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LETTER OF THE MONTH
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The right resolve
I made a few vague New Year’s resolutions this year. I wasn’t very committed – didn’t write them down or check their progress. Then I read an article in the January ’09 issue. It contained seven recipes (“Great Eats” p124) that spoke to me – quick, easy and delicious. I’m divorced with two daughters who both live with me. My eldest, a 21-year-old student, is a fussy eater, while the 11 year old eats like a man. We used to live on takeaways and eating out. That issue made my first resolution a reality. I now cook almost anything and my daughters love me even more. Then, at the end of April I received an email informing me that I had won a Beaucience For Men hamper from a competition I entered in your March issue. My second resolution – taking care of my looks – is also a reality. I’m a bit overweight (I have a few six-packs rather than one solid pack of abs). But it’s the same excuses – no time for gym between work, fetching and carrying the girls and making supper. Along comes the August issue’s “New Man Challenge”. No gym, no special diets. I’ve signed up!
REGAN JONES, PRETORIA
Ed’s response: Glad we could help – sure your kids will think their dad rocks even more in his new sunglasses.
More letters
Running inspiration
I write in reference to an article in your September issue titled “Born To Run” (p102). I’m a biokineticist in training, who recently took up road running. At school, when phys ed classes were still compulsory, I was one of the many boys with an anxious face in anticipation of the (usually five-kilometre) runs. I hated it! About a year ago, thanks to the gentle persuasion of my gorgeous, roadrunning- addicted girlfriend, I decided to challenge myself to an easy onekilometre run. Six months later I ran my first Two Oceans half marathon in under two hours. As a professional in the medical and fitness field, I scrutinise articles to check whether they come from academically reviewed sources. Men’s Health references are always academically sound and trustworthy. The running article was very informative and relevant to runners. Running is an incredible sport/ hobby/lifestyle choice, with many health benefits. To any runner who is beginning to make the transition from pain to pleasure, this article is a great help.
MARCEL MALHERBE, VIA EMAIL
Talking back
It’s exciting, as South Africans, that our economy is looking more hopeful every quarter. That’s a good thing for all, black, yellow, Afrikaans, Xhosa! Inspiration doesn’t always come easy. I’m 25 years old and on my way to success. What I’ve learnt through life in general and years of reading your magazine is that you should trust your gut, think for yourself, learn from defeat and be brave. But what I’ve found most life changing for men, is the internal locus of control. In other words, the personal decisions you make and what you tell yourself every second are what you end up believing. The internal dialogue should be positive, because it is what you are – a positive, perfect specimen. Tell yourself, “I am a genius and I apply my wisdom”, and you are. The brain feeds from all your thoughts. They are the foods you supply it with (apart from that important omega-3 supplement, of course). Trust me, it works. Thoughts become real.
GERHARD BOTHA, CAPE TOWN
For the ladies
When it comes to magazines, Men’s Health is undoubtedly the one to live by. But I think that us guys need to dedicate at least one page to the ladies (maybe something like “For the Ladies” in Malegrams). Fair enough, Men’s Health is geared to make us better men in all aspects for the people in our lives. What help is it, though, if I want to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with my girl and she can’t finish three kilometres without stopping? Or if at the age of 50 the doctor tells me that I have the bio logical age of a 35-year-old, but my darling wife looks like my older sister? From my experience, it can be pretty difficult to motivate the lady in your life to eat or live healthily. This is where your “cheat sheet” would come in handy with tips to encourage and inform our ladies on how to be healthy and generally help them have a better quality of life.
TONDERAI CHINDOVE, HARARE
Ed’s response: Check out the Women’s Health supplement free with this issue – and start buying it for your lady from next month.
Suspension training
I read with great interest the article about the TRX Suspension training system (“Join the Resistance” August ’09 p83). Being someone who has become extremely bored of a regular gym routine, I thought it was a fantastic idea. But when I searched for the product, I couldn’t find it anywhere. Please could you advise me where to find this product locally?
JARED CAVÉ, VIA EMAIL
Ed’s response: For more information, visit www.fluiditywellness.com or call Fluidity Wellness on 021 434 0500.
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