Are you old outside but young inside?

[gandalf12]

Those of you convinced you look 10-20 years younger than your age - what makes you think that?

People tell me I look younger than my age all the time. I don't, though. They're just being nice.

I think if you live in your own country and do a 9 to 5 job you tend to age quicker. Being an expat you tend to live lif more to the full and as a result you dont age as quickly. How many on TV aged let's say 40 know people back home of the same age but act as if they are 60? I am sure many do. Asking the same question in a different way how many expats aged 40 act as if they were 60 and I bet not many of you can immediately think on someone.

Think about it.

[SoiBiker]

I think a lot of people reckon they look younger than their years because they're comparing themselves to previous generations. But improvements in healthcare, nutrition and quality of life mean than 60 today doesn't necessarily look like it did 30 years ago.

[mercman24]

all the girls older than me are dead lol ! coming up 69, no-one believes me, and proud of it,call me Peter Pan. not one person has come near guessing my age right.thinks i am about 50, can post a pic of ya like he he

[fang37]

all the girls older than me are dead lol ! coming up 69, no-one believes me, and proud of it,call me Peter Pan. not one person has come near guessing my age right.thinks i am about 50, can post a pic of ya like he he

OK, post together with passport pic (just to keep you honest).

[tomyumchai]

ill be 18 in a couple of weeks time........for the 3rd time now. i still enjoy house music in the bars at ban chang but i have to draw the line at 4 girls in 1 day.......i could probably do more but its getting too damn expensive now.......

[Sutty]

Age is irrelevant it's what you can do or not at 16 through to 40 I could run a mile and a half in 10 mins. Now I can walk it in 30 mins. I could drink from Friday night till the sun came up on Monday morning now I can drink till the sun goes down if I start at 1400. But as with everything there are benifits at 21 I usually lasted 15 mins in the sack with a bird now just call me stud (no viagra needed).

[williet98248]

Oh yes.

Im 48 but in my head Im 20.

The only problem being that my hangovers take longer to recover from.

People who drink excessively age quicker, take a good look at someone who drinks every day, they can look up to twenty years older very easily.

You don't mention smoking, mmnnn why?

I noticed that too. I can spot the smokers across the room. More wrinkles, sallow skin; can smell them coming and going. No smoking, moderate drinking, good diet and exercise are the keys to looking, feeling good and a healthy life. The security people at my housing development call me the 'strong man'; are amazed when I tell them I am 73. Or maybe they are just being polite.

[fekman]

It's amazing how every expat in Thailand looks at least a decade younger than their age.

Not just Thailand, but every message board! Most look 5-10 years older.

[fang37]

They are definitely being polite.

[fekman]

I largely put myself in the same category as Smotherb. I am in reasonable physical condition,

but my mind is extremely active and I try to keep it sharp through what I read, what I watch,

and how I interact with the internet. As to how old I feel, I cannot put a number to it,

because it could be anywhere between 25 and 35. I have known people who were "old", and

certainly grumpy, in their 30's, although I wouldn't know what it was that made them so.

My main consideration as I grow old is to avoid the old-age afflication of Sarcopenia, which

is the gradual deterioration of muscle mass and loss of strength. My current gf is 30 years

younger than me. The last thing I need in my life is that one day she is helping me into a

lift, or up a flight of stairs. I will do anything to avoid it.

I am told I look 15 years younger than I am. This may be true/ outright lies / people being

kind, or anywhere in between! Ignorance is bliss!

You look 15 years younger? Gf 30 yrs younger? LOL. Ain't no fool like an old fool.

[nidieunimaitre]

So you guys think you all look younger then you really are?

Pfffft.

I am 64, but everytime when I buy beer they ask to see my ID.

Beat that!

[gemguy]

No Kidding....

Meantime....living here in Thailand, one can ...shall we say ...grow old more gracefully........ and act like you are younger while no one criticizes you and tells you to act your age....or certainly not the way it is: "Back in the West"....oooops.... sorry.... we will try to refrain from mentioning the west and where we came from.

Cheers

[Sutty]

You will never win. If you get a compliment don't post it on here the Thai haters will be on it in seconds. Treat it for what it is if you feel good about it that's what counts. Ask my 19 yr old wife how good I am at 65

[SoiBiker]

Thai haters?

[Sutty]

Same as brown haters only white and hate all things thai ( would have edited if TV would fix it)

[SoiBiker]

Same as brown haters only white and hate all things thai ( would have edited if TV would fix it)

What does a thread about old white guys have to do with these 'Thai haters'?

