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If you’re mid 40’s

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Lastdaysofsun · 11/10/2023 12:07

What do you look like? What is your life like? If you’re 40’s

I’m 45, long dark hair, pretty basic style, jeans, converse, denim shorts (am I too old for this?)
Recent signs of ageing, laughter lines and puffy under eyes (hate this!) forehead still quite unlined, it’s my eyes mainly. No Botox yet.
6 or so strands of grey hair that pop up, I cover that with one of those L’Oréal wand
things.
Couple of stone overweight, this and my eyes are my main ageing issues.
I work part time, have a young daughter, see friends for play dates and the occasional drink/dinner out.
Exercise is walking my dog and sea swimming, I need to do more.
Only got more seriously into skin care a few years ago, which I know is terrible. Cleanse & Vitamin C in the morning, cleanse, collagen oil, wrinkle filler, eye cream and Tretinoin at night.
Barely drink these days, smoked socially years ago, still getting periods but only every couple of months, so I’m guessing I’m peri. Not massively happy in marriage, but adore my dc, friends and have a nice job/lifestyle

Curious to know about others of a similar age?

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PrincessHoneysuckle · 11/10/2023 12:48
  1. 5ft 10 size 12 with black hair. I have a casual style. Get botoz in my crows feet and forehead.
Jibo · 11/10/2023 12:37

One thing I really like about being in my mid-40's is that what I look like no longer seems to be the most important or interesting thing about me.

Vintagecreamandcottagepie · 11/10/2023 12:36

I'm 45 btw

Vintagecreamandcottagepie · 11/10/2023 12:36

Me!

I'm 2 stone overweight also, but still looking attractive. Age is creeping up on me but still looking a few years younger than my age. Fine lines in forehead, not much else wrinkle wise! Very start of jowls. I do no skin care except a splash of cold water every morning, and wipes or flannel to remove makeup of an evening. I need to improve this! I do not mind ageing one bit, looking dlforward to the second half of my life even more than the first half.

Now onto the important bits..!

Settled and mostly very happy with husband, three primary age children who get on. Rent, but have a lovely big house with a good landlord.
Worked hard on our own business last few years, and money is getting towards comfortable.

Aging parents, but they aren't too bad yet.

Energy flagging a little. Periods regular, but menopause can't come quickly enough for me. Hate periods and all that comes with them.

Drink too much alcohol, but that is (gradually) improving.

All in all happy with my lot.

MirandaWest · 11/10/2023 12:31

I’m 48 - not mid 40s anymore!

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Lastdaysofsun · 11/10/2023 12:29

Anyone 40’s?

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