BellaOnline Forums Beauty and Self Body Image Meh...

Well. first of, I'm just a Strange male with extreme Body image problems, and I simply typed into google, Cosmetic Help. and this fourm came up. so if there's some rule against guys joining just tell me before you delete this account, I've noticed a lot of Pics saying the Voice of women and such so if it is just say so.

Well.
I'm extremely self concious about my facial structure. I'm barely 18, and I have deep expression lines when I smile. I'm talking REALLY deep.

Cue Blurry photo.

Not that has a lot of foundation to cover up my extreme dark circles. Which i Dont get from lack of sleep. But lack of food. I'm a rare case where my fast metabolism is coupled with a near total lack of the sensation of hunger. I never get hungry, and sometimes forget to eat for up to 3 days. I've tried setting reminders and such, but It never seems to work. I weigh 52 kilos and stand at 5'10, Which in itself is pretty strange for a guy who visits the gym 3 times a week.

My main concern though, Is the Expression lines and The slowly forming deeper lines at the very moment, Does anyone have some CHEAP/Affordable methods to counteract this? And about the bags, is there any Vitamins or Certain foods that will Add to my faces shape and Counter my gaunt appearance. the shallow bones under my eyes are dominating my face!
Help.

Thank you

Seth.

Seth,

I don't have an answer to your question but I just wanted to tell you that men are welcome here and even some the editors of the forums are men, including myself. I am the editor of the pro wrestling forum.

The magazine for the most part is geared toward women but men are welcome as well. Stay tuned to this opic because you will more than likely get plenty of answers to your dilemma. Meanwhile cruise around Bella and visit some other forums and welcome to Bella. We hpe you will stay and be a regular visitor.

I would think (and I'm not a dietician, so I'm not certain) - but protein and fats would be the things you are missing the most. You are missing everything from what you are saying, but those are really taking the toll.

Really try keeping some protein shakes or bars around the house that you can use through-out the day. As opposed to someone using these to lose weight, however - you'll use these to supplement other meals.

Sunken eyes tend to occur when a body is in starvation mode - so you really are not getting enough fat. Fat gets a horrible rap - people think it is the worst thing in the world, but the fact is, the body does need some. It's just that in the case of most people, we get way more than enough.

If you are going to take vitamin supplements, the big ones would be: B12, C, Iron, & Calcium Citrate, plus a multi-vitamin. If you really can't handle taking all those different ones, I'd reccomend one that is formulated for gastric bypass patients called "Optisource" - it's a chewable multi-vitamin with extra of the above things I mentioned (because people who have had bypass surgery have trouble getting enough of these vitamins). You can usually find it at Walgreens.

Milk is a big thing - and in your case, I'd go ahead and recommend drinking whole milk.

But I honestly think the best thing you can do for yourself is to get to a dietician or nutritionist, or maybe even an endocrinologist. Your "cosmetic" problems sound more like the symptoms of something, rather than the actual problem. And it would be better to find out the root source of your weight/eating issues, before it starts to affect more than your appearance - like you heart.

(Oh, BTW - my baby's name is Seth - so I love your name!)

Thanks for the Advice.

Well. here are some more incriminating photos..

you can see why i'm stressed after viewing these.
I've started taking multivitamins and drinking plenty of water, and trying to eat more often. But I think the damage is permament..

Any tips?

Hi Seth,

I guess I'm not seeing it?? I see a couple of tiny lines around your eyes, but I think everyone has those.

I think that when we experience skin issues due to insufficient water, vitamins and diet, we can reverse the affects. Just give yourself a little time. I think Michelle has some great advice, and I too, would recommend seeing a nutritionists, or maybe even a holistic healer.

I'm 42, and I notice I have more lines when I'm not drinking enough water. I've also added flax seed and omegas oils to my diet. I've really noticed a difference in my skin.

You mention that you have "extreme" body image problems. Sometimes when that happens, a person can be perfectly good looking, but just not be able to see it. You may greatly benefit from seeing a life coach or counselor. You are so young, and you have so much ahead of you. I know you don't really want to be worrying about your appearance all the time.

Take care.

Seth,

I completely agree with what Michelle has written.

Have you considered consulting with a doctor regarding your lack of hunger? That sounds like a possible medical issue. Once that has been addressed, the rest may fall into place. However, I do encourage you to consult with someone regarding your admitted "extreme body image problems." Healing the body may be a first step but healing your heart mind and emotions needs to be a priority as well.

I'm wondering, how are you doing now? It's been a while since your last post.

All the best,
a.d.

P.S. I realize this thread began several months ago, but I'm a newbie so I just came across it.