Month: July 2019

Is Hiking A Good Way To Lose Weight And Build Muscle?

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Hiking Route

When you hear the term getting in shape or going for a workout 99% of people will immediately think of this as heading to the gym or going for a walk/run. This isn’t to say those thoughts are wrong but what about a more fun type of workout, one where you don’t even think you’re exercising but more exploring around and a result of that exploring just happens to be you burning calories.

Sounds good right?

If you don’t see where I’m going with this then I’ll be upfront with it. This article will be focused on hiking as a form of fitness/exercise. I’ll be covering everything from what items you’ll need to get started to situational stuff.

The Pros & Cons Of Going Hiking

The Pros

  • Great Way To Stay In Shape
  • The Scenery
  • A Way To Disconnect From The Busy Day To Day Stuff
  • A Great Stress Reliever

The Cons

  • Potential For Catching Something (Poison Oak)
  • Snakes, Spiders ,etc..
  • Time Commitment
  • May Need To Spend Some Money Getting Started

Don’t worry I’ll be covering what I mean by these points throughout the sections below.

Does Hiking Burn A Lot Of Calories?

This is actually the main reason people get into hiking ( the weight loss) because it is such a good cardio workout. It really works great because for one you’re not really thinking about the cardio you’re doing, so instead of thinking ugh, how many more minutes to go you’re thinking I wonder what’s over that hill?

Beating the mind is the single most important aspect involved when getting in shape and this is one way to do that.

What Muscles Does Hiking Workout & Does It Build Strength?

This is actually a surprise to most people but hiking is a great way to tone up your legs and even your core.

So the answer is yes you can build muscle but you won’t notice any upper body muscle, mainly your legs and your core ( abs).

What Items/Equipment Do You Need To Start Hiking

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This is a great question that the answer will differ depending on what type of hiking you’re looking to do. If you’re looking to do just a simple in the woods behind your house type of hiking then you won’t need much.

Items To Bring If Your Hiking Through Your Local Woods

  • Canteen Full Of Water
  • A Walking Stick (To Move Potential Snake Hidden Items)
  • Couple Of Protein Bars
  • Flashlight (If Going Later In The Day)
  • A Poncho If A Possibility Of Rain
  • Handheld GPS ( Maybe)

All of this in a good backpack will work fine for a simple hike through the woods.

I would also make sure to wear jeans with boots that go up to around your lower shin. Jeans help in case you rub up against some poison oak by accident and the boots help for keeping feet comfortable and possible snake bite protection.

Also make sure to spray yourself down with bug spray before you leave the house.

If you feel you might get lost then I would highly suggest getting a handheld GPS.

Advanced Hiking Equipment List

This is more if you’re going to much bigger area away from home, possible the mountain area but not an overnight hike.

  • All Of The Items Mentioned In The First List
  • At Least One More Container Full Of Water
  • Definitely A Handheld GPS
  • Extra Batteries For Flashlight
  • Sunscreen & Bug spray
  • First Aid Kit
  • Water Filter System
  • One Days Supply Of Food More Than You Plan On
  • Jacket (Possibly)
  • Matches/Fire System
  • Easy Tent Setup

I realize this looks like a lot but it’s really not. After packing this up in a good hiking backpack will reveal it’s less than it looks.

Also I understand half of this stuff you won’t need like the tent or fire setup but it’s better to have this stuff just in case something happens like you break your foot and get stuck out doors or your GPS quits working causing you to get lost.

Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes. ― Zig Ziglar

How To Prevent From Getting Lost While Hiking?

This is actually one of the most common reasons people don’t like to go hiking outside of a normal trail path that they can follow.

When you’re out in the wild a simple turn can throw everything off and it doesn’t help that everything probably looks the same.

Using A Portable GPS Device

These are very similar to the ones you use in a car but built more for outdoorsy situations such as this. I find this to be the best bet but if you don’t have the money for it or prefer a more non technological approach then take a look at the next option.

The Hansel & Gretel Navigation Method

The throwing down breadcrumbs to follow back isn’t the best idea for navigation purposes, at best you’re just going have a happy trail of squirrels following behind you. Leaving a trail though is not a bad idea however.

For this you will need either a can of chalkspray to spray arrows on trees or the ground. I prefer not to use spray paint just because I’m not trying to make the forest look like some gang infested place with spray paint all over it and the chalk spray will wash off with rain.

After you have your chalkspray all you’ll do is spray an arrow on a tree that you just came from in the direction you need to go to return. You’ll do this in certain increments to leave you a trail to follow your trail back when you’re done with your hike.

