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<p>Wrong yet again. I have high BP which has nothing to do with my weight and/or exercise. It’s a hereditary condition. My sister is a size 0 and works out fanatically, and has even higher BP than I do.</p>
<p>Someone with type I diabetes will benefit from exercise, but it will NOT “take care of” her blood sugar.</p>
<p>There are many benefits to exercise. However, it is NOT a cure all.</p>
<p>You are all lucky that you and your Ds can give one another clothing that fits. D & I are not and likely will never be similar-sized. I am about 135 pounds and 5’5" while she’s nearly 100 pounds and 5’ 2.5." We do share similar tastes about some clothing but nothing of mine fits her properly and vice versa. My older sister & I are similar sized but our clothing tastes are VERY different so we 've never shared more than one or two prom dresses in our life. None of the other females in my life are my size either. :(</p>
<p>For me, aging has been liberating. I’m more confident in myself. I care less what other people think. </p>
<p>My advice for aging well----be yourself and stop worrying about how other people perceive you. At 51, I find myself enjoying life even more than when I was younger. I look at things differently and try to find humor in everything. To me, a face is more beautiful when accentuated by a smile. </p>
<p>It’s not a matter of losing your looks. It’s a matter of changing and evolving. As a matter of fact, I’m pretty happy with the idea of aging gracefully. This doesn’t mean that I plan to let myself go to pot. As long as my weight remains at a healthy number, I can ignore the tiny wrinkle on my face or the grey streaks in my hair. I’m happy being me–grey hair and all :). </p>
<p>There is so much more to life than being concerned with the natural progression of age.</p>
<p>There is so much more to life than being concerned with the natural progression of age.</p>
<p>I’d agree- as long as you dont have to use the mirror in a bathroom that is brightly lit by overhead fluorescent lighting! ( especially when you are standing next to friends that are almost young enough to be your daughters)</p>
<p>I only think about aging when I see old school friends or am going to have pictures taken! I did start on Latisse to have my nice eyelashes back in time for D1’s wedding and also lost a lot of weight at the same time. I have “color enhanced” my hair since I was 16 so still doing that although my natural color is probably a nice silvery shade. 
The thing that bothers me the most is the droopy eyelids and jawline/neck. In my mid 50s but I really don’t spend a lot of time worried about losing my looks. I don’t think I could do anything surgical but I would consider trying new products.(Welll…if I did do something surgical it would be a breast reduction…meh)</p>
<p>“Someone with type I diabetes will benefit from exercise, but it will NOT “take care of” her blood sugar.”</p>
<p>type I diabetes is very dangerous condition that starts mostly in younger age. I do not know anything about it. I was talking about type II with blood sugar, at least in my family is very close function of weight. I have device and we measure it on regular basis. It is true for my H. (diabetic) and me (do not have desease). Most of our relatives on both sides died of type II, we know a bit about it, maybe not as much as you though as we are not MDs. But we hear from MDs though and those in Med. School that it is very advisable to loose wieght when you have signs of type II coming your way.<br>
There are many conditions that cause high BP also. I know skinny several people on BP medication. However, by far mot cases on high BP are caused by wieght and again I measure it on a regular basis and as my weight is up (after all inclusive vacations) and down after I eat my regular food, I see my own BP going up and down as much as 27 points with midget gain/loss of 6 - 7 lbs. I am not on any medication.</p>
<p>Northminn I had a breast reduction, about 15 years ago & I would highly recommend it.
My ins paid for it, and it is so much easier to wear clothes and move around.
My older D, who has the same problem has a heck of a time just finding bras, I feel guilty that I gave her those genes but I can wear sport bras from Costco.</p>
<p>My grandmother had an eyelid lift. She had hooded eyes and the upper lid was interfering with her vision. I think you can have plastic surgery without looking like you’ve been too worked over.</p>
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<p>Type II diabetes is often influenced by weight, poor diet, and lack of exercise (probably more times than not). Many people can get off their meds if they lose weight, eat right, and exercise. Yet, some people with type II diabetes can do all those things and still need medicine (though they will probably require less of it if they do make healthy lifestyle choices). Heredity often plays a very strong part in pathology. It’s important not to make generalizations about medical information based on our own personal anecdotes.</p>
<p>I agree with you that exercise benefits all of us no matter our ailments. But your statement implied that it is a cure all, and that is not true. There are certain maladies which are NOT brought on by our lifestyles and cannot be cured with lifestyle changes. Sometimes we have to concede that we are not always totally in control of our destinies.</p>
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<p>Of course you can, if you get a really good surgeon. Unfortunately, many people don’t know when to quit or don’t believe in “less is more,” and sadly, there are all too many doctors willing to take advantage of that. I believe there is a point where a surgeon should say “no more.” Many do, but there are a lot out there who don’t care that these people are coming to them for a fix that doesn’t exist because the real problem lies within.</p>
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<p>One of the plastic surgeons I work for sells this in his office, and I had a patient a few weeks ago who had been using it. I thought she was wearing false eyelashes!</p>
<p>As you said, Nrdsb4, diet/exercise is postive for most everyone, but it is NOT a cure-all. There are many medicines that unfortunately cause type II diabetes and hypertension. Diet/exercise will typically not resolve that. Managing the BP and/or glucose levels properly with a combination of diet/exerise and the correct meds is indicated. I am troubled by the amount of bad information that is presented as factual. When it comes to healthcare, it can be dangerous.</p>
<p>The Latisse worked wonders for me. I just stopped using it because I wanted to see if my eyelashes would stay long and full. Unfortunately they didn’t so I will start using it again.</p>
<p>I have also used Latisse (with my eye doctor’s permission). It works great. For the first time in my life I had bottom eyelashes! I stopped using it for about 8 weeks because I was having problems with allergy eyes and sure enough my long lashes eventually fell out. I’m using it again. Once you get the lashes to the length you want them, you really only need to use it a few times a week.</p>
<p>^ I used Latisse but stopped using it after a tube. I find it too much of a bother. I know someone whose is close to a retinal surgeon and she said he won’t let her use it (without giving any reasons). </p>
<p>I just finished ordering 3 pairs of edgy high heels - maybe I cope by trying to dress young ?? The operative word is trying. Succeeding may well be another matter. :rolleyes:</p>
<p>One thing that can contribute to a positive outlook for aging women - positive attention ? Strangely enough, I seem to be receiving more compliments from strangers in my old age. Within the home attention was and still is pretty complimentary too. It’s probably due to loyalty and failing eyesight but it is still nice.</p>
<p>I wish all you women would quit posting about how unattractive you are. I always imagine all of you (especially the ones whose posts I like) to be very attractive - until I find out otherwise; then the illusion is ruined.</p>
<p>Who says I’m losing my looks? I think I look better than ever. I am a lot more confident than I was when I was younger. It does help that my husband is very free with compliments and overlooks the extra pounds I have put on. I feel good and I think I look just fine. By the way, I really am a lot more humble than this post sounds :)</p>
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Just assume we all look like your newly svelt hot babe of a spouse :D</p>
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I wish all you women would quit posting about how unattractive you are. I always imagine all of you (especially the ones whose posts I like) to be very attractive - until I find out otherwise; then the illusion is ruined.
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Tough.
We like to think our scintillating intellect is just as titillating as our um… other parts.</p>
<p>But for the record I don’t need eye lash serum. In fact I have seriously contemplated cutting mine because they keep hitting my glasses.</p>
<p>My BIL is my eye dr…he gave me the prescription! :)</p>
<p>If you’re worried about looks, just join all of the other hot (or soon to be hot) women (and men) over at the diet and exercise thread.</p>