Meet Tiat Lim: 50, Yet Feeling Like a Fresh 30‑Year‑Old
“Hashtag, 50 is the new 30,” he jokes, but it’s more than a punchline – it’s his new personal manifesto.
The Unexpected Journey of Turning Back Time
- Age Check: Born in 1973, Tiat turned 50 earlier this year.
- Blood‑Test Revelation: In 2018 he flew to the Mayo Clinic to find his biological age at –10 years.
- Goal Setting: He vowed to be –20 years older than his chronological age by 2022 and went beyond.
- Official Validation: In 2021, the National University Health System’s Centre for Healthy Longevity pegged him at –23 years.
- Physical Proof: At 1.76 m tall, he sports a lean, ripped frame that has younger men swooning.
What Sparked the Transformation?
It all began after his dad’s heart attack in 2010. Then, alongside his sister, he opened Bespoke Fitness in 2016 – a place that promised “transform lives through fitness.”
Inside the Gym Blueprint
- Launch: The gym opened in 2016, coinciding with the start of Tiat’s de‑ageing journey.
- Routine Shift: Two years later, he upgraded his lifestyle – diet, workouts, mindset.
- Results: Over six years, he trimmed his biological age by more than 20 years.
Why It Matters
Tiat’s claim isn’t a vanity puff piece; it’s a data‑driven triumph. He’s the poster child for the idea that younger looks and better health can be engineered with the right habits.
As he quips to AsiaOne, “I started to get fit and healthy, but I overshot and overkilled.” He’s now living proof that age is a number, not a guarantee. If you’re in your 50s and feel like 30, don’t just hope – maybe follow Tiat’s lead.
From Doughy to Dynamo: Tiat’s Six‑Pack Revelation
Picture this: a law‑grad and serial entrepreneur who, back in Officer Cadet School, struggled to keep his midsection snug. “I never had a six‑pack,” he chuckles, but the story behind those suddenly chiseled abs? Pure grit, sweat, and a dash of humor.
Before the Transformation
- At his heaviest, Tiat weighed a whopping 80 kg.
- His belly wasn’t just a flaw—it was a slow‑moving epoc with a hint of fondness for pomegranates.
- When he combed his hair back, friends jokingly compared him to Kim Jong‑Un.
What Changed?
Fast‑forward to today, and those once‑puffed belly rolls have become a well‑defined set of abs that could give a gymnast a run for their money.
The New Tiat
He’s now the ultimate example of self‑transformation: from “I’m not a keeper” to “I’m a keeper,” all while keeping a sharp wit and an enviable sense of style.
Why Tiat’s Turning Back the Clock (Without a Time Machine)
When friends spot him and ask, “Holy s*, what’s your secret?”, Tiat just smiles and says the reaction “reinforces my journey.” His “reverse ageing” isn’t just a gimmick; it’s a mission.
It’s Not About Staying Young Forever
- “It isn’t about living longer,” Tiat explains. “It’s about staying healthy all the way to the very end.”
- He’s right – we’ve stretched lifespans, but the healthspan lagged behind.
- That’s why he’s diving into de‑aging tech: hoping to inspire folks to get fitter, fresher, and fancier.
Mother‑in‑law Gets a Chin‑y Comeback
Picture a 76‑year‑old pulling a pull‑up and chasing a vertical rope climb. That’s what Tiat’s mum achieved on the FitRX program. The NUHS biological age test shaved eight years off her real age, making her feel like a 66‑year‑old again.
“She was quite upset ‘cause she’s competitive,” Tiat laughed. “Seeing her younger and stronger? Yep.
From Law to Low‑Impact Lifts
After law school, Tiat launched Bespoke Fitness and called it the most useful of his startups. The biz’s core mantra is Transformation. It’s why the gym moved into The Guild International College, serving students aged 13‑25 with special needs.
There, coaches give physical‑education classes and hands‑on jobs at the gym. Tiat says:
“Transforming lives through fitness is our vision and applies to everyone who steps into our gym.”
