The Secret Of Looking Young

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:53 am

What is the secret of some people......Im not talking MAJOR surgery here......for example did you realise that Barbara Windsor is 71 this year......Lulu is 60.....oh I know some have some help but even so as a teenager I remember thinking of "old" people and goodness they looked their ages compared to so many today and hopefully I dont look my age.......er I did say hopefully:rolleyes:........not saying how old though ......before you ask lol:rolleyes:;)

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:02 am

I have good genes in my family....

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:08 am

Not load their faces up with crap... dress their age... and not be gripped with fear over getting older. Julie Christie in the movie Away From Her, is absolutely Gorgeous. Sally Field , Diane Keaton, Susan Sarandon,,, they all look beautiful. Understated class.

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:09 am

Carolly;780314 wrote: What is the secret of some people......Im not talking MAJOR surgery here......for example did you realise that Barbara Windsor is 71 this year......Lulu is 60.....oh I know some have some help but even so as a teenager I remember "us" lot of "old" people and goodness they looked their ages compared to so many today and hopefully I dont look my age.......er I did say hopefully:rolleyes:........not saying how old though ......before you ask lol:rolleyes:;)

so how can we say if you look your age or not:-3:sneaky:

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:11 am

I think i have aged suddenly in the past 2 or 3 years, Two years ago ppl used to say "oh you dont lok that old" all the time,, now when i say my age they just say "oh are you? im so an so age":-5:rolleyes::wah:

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:12 am

weeder;780335 wrote: Not load their faces up with crap... dress their age... and not be gripped with fear over getting older. Julie Christie in the movie Away From Her, is absolutely Gorgeous. Sally Field , Diane Keaton, Susan Sarandon,,, they all look beautiful. Understated class.

Yes i have found less is more, lately

:D

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:25 am

rjwould;780315 wrote: Some of it is genetic of course....but what others can do to look their best is exercise, stay away from the alcohol, and don't overeat...Well guess 1 out of 3 aint bad

:(

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:33 am

WonderWendy3;780329 wrote: I have good genes in my family....

Yes Wendy I have some nice genes as well...............ohhhhhhh sorry you didn't mean the ones you wear did you :wah::);)

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:39 am

Carolly;780362 wrote: Yes Wendy I have some nice genes as well...............ohhhhhhh sorry you didn't mean the ones you wear did you :wah::);)

:wah::wah:I almost wrote it wrong to be funny!

you funny bunny!!

I've talked about my grandparents many times, all of my elders are very young looking, even the ones that have abused their bodies, not that it is an excuse for me....it just amazes me....:-4

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:20 am

Jester;780332 wrote: My pops is in his 80's he looks like hes in his 50's, hes still a bohemeth of a man, tough, energetic, never quits. He attributes his young look and stamina to healthy eating and lots of vigourous work all his life.Good luck to him and long may he continue;)

hoxtonchris · Post by **hoxtonchris** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:45 am

the secret is of course to larf a lot,think positive thoughts,keep stress away,(that means looking after our health,finances and consience.good food,healthy diet,moderate our excessess,and for me at least ,have faith that god is with me.but most important of all .to have the love of a good woman. i used to cut corners and say i was older than i was ,it felt good when people said they didnt believe me,,,,,but now they say "oh are you" oh and work out in the gym at least 3 times a week.

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:40 pm

Carolly;780314 wrote: What is the secret of some people......Im not talking MAJOR surgery here......for example did you realise that Barbara Windsor is 71 this year......Lulu is 60.....oh I know some have some help but even so as a teenager I remember thinking of "old" people and goodness they looked their ages compared to so many today and hopefully I dont look my age.......er I did say hopefully:rolleyes:........not saying how old though ......before you ask lol:rolleyes:;)

Ummmmmmmmmmmmm Petal have you looked in the mirroe lately:eek::yh_rotfl

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:37 pm

Why should we worry about looking "young". Let's just look good and feel good.

hoxtonchris · Post by **hoxtonchris** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:55 pm

kayleneaussie;780475 wrote: Ummmmmmmmmmmmm Petal have you looked in the mirroe lately:eek::yh_rotflshe said kay that your in bigggg trouble so youve been warned!

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:18 pm

hoxtonchris;780504 wrote: she said kay that your in bigggg trouble so youve been warned!

Tell her I still luv her no matter what she looks like....wrinkles and all

:driving:

hoxtonchris · Post by **hoxtonchris** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:36 pm

kayleneaussie;780511 wrote: Tell her I still luv her no matter what she looks like....wrinkles and all

:driving:kay dont tell her i told you but she does look younger than her years and she hasnt one wrinkle..........yet lol.

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:27 pm

hoxtonchris;780517 wrote: kay dont tell her i told you but she does look younger than her years and she hasnt one wrinkle..........yet lol.

