Motivation to Succeed
Hi Guys,
It has been a while. Life has a way of getting in the way. My home life has been really busy as I cart kids around and my job is taking more of my time. Time has a way of rushing by. I can tell you that given my lack of time, I am pleased with my success. I have been able to workout 3 times a week and really enjoy spending fewer hours on weight training. I have lost 12 pounds to date. As you remember, my goal is to lose 20 pounds. I am a big fan of motivational speakers and books. Over one million six hundred viewers have watched this motivational video. I guess I am not the only one looking for a little inspiration.
This video lasts a little over half an hour. That seems like a long time, but I have been playing it while I workout. It gives me a little extra push.
I hope you enjoy the video as much as I do. Keep working out!
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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.
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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