Closing Thoughts On Why Hiking Is Great For Your Health

I’m a fan of being in shape no matter what way people decide to go about it. Hiking attracts more of those people who don’t like the gym scene but still prefer to be up and active.

Getting out and about with hiking can do wonders for your physical health and over mental health as well so if you’re trying to decide if hiking is good for you then I would say at least give it a shot to see how you like it. Take a camera with you and maybe even your dog so they can enjoy getting out with you.

 

Why You Should Become A Male Nurse

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Male Nurse

Yes you should look into becoming a nurse if you’re a male.

Don’t get caught up in all of this nursing is for females stuff you hear. However I’m speaking from the point of view of you should go for it if the only thing that is holding you back is that you think nursing isn’t for men.

There is a lot that goes into nursing, that I seen firsthand when I worked at the hospital that most people are unaware of how difficult it is to be a nurse.

First off nursing school may be a breeze for some but for others you better be ready to study your butt off. This leads us to our first main topic of this article.

How To Become A Male Nurse

To start you need a degree from an accredited college with a nursing program. The good thing about this is that most community colleges (2 year colleges) have a nursing program.

Note that most programs require a certain score on your ACT or SAT to apply so I would find this out early on so that you can take retake the test as many times as you need to until you get the required score.

You will need all the required basics (this varies per college) but most of them are your typical math, science type of stuff but for nursing you take the more anatomy type basics. Speak with the college your attending to get more information on the specific courses you need to take.

Is It Hard To Get Accepted Into A Nursing Program?

This depends greatly on the location/school you’re applying to but when I applied it was pretty difficult to get in and I figure it will only get more difficult.

The best way to increase your acceptance chances is get the highest ACT/SAT score possible, most programs not only have a minimum required score to even get in but they also weed out the selection process further if they have a lot of applicants.

Look into getting a recommendation from respected people you know, if there are in the medical field even better. Try for (Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Assistants, Charge Nurses etc..)

Is There A Demand For Male Nurses?

Yes at the time of writing this there seems to be many hospitals that really like to see male nurses apply. This may or may not help with getting the job but I have heard of many people say it’s easier for males to get a job because there is so few of them at the moment.

What percentages of nurses are male?

I would say about 15%. This is going off of my own speculation across many hospitals I worked at. I probably had seen 1-2 male nurses for every 10 female nurses I seen.

Do Male Nurses Get Made Fun Of?

I actually thought this when I first started working in the hospital but it was actually quite the opposite.

Nurses, male or female actually get a lot of respect not only in the hospital but I’ve seen it plenty of times first hand when wearing my scrubs to the grocery store or something after work where people would mistake me for a nurse.

I think a lot of thought from this (at least for me) was that the meet the fockers movie where Ben Stillers character gets made fun of for being a male nurse was released around the same time I started working in the medical field.

How Much Money Do Male Nurses Make Starting Out?

So many variables here like the hospital, the state, if you have an associate or bachelors which type of unit you start out on.

Strong example is a nurse in Alabama is going to start out at much less a nurse in California, simply because of the difference in cost of living between the two states.

On average according to topregisterednurse.com the average salary across the country is $71,000 a year or $34.14 an hour. They also have a pay scale layout per state so you should search your specific state on there to get a better idea.

The Pros & Cons Of Being A Male Nurse

Just like any profession you’re gonna have your perks and downsides but being a male nurse is a bit more unique in its ups & downs.

The Pros

  • Usually Surrounded By Many Good Looking Women (Watch Out For Human Resources)
  • The Pay Is Really Good For Only Requiring An Associates Degree.
  • Multiple Shifts (7 on 7 off, normal 8 hour shifts, etc..)
  • Strong Hiring Demand & Good Job Security

The Cons

  • Surrounded By A Lot Of Women = A Lot Of Drama
  • Usually Asked To Do All Of The Lifting
  • The Occasional “Males Nurses Are Gay” Comment From Some Idiot
  • Having To Wear Scrubs (A Con For Me But Maybe Not For Everyone)

Closing Thoughts On Nursing As A Career For Men

If you’re a guy and looking into nursing as a career then go for it unless you generally just don’t want to anymore. If for any other superficial reason you are holding back from going for it then stop it.

Some of the most alpha type of males that I have met in my life have been nurses so stop overthinking the little things and get started working your way to your career!

Wearing Pants That Actually Fit You

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This is a topic that actually makes me shake my head as I write it because it’s just somewhat baffling.

Nowadays you will see that skinny jeans is somewhat of a common thing among st guys and it makes absolutely zero sense.

