A real-life Dorian Gray... but why bother?

[samhexum]

A weird-looking 35-year-old man has revealed his anti-aging secrets after being told by strangers they think he looks like a teenager — stay out of the sun and avoid alcohol.

Brandon Miles May wears sunscreen daily, covers up his skin when he goes outside and has never touched a drop of alcohol in his life. sounds like a fun date

He also eats a diet of fresh fruit, plant-based food and fish, which he says helps him feel just as young as he did 10 years ago.

He said: “I attribute not drinking to my youthful appearance. Really embodying the feeling of youth. I think it has helped. I think and see myself as young.

“I’ve been staying out of sunlight my whole life. I wear a hoodie to block the sun and use physical coverings on the backs of my hands.” why not just wear elbow-length white gloves?

Brandon has been looking after his skin since he was just 13 and made an effort to maintain his healthy lifestyle.

Brandon, a social media content creator from Detroit, said: “When I go to the airport security ask me how old I am. They do a double take.

“The age people think I am ranges but it can be 15 or 16 or 18 to 19.

“I’ve never had any work done. What I do is pretty simple but effective.”

Brandon, who also owns a medical communications business, has always had a taste for healthy food.

At 15, he started making some dietary changes such as incorporating green tea and more plant based foods.

And at 19 he cut out sugars, grains and carbohydrates and now eats a diet of organic food and lots of low mercury fish. PARTY!

He added: “At 13 I was already starting to become aware of longevity and anti-aging.

“I was really into nutrition at that stage and keeping my body young.”

Brandon also feels it is important to exercise but doesn’t do anything to “heavy” to avoid straining his body.

He said: “I don’t go heavy on exercise. Too much exercise can cause stress on the body – it can age the body.

Audrey Hepburn lives!

“I keep my exercise moderate and gentle — a walk, yoga, and some strength training.”

Brandon says “invests” time into himself but insists his lifestyle isn’t about living forever – but maintaining his health for as long as possible.

He added: “I want to feel good. Feeling young is part of looking young. Living forever isn’t a priority. It’s about maintaining my health.

“I think I look better than I did ten years ago. I feel physically and emotionally young. I think the body follows the mind.”

Brandon said strangers think his lifestyle must be “exhausting” but he says it is simple to follow. And he will still eat treats such as chocolate.

He added: “I eat chocolate every single day. I have 92 per cent to 100 per cent cacao. It’s super bitter. and I wash it down with battery acid to flush out my system

“I’m pretty flexible too. If I go out for dinner I’ll have some bread and olive oil.” Caligula reincarnated!

Brandon’s tips for anti-aging: 

– Stay out of the sun and protective your skin with UV protection clothing

– Wear SPF daily 

– Eat berries such as blueberries, blackberries and raspberries – which he says are anti-inflammatory

– Eat low mercury fish such as sardines which are full of Omega-3

– Eat organic fruit and vegetables

– Avoid carbohydrates, sugar and grains 

– Avoid alcohol 

I'd hate to see the portrait he has hidden away.

 

[+ jeezopete]

And he looks soooo happy in these photos, doesn't he? Really enjoying his healthy life to the fullest.

[maninsoma]

Not sure what happened here, but I cannot even read the text in the OP in dark mode.  Usually when that happens I can highlight the block of text to read it, but in this case that still doesn't make it readable.  If I turn off dark mode, I can read it.

Edited July 9, 2024 by maninsoma

[CuriousByNature]

Good for him - he seems to be approaching wellness in a pretty healthy way.  Much better. than the slice and dice plastic surgery route that many people take to remain youthful in appearance.  He seems to have the diet of a forager, so not unlike what our early ancestors would have eaten and what humans seem to be adapted for.

[cany10011]

I had a friend like this, who was over exhausting with all his vitamins, tonics, cremes, gel packs, dermabrasion etc. It was a nightmare traveling with him as the bathroom would be filled with all these gadgets and potions. His carry on bag was filled with his meds and this helmet emitting red light for his hair. It’s crazy. 

He’s fine as a friend but not a travel buddy unless we were to get separate rooms lol. 

Edited July 9, 2024 by cany10011

[+ Pensant]

Vitamin D from sunlight has been shown to be beneficial. In moderation.

[+ friendofsheila]

 “I attribute not drinking to my youthful appearance."

I attribute his youthful appearince to being born with a physique and facial strudture like Timonthy Chalament.   

[samhexum]

55 minutes ago, friendofsheila said:

 “I attribute not drinking to my youthful appearance."

I attribute his youthful appearince to being born with a physique and facial strudture like Timonthy Chalament.   

He's actually correct... because he's stupid. 

That quote means he thinks his youthful appearance is the cause of his not drinking and I'd have to agree.

Nobody wants to be seen serving or selling alcohol to, or drinking it with, somebody who looks 15.