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post 1705393971 08-23-2024, 06:51 AM
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It’s insane how rapidly I’ve aged in my late 20s

I was looking at some old photos of myself from a few years ago and it made me feel depressed AF srs.

From about 18-26 I didn’t noticeably age at all. In fact, I became better looking every single year at I gained muscle and confidence.

Then around 2 years ago the flood gates opened. I lost my youthful glow. I stated wrinkling, growing deep bags under my eyes, my receding hairline accelerated with additional thinning on top, now I’m picking out grey hairs from my beard srs.

On top of that my body feels weaker, more susceptible to injury, FAR less energetic.

It’s like I aged a decade in just the last couple years. I’m 28 years old and I see a 40 year old man in the mirror.

I’m sure much of it is due to stress but ho lee fook I want to go back.
post 1705394121 08-23-2024, 06:54 AM
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You shouldn't have tried all those men tbh.
post 1705394401 08-23-2024, 07:04 AM
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I'm 31 days sober now and have been taking selfies everyday and have progressed dramatically. I've been comparing the most recent selfies at age 29 to my early 20s and I look exactly the same

If u drink/smoke, quit that chit immediately srs

I'm waiting for the gym to open up in 30 mins so I can start doing cardio. Also cleaned up my slop diet. I'm gonna eat 95% of my foods from the fresh produce and fresh meat aisles from now on. Also slowly removing all other drinks until I cut down to water and 2 cups of coffee in the morning only.

Also day 2 of nofap rn finna go 30 days and see how if that helps.

Youth is everything srs protect it at all costs
post 1705394461 08-23-2024, 07:05 AM
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Do a hard reset and eat whole foods. Avoid sugar. Get a regular sleep schedule.
post 1705394471 08-23-2024, 07:05 AM
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hows your diet / boozing / exercise etc?


i notice when i booze a lot my skin looks pretty haggard, when i take a few weeks off i look a lot younger / better.


drinking a lot of water helps too.


idk what to tell ya on the hair. either get an HT / hop on fin (idk if i believe fin is safe)



if you're not working out regularly that can help the sleep



i've got plenty of greys myself at age 37 but i still look better than 90% of my peers because i'm not some chubby soy cuck with bitch tits on ssris (ded fkn Srs)
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post 1705394661 08-23-2024, 07:09 AM
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Do you think your job, specifically the gay dinger who talks chit about you, has caused any of these issues?
post 1705395011 08-23-2024, 07:20 AM
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You got two options:

-Work hard and get in the best shape of your life. You'll be phucking fine with eye bags and some wrinkles

-Give up and be an alcoholcel
post 1705395071 08-23-2024, 07:21 AM
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I got a srs question tho -- did you get the c19 stabby?
there's a reason why I ask that in relation to the changes you described.
post 1705395171 08-23-2024, 07:24 AM
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OP is an anomaly tbh.

Everyone knows most miscers still look like they're in their early 20's, some even late teens, despite the fact they're deep into their 30's.
post 1705395271 08-23-2024, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted By Photoshop4Lulz⏩
You got two options:

-Work hard and get in the best shape of your life. You'll be phucking fine with eye bags and some wrinkles

-Give up and be an alcoholcel
Pretty much this. Eye bags and wrinkles can also be fix in some way via sleep and diet.
post 1705395301 08-23-2024, 07:28 AM
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I m 37 I don’t have hardly any of your issues. Step up your diet and exercise. Start to meditate daily. Start hair restoration therapy.
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post 1705395321 08-23-2024, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted By ZergHydralisk⏩
I'm 31 days sober now and have been taking selfies everyday and have progressed dramatically. I've been comparing the most recent selfies at age 29 to my early 20s and I look exactly the same

If u drink/smoke, quit that chit immediately srs

I'm waiting for the gym to open up in 30 mins so I can start doing cardio. Also cleaned up my slop diet. I'm gonna eat 95% of my foods from the fresh produce and fresh meat aisles from now on. Also slowly removing all other drinks until I cut down to water and 2 cups of coffee in the morning only.

Also day 2 of nofap rn finna go 30 days and see how if that helps.

Youth is everything srs protect it at all costs
Welcome to the life. Boyo cut the coffee too. Caffeine is an addictive drug. Look at all the baguettes “I NEED my coffee!!!” and you will also feel significantly better
post 1705395421 08-23-2024, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted By blazenbb⏩
Welcome to the life. Boyo cut the coffee too. Caffeine is an addictive drug. Look at all the baguettes “I NEED my coffee!!!” and you will also feel significantly better
yea I can't cold turkey everything at once so i'm slowly cutting vices 1 by 1. Once I get rid of all the worse vices i'll think about coffee. idk if I can cut if all out tho i was thinking about doing 1-2 cups every morning and absolutely no more after that
post 1705395431 08-23-2024, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted By blazenbb⏩
Welcome to the life. Boyo cut the coffee too. Caffeine is an addictive drug. Look at all the baguettes “I NEED my coffee!!!” and you will also feel significantly better
Fwauurkkk. Quitting caffeine is brutal. No preworkout ? No morning coffees?
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post 1705395441 08-23-2024, 07:31 AM
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That’s the thing boyos. I don’t smoke or drink at all. I can count on one hand the number of alcoholic drinks I’ve had in my entire life. I generally eat healthy, no sweets, maybe too many calories at worst. I have been exercising 3-5 days per week since the beginning of Covid. I’m not vaxxed. Having a sedentary office job probably does the most damage. Sometimes I wonder if I have an undiagnosed chronic or terminal illness srs.
post 1705395531 08-23-2024, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted By GuineaDago585⏩
That’s the thing boyos. I don’t smoke or drink at all. I can count on one hand the number of alcoholic drinks I’ve had in my entire life. I generally eat healthy, no sweets, maybe too many calories at worst. I have been exercising 3-5 days per week since the beginning of Covid. I’m not vaxxed. Having a sedentary office job probably does the most damage. Sometimes I wonder if I have an undiagnosed chronic or terminal illness srs.
It’s probably the hair loss Boyo. Start fin and minoxidil