Now before I start just let me state that I understand that not everyone should or wants to look the same as everyone else. This Is perfectly fine and I actually encourage men to go after their own look but some things such as how tight/loose you wear your clothes is not something that falls under this in my opinion.

Just the same as men should not wear their shirts super tight to look muscular or for whatever reason they choose to do this.

On the flip side of that men wearing oversized pants so that they can sag them down also falls under this same category with not making any sense. Luckily this trend actually started dying out a few years ago so at least a thumbs up for guys becoming aware of how foolish this made them look.

Laying The Foundation

There are many things that play a factor in your style like your watch, shoes, color of your outfit and so on but don’t even think about those things until you can at least get the correct size in your clothes. Think of this as the foundation of your style so make changes here first before working on anything else.

Do Girls Like Guys Who Wear Skinny Jeans?

I’ve actually asked this question to quite a few girls just to pick their brains. I don’t remember the exact number here but an overwhelmingly percentage of them said no, hell no or some variation of the word no.

What surprised me about this is that a lot of the girls I asked were more alternative in their style so they hung out with guys who wear skinny jeans on a regular basis. I figured they, out of all the different types of girls I asked would be for it but that didn’t seem to be the case.

Some said they didn’t care as long as it’s not tighter than the jeans themselves wear, which most guys who wear skinny jeans seem to be aiming for.

Make Friends With A Belt

Going off the skinny jeans topic if you for whatever reason have jeans that are to big for you then there is a simple cheap solution being a belt.

I don’t know how many times I have seen guys walk around having to keep pulling their pants up. I would just think to myself how annoying this must be for them having to keep doing this every 4 steps they take.

I understand that some of us have don’t have the money to go out and buy clothes at any given time but there should be no reason you can’t buy a belt, you can find one for about $5.

The Length Of Your Pants Matters

If your pants stop 3 inches before they touch your shoes then your pants are not long enough. We’re not aiming to look like pee wee herman here.

To long is just as bad as to short in this situation so if your pants fold over more than twice at your feet then you need to consider getting shorter pants or getting the ones you have taken up by a seamstress or tailor.

Getting Your Pants Altered

If you don’t know of anyone personally that does sewing then you need to find someone to alter your pants.

Finding someone to do this can be tricky depending on where you live but it’s a good start to google “tailor or seamstress near me” if that doesn’t pull up anything then trying replacing near me with your nearest major city.

Depending on the store there is usually someone there that will measure you for recommended pants length which is something most do complementary.

Of course price will vary depending on state and the store but this will save you money overall than having to go buy a new pair of pants.

*Note I’m not talking of altering skinny jeans here. If you have those then you will have to purchase new pants, there is no saving those things.

Antonio at realmenrealstyle.com has put together a good alteration price guide to get a better idea on what you’re looking at cost wise.

Wrapping Up This Article

Getting your pants to fit is something that 90% of men are not going to have trouble with but that 10% sure do stick out in the worst way. This article is for them and hopefully it helps at least one of them out there.

A Man Who Keeps His Word

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I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “I give you my word”, be it in a movie or someone saying it to you.

This phrase plus a handshake was the strongest binding agreement that you could imagine between two gentlemen.

Unfortunately this no longer constitutes as proper agreement terms for many reasons.

Why Do Men Not Keep Their Word Anymore?

First is because there has been a huge downfall in the quality of men in today’s times.

Sure there are still plenty of great men out there who still keep their word but it has become increasingly hard to tell who those men are.

Second is that the courts seem to have to decide everything for us now because of so many people going back on their words or just flat out trying to scam you out of some money.

This has led to more professional & legal binding arrangements such as your typical agreement typed up, signed and a witness signature as well.

I might be getting ahead of myself here, let me actually break down what this phrase actually means.

What Does I Give You My Word Mean

A man’s word is something that no one can take from you, only yourself can lose it. You do this by not upholding or staying true to something that you promised someone.

Think of it like the olden days where a Knight would take an oath to do something like protect his king or kingdom.

If the king died while you were fighting to protect him that does not mean you have gone back on your word (oath) because you did everything you could do. However if the kingdom came under attack and you hopped on your horse and took off then this would be an example of you not keeping your word.

In more modern day terms you might give your word to your granddad that you will help him with yard work this weekend.

An example of failing to keep that word would be you just not showing up because you’re not feeling it or some crap like that. You catching the flu or a serious issue coming up like a friend has gotten into a bad wreck are things that can be seen as legitimate reasons for not being able to keep your word.

I’m not showing you these examples to help you find a way to make you not feel bad about keeping your word but more to show you that there is a grey area here.

What Do You Do If You’re Not Able To Keep Your Promise aka Word?

