I’m 46 and losing my looks - think sugar, alcohol and stress are to blame

[Joyful26]

I have aged much earlier than I thought I would. I have coasted through up until now still looking attractive I thought.

but this year my looks have completely fallen off a cliff and I look like an old lady.

I did a lot of binge drinking in my teens and twenties- but that was normal then.

and in my 30s I had a really stressful prolonged time with domestic abuse and court cases involving my children. So as stressful as you can get really.

I binge ate loads of sugar in that time and put on loads of weight.

now my stresses are for the most part over. But my skin is saggy and wrinkly and I look really old. So I’m not sure if I can magically bounce back.

I mainly eat healthily now and exercise regularly, although I am a size 14-16 despite my best efforts.

but it’s my face I’m most worried about. I always use a good moisturiser and take good care of my skin.

I guess I’m worried that other factors have ruined it.

Just here to say that eliminating stress can really help.

I am 1 year + from my divorce and (humbly) I look so much better than I did 2 or 5 years ago.

That (horrible) man was aging me so much - the difference is unreal.

I don't know much about beauty products or procedures but I can testify that the elimination, or at least reduction, of stress and aggravation in my life has helped me so much.

I hope that you find what works for you.

Edited to add my age; I am 45.

140g is a small portion though. Wouldn't fill up a bird, tbh. 225g all the way! 💪

Brilliant!

I hope the same thing happens to me when my divorce is finally final!