I commonly hear about men taking fitness more seriously past age 30, esp as a hedge against aging, so I want to branch out and see what physical changes you 30+ gents have experienced that you consider positive ? Can be a psychological component but I’m not looking for purely psychological answers ( so no “I’m more patient “ or “I have more empathy”)
-Kind of a bizarre answer but For me I feel like my skin has become less sensitive. I can tolerate skin care products that I should have used when younger but hated.


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  2. I’ve stopped caring what others think of me. I’m not gonna pretend I have zero insecurities but, I just don’t care what the average person thinks of me. Outside of my close friends, wife and family I will disregard any judgement from others. It’s freeing.

  4. I realized we all go tits up ventually might as well explore and have some fun. And I don’t mean just pure hedonism, it’s just that people’s boxes don’t matter much anymore after that

  6. I can actually think with my head and not with my friend down there.

    It’s like this whole raging brain fog was gone. I suppose it’s the gradual decline in testosterone. I call it the post-20s clarity.

  7. I feel more primed to enjoy myself and feel this insane clarity. Also im so much less stressed now that im more established. Everything hits better… something like visiting a museum feels like enlightment.

    When I was younger I could never really let go and enjoy stuff like I do now.

    Also now that im less of a punk and more of my best self I find people easier, and more enjoyable to interact with.

  8. Getting sick a lot less,

    I was on sick leave in my teens – and twenties – a lot – at least 3-4 weeks a year – not calling out – I got any cold or flu going around. And then had to cough my lungs out (including cracked ribs)

    That got way better in 30s – and also most of my allergies disappeared. Haven’t gotten a cold or flu in ~10 years.

  9. Better, thicker beard growth. Deepened voice compared to my 20’s. I also didn’t work out at all until 25 so now I’ve just about worked out all of my muscle imbalance from before, leading to way better posture and the overall strength difference is just massive. My fashion sense has improved to be more tasteful than it was, before I was just trying to make a statement, but now things are more practical and bespoke.

    I also generally just take better care of myself, I’m more consistent with self care and maintenance habits. I’ve also mostly stopped drinking which has done wonders for my overall mood and energy levels.

    When people my own age complain about getting too old for stuff, I shake my head. I feel better now than pretty much ever. This feels like a good young age to be.

  10. I speak my mind more often. I come off as a little rude and forward sometimes but it is an overall net positive as I have more friends and better social life. 

  11. I’m overall healthier in general because I don’t drink or smoke anymore. My skin looks better and I’m way more attractive.

  13. Personal growth. That’s more important that being fit.

    Be more social. Know how to carry myself. Being more confident. Forcing myself to be less shy. Even though that is difficult.

    Doing things on my own. Taking to attractive women just to become their friend and perhaps something more.

    Work on my self. My self esteem. My thoughts. Work on the anxiety, my emotional well being.

    Work on finding the right kind of friends that are supportive and loving. That get me and my lifestyle. That aren’t these shallow Bros.

  15. My sex drive is higher than it was when I was younger because I figured some problems with my health out over the years.

  19. I rarely drink alcohol anymore. I don’t smoke cigars anymore. I prioritize sleep, getting enough protein, and working out 4-6 days a week. I’m also tracking calories and food intake. I started all this because blood pressure was climbing and I didn’t want to have to get on meds.

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