A 53-year-old who claims he looks ‘three decades younger’—and even gets ID’d when buying lottery tickets—has revealed his simple secrets.
Wellness coach Tristan Lee—who says he also gets mistaken for a friend’s son—says he eats a vegan diet and maintains a ‘playful and optimistic mindset’.
While others his age ‘whinge’ and ‘give off an old, bitter vibe’, he focuses on being friendly and healthy—as a result, he believes he looks less than half his age.
He adds that ‘it’s easy to be cynical and bitter’ as you get older but ‘it shows on your face, and I want to put out a happy vibe’.
Tristan insists he’s never had cosmetic surgery—but admits he does have a little help in the form of regular Botox injections.
Despite this, he believes the real reason for his youthful looks are down to avoiding processed food, being active, and staying positive.
Tristan, from Chigwell, Essex, said: ‘I don’t do anything specific to stay looking young —I just look after myself because I want to stay healthy.
‘I’ve always taken care of my body and I avoid processed food, but I don’t count calories or anything like that.
Tristan Lee, 53, claims he looks ‘three decades younger’—and even gets ID’d when buying lottery tickets—thanks to a positive attitude
Tristan said he also looks after his skin—always wearing SPF and wearing a wide-brimmed sunhat to cover his face from the sun
‘I still get asked for ID when buying lottery tickets—and even when picking up prescriptions.
‘It was still happening in my 30s, then my 40s, and now my 50s—I always wonder how much longer it can go on.
‘Have I swallowed some kind of elixir of youth?
‘I think it’s partly my youthful vibe—I am friendly and warm and optimistic, and I think your energy shows on your face.’
Tristan says he has always taken care of his body—currently seeing a personal trainer twice a week, and doing reformer Pilates.
He eats a vegan, protein-heavy diet and avoids processed foods—prioritising fruit and vegetables over carbs.
He said: ‘I’m not trying to look young, but I am interested in being healthy.’
Tristan said he also looks after his skin—always wearing SPF and wearing a wide-brimmed sunhat to cover his face from the sun.
Tristan, picture above as a schoolboy, says now in his 50s he gets mistaken for his friend’s son and gets ID’d when trying to purchase Lottery tickets
He added: ‘People want advice for what they should use on their skin – but I just use natural skincare and I’m careful in the sun.
‘With my sunhat on, people laugh and think I look ridiculous, but I’m just protecting my skin.’
He said with every passing birthday, he expects that at some point people will stop asking him for ID—but that’s yet to happen.
At 53, he is asked to provide proof that he is who he says he is, before he can collect prescriptions.
Tristan said: ‘It happens at least once a fortnight.
‘The other day I picked up a prescription for some antibiotics and they asked if it was for my dad.
‘And when I went to the hospital for an appointment, they wanted to see my ID, as if they thought I was an imposter.’
He also believes other middle-aged people could benefit from his upbeat, can-do attitude.
While others his age ‘whinge’ and ‘give off an old, bitter vibe’, Tristan says he focuses on being friendly and healthy—as a result, he believes he looks less than half his age
At 53, Tristan is asked to provide proof that he is who he says he is before he can collect prescriptions
‘Other people at my age are whinging about their job or having health problems,’ he said.
‘People say it’s “all downhill from here”, but I’m just doing my best to have a long and healthy life.’
‘I’m chatty and friendly, and I don’t think a lot of people in their 50s are. I don’t take myself too seriously.
‘I think you can look young but not if you give off an old, bitter vibe.
‘It’s easy to be cynical and bitter—and people will see that if you go around looking like you’re chewing on a wasp.
‘As you get older, life sh**s on you and it shows on your face, but I want to put out a happy vibe,’ he adds.
‘I’m friendly, and playful and optimistic. I smile and ask people things and show optimism.
‘I just don’t take myself too seriously because one day I might stop looking young – and life will go on.
‘Youth is an energy, if you’re warm and friendly, it will show on your face.’