What’s your bf %?
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post 1705396071 08-23-2024, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted By GuineaDago585⏩
That’s the thing boyos. I don’t smoke or drink at all. I can count on one hand the number of alcoholic drinks I’ve had in my entire life. I generally eat healthy, no sweets, maybe too many calories at worst. I have been exercising 3-5 days per week since the beginning of Covid. I’m not vaxxed. Having a sedentary office job probably does the most damage. Sometimes I wonder if I have an undiagnosed chronic or terminal illness srs.
i mean yea u make a chit ton of posts saying u wanna rope because of ur job. You've developed avoidance personality. Sitting around miserable 8 hours a day hoping nobody talks to u. Going to sleep hoping nobody talks to you at work tomorrow. Waking up dreaded hoping nobody talks to you. Driving to work hoping nobody talks to you.

Its only a matter of time until u blow up. Switch jobs ASAP srs.
post 1705396181 08-23-2024, 07:50 AM
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You shouldn't be feeling or even thinking about this in your late 20s

I've got some bad news if you make it to late 50s

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post 1705396301 08-23-2024, 07:53 AM
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If you stay in shape and use Tretinoin and Finasteride, it's surprising how young you can remain. But if you just let things happen, you'll def age around 30.
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Originally Posted By Legendsneverdie⏩
Fwauurkkk. Quitting caffeine is brutal. No preworkout ? No morning coffees?
It’s rough, but it shows how much most rely on caffeine. Once you get past it, the increase in your natural energy level and sleep is worth it
post 1705406391 08-23-2024, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted By GaryCarnivals⏩
Do a hard reset and eat whole foods. Avoid sugar. Get a regular sleep schedule.
This.

I do 3-4 month spurts of Keto and I look 5 years younger on Keto after about a month in. Srs
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Originally Posted By GuineaDago585⏩
I was looking at some old photos of myself from a few years ago and it made me feel depressed AF srs.

From about 18-26 I didn’t noticeably age at all. In fact, I became better looking every single year at I gained muscle and confidence.

Then around 2 years ago the flood gates opened. I lost my youthful glow. I stated wrinkling, growing deep bags under my eyes, my receding hairline accelerated with additional thinning on top, now I’m picking out grey hairs from my beard srs.

On top of that my body feels weaker, more susceptible to injury, FAR less energetic.

It’s like I aged a decade in just the last couple years. I’m 28 years old and I see a 40 year old man in the mirror.

I’m sure much of it is due to stress but ho lee fook I want to go back.
From what you have described if you think that is 40 you're going to be really shocked when you actually turn 40, brah.
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From what I've witnessed from friends/family, these are the biggest youth killers in order of broootalness:

1. Smoking
2. Drinking
3. Genetics
4. Stress (goes hand in hand with not enough sleep)
5. UV exposure
6. Weed
7. Other drugs (pepsi, opiates etc)
8. Not moisturising
9. Bad diet
10. Significantly fluctuating weight
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Originally Posted By GuineaDago585⏩
I’m sure much of it is due to stress but ho lee fook I want to go back.
Mitigate stress. Get 7+ hours sleep a night religiously.

Otherwise, keep lifting, high protein, dial back the carbs (no more than absolutely necessary to hit a workout or if you have an active job).

Stop or limit alcohol. Stop or limit sugar. Stop or limit heavily processed junk food. Dump any drug(s) you use, recreational entirely, if a doctor prescribed one, think about lifestyle choices that could lead you to not use them either, if it's even possible (and under the supervision of your doctor)

I would fast once a week. Give your body a break and let it heal.
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I'm 29. So far no greys in my facial hair, but definitely some greys in my hair. The only thing I've noticed so far is the parting at the top of my scalp is getting a little more noticable/wider, I can even sometimes feel coldness in that location, feelsbadmane. Thankfully the hairline itself is basically the same as when I was 20.
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Since I had kids I've aged at a double time rate. Was still getting carded at 32. Now at 38 in a couple weeks, I could pass for 40 to a young person.

Don't love it, but I had a good run. Still have my hair, so maybe some botox and better diet I can shave off some years.
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People think I'm at least 10 years younger which is uncommon for majestic, stately, elite 6'5" master race people

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Diet, sleep, exercise go a long way

Take supplements if needed for stuff like sleep etc
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Lmao.

In your late 20s, especially ~28ish you should be in peak shape if you stayed consistent with lifting and cardio throughout your 20s.

If youre falling apart in your late 20s, your late 30s will be way worse.
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