u/YourMan492

Why does "for men" marketing work so well when men could have just been buying regular products this whole time?

Yo man bags, men's makeup, men's skincare, brands just repackage something that already exists, call it "for men" and suddenly it's acceptable and men are lining up for it. Sounds kinda crazy to me looool. Like tinted moisturizer has existed forever. BB cream has existed forever. But the second it gets rebranded as "men's skin tint" or "for him" it becomes a thing. Same with bags. Men have been buying "murses" for years while insisting they weren't bags. Now it's a man bag and it's a whole market. And don't even get me started on the man bun. It's a bun. Women have been wearing buns since the beginning of time. Do you think it's genuinely about social permission, like men needed the "for men" label to feel okay buying it, or is it just brilliant marketing taking advantage of that insecurity? And what's the next everyday thing that's going to get repackaged and sold to men at a markup?

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u/YourMan492 — 8 days ago

Can you actually improve your cholesterol through nutrition alone or do supplements make a real difference?

is cutting out certain foods enough to move the needle, or do you actually need to add supplements like omega 3s or red yeast rice on top of dietary changes to see real results? And are there specific foods you completely cut out that made a noticeable difference in your numbers? Would love to hear your opinions, folks!

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u/YourMan492 — 14 days ago

Decided I'm going to get a muscle up by the end of the year so what actually worked for you?

I can do about 12 clean pull-ups and have been training calisthenics casually for around a year. The muscle up feels like the next logical goal but every time I try I just stall at the top of the pull and can't transition over the bar. It's not a strength thing at this point, I think it's technique, but idk where I'm going wrong man. I've watched so many tutorials but they all contradict each other, so I'd rather hear from people who actually went through the process themselves.

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u/YourMan492 — 19 days ago

Ok folks, does it actually make sense to quit gluten if you're not gluten intolerant?

Lately I've noticed that cutting out gluten has become almost synonymous with "eating healthy," especially in fitness and wellness spaces. Everyone, literally EVERYONE I know, is eating gluten free food nowadays.

But if you don't have celiac disease, a diagnosed gluten intolerance, or a medical reason to avoid it, does eliminating gluten actually provide any benefits?

I've seen people claim it improved their energy levels, digestion, bloating, skin, and even helped with weight loss. On the other hand, I've also heard arguments that unnecessarily restricting foods can make your diet more complicated, more expensive, and potentially lead to nutrient gaps if you're not replacing those foods properly. If you're not gluten intolerant, do you think going gluten-free is beneficial, unnecessary, or potentially more harmful than helpful?

u/YourMan492 — 22 days ago