Update from the Alpha Male
Semantics – 10-8-ious commented that, “Look, big boy, don't assume just because you are the only male on the site that you are Alpha”. Well I can assume that, technically, being the only Male to be blogging on this site I am the “Alpha Male”, the “Beta Male” and even that dirty old bastard. I didn’t say I was the only Alpha just the male. The only thing I don’t claim to be is “The Alpha and The Omega”, and to that I don’t even measure up.
Motivation – I am motivated mainly from a health standpoint. I could care less what size clothes I wear as long as I can find a selection in the store. I have no desire to look like any run-way model, be it the anorexic or the big beautiful type. It is my health that has me worried. I want to feel better over all, live longer and get back into the kind of health that allows me to do some of things I like to do without pain or complications. I know if I lose a substantial amount of weight and get back into a regular exercise routine, that 1) my sleep apnea will get back under control and I can put the CPAP back in the closet, 2) my high blood pressure will go down, which keeps me from having nasty things like a heart attack or stroke, 3) I’ll have more energy and in general feel better, which is a big thing with my hectic life style, and 4) sex and sexual performance is always better when you are in good shape! Funny, I never used to think about the health issue, but my lack of attention has contributed to a lot of my health problems along with getting older. I can’t reverse the clock, so…. I am truly motivated to get in better health and that means losing weight and exercising regularly.
Diet – After falling off the wagon this past weekend, (kind of on purpose) I have gotten back into the swing quickly this week. Breakfast and lunch are back under control as is late night snacking. I have started interjecting healthy snacks at more frequent intervals, which seem to be keeping the cravings wolf away from the door better. These snacks include fresh fruit, nuts, Balance Bars and “Shit Shacks”. SS’s are the protein powder and milk or Zone Shacks. Seems to help.
Exercise – Back at the gym Monday and Tuesday. Felt really good. I have been maintaining 4 times a week for a couple of weeks, showing really good progress in all areas. I hit a personal all time high last night with Squats, Box Squatting 300 lbs (previous was 280 lbs from 2 years ago).
Challenges - Wednesday, I like to have a “hump day” beer. Also need to get back to walking regularly for cardio workouts.
α Male
Motivation – I am motivated mainly from a health standpoint. I could care less what size clothes I wear as long as I can find a selection in the store. I have no desire to look like any run-way model, be it the anorexic or the big beautiful type. It is my health that has me worried. I want to feel better over all, live longer and get back into the kind of health that allows me to do some of things I like to do without pain or complications. I know if I lose a substantial amount of weight and get back into a regular exercise routine, that 1) my sleep apnea will get back under control and I can put the CPAP back in the closet, 2) my high blood pressure will go down, which keeps me from having nasty things like a heart attack or stroke, 3) I’ll have more energy and in general feel better, which is a big thing with my hectic life style, and 4) sex and sexual performance is always better when you are in good shape! Funny, I never used to think about the health issue, but my lack of attention has contributed to a lot of my health problems along with getting older. I can’t reverse the clock, so…. I am truly motivated to get in better health and that means losing weight and exercising regularly.
Diet – After falling off the wagon this past weekend, (kind of on purpose) I have gotten back into the swing quickly this week. Breakfast and lunch are back under control as is late night snacking. I have started interjecting healthy snacks at more frequent intervals, which seem to be keeping the cravings wolf away from the door better. These snacks include fresh fruit, nuts, Balance Bars and “Shit Shacks”. SS’s are the protein powder and milk or Zone Shacks. Seems to help.
Exercise – Back at the gym Monday and Tuesday. Felt really good. I have been maintaining 4 times a week for a couple of weeks, showing really good progress in all areas. I hit a personal all time high last night with Squats, Box Squatting 300 lbs (previous was 280 lbs from 2 years ago).
Challenges - Wednesday, I like to have a “hump day” beer. Also need to get back to walking regularly for cardio workouts.
α Male
3 Comments:
At 7:41 PM,
Ginger said…
Hey Mr. Alpha, you're in with a group of Alpha females...you've got to distinguish yourself somehow...
The diet I'm on (The Biggest Loser Club) is big on eating every three hours (and LOTS of roughage). It does seem to keep me from being absolutely starving at any given meal, but its hard to remember to stop what I'm doing to go eat. I'm literally considering keeping my travel alarm clock in my pocket so I don't miss a "feeding time".
At 12:54 AM,
10-8-ious said…
yeah Ginger - I have gotten into that "don't let yourself be hungry" thing -- I don't time it, but I eat pretty often -- just less stuff and better stuff.
I am ready to pull my hair out over the food thing though. I thought I had a good handle on what I was supposed to be doing. I was doing a lot of healthy carbs (whole grains ) and cutting out as much fat as possible. Then I joined the gym and the trainer told me -- "eat lots of protien and don't even think about the fat - eating fat doesn't matter. Oh yeah, and watch your carbs - the only good carbs are raw veggies"
OH GREAT! So I'm tossing the oatmeal and granolla bars and replacing them with yogart and carrots. Will this please the diet gods?! PLEASE?!
At 12:58 AM,
10-8-ious said…
Thanks Microe! ;-) You didn't have to do that, but I do appreciate it! (does paranoia burn any calories?!)
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