[Sutty]

Have you read all the posts guessing not sweet dreams

[nidieunimaitre]

You will never win. If you get a compliment don't post it on here the Thai haters will be on it in seconds. Treat it for what it is if you feel good about it that's what counts. Ask my 19 yr old wife how good I am at 65

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UAVaghyKrQ&list=RD7UAVaghyKrQ#t=43

[slipperylobster]

ummm....no

I am the same age outside or inside (the house)

[mcfish]

Well after reading this thread it appears that the handsome man syndrome really does work. "I'm 70 but I'm told I look 40".... seriously guys, snap out of it!

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[seancbk]

I think a lot of people reckon they look younger than their years because they're comparing themselves to previous generations. But improvements in healthcare, nutrition and quality of life mean than 60 today doesn't necessarily look like it did 30 years ago.

I'm comparing myself to people younger than me who look 10 years older.

I'm also going on the fact that everyone has always said I look younger than I am. My sister who is 2 years younger gets very frustrated by the fact that .

The only thing starting to age me at 48 is my hairline, but given I've still got more hair than some blokes who are only in their 20's that doesn't bother me too much.

The big problem might arise when I have to tell my 27 year old GF and her parents that I'm actually not 30 something ;-)

[SoiBiker]

Everyone says everyone looks younger than they are. It's just a thing people do to be nice.

Sometimes I seriously doubt the social skills of the posters here. How can you not be aware of this fact? If you have to take a guess at someone's age, you knock a few years off. Its just what people do.

[ozyjon]

My mum always said, stop acting like a child,

WHY

they have so much fun,,,, if only i didn't have to pay tax,

[Mudcrab]

Age is only a number and has little meaning on how old you look. I am in my late fifties but everyone thinks I am in my forties. My secret, stay fit, eat healthy, don't smoke or drink too much, keep stress levels down and keep a young girl by your side.

Borderline creepy.

[Cook my sock]

I don't think he means it in a Gary Glitter way

[Hatyaier]

Back when I was in my forties I would tell the bar girls I was 76. They believed me so I stopped saying that.

[ttthailand]

Age is only a number and has little meaning on how old you look. I am in my late fifties but everyone thinks I am in my forties. My secret, stay fit, eat healthy, don't smoke or drink too much, keep stress levels down and keep a young girl by your side.

Borderline creepy.

Why would you read something into my post and make it on the perv side and not the intended ? Sometimes I wonder about some people's minds ....

[JLCrab]

Everyone says everyone looks younger than they are. It's just a thing people do to be nice.

Sometimes I seriously doubt the social skills of the posters here. How can you not be aware of this fact? If you have to take a guess at someone's age, you knock a few years off. Its just what people do.

Everyone on ThaiVisa looks younger than their years, don't you know that? From The Shawshank Redemption:

ANDY (offers his hand) Hello. I'm Andy Dufresne.

Red glances at the hand, ignores it. The game continues.

RED The wife-killin' banker.

ANDY How do you know that?

RED I keep my ear to the ground. Why'd you do it?

ANDY I didn't, since you ask.

RED Hell, you'll fit right in, then. (off Andy's look) Everyone's innocent in here, don't

you know that? Heywood! What are you in for, boy?

HEYWOOD Didn't do it! Lawyer f&^cked me!

Edited November 11, 2015 by JLCrab

[MauiSteveBKK]

I am 62. Follow a Few New Guidelines:

+ Keep Moving ! Recent studies show men over 55 must keep moving - staying active is a KEY to health.

+ Stand More Than Sit. Saw two studies that said the more you stand, the less obese you will be.

+ Lose 1-2 pounds each year you get older. Keeping weight down is key as we age.

+ Eat when Hungry: Not just for the sake of eating.

+ Keep Sugar intake at/Below 50 grams a day.

I now believe very strongly in these simple things. I don't smoke, but I love a cold beer.

I also have a sexy 48 year old Thai wife - short skirts and high heels will keep a man young !

[puukao]

eat whatever you want, i advise exercising a ton, but up to you.....the KEY is getting a blood test every year and see a doctor. You can really eat McD's and be healthy.....in a healthy range. If it makes you happy and eating carrots drive you crazy......then do it IF your results are fine.....if you blood is jacked, then you better change or you will likely die early..

millions of people live over 85 on entirely different habits........the key is being happy getting there. if you crave meat, eat it.....dumb not to. unless it really is killing you....

i am 99 and my gf says i look 20. except once i gave her only 1,000 baht instead of 10,000 and she said i look 100!!!!

Edited November 11, 2015 by puukao