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Mother nature treats most of us the same. When I hear people say, I don't smoke, never did or I take care of myself so I look the same as did 50 years ago, I have to say: BULL. I am 80, in good health, and take care of my skin, but do I look like I did in high school? Of course not. If for no other reason every think has gone south and it does for everyone. Maybe a few just do not realize it. My skin looks good for my age, I still do not have hardly any grey hair, just like my dad didn't turn grey til his mid 80s and don't have as saggy skin as many my age because the extra lbs keep my skim skin plumped up a bit, but with the exception of a few features, I do not look like I did in high school.
I'm not seeing anyone here saying they look the same as they did 50 years ago. The question is, do you look so much different now that people who knew you back then wouldn't recognize you? The answer for me, and some of the other posters here is no. Absolutely not!
Part of it's genetic. Mother nature simply doesn't treat all of us the same, as you contend. I've always had a very young appearance. I was routinely carded when I ordered a drink in a bar or restaurant well into my late 20s. I'm 70. Until just a few years ago I got the occasional look of disbelief when I ask for a senior discount in a place that offers one.
And anyone who thinks that life style doesn't impact your appearance is full of that stuff you mentioned: BULL. That doesn't mean you have to live like a monk. I smoked cigarettes for over 25 years, well into my 40s, and still enjoy an occasional cigar. I drink way too much coffee - at least three or four cups a day. When we dine out I enjoy a cocktail, or wine with my meal. And speaking of meals, I eat pretty much anything I want. In moderation. As the old adage says: there's no bad food, just bad habits. Combined with a life long regimen of weight control and regular exercise, I promise you'd have no trouble picking my high school senior picture out of a photo array.
I'm not seeing anyone here saying they look the same as they did 50 years ago. The question is, do you look so much different now that people who knew you back then wouldn't recognize you? The answer for me, and some of the other posters here is no. Absolutely not!
Part of it's genetic. Mother nature simply doesn't treat all of us the same, as you contend. I've always had a very young appearance. I was routinely carded when I ordered a drink in a bar or restaurant well into my late 20s. I'm 70. Until just a few years ago I got the occasional look of disbelief when I ask for a senior discount in a place that offers one.
And anyone who thinks that life style doesn't impact your appearance is full of that stuff you mentioned: BULL. That doesn't mean you have to live like a monk. I smoked cigarettes for over 25 years, well into my 40s, and still enjoy an occasional cigar. I drink way too much coffee - at least three or four cups a day. When we dine out I enjoy a cocktail, or wine with my meal. And speaking of meals, I eat pretty much anything I want. In moderation. As the old adage says: there's no bad food, just bad habits. Combined with a life long regimen of weight control and regular exercise, I promise you'd have no trouble picking my high school senior picture out of a photo array.
ok, I didn't mean that literally and I think you know that, but most of us, except for a few features do not look anywhere near the same 50 years later. I am sure, if one studies any picture of a person many years before they would be able to recognize them but it would not be easy. Of course it is genetic. I too was questioned when buying a drink until my late 20s and once at 26 was questioned when I bought cigarettes. Just a fee months ago my new cardiologist question my age when he say I was 80 and he wasn't just trying to make me feel good.
I'm 41. Sure, I look older than I did in my teens and twenties, but definitely not "unrecognizable". I agree with genetics. My mom is 69 and looks amazing. Sure she has wrinkles and gray hair but still a beautiful woman as far as I'm concerned. I hope to look like that 27 years from now.
As do I. Well, I do have a mustache now which I didn't have when I was 18. It's gray while my still full head of hair is not.
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