SID'S LEVEL UP GUIDE
VOL. 1 — 2025
DIET · SKIN · EYES · HAIR · GYM · STYLE
SID'S LEVEL UP
GUIDE
The complete glow-up system for Indian guys
01. DIET
what you eat = what you look like
LOAD UP
HARD LIMITS
1g protein / lb bodyweight
Soda & energy drinks — water instead
Eggs, chicken, paneer, Greek yogurt
Seed oils + ultra-processed food
Berries — antioxidants clear skin fast
Alcohol — kills gains & skin
Avocado, nuts, olive oil — glow
Eating late at night
3L+ water daily | Creatine 5g/day
Excess sugar / maida
02. SKINCARE
10 mins a day, massive return
MORNING
NIGHT
WEEKLY
Gentle cleanser
Oil cleanser → face wash (double cleanse)
BHA exfoliant 2x
Vitamin C serum (fades dark spots)
Niacinamide serum (pores + tone)
Clay mask 1x
SPF 50 moisturiser — EVERY day
Retinol 0.25% — 3x/week, build up
Dermaroller (optional — big results)
PRO TIP:
South Asian skin produces more melanin. SPF + Vitamin C = the cheat code for even tone.
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FACE & BODY
Eyes · Brows · Hair
03. EYE AREA MAXXING
biggest facial ROI
FIX DARK CIRCLES
LOOK MORE AWAKE
Sleep 8h — dark circles = inflammation
Hunter eyes = slight squint, relax face
Caffeine eye cream AM — depuffs fast
Mewing — jaw & cheekbone definition
Sleep elevated + cold compress
Lower body fat — reveals your structure
Vitamin K + C serum under eyes
Cold water face splash AM — instant depuff
Check iron & B12 — common deficiency
Fix forward head posture — changes angles
04. EYEBROWS
most underrated facial hack
Shape them
Correct arch
Threading salon — $5-8, every 3-4 weeks. Unibrow = done.
Starts above outer edge of nostril. Natural arch, not over-plucked.
Fill sparse spots
Keep them thick
Brow pencil on the tail end. Dark brown, one shade lighter than hair.
Thin brows age you. Full + clean = Gen Z money.
05. TEXTURED HAIR
the Gen Z signature look
THE CUT
THE STYLE
Textured crop or Edgar cut — perfect for thick Indian hair
Sea salt spray + scrunch while damp — adds texture
Ask for: disconnected undercut or taper fade with texture
Matte clay — work into dry hair, defines without wet look
Grow top to 3-4 inches — enough for styling
Diffuse or air dry — embrace natural wave/curl
Trim every 4-5 weeks — keeps shape without losing length
Don't wash every day — 3x max. Natural oils = better texture
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BUILT
Gym · Style · Mindset
06. GYM — THE FOUNDATION
everything else is secondary
PRIORITY LIFTS
WEEKLY SPLIT
LOOK BETTER FASTER
Bench press + OHP (chest & frame)
Push / Pull / Legs / Rest — repeat
Low body fat > being big
Pull-ups / Lat pulldown (V-taper)
4-5 days minimum
Calves + forearms visible 24/7
Rows (back thickness)
Progressive overload every week
Lateral raises widen shoulders fast
Lateral raises — do them daily
Track your lifts every session
Neck work frames the jawline
Neck training (frames your face)
8h sleep = free HGH
Beginners: 3x full body — squat, bench, row
07. GEN Z STYLE
oversized done right
THE ONE RULE:
Oversized on top = fitted on bottom. Or vice versa. Never both oversized.
TOPS
BOTTOMS + SHOES
Oversized tees — size up 1-2, shoulder seam mid-arm
Straight or wide-leg jeans — cuffed at the ankle
Baggy hoodies — no logo spam, clean or minimal
Baggy cargos (tapered leg) — olive, black, grey
Overshirts / flannels — layer open over a tee
Sweatpants with structure — tapered joggers only
Vintage washed tones: beige, brown, grey, olive, off-white
Chunky sneakers: NB 550, Samba, AF1, Dunks
Zip-up track jacket — black, navy, grey colourway
08. THE SWAGJordans
OS — colourway matches the fit, don't clash
runs underneath everything
POSTURE
Chin parallel. Chest up. Shoulders back. Relax your face. — biggest free glow-up.
FRAGRANCE
PACE
HANDS
1 fresh scent + 1 woody. Sauvage, Y EDP, Acqua di Gio, Bleu de Chanel.
Walk slow, talk slow. Confidence is a pace not a volume. Don't over-explain.
Groomed nails + lotion. People notice. 5 minutes a week.
Stack the habits. Show up consistently. The glow-up compounds.
Every rep, every routine, every fit choice — it all adds up.
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