This is quite a good thread, and it deserves to be bumped.
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What have you done to successfully raise your SMV?
I have invested plenty of time, as well as money, since last year, in order to increase my SMV. Based upon observations from girls, I was like 7,5 (slightly above average).
First of all, I have started going to the gym again (started with 3 times a week, and now, 5). This was a huge priority from me, because I have lost a lot of muscle while being on active duty. I have regained what I have lost, I gained a little bit more. Tomorrow, I will swap to Mehdi's 5x5 stronglifts, to increase my strength and muscle mass further. Being built like a tank does indeed increase your SMV - despite all the media BS that girls hate that.
Second of all, I have upgraded my wardrobe significantly. Before, I used to have like 2 pair of jeans, several black shirts (like most guys) and a cheap suit that I bought for a high school prom, and which I rarely used thereafter.
Now, thanks to this forum (no joking, I am being truthful here - WIA deserves a honorably mention, by the way), I bought quite a new stuff -a lot of red (I used to believe only gays wear red) and bight colored shirts, some suits (charcoal, and striped charcoal) and a Tissot watch made of titanium (including the bracelet) - PRC100 model.
I also always rock Rayban Wayfarers, with black lenses, regardless of weather (I like being a hot mystery man). When you combine them with a slim fitted white shirt (so that your breasts and abs can be seen, buy one size smaller) and jeans...
Although I am far from looking like Arnie or Coleman, I have above average body for a guy in mid 20ties.
I can only imagine what will happen 365 days from now if I keep it up.
Also, in the near future, I am planning to buy a chopper, mainly thanks to Cappy (cool dude, check the videos that inspired me in the links below).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bALxpFaHpa8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGHdglbiWfA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWAzduG-3ME
All things considered, I think I have raised my SMV to 8/10 and I will not be stopping until I hit the very top (being 9.5/10 - 10/10 is pure perfection, which cannot be achieve). It will take a long time, as well as money, but I will do it. Anyone can really. Get up, and start working.