On Being Fashionable And Manly

Keeping yourself looking good and well-groomed must not be your excuse to learn and exude at least the basic manly skills expected of you whether you are a bachelor or family guy. In my previous post, I pointed out that being friendly is fashionable. The same is true for being manly. This would not require you to be Zorro-ish - sword fighting and saving damsels in distress. Rather, this will just require you to set your feet on things you will need to survive. What are they? I have itemized them below.

• Being dependable/reliable.
• Ability to do house chores - dish washing, laundry and house cleaning, ironing
• Giving protection to your family and others
• Driving and fixing a car
• Drafting a daily budget
• Saving for the future
• Getting a job
• Taking care of kids
• Doing volunteer work
• Haggling
• Fixing a toilet

These make the core of having a successful life. Assess yourself and mark which of these things are already present in you. If most of them are not. Take the time to learn them - one goal at a time.

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Does Your Suit Suit You?

Every man needs a suit. Owning at least one can save you from dressing inappropriately in events that requires it like conferences, formal gatherings and weddings. A tailor-made suit would definitely be the best item to spend especially when you have an odd figure which barely match with the ready-made suits in the store. Needless to say, it may have fitting problems if you do not check it out before taking it home. I found an infographic that can help you on this one. Check this out.

Relying on the suit that looks good at the mannequin is not a good idea. This is because your body type would definitely be different from the measurements of a mannequin. Search for the top tailors in your locality. If you are working on a budget, compare their price lists and see who among them can give you the best piece on a budget. As you intend to have just one, get advice on the best color that will match almost all types of  occasions you might attend.  

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Being Friendly Also Means Being Fashionable

Having friends around you is a measure of how you are good at relating with other. Is that being fashionable? Yes, I think it is. Good looks is nothing if you have bad attitude. A man's friends can be classified into the handy man, the  fitness buff, the work mate and the mentor. Each of them, play an important role in our lives. I personally have a mentor, a handy man and a workmate. But none of my friends were a business buff. Sigh.

The mentor is usually an older friend who can give you advice about almost everything. Time will come that your mind gets filled with a lot of questions. When you have someone who has been there and has done that, you can get an invaluable advice on many things that you are confused about.

The handy man  is a friend who can teach you to do different practical stuffs that range from cooking to woodworking. The good thing about having this kind of friend is you will survive the daily tests of like no matter how big or small they are like getting extra kilo of meat for free by doing some sweet talk to the lady vendor.

Keen to lose the extra pounds you gained through the holidays? A fitness buff can get you started using a suitable training program. You will never slacken with your exercise routines as he will literally drag you to the gym. Lastly, you need a trusted workmate. Who does not work forty hours a week or even more? Long hours such as these can draw you very close to the people you are working. Choose one who is for keeps and will stand by your side no matter what.

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How Dads Can Lose Weight Without Starving Themselves

Most dads think that by eating less, they can lose more weight. That is not true. Men's physical make up is intended to be nourished fully so that it can function well and have quicker metabolism.

So how the we start with being fit and fab? First of all, we dads, no matter how bust we are must not skip eating a big breakfast. That could be consist of rice, eggs and sausages. If you are not used to eating rice, you can replace it with bread. Be sure that your food choices are rich with protein. Protein is key in building up the muscles you want. It's not just breakfast which you shouldn't miss but all regular meals plus snacks.

Apart from eating healthy, we need to exercise. To trim the unwanted fats, we could first start with running exercises. These are helpful in burning the fats around the stomach area. Then, we need to lift weights to keep that abdomen nice and sleek in almost body-hugging clothes.

Never think of eating less just to maintain the ideal weight that you have just achieved. Eat more as the energy you get from the foods eaten will strengthen you to do more physical activities. You can eat almost everything provided that you exercise regularly. Stay away from starches and sugar though because they do not breakdown easily just like fats.

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