I have always loved working out with weights. I found the gym the ultimate good old boys club. I would go to exercise, but I got just as much from hanging out with my buddies. It was certainly cheaper and safer than hanging out in the bars.
After my first son was born, it became impossible to make it to the gym on a regular basis let alone spend 90 minutes at a time for a workout. I found myself sleep deprived and eating fast food in place of home cooked meals. My muscle mass began to decline, while my weight jumped at an alarming rate. But the worst part was that I felt like I was 60 years old. Then a funny thing happened. My parents live in a different state, and I hadn't seen them in a few months. When our families got together for a wedding, I hardly recognized my dad. This person who called himself my father had lost 25 pounds and seemed to roll back the hands of time. He looked fabulous. What happened? My Dad told me about the Old School New Body Plan and how it had made him feel 20 years younger. My first reaction was that I didn't have time to spend on an old school plan that is designed for older guys. Here is a before and after picture of my dad, John. As you can see he looks pretty amazing!
If this old school program can work for my Dad who hadn't done a bit of exercising in years, it certainly should work for me. Drinking lots of water, eating healthy, and working out with a system coined The Focus4 Exercise Protocol, or F4X for short, are the key elements of the Old School New Body Plan. How hard could this be?
I am not a person who responds well to structured, rigorous plans, so I decided to develop my modified program. I found this video on YouTube and will start with it:
That is where I am today. I am going to start my plan. Check back with me in a couple of weeks to review my progress.
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Hi Guys, It has now been two weeks since I started my home grown new body program. I can't say that I am thrilled with the results. In the past, my workouts have been based solely on weight training. As I have mentioned before, I love going to the gym. I am noticing my body mass increasing, but I am not losing much weight. And I certainly don't have a new body or renewed energy. I just talked with my dad, and he feels it is important to vary the types of exercises I am doing. By doing different exercises and repetitions, he believes I can spend less time working out and get better results. John Rowley has always been a hero of mine. John combines exercise with motivation to get great workout results. A co-worker told me John has united with Steve Holman, the author of the Old School New Body program. I have always trusted John to be honest. I am now convinced that purchasing the Old School New Body program is the best course of action for me. John Rowley is very respected in the corporate world. Companies like IBM hire him to be a keynote speaker at their conferences. It is rare to find a fitness guru who is as comfortable in the gym as he is in the boardroom. I didn't know anything about Steve Holman, co-author of Old School New Body. I have never heard his name before. After research, I found Steve to have excellent credentials. I am most impressed that he has been editor-in-chief for "Iron Man Magazine" for 15 years. Here is an excerpt from Simply-shredded where Steve Holman is interviewed: Becky Holman is the nutritionist in the group. She is over 50 and has raised two daughters. Like most mothers with active children, there was little time for taking care of herself. When she was in her twenties, she enjoyed working out but gave it up for 15 years. She paired up with Steve, her husband, to develop The Old School New Body Plan. As you can see in the pictures below, the plan has worked well to give Becky a new body. I am very impressed with the authors of The Old School New Body Plan. Steve and Becky Holman are great examples of how the diet worked for people over fifty. I am even more impressed with the fact that John Rowley has joined forces with the Holman's. His endorsement is a great Old School New Body endorsement for me.
My challenge is to record how the old school plan works for me and other men in their 30's. I will leave you with an image that expresses my feelings right now. Excited to get started, but cautious on the details. Most diets are a combination of smart eating and everything in moderation. The Holman's recommend eating six meals a day to keep body glucose in check. Each meal should be a combination of protein, healthy carbohydrates, and drinking plenty of water. Eat Lots of Protein The thing I like best about The Old School nutritional plan is that it emphasizes eating a lot of protein. For a man in his thirties, this is a good thing. I do like my steak. The authors recommend eating protein with every meal. Protein consumption does help with building body mass. Healthy Carbs are Essential You can eat a lot of healthy carbohydrates on this diet. Healthy carbs are foods like vegetables, avocados, and tomatoes. The authors recommend not eating a diet solely made up of protein because the protein can tax the kidneys. The Holman's recommend eating between 100 and 250 grams of carbs. That is a lot of carbs! Drink Lots of Water How many times have we heard our mom's say drink eight glasses of water a day? There is nothing new about this. The truth is, water is good for your digestion, skin, and helps give a youthful appearance. Having a glass of water after a workout is essential. It is very hard to drink that much water but very important. So drink up boys! Take a Day off This plan says it is perfectly acceptable to take a day off and celebrate a little. I am sure the authors don't want you to splurge every day, but once in a while is a nice reward. What guy doesn't want chicken wings and beer on football day? I think this plan will work for me. Tips for a Successful Weight Loss Let's be reasonable. We are on a diet after all. Here are a few tips to help a 30 something guy be successful:
Ready, Set, GoNow that I know the rules, I am ready to get started. But it is the middle of December with the holidays approaching. I think I will just do the best that I can to eat good food and less of it.
See you in the next blog. If you are reading this blog, you must be interested in losing weight and gaining a new body. Aren't we all? You have come to the right place to learn all about the phenomenal Old School New Body System that Steve and Becky Holman created. In my blog, I will give you information to help you understand what this system is and how best to use it. I hope you find my review informative and inspirational.
Typically, this plan targets an older audience, but I am going to show how a guy with little extra time in his thirties can reap the benefits of starting a new weight loss plan. When I was in my twenties, I loved to work out with weights in the gym for hours on end. I had a lot more time back then. Now that I am a young dad with a more challenging career, I just don't have 90 minutes to spend at the gym. Hopefully, the old school approach will give me a whole new body while spending far less time exercising. You can find more information about me on my about Carl page. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Welcome to my blog and let's get started! |
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