Bottom Line: Get Fit, Stay Fresh
If you’re that friend who sees Tiat spry and wonders, the answer isn’t a magic potion. It’s a mix of disciplined training, tech, and a passion for lasting health. So grab a gym membership, try a de‑aging program, and maybe you’ll feel a bit younger today.
‘De-ageing pyramid’
How to Stop Aging in Its Tracks (Without a Magic Fountain)
Everyone dreams of finding the fountain of youth, but the reality is that there are no shortcuts to a forever young body. According to Tiat, the secret sauce is a “de‑aging pyramid”—a simple recipe that mixes exercise, nutrition, and plenty of zzz’s at the core.
Why the Gym Beats the Hospital (Money‑wise)
“The gym is always cheaper than a hospital if you look at the numbers,” Tiat says. “If you skip basic preventive maintenance on your body, you’re surprised when it starts to break down.” That’s why he’s a hero when it comes to hitting the gym daily.
Feeding Your Body Right (No Fad, No Starvation)
Tiat strongly backs the idea of eating three wholesome meals every day. He’s not into starving, cutting carbs to the bone, or eating plain boiled chicken all the time.
- No “cardboard” diets. “I can’t eat cardboard like that; it’s just not sustainable.”
- No fad diets. He rejects intermittent fasting and the paleo/ketogenic craze.
- Clean choices are the rule. He sticks to “no SOAP”—sugar, oil, additives, alcohol, and processed foods.
- Tiat follows the plan six days a week.
Cheat Day — The One Off
On his single cheat day, Tiat says, “I eat whatever the heck I want.” Naturally, his favorite food for the indulgence is a mouth‑watering bowl of biryani.
Bottom line? Work out, eat clean, get enough sleep, and let’s skip the miracle fountain because it doesn’t exist. Just keep your body in top shape and you’ll feel fresher, younger, and more energized every day!
Next milestone: minus-30
Meet Tiat: The Human Torch of De‑Aging
When Tiat believes anything with a “to‑do” list, he’s hard‑wired for a mission. On his personal to‑do, his #1 dice‑roll is to “hit the minus‑30 mark” in his lifelong de‑aging quest – an epic goal he aims to hit in the next five to ten years.
Why He’s Not Settling for Just One Lifespan
With a knack for turning science‑fiction into real‑world experiments, Tiat is eyeing a future reality TV show. His idea? Competitors lobby to prove who can widen the gap between biological age vs. chronological age the biggest. “If I get the grand finale,” he says, “it will be one heck of a mind‑blowing event.”
Our Sci‑Fi Chat
Throughout our banter, Tiat keeps surfacing with fresh studies on regenerative medicine. “I’m always ready to be guinea pig number one,” he laughs. “If a collaborator is looking for a testee, who’s better than me?”
From Moon Men to Martial Artists
His big ambition is two‑fold:
- Become the Neil Armstrong of de‑aging – the first man on the moon … well, the first person to step onto a fresh body.
- Embody the Bruce Lee of de‑aging, because FitRX is his wing‑chun style, and that inside game of the “six‑pack” is what it’s all about.
He jokes, “Why Bruce? Because a fighter keeps training and I keep rejuvenating.”
Legacy or Just a Lifestyle?
Tiat’s ultimate reward? “Helping mankind stay younger for longer,” he declares. He calls it his legacy project – the “if it works for me, it works for everyone” brainchild.
Under 50, Still Ready to Burst Through
At 50, Tiat is still full‑of‑balls, having no signs of slowing down. His only ego wrinkle? Patience.
“My perspective on health and fitness has not changed. It’s still all about de‑aging – but maybe age has taught me a little patience. I’ve never been very patient, so with maturity, we might dial that down a bit and allow ourselves to breathe.”
A Sigh of Perfection
He’s always been a perfectionist. “I think that once you mature you can loosen up a few things and be gentler with yourself.” He curls up in a comfy chair, drips coffee, and laughs: “And there you have it – a man who’s trying to age backwards, but feeling every cramp in his bone joints.”
For Tiat, the journey doesn’t end. With a “moonshot” mindset and a wild sense of humor, he’s betting on a world where aging can be rolled back, and we all become young enough to keep doing the things we love, forever.
