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NattyMikeO
6f5 gymcelled mtn leanmaxxing to htn
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So 2023 was all about leanmaxxing and gymcelling, I improved a shit ton and would recommend everyone 18+ whos above 10% bf to do it.
I went from (25% bf)
to (10% bf)
Needless to say, my gf is very happy with the results. And for those wondering, I turned 33 last month and I am 6f5.
So this year I want to try some new and unconventional techniques to improve my looks and fight the agepill as much as I can.
Things to improve/work on :
1- Collagen/skin elasticity
2- Hyoid/neck region
3- Nasolabial folds
4- zygomatic projection / arch
5- beginning of overall sagging of the mid face region.
6- eyes in general
7- jaw asymmetry and robustness.
Methods :
1- Surgery: unfortunately, I cannot afford surgery at the moment. I will do my best for the next year to get some improvement and will re-evaluate in 2025. Would like zygomatic arch and cheek implants. Can't most likely afford the deposit so tough shit.
2- Skin care: I am using tretinoin cream(6months in), hydrating, exfoliating and sunscreen. Helps with collagen and anti aging. Will take that shit till the day I die.
3- Electro stimulation: As a white guy with low cheekbone projection, my malaris muscle is probably very weak and that should lead to further sagginess of the mid face eventually. I will use an EMS device(with electrodes) to stimulate the malaris muscle and other muscle of my face, especially the zygomatic muscles The device I bought is also a TENS device. As a recent study as shown, it is possible to induce bone growth with a negative polarity pulse. My tens device is able to provide a similar current so I will put the negative electrodes on each of my zygos where the arch begins. Unfortunately the study was done with a device that was placed under the skin, which was pulsating 24/7 for a whole year. I do not know how skin resistance to the current will play into this and I don't plan to use the device for more than 15-20 hours a week. We'll see if it works. Could be total cope, but I am willing to test this out for you boyos
interesting thread : electro stimulation , ems for the malaris
studies: mandibular growth by electro stimulation , malaris
4- facial exercises: Mostly for anti aging, much easier to get in shape in your 20s and maintain till your 60s than starting working out at 60. I think its the same for face muscles, I don't expect much in terms of actual psl increase. But along with electro stimulation, it will help with mid face sagging, hyoid sagging, nasolabial folds, eye area in general(very minor), and cheek projection (hypertrophy of the zygomatic muscle).
5- Mewing/Chewing: Mewing for health(breathing/posture) and chewing to fix asymmetry in my jaw (left masseter is much bigger than right one). I know masseter hypertrophy is not optimal compared to a naturally angular jaw, but mine is straight, so reasonably bigger masseters is good enough for now. Might enhance overall robustness of the jaw, will chew for 2 hours a day as Mike Mew recommends.
6- Bonesmashing: A very controversial topic indeed. But from listening to surgeon and doctors talking on the subject it is clear that it works. Only problem is the results are often shit ( not scared of brain damage, doing it moderately). Mostly when it comes to the brow ridge. Don't wanna look like a caveman. But I would not say no to a few mm of cheek and zygo arch projection. I will use the back of a butter knife and hit each zygomatic arch a 100 time every other day and do the same for the cheek bone. Every month I will assess the changes, if any, and change my routine if I see any asymmetries between the two cheeks.
7- TRT/Supplement: Currently on trt+ (150mg of test and 100mg of primo per week), don't see myself stopping anytime soon, I do love it. Also taking bone building supps : calcium, k2, mag, zinc, d3, etc. All in high-ish doses.
8- Leanmaxxing : currently going down to 8% to find the sweet spot and see if it will improve my looks further. I guess 9% should be the sweet spot.
I will report a year from now on my progress, if you have any suggestions I am happy to read them.
I went from (25% bf)
to (10% bf)
Needless to say, my gf is very happy with the results. And for those wondering, I turned 33 last month and I am 6f5.
So this year I want to try some new and unconventional techniques to improve my looks and fight the agepill as much as I can.
Things to improve/work on :
1- Collagen/skin elasticity
2- Hyoid/neck region
3- Nasolabial folds
4- zygomatic projection / arch
5- beginning of overall sagging of the mid face region.
6- eyes in general
7- jaw asymmetry and robustness.
Methods :
1- Surgery: unfortunately, I cannot afford surgery at the moment. I will do my best for the next year to get some improvement and will re-evaluate in 2025. Would like zygomatic arch and cheek implants. Can't most likely afford the deposit so tough shit.
2- Skin care: I am using tretinoin cream(6months in), hydrating, exfoliating and sunscreen. Helps with collagen and anti aging. Will take that shit till the day I die.
3- Electro stimulation: As a white guy with low cheekbone projection, my malaris muscle is probably very weak and that should lead to further sagginess of the mid face eventually. I will use an EMS device(with electrodes) to stimulate the malaris muscle and other muscle of my face, especially the zygomatic muscles The device I bought is also a TENS device. As a recent study as shown, it is possible to induce bone growth with a negative polarity pulse. My tens device is able to provide a similar current so I will put the negative electrodes on each of my zygos where the arch begins. Unfortunately the study was done with a device that was placed under the skin, which was pulsating 24/7 for a whole year. I do not know how skin resistance to the current will play into this and I don't plan to use the device for more than 15-20 hours a week. We'll see if it works. Could be total cope, but I am willing to test this out for you boyos
interesting thread : electro stimulation , ems for the malaris
studies: mandibular growth by electro stimulation , malaris
4- facial exercises: Mostly for anti aging, much easier to get in shape in your 20s and maintain till your 60s than starting working out at 60. I think its the same for face muscles, I don't expect much in terms of actual psl increase. But along with electro stimulation, it will help with mid face sagging, hyoid sagging, nasolabial folds, eye area in general(very minor), and cheek projection (hypertrophy of the zygomatic muscle).
5- Mewing/Chewing: Mewing for health(breathing/posture) and chewing to fix asymmetry in my jaw (left masseter is much bigger than right one). I know masseter hypertrophy is not optimal compared to a naturally angular jaw, but mine is straight, so reasonably bigger masseters is good enough for now. Might enhance overall robustness of the jaw, will chew for 2 hours a day as Mike Mew recommends.
6- Bonesmashing: A very controversial topic indeed. But from listening to surgeon and doctors talking on the subject it is clear that it works. Only problem is the results are often shit ( not scared of brain damage, doing it moderately). Mostly when it comes to the brow ridge. Don't wanna look like a caveman. But I would not say no to a few mm of cheek and zygo arch projection. I will use the back of a butter knife and hit each zygomatic arch a 100 time every other day and do the same for the cheek bone. Every month I will assess the changes, if any, and change my routine if I see any asymmetries between the two cheeks.
7- TRT/Supplement: Currently on trt+ (150mg of test and 100mg of primo per week), don't see myself stopping anytime soon, I do love it. Also taking bone building supps : calcium, k2, mag, zinc, d3, etc. All in high-ish doses.
8- Leanmaxxing : currently going down to 8% to find the sweet spot and see if it will improve my looks further. I guess 9% should be the sweet spot.
I will report a year from now on my progress, if you have any suggestions I am happy to read them.