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Staying fit on the 4th

July 2, 2014 by That Guy Leave a Comment

4th of July Fitness goals4th of July. That can mean only one thing…

Summertime is officially here!!!

It’s time to kick back and have fun celebrating our nations birthday with fireworks, parades, picnics, grills and BBQ.

And let’s don’t forget the tasty beverages. You can try to resist, but Frank the Tank needs to get out of his cage every now and again.

Once it hit’s your lips….it’s so good!

Here are some tips on how I plan to survive the BBQ without regret:

  1. Get active early and stay active all day.
  2. Throw some lean meat and veggies on the grill
  3. Skip the chips, crackers and bread
  4. Keep the dessert to a minimum
  5. Think before you drink… stay away from the sugary drinks and stick with wine or beer.
  6. Drink plenty of water

3 steps to control your appetite

If you are around a pool, lake or beach this holiday weekend, try this three step approach to control your mind generated cravings:

Step 1 – Remove shirt (this applies to both 40-ish men and women…assume women will be wearing a bikini top)
Step 2 – Look at abs, or lack of abs.
Step 3 – Now look back at the bag of chips and see if they are still appealing
Bonus Step 3a – if those chips do look appealing and you decide to indulge, use the bonus step – Check to see if anyone of the opposite sex looked when you took off your shirt. Note level of interest or utter disgust and level of eye burn they exhibit. Now think again fat boy.

See you at the pool!

Filed Under: 40ish, Summertime, That Guy Tagged With: 4th of July, 6 Pack, 6 Pack Abs, BBQ, choices, Fireworks, fitness, Get Lean, Six Pack, Six Pack Abs

Cross Fit Guy vs Power Lifter (or the Battle of the Bulge)

March 5, 2014 by That Guy Leave a Comment

Battle of the Bulge

Anyone who has spent time in the gym has heard the expression, “Go heavy or go home.“
After all, as any red blooded 40-ish knows, if a little is good for you then a lot must be great!

 

The Power Lifter

Years of heavy lifting has been awesome!  Stronger than most men regardless of age and what a great feeling when you throw around some weight and hit new goals…

After 20+ years of lifting and exercising and now that I am 40ish, I’m beginning to see a perspective change. Actually, it reminds me of a commercial we (Gym Rats) often laugh about. Maybe it hits too close to home…

If you could be anyone…?

Who garners respect in the gym? The massive power lifter or the cross fitter/runner guy?

Of course, the one who’s [Read more…]

Filed Under: 40ish, Abs, Cross Fit, Summertime, That Guy Tagged With: 40ish, 6 Pack, Abs, CrossFit, Gym Life, Men, Power Lifter, Six Pack

A Zombie Apocalypse

March 4, 2014 by That Guy 3 Comments

5am Gym Rat

A Zombie Apocalypse?

A look inside the daily routine of a 5am gym rat…

  • Wake before any sane person would ever consider possible.
  • Slam an energy drink while driving – in the dark – to the gym.
  • Warm up, work out!
  • Shower, shave and TCB.
  • Arrive at work before most guys leave the house.

That is just the start of the daily routine of those 40-ish year olds who have a never ending desk job, bills to pay, kids in sports…

All while attempting to maintain some glimpse of being an ‘in shape’ guy.

Types of Zombies

Stop by any health club at 5am and you’ll find nothing short of a Zombie Apocalypse.

You’ve got your mindless, burned out 40-ish men.

Some young pups in their 30’s clinging to their youth

And then a handful of [Read more…]

Filed Under: 40ish, 5am workouts, Summertime, That Guy Tagged With: 40ish, 5am workouts, Gym Life, Men, Zombies

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