Self improvement suggestions for self-image
I'm a 16 year old sophmore in high school. I recently started caring more about my physical appearence. I started using cologne, CeraVe acne cleanser, hair gel, and burt's bees lip balm. I'm also trying to mew, since I have an underbite and also so I can get a more well defined jawline. I'm trying to work out consistently, since I want to get abs (I'm 6'2 without shoes and 125 lbs).
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Don't mew
why not?
It probably does more harm than good
If you have trouble with your jaw, go to a doctor
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Your jaw looks pretty normal to me
creatine >>>> mewing
what do u think creatine does
If you have a mild underbite, maybe orthodontics can correct it. But talk to a professional, not some dude on the Internet
that's for the scientists to figure out, im just a guy
Makes your farts wicked smelly and something about muscle
You know what is way more effective than eating creatine? Actually exercising
i mean yeah i dont think it really does much if you don't work out
Work out and eat healthy
Creatine is fine
But better to eat healthy and get plenty of protein
Yeah, creatine is 2nd order at best
"mewing is modern couture" - rick owens probably
Be careful working out too hard at your age (at least if you're living heavy stuff).
Also, diet is a big factor in having abs.
Lastly things like your face shape will also change as you get older. Will echo the others and say please don't mew.
creatine has nothing to do with face shape wtf
face shape is largely dependent on genetical factors during development
One tip I can provide is to get your teeth perfect (check with a dentist). Good teeth makes for a better face
ok I will not mew
well I have an underbite but ig its not that obvious
yeah, unfortunately I had an expander which didn't work and severely comprimised by articulation. My only option is jaw surgery to correct the underbite
I mewed as a kid and all it did was made me need orthodontics since, without the pressure from my tongue, my lower teeth went inwards. not good!
I've seen guys who are shorter than me and weigh more get abs, for example there's this freshman in school who is around 5'10 and 130 pounds, whereas I'm 6'2 and 125. I feel like genetics definitely plays a huge role. What kind of diet would be good for abs? Should I lose weight? Also, I've never eaten MacDonalds, Taco Bell, or Chick Fil-A in my life, so junk food consumption is not my problem.
I have a friend who has jaw surgery, and it definitely changed the look of his jaw and face. It's a big deal, but warranted in some cases, such as if it causes problems with sleeping and breathing.
oof I really need my lower teeth to go inward
you can kind of correct your bite with braces if you also need braces, just speak to your ortho
But, again, that's something for a professional to help you with, not random dudes on the Internet
You're 16, and people your age aren't all going to develop in the same places at the same rate. With that being said, you're probably pretty slim at that height/weight so start doing some crunches and core exercises if you really want abs.
literally for anything about moving your teeth talk to an orthodontist
But honestly, you're 16. Like, I was also 130 pounds at 16. I almost hit 200 this year. This is not your final form.
And abs are overrated.
yeah I'm gonna get invisalign over the summer
bottom teeth are a mess
but upper teeth are perfect
You're halfway there then bud. Try not to stress about this stuff.
braces and invisalign are different, too
invisalign can’t do massive overhauls like braces can
dang
We are mostly about clothing here, but we do have some channels for lifting, running, etc. that you are welcome to check out
and some things might demand you get a whole set of headgear if it’s that extreme. but it depends on what you’re looking at
thats what I got when I was younger
I don't think he needs to change his face, I would really caution this line of advice
stopped doing it and my teeth went back to an underbite
fair. i’m just talking in general
These are things for a professional to address, not us
exactly
i mentioned the ortho earlier
Hormones and aging will absolutely make an impact on your face shape but truly that shit doesn't matter, I have a gargantuan skull and a tiny little milhouse face and I make it work
Best way to improve your self-image is start finding things you like about it. Don't focus on the things that you don't.
that too
I am pretty slim. I can see my rib bones, but not abs
Yeah. A lot of what's going on here is normal teenage anxiety.
yeah none of the images are loading on my phone so i haven’t been able to give advice based on what was posted
The pictures look pretty normal to me.
i’m not seeing anything atm, hence my speaking more generally about speaking to an orthodontist if he was that serious
Yeah, the pics are in a weird format, but I was able to download and view them
idk how to make discord not convert them into that format sorry about that
had to open on my phone, .heic is the apple format
maybe a google drive
you look like a normal kid and it looks like you've got your own style.
thanks
yeah you look really normal my guy
i think a lot of it is just anxiety
speaking as someone who’s like 21 with horrible acne
Yeah. Look at #waywt . We are all pretty normal looking people.
i know this is corny old man shit but being comfortable in your own skin and loving yourself really is the best thing you can do for your self-image
and like i keep rehashing, do not do anything major to your bones and your body without speaking to the appropriate medical professional first
Yeah, my #1 self improvement tip is "be nice to yourself"
And my #2 is "stick to the basics". Pay attention in school. Get some exercise. Eat a decent diet. Take care of yourself.
Don't forget to dress well
But great advice here and hope you listen to it OP
my only input here is that you should try chick fil a. get a spicy deluxe meal with lemonade, chick fil a sauce
yeah definitely thanks man
get enough and consistent sleep!
Very important part of feeling good
Diet is not a big factor in having abs when you're 6'2" and 125
go to r/gainit or something for advice on gaining weight and muscle, try super squats or something idk it's targeted at really skinny teenagers.
Self acceptance is cool and all but intentionally changing your body (thru skincare, diet, exercise) is very empowering imo. Everyone is talking about diet and exercise but for you remember that diet means eating significantly more than you are right now, and exercise won't help very much (in terms of growth) if you're not in a calorie surplus. I was 130 and skinny at 5'7", my waist is still snatched at like 150 and the rest of me is a little bigger, you have a lot of room to grow
(if you're like I was you enjoy how skinny you are and are worried about gaining weight so I'm here to tell you that you can gain 30-40 pounds and still be skinny)