What you learn is as important as what you do. That’s a Guy’s Guy credo.
Last week I wrote about how I lost 30 pounds over the past six months, naturally. Since losing those 30 pounds, I’ve peeled off yet another five pounds through a combination of diet, exercise and healthy living, and I’ve never felt better. Although my last post took readers on a quick sojourn through my first six months of the year, I never summarized … read more
Life boils down to a series of decisions.
For Guy’s Guys, it’s no different—each day we’re faced with a number of choices. What we eat and what we elect to put into our mouths impacts our health, looks and waistline. Of course, lifestyle also plays a major role in managing our weight. As the years pass, the choices become more important because our metabolism slows down. If we don’t get a handle on our weight and fitness, well… … read more
Like taking care of a classic Mustang convertible, your body needs proper care and maintenance to keep it running smoothly.
Although at times this Guy’s Guy has put his body through hell, I’ve also be mindful to always maintain a semblance of fitness and healthy habits to balance out the damage. These include sports, sleep, diet, intellectual stimulation, meditation and a healthy sex life. Overall I’m pleased with how these decisions have impacted my wellbeing.
As we age, … read more
It’s one thing to diet. Keeping the weight off is something else.
Like so many other determined, hopeful men, I’ve made numerous resolutions, promises and proclamations to myself about shedding a pile of unwanted pounds. And I’m usually successful. But this isn’t, “Yay me”—there’s a rub. After shedding the weight, how can guys prevent those pounds from insidiously creeping back onto our manly frames? It’s a problem a lot of guys have, so let’s tackle this bloated issue … read more
Like snowflakes, no two fish tacos are alike.
Maybe that’s part of the allure for these Guy’s Guy favorites. Guy’s Guys are all about their grub and tacos are fun, tasty and open to interpretation. The notion of building each individual taco and holding it in your hand and admiring it before devouring is the stuff Guy’s Guys are made of. There are lots of taco recipes, including many made with meats. But let’s focus out attention on … read more
Dandelions taste as bad as they look.
But that’s a small price to pay for the overwhelming benefits your body and mind will reap from a week of detoxification with a diet of fresh-squeezed organic juices, water with lemon, and rooibos tea. After binging on lobster and French champagne on New Year’s Eve, I’m kicking off the new year in a healthy mode.
A few summers ago my wife and I participated in a weeklong master cleanse program consisting … read more
Let’s leave 2013 where it belongs…over, done, in the past.
I hope it was a good year for you, although many folks might prefer to deposit it in the dumpster. The good news is that every 365 days we get to reset. Never mind the resolutions we don’t keep and the baggage and pounds we need to shed. Those are just details. Here are some things, Guy’s Guy style, to be thankful for as we dig our teeth … read more
Guy’s Guys are optimistic by nature, but even we have our limits.
Of course there is an endless supply of things to complain about, but let’s put a twist on it and shout out a mini-rant featuring a handful of those people and things that we’ve had our fill of. Let’s send them off with a wave, our best wishes and a kick in the pants. Here’s your Guy’s Guy list of people and things that need to … read more
Running a marathon means running and completing the 26.2 miles.
Too many runners do not train properly and as a result have to drop out early or look like death if they make it to the finish line. Having completed three marathons, I’m no expert, but I do have real experience to share that will hopefully make your special day one of real achievement, personal satisfaction and injury-free. There are numerous books, online resources and clubs like the New York … read more
Guy’s Guys have healthy appetites—for life, love and the pursuit of happiness. We stay hungry, and that can be a problem.
After I finished compiling my first set of weight loss tips, I realized that every guy is different and not every method I mentioned in part one fits every Guy’s Guy. The best tip I ever received from a friend who had dropped thirty pounds was, “Don’t eat as much”. Please allow me to introduce five more … read more
