. My body is a work in progress whatever my age, and I realise now to make the most of what I’ve got. X |
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By *reya73 OP Woman
over a year ago
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"The uglier I get outside, the nicer I become within "
It's often true. With age we become more patient, compassionate, have more empathy etc.. Just generally nicer. One of life's brilliant juxtapositions!!
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