This definitely falls on a per situation basis but I’ll give you an example on how to properly go about it in a certain situation involving paying someone money you owe them.

Let’s say you bought a lawnmower from a neighbor down the road but it was on your word because you didn’t have the money at the time but needed the mower to go ahead and cut your grass, so he went ahead and let you take it with you.

The Agreement: You would pay him the entire payment on the 1st of the month once you got paid.

The Problem: Your car messes up; dog needs an emergency vet trip whatever reason that causes you to not have the money.

What Not To Do: Not call your neighbor and explain the situation. He could be expecting this money for something important such as his power bill.

The Correct Approach To This: Call him let him know the situation to at least keep him informed. Keep his mind at ease so he doesn’t think you just stole from him.

In this situation you could offer to pay him what you have now and the rest later if he is fine with that or work off the money you owe him. If neither of these are acceptable then you would resort to asking family/friends for the money and then pay them back or going as far as pawning some stuff for the time being. Any of these would be an acceptable approach to keeping your word.

What To Do If Someone Does Not Keep Their Word To You?

Not only take a mental note to yourself not to trust said person again but if that person knows any of your friends and family I would reach out to them to give them a heads up just in case they run into that person with a similar situation.

Of course the severity of that persons word warrants how far you take this (getting into courts, police, etc..) but for this situation we’ll leave it at just a word of mouth type of thing.

The Importance Of Keeping Your Word

When we are born we all start out from different paths in life. Some rich others not so much, the one thing all men start off with equally is that they all have their word.

It’s not a physical item anyone can take from you but it means more than your weight in gold (yes I actually said that).

Your word is truly what defines you not only as a man but as a person in general.

The one thing I hope you takeaway from this article is that even though a mans word doesn’t seem to hold its overall weight in society that it use to it still follows you for the rest of your life.

Some people call it karma which is fine, call it whatever you’d like but know that eventually not keeping your word will come back to bite you. Maybe not tomorrow, it could be 10 years from now when you’re in a job interview but it’ll always be a major factor in determining what type of man you are and people see that.

Narrows Labs SARMs Review 2019

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Here is our review of SARMs by Narrows Labs, a US-based company that produces and ships selective androgen receptor modulators or SARMs. According to the website, the founder of the company initially became interested in the benefits of SARMs should it become approved for human consumption, but also noticed the exorbitant prices that other companies levy on these products.

He didn’t like the fact that earlier SARMs companies were jacking up the prices so hard that the researchers (consumers) began to suffer because the chemical compounds have become so expensive.

Recommended SARMs Vendor: Check out ProvenPeptides for purchasing SARMs. They provide 3rd party testing of their products & have a full lineup of SARMs available.

He envisioned giving the market a low-cost but quality source of SARMs, because these compounds can really revolutionize the medical field and the field of athletic performance, and this can only be done if researchers from all over will have access to SARMs that don’t have prices that have been jacked up to up to 10x the actual value of the products.

In addition to improving the access to SARMs by bringing low-cost but quality compounds to the market, the founder of Narrows Labs also noticed that shipping times were slow and that people often did not have access to speedy customer care should they have inquiries before and after their purchase.

If other products in the market have life phone support, then why should SARMs be any different? With their focus on affordable products, quality, the best shipping times and quality customer care, Narrows Labs is set to create an indelible mark in the US SARMs industry for sure.

Narrows Labs currently offers the following products to the US market: 1-Andro Max Pro Hormone, 4-Andro Extreme Pro Hormone, Andarine S-4 Capsules, Cardarine Capsules, CBD Capsules, Epi-Elite EpiAndro Pro Hormone, Ibutamoren (MK-677), Ligandrol (LGD-4033), NL-T2 Metabolic Enhancer, Orlistat Fat Blocker, S-23 Capsules, Spartabolic, Stenabolic (SR9009) Capsules, Testolone (RAD-140), TUDCA Capsules, Wolverine Premium TUDCA and NAC Cycle Support, and YK-11 Capsules. You can also purchase suspensions of the following SARMs: Andarine S4, Cardarine, Ibutamoren, Ligandrol, S-23, Stenabolic, Testolone, and YK-11. They also sell raw powder SARMs: Andarine S-4, Cardarine Powder, Ibutamoren Powder, Ligandrol Powder, S-23 High Purity Powder, Stenabolic Powder, Testolone Powder High Purity, and YK-11 Powder High Purity.

Shipping

Unlike other SARM companies, Narrows Labs offers free shipping on all US/domestic orders. International orders are charged an affordable flat rate of $20 wherever you happen to live. Once the package has been shipped out, you can expect it to arrive in three to five business days if you live in the United States, and 7-21 business days if you live outside the US.

