The Real McCoy's life issues and style advice thread

[The Real McCoy]

Got a haircut today. It took great strength and resilience to refrain from posting a selfie. Except for the part where it didn't.

Edited January 26, 2014 by The Real McCoy

[Redhead74]

I like that he posts so many selfies too... he don't give a fuck

Yes he does.

Anyone who posts pictures of themselves is just baiting for attention.

I know from first hand experience. Trust me. But now I'm getting fat and don't give a shit anymore. That's when you've hit Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. You fucking accept the fact that you're going to grow old and become a fat asshole. It's the circle of life.

McCoy will hit that stage eventually. It happens to some people later than others.

At what level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs do you find yourself on. As far as I remember there wasn't an "accept your fat destiny" level, but it might go under your self realization level.

That's what I thought. Age actually has nothing to do with weight gain. It's all about calories in and exercise out. And genetics plays a part too. Some people will be heavy all their lives and some won't. I weigh the same now as I did 23 years ago. Yes, I am older but my metabolism and my calorie intake have found equilibrium. Getting older is just an excuse for people to eat and drink more and move less.

[The Real McCoy]

I was heavy (at least on the heavier side) for the majority of my life until I got fed up and did something about it.

[Rustycage]

I was heavy (at least on the heavier side) for the majority of my life until I got fed up and did something about it.

Bulimia?

[The Real McCoy]

I was heavy (at least on the heavier side) for the majority of my life until I got fed up and did something about it.

Bulimia?

Working out and eating healthy.

Granted, I don't eat a lot in general these days, and I'm rather OCD in what I do choose to eat because I know what worked for me and what didn't.

But at my heaviest as a kid, I was close to a 40 waist (I was a well-fed child), I lost most of it in high school (I was a 32 in my freshman and sophomore years), and then just kept putting it back on over the years.

I was close to a 38 again a few years ago until I took action, and now I'm a 29 waist.

Edited January 26, 2014 by The Real McCoy

[Redhead74]

Age actually has nothing to do with weight gain. It's all about calories in and exercise out. And genetics plays a part too. Some people will be heavy all their lives and some won't. I weigh the same now as I did 23 years ago. Yes, I am older but my metabolism and my calorie intake have found equilibrium. Getting older is just an excuse for people to eat and drink more and move less.

Welcome back Red, like your new av.

Have to disagree with you though on the age/weight thing, it's been scientifically proven metabolism slows down with age for the vast majority of people. The older people get, the more people have to watch what they consume and increase exercise if they want to offset the impact of the slower metabolism.

Thanks Linguini!

I do agree with you as it is a known fact that metabolism slows down with age, I think it's about 7% every 10 years on average. So that's not really that much. I think if you're aware of it you don't have to change all that much, were not talking about your metabolism halving every 10 years or something drastic like that. I might be speaking too soon as well because apparently it becomes more noticeable once you hit your 40s, so I might have a completely different view in the next couple of years.

For women it's also generally accepted that once they hit menopause there is a substantial change in how your body stores fat. For some women it's impossible not to put on weight. I guess that's why there's so many dumpy, plumpy older women. They all get that spread that they can't control. But then there are other women who stay trim and slim well into their older years. I'm guessing genetics has a lot to do with it.

In general though, it's a simple equation of not overeating and not being sedentary based on your current metabolism. I don't believe you have to go to the gym and sweat it out, unless you want to. Walking more, moving around regularly, even just doing household chores and going out and doing things, is enough to keep you healthy provided a normal diet is also followed.

[Lithium]

I guess that's why there's so many dumpy, plumpy older women. They all get that spread that they can't control. But then there are other women who stay trim and slim well into their older years. I'm guessing genetics has a lot to do with it.

It doesn't.

[The Real McCoy]

Keith and Gary Clarke Jr. had the best Grammy performance tonight. Hands down. That said, I also enjoyed Daft Punk's as well.

The Grammys pretty much sucked otherwise.

[ZoSoRose]

Grammy's always suck, its just a matter of by how much. This was one of the "ok" ones, imo

[The Real McCoy]

Grammy's always suck, its just a matter of by how much. This was one of the "ok" ones, imo

I really wasn't impressed by too much tonight. All of the country performances were pretty solid, and it was cool to see Paul and Ringo, but beyond that it was mainly background noise for me.

Oh, and Taylor Swift looked smoking hot tonight.

[Broskirose]

Metallica and NIN/QOTSA were great.

[Redhead74]

I'm seeing NIN/QOTSA in about 6 weeks. Very excited.

[estrangedtwat]

I'm seeing NIN in about 4 weeks!

[Gia]

Got a haircut today. It took great strength and resilience to refrain from posting a selfie. Except for the part where it didn't.

[The Real McCoy]

Got a haircut today. It took great strength and resilience to refrain from posting a selfie. Except for the part where it didn't.

