How do you handle your appearance asyou age?

@danae25
I am the heaviest that I have ever been in my whole life! (I am caretaking now and so stress and lack of good sleep probably contributes). I have severe osteoporosis of the spine, so am not “allowed” to severely restrict my diet to lose weight as I usually would do when younger (and they think that that is why I now have osteo—doing so during menopause when really needed the nutrients….who knew?). How have you lost weight? Any tips? Congrats!!!

@danyysienna111
Thank you! That's exactly the point I was trying to make! Short hair doesn't mean the same for everyone. Your shoulder length hair is short for you, and I'm sure it looks good on you. I'm not sure, but I think some women and men think they have to maintain their hair the way they have done their whole life, not taking anything else into the equation. Time marches on whether we keep in step or not.

@babbsjoy LOL!!!! Your Dad got that right!

@babbsjoy I eliminated all sugar from my diet. ALL OF IT. The fat melted off my like butter. White sugar is actually poison to the body. I lost 30 lbs in 3 months!! "Rebel" make a great sugar free ice cream and Vortman has chocolate brownie sugar free cookies that I like. Look at the labels. Hope that helps. 🙂

@danae25 It’s a lovely thing to be blissfully unaware sometimes. The mirror did send me to buy a new serum from The Ordinary (15% something or other that has Nicotania in it which I had read on a dermatologist’s site, is the only good working serum for wrinkles. It’s almost watery. After that and before I put on moisturizer, I now use Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum. It was a splurge at $39 (I’m used to The Ordinary and Cera Ve prices), but I think that it has made the most visible difference and it doesn’t take much. After the two serums and whatever moisturizer I decide to use for the day, I put on my other splurge: Elta MD tinted sunblock. Then I mostly get dressed before patting on one of my 3 makeup choices from the inexpensive Selena Gomez, to the moderately priced Estée Lauder Futurist to the expensive but absolutely wrinkle sparing Koh Gen Doh makeup (I buy it when it’s 25% off and use it mostly when I know I’ll be going out.)

Since adding the new serums and making sure I moisturize very well, I have had compliments from my dermatologist, who only sees me with moisturizer on, and the woman who is the designer on two bathroom remodels. (In process which is a pain but that are sorely needed,) Last week my dermatologist complimented me on how nice my skin is looking, remarking on how hydrated it looks. Dana made a comment today about how nice my skin looks. And I’m wearing my least expensive makeup. I honestly believe that it’s the Korean Peach and Lily serum that has made the most difference.

From the internet: Peach & Lily is a highly regarded Korean skincare (K-Beauty) brand founded by Alicia Yoon, an esthetician and expert in Korean beauty traditions, and its formulas are heavily inspired by South Korean skincare innovations, ingredients, and the famous "glass skin" routine.While the brand is headquartered in the United States, its product lines are deeply rooted in Korean heritage, and many products are manufactured in South Korea.You can explore their product lines and the K-Beauty philosophy on the official Peach & Lily website.

@danyysienna111
That makes a lot of sense! Bet that would help with inflammation too! Thanks!
(And WOW! Congrats on that achievement—wonderful!!!!)

You still have your personality that makes you unique! We a hat or scarf. Put earrings on and some lipsticks. It does wonders. I wear perfume: Beautiful by Este Lauder. Ask for it for Xmas or a birthday, color your hair and get a flattering cut! Remember, beauty comes from the inside♥️!