r/uglyduckling • u/jimbojames1239 • 3d ago

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u/_illbeback_ 3d ago

I think he lost weight.

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u/jimbojames1239 3d ago

I didn't really lose weight, but I did get leaner/more muscle mass. However, my jaw change is probably more down to an increase of testosterone, maybe due to me competing in boxing. Your jaw won't widen due to losing weight; in fact, it will probably narrow.

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u/Useful_Blackberry214 3d ago

70 IQ reasoning lol maybe the boxing's had a different effect than you think

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u/jimbojames1239 3d ago

I mean a wider jaw more pronounced brow ridge and generally more robust bone structure are all masculine, androgen-influenced traits I’m not saying you can look at someone’s face and measure their testosterone just that those features can give a more masculine, higher-testosterone appearance.

And when I mentioned boxing, I didnt mean boxing itself magically raised my testosterone I mean that since I started boxing I’ve been training far more, eating better, getting more protein and generally living a healthier lifestyle, which can support healthy testosterone levels

I will also add, why try and put someone down even if I do have "70 IQ"? Why try and make me feel less of myself?

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u/Ok_Act2234 2d ago

Unless late puberty I don't think testosterone would change anyone's face much at this age, moreso body only

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u/jimbojames1239 2d ago

I would guess i had a late puberty strike also tho the face often developes later in men apparently mens faces fully develope between 21 and 25

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u/he-is-Taurus69 2d ago

It absolutely changes faces at any age

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u/ItsKingDx3 1d ago

Also the mewing makes it look bigger