Have you ever ‘transformed’ your look?

[Hoppitybobbins]

I’m interested in hearing from anyone who has gone through a beauty and/or fitness transformation in a relatively short period of time.

what did you do, how did you do it, why and what were the results?

I’m in my second year of my transformation. I’m middle aged and started to get grey, flabby and frumpy. I hated it.

the measures I have taken are:

I cut my hair off and got it into condition after lots of cheap dark hair dye and straightening. It looked fucking awful and made things worse for a good twelve months. I looked soooo frumpy and I just saw my mum in the mirror when I looked in it! But I have been patient and have since dyed it bright blonde and got a Brazilian blow dry which was incredible. I’m still growing it but by summer it should look hot.

I started to do more yoga and weights. I have shifted about 4lbs but I intend to do more to get down to about 8st 7. I have a very slight frame and do not carry weight well at all. The muscle I’m building is changing my posture. I lost 2 inches from my waist and have got nice toned arms.

I have stared getting fillers. Am going in for round three soon. Very subtle, no repeating in the same place and it’s over a year since last treatment. This time I am having them in hollow cheeks to fill out my face, which is starting to look skeletal in older age. Last time a year ago I had nasalobial folds done and the filler is still working its magic.

I had a big varicose vein removed in leg. So glad I did. Did it on insurance now I can wear shorts.

I started using retinol and other serums. Really good results. Very affordable too. Highly recommend.

I bought a laser hair remover after getting too many blisters from waxing. Fantastic. Hardly need to do any hair removal now. It cost £280.

Best of all, got myself on HRT. Lifesaver. Still not sleeping, but look years younger and can exercise without dying afterwards

Thats me. I recently separated from my H so have a new lease of life. I have not seen any of my mutual friends since I was in midst of shocking hair crisis and when I was flabbier. I am looking forward to turning up at a planned summer event looking different.

I just need to buy some trendy clothes nearer time that are cooler than my usual ‘mum look’. Then a fake tan to go with my blonde and longer hair…

it’s so exciting but it requires such patience. Many of my network would not have seen me since my split as have kept a low profile. I’m hoping it will have a positive impact as there is onr person in particular I want to notice.

I feel as if for the first time in my life I’m starting to look how I actually feel inside.

Any other stories??

You look bloody fantastic. So toned and fit

Sorry OP, I really don't see much difference between before and after, except that your stomach looks flatter and more toned in the after pic. To me you look slim and stunning in both of them. Great legs in both pics.

Gosh well I see a huge difference. You look incredible OP. So much more toned and you look a decade younger- so inspiring.

Magnificent transformation, OP! Yes, you were slim before, but small frames feel any increase in weight disproportionately, IME. You look great, well done.

My own efforts continue! I am visiting a brow bar for the first time ever on Monday - shape, tint, lacquer. And I am planning my next lot of Botox (round the mouth/naso-labial folds this time) next month. I will probably have a few injections in my brows as well, depending on the results of the visit to the brow bar, to achieve a bit of lift. I am trying to resist the lure of comfort eating and keep on the righteous path of protein, veg and lots of water, and maintain good exercise routines. One thing I notice that age brings - you don't half feel the effects of falling off the health wagon quickly! I am still in good shape, and not just 'for my age', but a week's fine dining on holiday has to be made up for, and fast, before the rot sets in!

I hope your big reveal event goes brilliantly and that you have a great time - please come back and tell us all! And thanks for this thread - it's nice, actually essential, to find ways to look after ourselves. I've spent a lot of time helping my very old parents over the last couple of years, and I promise you, time spent on building strength, mobility and social confidence now is a massive investment for later life.