So since finding TRP last August, I have seen massive gains in the quality of my life. I'm 5'8" and I was 120 lbs. beginning this journey. Instead of complaining about having to eat 5,000+ calories a day to gain weight, I spent the money and did it. I've put on 13 lbs. of muscle since then by adding squats and deadlifts to my repertoire.

My friends have noticed a marked change in the way I carry myself, more confident, more assertive. My workplace productivity is up. I'm gearing up for a big soccer season this spring in which I'm the captain and to defend my golf league title from last season.

However, I notice that I apparently haven't raised my SMV high enough to get the women I want, which is pretty much non-discriminative except for fatties. Hell, I even went through a "fatty" phase in which I still struck out. I did manage to break a 4 year dry spell back in October, but I tried to play it too cool with radio silence and she ended up being a one-and-done. I would like to find ways to improve, as what I have now is not working. I have read No More Mr. Nice Guy, Bang/Day Bang, and am going to read Models next.

Improvements:

  • Revamped wardrobe with form fitting clothes and a different color palette than most. Get complimented when out.

  • Increased muscle mass. Been noticed by friends and strangers alike.

  • Improved assertiveness and humor. I no longer make self-depreciating jokes about my height/weight, but rather friendly banter/teasing.

  • Said fuck it to the hair loss and shaved my head. I buzzed my hair in high school so I know the look isn't terrible.

  • Rock scruff/beard at all times instead of clean shaven. I have a youthful looking face, which I had no idea was bad until I grew out facial hair.

Areas of weakness:

  • I may need to be even more assertive in making my sexual attraction clearer. I can maintain conversation, and get phone numbers pretty much every time. But they always have a boyfriend or go radio silent upon initiating contact later.

  • Height. Can't do fuck all about it, so it is what it is.

  • Weight: 133 lbs. is still pretty skinny, so I'm still bulking.

  • Face: could be busted, not sure. Get called cute often.

On a side note, it's funny how people that remained in your circle because you were beneath them try to give you reasons not to change or go back to the way you were when they were above you. Nope!

Cheers.