Building A Better Body It has been six months, and I have met my goal of losing 20 pounds. My body is coming into shape, and I am feeling so much better. I have more energy to chase my two young sons around. This Old School New Body system has worked. As a manly man, I want those sculptured muscles that define weight lifters. Maybe not the Arnold Schwarzenegger body builder hunky muscles, but I want it to look like I have been working out. I have decided to skip Phase 2, of the F4X plan. Phase 2 is tailored more for the ladies on a diet. Of course, Shape will work for guys; I just want to jump start my exercise routine and go directly to Build. Nutrition for Healthy Living It has been relatively easy to stay on the diet plan of the Old School New Body Plan. I have eggs for breakfast, meat for lunch and either chicken or steak for dinner. Throw in a few veggies and I haven't been in the least bit hungry. On the build phase, I can eat even more protein. I plan to increase my portion size and add a protein shake in between meals. More protein is needed to build more body muscle. Body BuildingI must say that I have enjoyed my 30-minute workouts. The exercises have targeted the right muscles, and I have seen incredible results. But I am ready to take it to another level.
The Build Phase is just what it implies. I will be increasing the weight of the barbells and doing more repetitions and adding set 4. Instead of 30 minutes, the workouts will now take 45 minutes. I do think I can find 45 minutes in my busy schedule. Let me leave you with an inspirational quote:
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The Lean Phase targets the person who hasn't worked out in a while. Getting back to the gym can be very intimidating, especially if you aren't in the best shape. Pay Attention to DietPhase 1 concentrates on losing those unwanted pounds. I am paying close attention to the meal plan. For breakfast, I have eggs and bacon. Lunch and dinner include at least two helpings of protein and lots of healthy carbs. And yes, I am drinking at least eight glasses of water. Limit Exercise timeI find it hard to believe that I am only supposed to workout for 30 minutes. In the old days, I found it nothing to spend at least 90 minutes for a full workout. The goal of the old school training is to identify the weight that you can easily lift for 15 repetitions. Then pick up a weight that is lighter and only complete ten repetitions. There are Only Four Exercises Don't exert yourself. Use only these four exercises in Phase One, Lean Phase.
Measuring SuccessRemember that we are building muscle mass with the Old School New Body System. Results don't always show on the scale. The primary purpose of the Lean Phase is to lose weight, but results can show in your clothes fitting better and inches lost.
Keep track of your measurements and log how you are feeling. I am looking forward to having more energy and stamina. 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. |
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