That’s very kind. I do value other things above looks but don’t discuss those on this board.
I think there’s probably a balance as we age where being both too heavy and too lean can have a negative impact on our looks tbh. I think I’ve found my sweet spot and it ended up being about the same as my high school graduation weight fwiw. My husband can see my rear a lot easier than I can and he doesn’t have any complaints so I’ll take it. I’m happy enough with my face and he’s happy enough with my backside. It’s a win/win!
Edit:I’ll stop derailing the thread now!
Following the body building youtube channels; the health leaders admit very high inflammation, poor metabolic function and early death in their ranks. Yes to very low BMI/body fat % makes one look older and really does age their bodies faster. Body building does not equal health practitioner. We make that mistake. They do realize the harm they are doing and do it anyway.
Re: Dave Asprey (??), Tim Ferris and others popularized: minimum effective effort. IE instead of lifting your max till failure 6 days a week, running miles etc etc. 80% of the muscle gain benefit and maybe even more of the longevity benefit of excersize can be had in as low as 20 min total 2-3 x a week. Specifically increase weight till failure is approx 7 - 10 reps. Just 7 reps till failure then stop. Do again in a few days. 2-3 x a week and you get most of the benefit. MEE min effective effort is a useful practice.
I still pitch use of kaatsu.com C4 model + occational heavy hand weights + vibration plate for quick MEE sessions. Optional; all while standing in front of a head to toe LED panel. Optional: prior to this dose with mitochondrial stimulators like: methlynine blue (5-15mg), optional peptides: SS-31/MOTSC; optional; Coq10, mito-q, urolithin-a etc.
Fun fact… it was in the middle of watching Gorillas in the Mist (about Dian Fossey and not Goodall) that I became a vegetarian… that seemed easier than going to Africa to fight the good fight to protect them.