As you may already know, international shipping can get a little delayed at times because of customs procedures so if you live in a country that doesn’t have an efficient customs bureau, expect longer delivery dates.

The best solution would be to make sure that are constantly tracking the package and you know how to contact customs in case your package is held for additional verification or customs charges. Additional customs charges are usually paid before packages are released to the owner or the local shipping company that will be responsible for door to door deliver.

Narrows Labs uses USPS shipping and this shipping option is available to domestic customers with a PO box, rural route, or APO/FPO/DPO addresses. If you happen to have a PO box or rural route, the delivery date will be slightly longer at seven to ten days. For APO/FPO/DPO addresses, the extended delivery period of three to five weeks will apply and not the regular three to five days from the date of dispatch. In the even that there will be additional verifications or mistakes at any point in the delivery process, it is possible that there will be delays so take this possibility into consideration as well.

Shipping of confirmed and paid packages happens from Monday through Friday, and the cut-off time daily (business days only) is 3 PM PST. What this means is that if you can have your order paid and confirmed before 3 PM PST, count 24 hours and your package will be shipped out the next business day. Take note that all credit card payments will remain pending until stock availability is confirmed and the card has been verified by the processor. Narrows Labs only accepts major credit cards (international), like Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, Discover, and Diner’s Club International.

Chemyo SARMs Review 2019

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This is our review of Chemyo SARMs, a US-based pharmaceutical company that engages in the manufacture and sale of SARMs or selective androgen receptor modulators. They accept payments via Checkbook – Secure eCheck, cryptocurrencies and altcoins (these are given 10% discount by the website’s store) and Visa & Mastercard at an additional 12% fee.

Recommended SARMs Vendor: Check out ProvenPeptides for purchasing SARMs. They provide 3rd party testing of their products & have a full lineup of SARMs available.

Chemyo highly recommends that you purchase using Checkbook – Secure eCheck so you can get a 3% discount on your purchases. And unlike other stores from the US, Chemyo accepts orders from international locations, as long as the customer has ensured that he knows the local laws on the purchase of compounds like SARMs, then you can order from Chemyo.

Chemyo specializes in solutions mainly, but they do offer one raw powder SARM – RU58841 (5 grams). The rest of their products are prepared liquid solutions that are ready for use in research or laboratories. They currently sell the following: RAD140, Andarine S4, S-23, GWS501516, MK-2866, LGD-4033, MK-677 and RU5884.

It’s really easy to make a purchase on their website. Simply create an account, choose your products and checkout. Chemyo operates from 9 AM to 4 PM, from Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

You can shoot them an email at support@chemyo.com if you have any inquiries. Chemyo is clear in its policies that they are not selling SARMs for human use or consumption. Buy these only if you are engage in research about the effect of SARMs on living tissue. The company invites old and new customers to review their terms and conditions before making any purchase.

In the event that you tried to make a purchase but was declined by the website, it is possible that even though your credit card is good or viable, that your billing address and shipping address are different. If this is the case then simply update your card details and you should try purchasing again.

The company reminds its customers that the zip codes and addresses on both the shipping address and billing address must match. If you continue to have problems buying from their website, you can just email their support so that support can manually place the order for you via email. Then you can just confirm the payment through the website.

After the confirmation of your order and payment of the SARMs you have purchased, you should receive a confirmation email containing the details of your order. When the package is finally shipped out, you will be able to obtain the tracking information of the package. If the order originates from the United States, the package will be shipped out via USPS priority mail. You do not have to sign for the package once it arrives.

What if you have to cancel a current order? If you have made a purchase by mistake, the first thing to do is to contact support and Chemyo’s support team will do their best to reverse the order. Of course, if it has already been processed then they will not be able to reverse any fund transfers that have already completed.

Packages are sent out daily (business hours) and a confirmed order should be sent out in about 24 hours. After shipping, you can expect your package to arrive in three to four days if you live within the United States. On the other hand, if you live outside the US, the arrival of your package will probably take longer as there can be great differences in the transit time of international packages.

Take note that companies like Chemyo do not have control over delays in international shipping, so set your expectations when it comes to the length of time needed for your package to arrive. It’s also possible that delays in delivery are due to customs procedures in your own country.

There is currently no letting up in the popularity of SARMs globally because medical science is looking for viable alternatives to anabolic steroids that have so many side effects. If all goes well in the near future, SARMs will become legalized in different countries, and the human consumption of SARMs will no longer be prohibited. Until such time, we will be limited to the research use of SARMs, as laboratories across the world continue to understand how SARMs actually affect animal tissue and the human body.