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Bethany Cameron

Women’s faces hit a landslide at 45

It’s like we woke up one day and everything was different. Just a couple of years ago, our skin was holding up pretty well — now, at 45, we barely recognize our reflection. Suddenly, there’s this deep-set fatigue in our faces, and the dark creases near our mouths aren’t shadows — they’re actual discoloration. I suspect hormones are involved, since this all seemed to appear right alongside other lovely signs of perimenopause. I’ve recently started on estradiol and progesterone, and while it’s only been about a month, I’m cautiously hopeful it might help things stabilize over time. Still, I can’t help but wonder: has anyone else experienced something similar around this age? Did anything help — topically or otherwise? Or maybe I just care too much about how I look? I’m open to any advice, experiences, or even just solidarity. 😮‍💨 #SkinOver40 #MidlifeShift #RealTalk #AgingGracefully #HonestBeauty #Skincare

Women’s faces hit a landslide at 45
linda42

Can you really get your looks back after quitting drinking, smoking, and all that?

I quit drinking and smoking weed two years ago. After that, people started saying I looked great, that I was glowing — and I felt good too. So I took it further and lost 58 pounds. Now I just feel... awful. I’m 39, and everything suddenly looks older. Sagging in places that weren’t sagging even a year ago. One of my closest friends (who’s very honest) even said she was surprised by how much older I look now. I thought quitting the bad stuff and getting healthy would give me that “full circle glow-up” moment. Instead, the glow is gone and I feel more insecure about my appearance than ever. Though I’m still sober. And that matters. I guess I just don’t know… does this count as getting my looks back? Or is it permanent? #SobrietyJourney #WeightLoss #AgingHonestly #LifeAfterAddiction #Skincare #RealTalk #HelpNeeded

Can you really get your looks back after quitting drinking, smoking, and all that?
Brianna Hernandez

Why Even If You Hate Them, You Gotta Respect John Force Racing

I know some people get sick of hearing “Force this, Force that.” Maybe they don’t like John’s circus act, the endless interviews, or the fact JFR eats up so much TV time. But here’s the raw truth: You wouldn’t even HAVE the modern NHRA without John Force Racing. In the rough 2000s when sponsorship dollars dried up, John kept bringing them back. His team showed how to work a midway, keep fans buying tickets, and keep sponsors on the cars. He didn’t just pad his own stats — he carried the whole damn show. Look at Brittany. Look at how many young drivers JFR gave shots to. Look at the families in the pits wearing Force shirts generation after generation. You don’t have to like them. Hell, you can root against them every final round. But if you love drag racing at all? You owe them a debt of respect. #NHRA #DragRacing #JohnForce #Legacy #RealTalk

Why Even If You Hate Them, You Gotta Respect John Force Racing