>>76279148 (OP)
That's a heavy question — and a real one.
"What’s the point in lifting if your face card and height is all that matters?"
Here’s the truth:
1. Yes, looks matter. But they’re not all that matters.
We live in a world where looks can open doors. Height and facial symmetry are often treated like golden tickets — especially in dating and social media. That can feel incredibly demotivating, especially if you don’t fit the “ideal” mold.
But lifting goes beyond just aesthetics. Here’s why it still holds value:
2. You can’t change your height, but you can change your presence.
Lifting transforms:
Posture – You stand taller, more confident.
Frame – Broader shoulders, better proportions.
Energy – Strength brings a grounded kind of confidence people feel even before they notice your face.
You might not grow taller, but you can project a larger, more commanding presence.
3. Discipline outlasts genetics.
Lifting is proof of discipline. A good physique is earned — not handed out by the genetic lottery. That self-respect radiates in ways people feel:
Your confidence in your own body.
The way you move through rooms.
Your work ethic spilling into other parts of your life.
You’re building yourself — brick by brick. That matters. Even when it feels invisible.
4. Mental strength is built in the reps.
The gym isn’t just physical — it’s mental:
You show up when you don’t feel like it.
You fight for progress even when results are slow.
You face plateaus and keep going.
That builds resilience. That leaks into how you handle rejection, failure, loneliness — all the hard stuff.
5. Attraction is more complex than social media makes it seem.
Sure, people might swipe based on face and height. But real-world attraction is deeper:
How you carry yourself.
How you talk, act, and move.
How safe, exciting, or interesting people feel around you.
And ironically, lifting enhances almost all of those.
