Patricia GorowayFacial Fitness: Daily Exercises & Massage Techniques for a Healthier, Younger Looking You

Since the beginning Feb. 2013. I did the face exercises and massage for two weeks (beginner ones), then every second day as she suggested for a month then had two weeks off then back into it again and I do the practises every 2nd day and sometimes on the third day (but mainly every 2nd day)Results for me:Face looks fuller and firmer like when I was in my 20's, more color in my face, the lines around my mouth have faded a bit (not much) the lines on my forehead have lessened (but not by much). My lips look a bit fuller and the lines between my eyebrows had cleared quite a bit. My jaw line and neck was good to start with is firmer.I must admit it is difficult to do the practises. It takes me 15 minutes.I am almost 50 and I look quite young for my age already as I do yoga and exercise and have an organic diet since my early 20's. I recommend this book, I feel a lot more confident and my self esteem has improved. I totally believe in aging gracefully and looking the best you can at any age and these practises make me feel like I am doing what I can to achieve this.I am also going to buy an acupressure book to give my face acupressure to release the underlying tension in my face.I recommend this book I think it is very helpful. But I am also going to explore other books and take the best out of each book and apply it to my specific needs.03/04/14Now a year later, doing these exercises on and off, the basic exercises (plus three of the advanced exercises). This does work, but for me it hasn't cleared forehead wrinkles over eyebrows (she recommends just relaxing the forehead as she says this muscle gets overused). I have found a forehead exercise in Yoga Face so I am going to start using that exercise.All the lines on my face have softened, have color in my face and I look fresh. So after a year of doing this regularly - these exercises have worked for me (with exception of the forehead and I focus on relaxing these muscles regularly). I don't look like I'm a teenager, but I look good for my age.

I can't believe posters who criticize the "young model" in the book/video are NOT doing the exercises, because the fact that the woman in the video looks young to them is actual a testimonial to how effective the exercises can be. I have seen some reviewers who discount this product because the "model" in the video/book is too "young" to be believable; she can't be someone who uses or needs facial exercising and was just selected for her young face. I can't trust these posters' reviews, and neither should you. Not only does the "model" identify herself in the book and video as Patricia Goroway (founder of Facial Fitness), but a 5-minute search on Google and Youtube will give you a good idea how long Patricia Goroway has been developing this product, and therefore you can tell that she looks younger than her age: she incorporated Facial Fitness Inc in 1999, her original book was dated 2006, she has updated videos on YouTube in 2012 from a local TV show that featured her where you can see how toned and wrinkle-free her face is, and she developed the program after a car accident when she was 32.If the reviewers think Patricia looks so young, beautiful, toned and wrinkle-free, and if Patricia has been doing Facial Fitness for 18 years, shouldn't that be a resounding testament to how effective the program is? I just can't trust reviewers who don't do research on an exercise program. If they don't take 5 minutes to research the founder or spokesperson for a program to see how fit and toned they look, can I really trust that they took the time to do the exercises consistently in order to determine they don't work--or did they just give up without putting in any work or effort? I bought this product specifically BECAUSE I saw the product creator's toned cheek, lip and eye muscles and figured out her approximate age by doing online research.I have been doing the exercises daily for only a few days, and so far I can tell that the circulation-enhancing massage is beneficial, but I had to post an early review because it was too funny seeing people giving negative reviews because they didn't see wrinkles on Patricia's face. I like that the exercises are subtle, I feel the burn, they are easy to do, and there is no skin-stretching/pulling or sticking fingers into your mouth like some other programs.

This book is really well put together. Great to look at- the pictures and format are pleasant to read and easy to follow, unlike some other more expensive and time consuming facial exercise routines. I have twin babies who are still very young, and even I can find the time to do this routine! The accompanying DVD is a great bonus. I have used the exercises in this book for a little over two months now and I can definitely see a difference in the overall relaxed feeling in my Facial muscles, as in, I LOOK more relaxed! My muscle tone is taut and defined, and I only perform the routine 3-4 times per week! I am in my late thirties, and still fairly young looking ( good genes) but I know that prevention is the way to go when tackling future aging, which is why I started this routine. I used to get botox on my frown lines, but I really wanted to try to give up that little expensive habit ( or at least have it done less) and I really have noticed an improvement using a combination of this routine and " Frownies" facial patches. It took about a month to see noticeable results, but I did notice, and it was very exciting! Imagine, an alternative to Botox that doesn't cost a small fortune every five months!Most importantly, I really feel like its an easy enough routine ( that still produces results) that I could easily incorporate it into a lifetime routine, without thinking about it too much, which is exactly what I was looking for. I am looking forward to using this routine as I age gracefully. I'm going to assume that the results would be even better if I performed the exercises everyday, but so far, I am really pleased with the results.

This book is well written with clear instructions and easy to follow. The DVD is a bonus.

I have followed the advice to the letter and am now five weeks in. My skin looks really good, due to the daily massage, and I am sure my lines are less pronounced. However, the exercises listed in the book take commitment. Doing the exercises and massage daily takes around 20 mins, a little longer once you add in the advanced exercises, which doesn't sound much but if you are busy it is time-consuming. If you want a quick fix this is not for you but, if you are prepared to put in the work then it is very effective. Personally, will keep doing it.

The format on this is terrible. When I buy a how-to book, I expect to be able to lie it flat and use it. This thing was apparently printed with the intention of showing how thoroughly a set of facial photos could be airbrushed: the paper is heavy, glossy magazine-ad stock, and it not only will not lie flat--I would have to break the back of the book to even open it completely--the pages developed bad wrinkles in shipping.Another format fail? Green printing on green paper. Look, people, women who are trying to strengthen facial muscles are generally over 40, and guess what? The eyes don't work as well. God help anybody with cataracts trying to read this thing.That's disappointing, because the CONTENT of the book is not bad. I may punch holes in the pages and get a ring-binder, but this is definitely a case of online fail. If I had seen this in a bookstore and been able to examine it, I would never have bought it, even on remainder.Think about your customers next time.

It takes a lot longer than expected for these exercises to start showing results. I've been doing them for 8 months now and am pleased with the results. You have to have lots of patience and tenacity to keep going but there will be a difference. Just don't expect miracles in a few weeks!

Bought this book a month ago, and after doing the exercises every day am really starting to see results, nasiolabial lines are reducing, eyes more open, jaw firmer, rosy and healthy colouring. This book has really superb neck and lower face exercises. Book is lovely to look at and use and the DVD is an enormous help and guide to doing the exercises. I combine Patricia's exercises with a few of Carole Maggios and Eva Frazers. This works well for me. I am 44 years old. Great book well worth 5 stars, thank you Patricia.