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Guys hating way they look

Im a 19 year old male and I really hate the way I look. I hate my face and the way its 'shaped'. Its not abnormal or anything dont get me wrong and I cant exactly pin point the problem.

Im also aware its all about confidence, but last year I joined a gym and lost loads of weight as I thought this would help. When I look back on photos from that period I hate my face even more- it suits being 'rounder' a little bit more. As of now Ive put weight back on, not sure anyone would look at me and call me 'fat'- but Im not slim and toned or anthing.

I also hate my hair, im going bald and its drastically thinned on top and on the sides and the colour is just crappy lightish blonde, you cant style it or anythin and every day I wake up its just a greasy clump stuck to my head.

Finally I can never ever be happy in what clothes/shoes I wear. I never feel comfortable and never think I look alright.

Now youre all gonna tell me theres nothing I can do, its all in my head etc. And the thing is I KNOW that! Buts its been like this for years and I wandered if anyone was the same?

Reply 1

xelprep

Find one of these:
- Shrink
- Plastic surgeon
- Genie

Reply 2

Chris123456789

1

You're not alone at all. Most of what you've said is how I feel too!

Reply 3

SamTheMan

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Anonymous

Im a 19 year old male and I really hate the way I look. I hate my face and the way its 'shaped'. Its not abnormal or anything dont get me wrong and I cant exactly pin point the problem.

Im also aware its all about confidence, but last year I joined a gym and lost loads of weight as I thought this would help. When I look back on photos from that period I hate my face even more- it suits being 'rounder' a little bit more. As of now Ive put weight back on, not sure anyone would look at me and call me 'fat'- but Im not slim and toned or anthing.

I also hate my hair, im going bald and its drastically thinned on top and on the sides and the colour is just crappy lightish blonde, you cant style it or anythin and every day I wake up its just a greasy clump stuck to my head.

Finally I can never ever be happy in what clothes/shoes I wear. I never feel comfortable and never think I look alright.

Now youre all gonna tell me theres nothing I can do, its all in my head etc. And the thing is I KNOW that! Buts its been like this for years and I wandered if anyone was the same?

At least it's your face. It's part of who you are and your eyes are the windows to your soul (um how poetic of me). Sure the thinning hair, the fact you're not happy with your face can be a bit of a pain and make you think you can't correspond to what girls consider as "fit" but actually I can almost guarantee you that there are girls out there who will like the way you look.

Once girls have gone through their media-influenced pretty boy phase, they usually go for something totally different. There are plenty and plenty of girls who like rather fat guys, loads who like bald guys.

Reply 4

digitalparadox

1

Well i'm the same - but i'm the opposite! I'm too thin. But i just joined the gym and just make sure you keep fit. I think a large part of it would be confidence which should hopefully grow over time. But your not alone!

Reply 5

G4ry

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digitalparadox

Well i'm the same - but i'm the opposite! I'm too thin. But i just joined the gym and just make sure you keep fit. I think a large part of it would be confidence which should hopefully grow over time. But your not alone!

Me too....i tried it today though and it sucked. I need some regime. We could be gym buddies... :p:

Reply 6

digitalparadox

1

G4ry

Me too....i tried it today though and it sucked. I need some regime. We could be gym buddies...:P:

I heard about this 'protein' stuff that you can put into milkshakes etc but still not certain. I heard it puts on muscle and tones a skinny body, but do you think they would have side effects, or is it all about moderation? I didn't go to the gym today :frown:

Reply 7

SamTheMan

17

There's one constant in this world you can always count on, women's "bad taste" in men.

Reply 8

G4ry

1

I thought you were at uni - i'm guessing you're not by your profile. When you lift weights you tear muscle, muscle rebuilds and becomes stronger and bigger (this is very basic). Protein is required by the body to repair broken tissues. You can buy protein shakes from health shops. You pretty much add a powder and mix it with water and drink - it doesn't taste great but gives you a fair dose of protein. That's why bodybuilders have so much protein because it repairs the torn tissues. This is going mightily off-topic and i don't pretend to be an expert - this is just basically information that i've got from my friend who's really into it.

Reply 9

pumpkin7

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xelprep

Find one of these:
- Shrink
- Plastic surgeon
- Genie

PLEASE, whatever you do - do not do a pete burns.. i beg you.

Reply 10

Chi3f

1

Actually depending on the brand and flavour of protein it tastes pretty good, especially if you use milk over water

Reply 11

G4ry

1

Chi3f

Actually depending on the brand and flavour of protein it tastes pretty good, especially if you use milk over water

As i said i'm not really into it at the moment. What flavour do you recommend and it gives about 20g of protein, is that right?

Reply 12

Chi3f

1

Well i use a brand called Reflex, comes in a 2.2Kg tub for and costs about £35, tho they have a smaller 900g tub as well, not sure on price. I had Choco-mint one which didnt really taste like chocolate and mint, but wasnt bad, but now using vanilla which is pretty damn good. reminds me of melted vanilla ice-cream. and amount of protein depends on how many scoops of it you add...

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