Crawler:D

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:02 pm

kazalala;780337 wrote: I think i have aged suddenly in the past 2 or 3 years, Two years ago ppl used to say "oh you dont lok that old" all the time,, now when i say my age they just say "oh are you? im so an so age":-5:rolleyes::wah:Ahhhhhhh shame Kaz.......................................

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:28 pm

It really is a genetic thing. My mother is 81 and doesn't have 1 wrinkle. I'm holding up so far but I do have a few wrinkles I take after my dad's side of the family.

True as you age less makeup is the way to go, you just look softer and more natural.

I had lots of sun damage living here here Paradise, its hard not to get in the sun. About six months ago I have a Microderma abrasion, and a rejuvsomething or other. It really works removed a ton of dark spot off my neck, face, and upper chest. Very pleased with the results just makes your skin look refreshed and pores smaller, deminishes the lines about the eyes and mouth.

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:36 am

CARLA;780587 wrote: It really is a genetic thing. My mother is 81 and doesn't have 1 wrinkle. I'm holding up so far but I do have a few wrinkles I take after my dad's side of the family.

True as you age less makeup is the way to go, you just look softer and more natural.

I had lots of sun damage living here here Paradise, its hard not to get in the sun. About six months ago I have a Microderma abrasion, and a rejuvsomething or other. It really works removed a ton of dark spot off my neck, face, and upper chest. Very pleased with the results just makes your skin look refreshed and pores smaller, deminishes the lines about the eyes and mouth. :DGood on you Carla for having that done. I must admit when I was younger I used to put quite alot of "slap" on my face but these days the only thing that I put on my skin is cream and I have to say my skin has improved with years as daft as that sounds and also I dont have any wrinkles and my face is in quite good nick .....condition wise I mean lol.I do like some eye make up though still I have to say and I think I look ill without some on:rolleyes:It aint easy gowing old lol:mad::rolleyes:;)

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:42 am

I also think Smoking has a huge part to play . Witout being to rude... some women (maybe i just haven't noticed it on guys) have huge lines around their mouths, from smoking ...i often say to my mum (whos a smoker)...who wants a gob that looks like a dogs arse;) And sun damage is another no no, it also ages the skin prematurely.

I believe most people in the public eye have cosmetic surgery whether they admit it or not ....take Babs Windsor, her boobs have doubled in the last ten years(she still looks bloody good though)

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:12 am

I read that the true cause of overall aging and what in the end kills us all is the exact same thing that keeps us alive:

Oxygen.

It is the process of oxygenation that slowly deteriorates us causing aging. The only way to prevent aging is to stop breathing, which of course means ‘only the good die young.’

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:45 am

Celebs have stylists and airbrushing so it's easier for them to look good, catch in daylight it might be different story when they have no slap on and haven't put their wigs on (Barbara Winsor for one!)

I think the secret of looking young is feeling young, having a young attitude towards life.

I compare my mother-in-law who sits in the sun all summer and becomes as brown as a nut, her skin isn't great, she still smokes occasionally but she's mentally young for her age, you wouldn't think she's 78 this year 'cos she's so active and travels a lot. Her sister-in-law is younger, leads a completely sedantary life, shuffles around like she's crapped herself and moans non-stop about how old she is and has been an old, old lady for the last 20 years!!

Me, I look my age, probably older, always have done but what the heck! My hubby is 10 years older than me and looks younger than his years so we probably meet in the middle!!:wah:

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:16 am

Carolly;780534 wrote: Ahhhhhhh shame Kaz.......................................

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

im not as old as you though:p:D:p

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:50 am

along-for-the-ride;780493 wrote: Why should we worry about looking "young". Let's just look good and feel good.
Guess thats the way to be hun but a little help is always handy lol

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:09 pm

My mum's 64 and still working full time, has more energy and zest for life than most 20 year olds. She got pregnant at 16 and forced to marry my bastard of a father who used to beat her senseless in his drunken rages. Her cups always half full and she always said a little bit of what you fancy does you good.

I have always been told I dont look my age, usually pass for 33 -34 years when in reality im 41 next month. I like to wear trendy but classy clothes. I like my up to date haircuts, latest being a pob, which ive now adapted to my own style.

Im lucky I dont have any grey hair yet, and have no wrinkles as such and all my own teeth also I still suffer from the odd zit lol..

I hate exercise, over eat on crap occasionaly:sneaky: but i rarely drink alcohol and I dont smoke. Sex is a good exercise too:sneaky::D:D:-4

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:08 pm

pantsonfire321@aol.com;780698 wrote: I also think Smoking has a huge part to play . Witout being to rude... some women (maybe i just haven't noticed it on guys) have huge lines around their mouths, from smoking ...i often say to my mum (whos a smoker)...who wants a gob that looks like a dogs arse;) And sun damage is another no no, it also ages the skin prematurely.