[estrangedtwat]

The phrase "The Real McCoy" can trace its origins back to the prohibition days. McCoy was a brand of moonshine that was very popular with the public, and their insistence on it gave birth to the term as a way to express "the genuine article."

I find it humorous that our McCoy has chosen this phrase as his identity here, yet has gone on and on about how he hates drinking and how he considers a girl that enjoys drinking to be inferior.

Then again, who really gives a shit...my name has the word "twat" in it.

[The Real McCoy]

The phrase "The Real McCoy" can trace its origins back to the prohibition days. McCoy was a brand of moonshine that was very popular with the public, and their insistence on it gave birth to the term as a way to express "the genuine article."

I find it humorous that our McCoy has chosen this phrase as his identity here, yet has gone on and on about how he hates drinking and how he considers a girl that enjoys drinking to be inferior.

Then again, who really gives a shit...my name has the word "twat" in it.

Well, to be fair, it's the nickname of Andy McCoy of Hanoi Rocks, which is what I had in mind when I registered.

[batman007]

Who would win in selfie snap shot contest, Mccoy or Chuck Norris?

[arnold layne]

The phrase "The Real McCoy" can trace its origins back to the prohibition days. McCoy was a brand of moonshine that was very popular with the public, and their insistence on it gave birth to the term as a way to express "the genuine article."

I find it humorous that our McCoy has chosen this phrase as his identity here, yet has gone on and on about how he hates drinking and how he considers a girl that enjoys drinking to be inferior.

Then again, who really gives a shit...my name has the word "twat" in it.

Interesting.

You know what McCoy, I've been pretty hard on you son. I just think you haven't figured yourself out yet. Now I'm not saying that drugs and alcohol are the answer, but there's a reason people find relationships over a drink or two right? Buy yourself a beer once in your life when you go out.

Find something you're enthusiastic about and chances are there is a woman who is equally nutty about it too. I don't know. Guarantee there are some odd-balls who go for Keith Urban (is that who it is?) look-a likes.

I am going to challenge you to go to country fest, drink no less than six beers, and get yourself a woman. Tell us about it after.

[Redhead74]

I don't have a problem with people who don't drink but when they go out and socialise with people who do, they have to be as much fun as everyone else. And I don't mean goof around, but just talk easily and loosen up, don't judge others or pretend to be someone else, just have a great fucking time. I think most people in a drinking environment (and let's face it, most social situations are dominated by those who enjoy a drink or two responsibly) can easily pick the teetotaller and they're really the odd one out. I do know someone very well who doesn't drink, but he used to and he knows how to have a fucking good time without it. He's wild and joyful and confident and cool without it, but people like that are very few and far between.

[Guest Len B'stard]

The phrase "The Real McCoy" can trace its origins back to the prohibition days. McCoy was a brand of moonshine that was very popular with the public, and their insistence on it gave birth to the term as a way to express "the genuine article."

I find it humorous that our McCoy has chosen this phrase as his identity here, yet has gone on and on about how he hates drinking and how he considers a girl that enjoys drinking to be inferior.

Then again, who really gives a shit...my name has the word "twat" in it.

Well, to be fair, it's the nickname of Andy McCoy of Hanoi Rocks, which is what I had in mind when I registered.

Really? I thought it was after the crisps.

[The Real McCoy]

The phrase "The Real McCoy" can trace its origins back to the prohibition days. McCoy was a brand of moonshine that was very popular with the public, and their insistence on it gave birth to the term as a way to express "the genuine article."

I find it humorous that our McCoy has chosen this phrase as his identity here, yet has gone on and on about how he hates drinking and how he considers a girl that enjoys drinking to be inferior.

Then again, who really gives a shit...my name has the word "twat" in it.

Interesting.

You know what McCoy, I've been pretty hard on you son. I just think you haven't figured yourself out yet. Now I'm not saying that drugs and alcohol are the answer, but there's a reason people find relationships over a drink or two right? Buy yourself a beer once in your life when you go out.

Find something you're enthusiastic about and chances are there is a woman who is equally nutty about it too. I don't know. Guarantee there are some odd-balls who go for Keith Urban (is that who it is?) look-a likes.

I am going to challenge you to go to country fest, drink no less than six beers, and get yourself a woman. Tell us about it after.

I went out to a country night at a a bar with a female friend of mine tonight. Didn't drink, but I made the effort and got out there.

[DR DOOM]

Did you "get the leg over" then?

[Guest Len B'stard]

Find something you're enthusiastic about and chances are there is a woman who is equally nutty about it too. I don't know. Guarantee there are some odd-balls who go for Keith Urban (is that who it is?) look-a likes

The issue there is he looks nothing like Keith Urban whatsoever and furthermore, even if he did it wouldn't be a good thing cuz Keith Urban looks like a cunt.

[arnold layne]

You're not female Lenny.

Bitches be crazy.