
Seth Walsh
The man in the mirror is my only threat
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Perfect Looksmaxxing GuideBruh you don't need steroid cycles in your 30s.
Consistent lifting, consistent high protein, creatine, 10k steps and good sleep mogs.
Getting lean
- Deficit: bodyweight × 22–24 kcal (kg) or 10–12 kcal (lb) → adjust to lose 0.5–1.0%/wk.
- Protein 1.6–2.2 g/kg; fat 0.6–1.0 g/kg; carbs = remainder.
- NEAT: 8–12k steps daily; 1 “diet break” week every 8–12 weeks at maintenance.
- Alcohol ≤2 drinks/wk; no liquid calories; weigh food until goal reached.
- Training: 10–20 hard sets/muscle/week, 5–30 reps, 1–3 RIR, 2–3 min rest on compounds.
- Split: Upper/Lower/Push/Pull/Legs or 3× full-body.
- Progression: add load/reps weekly while staying in RIR.
- Nutrition: protein 1.8–2.4 g/kg; creatine monohydrate 3–5 g daily; 3–5 protein feedings/day (~0.3 g/kg/meal).
- Deload every 6–8 weeks or on fatigue.
- Non-negotiables: SPF 50 daily; tretinoin/adapalene nightly ramped; no smoking; strict UV avoidance.
- Protein 1.6–2.2 g/kg; vitamin C-sufficient diet; optional collagen peptides 5–10 g/day.
- Procedures (when needed): fractional laser for scars/texture, neuromodulator for lines, not filler-bloat.
- Hydrate, humidify dry rooms; gentle cleanser; ceramide moisturizer.
- Sleep 7–9 h; fixed wake time; morning outdoor light; last caffeine ≤8 h before bed.
- Training split: heavy lifting + separate Zone 2; keep HIIT ≤2×/wk.
- Daily decompression: 10 min box breathing or NSDR.
- Supplements (optional): magnesium glycinate 200–400 mg at night; L-theanine 100–200 mg PRN. Avoid megadoses and miracle herbs.
- Base: 80% minimally processed, high-protein, high-fiber.
- Plate: lean protein + high-volume veg + satiating carbs + healthy fats.
- Fiber 25–40 g/day; sodium 3–5 g/day unless medically restricted.
- Pre-workout: 20–40 g protein + 30–60 g carbs; post-workout: 20–40 g protein.
- Same bedtime/wake time; bedroom 17–19 °C, dark, quiet.
- No blue-light close range 60 min pre-bed; hot shower 60–90 min pre-bed.
- Wind-down: write tomorrow’s 3 tasks; 10 min stretch/reading.
- If awake >20 min, get up, low-light, boring read; return when sleepy.
- Cut: medium length with layers; remove bulk at sides, keep length on top (4–6").
- Style: wash, towel-dry to damp; pre-styler (volumizing mousse/sea salt), blow-dry against grain with brush; finish with matte clay/paste; freeze with cool air.
- Texture: gentle waves > pin-straight; occasional perm if needed; avoid greasy shine.
- Baggy-clothes theory: volume on clothes demands bigger hair. Use one-directional volume—baggy top or baggy bottom, not both.
- Fit hierarchy: shoulders > rise > sleeve length. Tailor everything.
- Silhouette: widen shoulders, taper waist, lengthen legs (higher rise, slight crop, no pooling).
- Capsule: white/black/gray tees, OCBDs, dark denim, charcoal/navy trousers, minimal sneakers, loafers/boots, clean outerwear.
- Color: mostly neutrals; one accent max.
- Textures: heavyweight tees, Oxford, wool, suede, denim—looks richer than shiny synthetics.
- Accessories: watch, belt that matches shoes, one necklace or ring max.
- Bodyfat 10–15% (men) supports higher free T.
- Sleep, heavy compound lifts, sunlight/morning light, enough fats (≥0.6 g/kg).
- Micronutrients: ensure vitamin D sufficiency; zinc only if deficient.
- Creatine 3–5 g/day beneficial.
- Avoid chronic deficit, binge drinking, and late-night screens.
- If symptoms: get labs (AM total/free T, SHBG, LH/FSH, prolactin) and address medically—no UGL compounds.
- What works: dentist-made custom trays + carbamide peroxide 10–16% nightly 1–3 weeks; or in-office hydrogen peroxide, then trays to maintain.
- Philips Zoom 16% and KöR both effective; sensitivity → potassium nitrate/NaF gel; use soft toothbrush, low-abrasive paste.
- Maintain: coffee/tea through straw, rinse after, hygiene every 6 months.
- Steps: 8–12k daily baseline for leanness/health.
- Zone 2: 2–4×/wk, 30–60 min/session (nasal-breathing pace).
- Add 5–10 min finishers or 4–8 × 30–60 s HIIT once or twice weekly.
- Tan (sun-safe or spray), groomed brows, beard sculpt to jawline, tidy neckline, nails clean, subtle fragrance, MT2 + sunbathing.
- Posture: daily thoracic extension + hip flexor and pec stretches; scapular strength (face pulls).
- Photo/presence hacks: pump-up 5–10 min before events, carb+salt meal, good lighting, slight smile squint.
- Leanness, visible forearm/shoulder veins, wide shoulders + tight waist (V-taper), tall-looking proportions (higher rise, cropped hem).
- Healthy skin (even tone > no pores), good breath/teeth, neat hands/nails.
- Hair with volume/texture, not crunchy shine.
- Confident gait, eye contact, calm voice, economical movements.
- Clean, well-fitting clothes, quality shoes, subtle scent trail.
- Lift 4×: U/L/U/L or P/P/L/P; 60–75 min; compounds first.
- Zone 2: Tue & Sat 45 min.
- Steps: 10k+ daily.
- Diet: 500 kcal deficit if cutting; maintenance if recomposing.
- Skin: AM Vit C → SPF; PM cleanse → tretinoin → moisturizer.
- Sleep: 23:00–07:00; caffeine cutoff 14:00.
- Creatine 5 g/day; magnesium glycinate at night.