I believe most people in the public eye have cosmetic surgery whether they admit it or not ....take Babs Windsor, her boobs have doubled in the last ten years(she still looks bloody good though)

Ive never smoked......wish my boobs were bigger though like everything else is:-5:-5:rolleyes:;)

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:19 pm

I agree with the smoking being bad for your face...(among other things) that was one of my worries when I smoked, I know women that have what I call "pockey face"...and I don't know how to explain it, but their skin isn't smooth, and it comes from smoking...also the wrinkles around the lips as pants mentioned....YUCK!!

I look really old right now, because of the stress I'm under, always have bags under my eyes, I'm overweight...wa wa wa, but I know that I'll get through this smelling like roses eventually!! And hopefully I won't look like I'm 80 next year!

Seriously, I know women that look twice their age due to not taking care of themselves for long periods of time...very sad.

-1

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:27 pm

WonderWendy3;780865 wrote: I agree with the smoking being bad for your face...(among other things) that was one of my worries when I smoked, I know women that have what I call "pockey face"...and I don't know how to explain it, but their skin isn't smooth, and it comes from smoking...also the wrinkles around the lips as pants mentioned....YUCK!!

I look really old right now, because of the stress I'm under, always have bags under my eyes, I'm overweight...wa wa wa, but I know that I'll get through this smelling like roses eventually!! And hopefully I won't look like I'm 80 next year!

Seriously, I know women that look twice their age due to not taking care of themselves for long periods of time...very sad.

-1I really wish I had looked after myself alot better when I was younger .......I was so silly in alot of ways and only now looking back do I see it.When people tell me what lovely skin I have I just think thats so cool as I had terrible skin.....well I think so.......and its only in the past few years I have looked after it.I still wake up in the mornings sometimes though and look in the mirror and think.................yuk:wah::wah:;)

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:34 pm

Chezzie;780814 wrote: My mum's 64 and still working full time, has more energy and zest for life than most 20 year olds. She got pregnant at 16 and forced to marry my bastard of a father who used to beat her senseless in his drunken rages. Her cups always half full and she always said a little bit of what you fancy does you good.

I have always been told I dont look my age, usually pass for 33 -34 years when in reality im 41 next month. I like to wear trendy but classy clothes. I like my up to date haircuts, latest being a pob, which ive now adapted to my own style.

Im lucky I dont have any grey hair yet, and have no wrinkles as such and all my own teeth also I still suffer from the odd zit lol..

I hate exercise, over eat on crap occasionaly:sneaky: but i rarely drink alcohol and I dont smoke. Sex is a good exercise too
Good luck to yer mum bless her as she deserves all the happiness she can get now.The thing is in general dont you think we all look alot younger than those old pictures we look at of members of our family taken years ago.I mean some people look better than they did years ago......................wish I did:-5:-5:wah:;)

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:14 pm

Carolly;780875 wrote: Good luck to yer mum bless her as she deserves all the happiness she can get now.The thing is in general dont you think we all look alot younger than those old pictures we look at of members of our family taken years ago.I mean some people look better than they did years ago......................wish I did:-5:-5:wah:;)

Your dead right Carol. Funny enough we were talking about this yesterday in work. Years ago if someone was in their 40's they looked old, mainly because most would stop wearing make-up, start wearing polyester slacks, twin sets and pearls and have their hair set once a week at the hairdressers on rollers fixed with a can of elnett hairspray or resort to a dead short haircut...I think it stemmed from their mothers etc...My nan god bless her, looked old in her 20's, I think they all did.

Nowadays, most women try harder in their 40's + and dont look old.

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:56 pm

Imladris;780710 wrote: Celebs have stylists and airbrushing so it's easier for them to look good, catch in daylight it might be different story when they have no slap on and haven't put their wigs on (Barbara Winsor for one!)

I think the secret of looking young is feeling young, having a young attitude towards life.

I compare my mother-in-law who sits in the sun all summer and becomes as brown as a nut, her skin isn't great, she still smokes occasionally but she's mentally young for her age, you wouldn't think she's 78 this year 'cos she's so active and travels a lot. Her sister-in-law is younger, leads a completely sedantary life, shuffles around like she's crapped herself and moans non-stop about how old she is and has been an old, old lady for the last 20 years!!

Me, I look my age, probably older, always have done but what the heck! My hubby is 10 years older than me and looks younger than his years so we probably meet in the middle!!:wah:Ye dead right about Babs....I knew her and she has worn wigs for years now. Her own hair is short.What is so strange though is the way we still think like we did all those years ago......even being so silly at times and tell ye what else......on here nobody would guess how old certain people are reading their messages......well maybe some you would :wah::rolleyes:;)