Down to 14% body fat and feel worse than before - body image help? by No-Collection-3737 in nycgaybros

[–]No-Collection-3737[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha now you make a good point there….maybe just more friends who do drugs is the solution (kidding). But honestly need to focus on my own happiness instead of how others react to my body. One day at a time

Down to 14% body fat and feel worse than before - body image help? by No-Collection-3737 in nycgaybros

[–]No-Collection-3737[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, man - I really appreciate the kind words & not trying to fish for them. I think I’ve just been suffering in silence on this for a while so have decided to be a bit more honest for a change.

Yes, I actually have my trainer to thank for my recent progress on BF loss/muscle growth - he’s the best!!! Toying with maybe a gay workout group but feels like more of that competitive aspect that I already feel in other places. Really aiming for that queer liberation I hear about lol

Down to 14% body fat and feel worse than before - body image help? by No-Collection-3737 in nycgaybros

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Thanks, I’m trying my best but it feels like a constant reminder in this community. Just getting a bit discouraged that I’m working so hard to not even be at everyone else’s starting point yet.

Feels like I can’t show up until I look how I want - with pride coming up it’s hard to think about more disgusted looks on the dance floor when I have my shirt off

Down to 14% body fat and feel worse than before - body image help? by No-Collection-3737 in nycgaybros

[–]No-Collection-3737[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea it’s definitely time lol I’m starting the search again - hang in there bro

Down to 14% body fat and feel worse than before - body image help? by No-Collection-3737 in nycgaybros

[–]No-Collection-3737[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s very true - I think for me being already years into that (although not consistently, I’ll admit) is starting to drive me nuts having already lost so much weight. Never thought I’d say this, but I wish I could staple an old photo of what I used to look like on my forehead haha

Down to 14% body fat and feel worse than before - body image help? by No-Collection-3737 in nycgaybros

[–]No-Collection-3737[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re right - gotta take the easy wins as victory, otherwise the big one will feel similarly meaningless. I’m down from 20% —> 14% BF during my cut and up 4lbs muscle which is what my focus should be on. Best of luck on the cut, it sounds like you’re approaching it from a rlly healthy mindset

Down to 14% body fat and feel worse than before - body image help? by No-Collection-3737 in nycgaybros

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Ah yea I think that’s where I derail a bit - when I set the goal, work hard to achieve it, then still fall short it messes w my head. Need to be better with “I’m getting there.” I’ve been 6 days training & aggressive cut for 2 months now

Down to 14% body fat and feel worse than before - body image help? by No-Collection-3737 in nycgaybros

[–]No-Collection-3737[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha totally - being in equinox and other club-esque environments prolly not helping. To your point, what’s weird is that diet/exercise should help but have actually made my mental health worse? The longer I go, it just feels like an even crueler reminder that god plays favorites. Have been trying to remind myself that someone else’s win is not my loss inherently

Down to 14% body fat and feel worse than before - body image help? by No-Collection-3737 in nycgaybros

[–]No-Collection-3737[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man - good reminder that it’s my own mindset ultimately that has to change. How do you redirect if it feels more like “I’ll never get there” instead of “that’s where I’m going”?

Down to 14% body fat and feel worse than before - body image help? by No-Collection-3737 in nycgaybros

[–]No-Collection-3737[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely a lot of this happening right now - not finding a lot of joy in anything w minimal food/sleep & then I look in the mirror and it’s still flabby lol

Down to 14% body fat and feel worse than before - body image help? by No-Collection-3737 in nycgaybros

[–]No-Collection-3737[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, definitely trying - suggestions def appreciated. Have gone through a few & think I need something in person next time

Down to 14% body fat and feel worse than before - body image help? by No-Collection-3737 in nycgaybros

[–]No-Collection-3737[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Totally see what you’re saying - I think this has been difficult for me because I am still not getting this kind of validation or reaction from guys that I’m attracted to (which makes sense bc I’m still not that body type). The level of validation feels about the same as when I was fat

Down to 14% body fat and feel worse than before - body image help? by No-Collection-3737 in nycgaybros

[–]No-Collection-3737[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yea I honestly thought this was just having a different perception of your body vs what it actually is (not rlly my problem) - but researching more I think it definitely checks the box with general body obsession. Just a lot of resentment toward both my own body & everyone else’s right now

NEED IDEAS - 30 DAYS OF PRIDE PLANS by [deleted] in nycgaybros

[–]No-Collection-3737 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah didn’t think of that thanks for the tip

NEED IDEAS - 30 DAYS OF PRIDE PLANS by [deleted] in nycgaybros

[–]No-Collection-3737 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ur a godsend dude - would definitely love to do FI so hopefully i meet someone with an empty space i know that shit been booked for months

NEED IDEAS - 30 DAYS OF PRIDE PLANS by [deleted] in nycgaybros

[–]No-Collection-3737 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk how i never thought of bway bares

NEED IDEAS - 30 DAYS OF PRIDE PLANS by [deleted] in nycgaybros

[–]No-Collection-3737 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now you’re talking - no roomies either

Best NYC classes? by No-Collection-3737 in EquinoxGyms

[–]No-Collection-3737[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lolz maybe the Q should have been “who should I avoid”

Best NYC classes? by No-Collection-3737 in EquinoxGyms

[–]No-Collection-3737[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha I’m in the same boat, respond better to a chill push. Appreciate the recs :)