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To: kara37

EVERYONE puts on weight with age.

It happens as the body’s metabolism slows down and hormones change.

I’ve read where it actually could be beneficial to have a few extra pounds on, especially when you are older. Apparently in older folks who have debilitating health problems, the ones with the few extra pounds are more likely to pull through.

And honestly, I’ve seen older folks who are teenage skinny and it looks downright awful. They look emaciated.


181 posted on 08/03/2016 5:47:12 PM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith...)
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To: metmom

And honestly, I’ve seen older folks who are teenage skinny and it looks downright awful. They look emaciated.
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That’s true. You lose fat and collagen in your face as you age, so a little extra weight on you can help plump your face back out.

My mother always said that when you get older you either need to let your body or your face go, because you can’t have both.


183 posted on 08/03/2016 6:07:31 PM PDT by kara37
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