…that make a guy more noticeable. Not that I’m looking to get noticed, but I’m tired of being passed over in social settings. I want to change my image. I’m overweight…not obese, but not the fit guy I was before my wife started cooking. Not her fault entirely, but her tasty steak and potato dishes didn’t help! So I’d like to get motivated to lose weight, but I’ve always lacked in the motivation department. Also, I have a habit of only shaving about once a week, which leaves me quite scruffy most days, and I really don’t have a hairstyle other than short buzzed because I’m a cheap ass and refuse to pay to get my hair cut when I can do it at home.
So, I was thinking about getting IS and seeing if it had any “get off your ass” qualities to it. Anyone have any experience to share?
Lol.. you sound a lot like me sans the wife thing.
WHat you honestly need is motivation… SELF motivation. Get a membership to a gym and get yourself into a routine that makes you go every day or every other day. If you’re not going to the gym then figure out a workout plan to do at home. I would suggest signing up for the Men’s Health email newsletter because they actually send out some really good reading materials.
side note - steak and potatoes are a GREAT post workout meal if you’re having a lean steak (sirloin or similar cut). Great protein, enough carbs, and lower fat to feed your muscles.
Good luck on your journey with this. There’s a lot of self satisfaction and esteem boosting in making small steps to move forward and it will definitely have you motivated to keep on path.
Yeah, I have equipment at my house…weight bench (with weights!), 40lbs punching bag, bicycle, some old workout videos my wife had…but as you said, I lack self-motivation.
Set aside 20-30 minutes to hit that bag every day and maybe another 20 for that bike. that would get you going in the right direction.
there’s a TON of magazines out there which will help you get ideas for weight workouts. Since you have that stuff all at home you could probably set up a quick circuit that’ll get you ramped up.
i find it best to work out in the AM. It gets me moving when I do (speaking of which.. i need to do some work shortly haha)
I know some people had mentioned in their journals about workout combos for the pheros… might be something to look into.. not really motivation but more stuff that will keep you going during your workouts… but the hump is getting to the workouts
I’ve been doing some studying in the realm of personal fitness (trying to get my creds) and I read a TON of fitness mags n such.. so if you want any info I can provide just lemme know. would love to know i’m passing my knowledge on for the greater good =)
Yeah, you can’t seek a pheromone to do all the work for you as far as motivation goes. You need to push yourself to do it, and start caring for your looks.
Just out of curiosity, how is your self esteem? When I was having much bigger self esteem issues than I am now, I found it very difficult to get motivated.
With the assistance of some of the products on here my self esteem has improved to the point where I’ve become VERY motivated to improve myself.
I mentioned this in my journal, I’m taking a supplement called Greens+ extra energy that helps a lot. In the pheromones dept, I recommend Ammo, it has confidence building energies and it will channel your frustrated energy into something productive.
All work on appearance pays off ten fold with women. The difference between when I let my hair grow out and when I got a stylist once a month has been incredible.
I found Instant Gentleman to work VERY well to help me feel more grounded and in control of my life. When I wanted to add a real cocky feeling for extra motivation I’d add a spray of IJ. It worked like a charm!
Now even on phero free days I’ve conditioned myself to feel like someone who is worth putting some effort and attention towards improving. Definitely a far cry from where I was after my divorce.
