Comments on: I Wanna Be Me

By: JonWCollins

JonWCollins — Fri, 10 Jun 2005 13:27:47 +0000

the 73rd nysc is the best, russ. I miss it now that i’ve moved uptown.

By: bob

bob — Fri, 10 Jun 2005 10:54:59 +0000

Wait till 40, and watch your metabolism not slow down, but just stop. heh heh. They’re all correct … reduce your intake, shock your body with different exercises (cardio, weights, dancing, sex, whatever), and enjoy where you are at this minute.

By: Mushlette

Mushlette — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 20:38:35 +0000

Turning 30 is like hitting a brick wall – everything stops working the way it used to!

By: rob adams

rob adams — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 19:51:49 +0000

Although i work out regularly, i’m a big believer in lotsa sex, which is especially good for working off that mid section.

By: Russ

Russ — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 13:59:20 +0000

Many good points. For me, with slower metabolism at 33 than 23, it came down to salad, an iPod, and a nice (attitude-free) gym.

I used to run 5-6 miles 3x/week not lose a pound, because I’d come home and binge. Then I began starting every dinner with a huge salad, with filling stuff like green pepper and chick peas and lettuce. I wind up eating much less for dinner overall because you feel so full after going through a large plate of salad to start.

You need real food (with nutrients, including some fat) if you’re going to work out–those liquid/fad diets are completely counterproductive.

An iPod is an absolute must. 45 minutes have never gone by so quickly with the right playlist.

A nice gym is helpful too. One thing I like about mine (NYSC 73rd St) is that it’s free of any attitude and very laid back. If you’re checking out the Y, make sure you like the overall vibe. It will keep you coming back.

By: JonWCollins

JonWCollins — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 13:27:15 +0000

i think diet (by which I mean not an actual “diet,” but permanent, positive changes to how you eat) + cardio + lifting is the trick. I find the gym to be much less boring with the ipod now – i can’t imagine how I did it 4 years ago.

It’s also much easier to do if you have a partner to go with, as I’ve found now that JP and i have different schedules.

By: Nathaniel R

Nathaniel R — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 11:23:00 +0000

I had this experience as well. Didn’t feel like myself for at least a few years because I was always a skinny boy until my 30s. It’s a hard thing to convey to people who don’t have sympathy or who didn’t disappear in profile for most of their lives. You get used to being a certain way. Whether its body fascism or not… it’s a personal truth. Skinny for 30 years? It’s going to become an identity thing. (Regardless of social pressures or gay beauty indoctrination) I lost 20+ lbs on the South Beach and didn’t regain more than a couple lbs of it (3 months since it ended). But, it is age. So, good luck. You’ll keep aging

By: TC

TC — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 07:14:42 +0000

Do a search for “Burn the fat, feed the muscle”, that guy has some good ideas. Personally, I think I look better with more meat on me now than I did as an awkward 25-year-old. But I’m into bears, so becoming one isn’t such a big deal for me;)

By: Joel

Joel — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 04:38:20 +0000

I loathe going to the gym. I’d much rather bike, run, and play sports, especially hockey. It’s how you wear your body, I think …not about total perfection. Personally, I think a bit of tummy on a guy can be attractive.
Good luck with losing the weight you want… :)

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 03:07:03 +0000

Last summer I was running 18+ miles a week, and I didn’t lose a pound.

Then, this winter I started having meal-replacement shakes four nights a week instead of dinner. Now all of my pants are too loose.

I’m all for exercise, but I think that once you hit 30, you just gotta eat less…