How to acquire a "rugged look"?

"John M. Williams" wrote in message
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"Larry Hodges" wrote:
"John M. Williams" wrote:
"Larry Hodges" wrote:

I think you need to definite what you thing is 'rugged'.

That is defined as "not like Rob", as in Tinkerbelle...

Rob has posted his pics. Where are yours, Larry?

Fair enough...

This is me about three weeks ago:

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry.jpg

The karate pics are from about 1992. Sorry...nothing newer. These were
taken when I was teaching full time:

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Sidekick.jpg

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/J...20Sidekick.jpg

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/R...use%20Kick.jpg

Decent form. But I think Rob had more muscle:

http://www.rustyiron.net/rschuh.htm

Yeah...I already saw his pics from another thread. He looks good. I guess
I'm a weightlifter, not a bodybuilder. I lift quite a bit, but also do a
lot of karate still. My strength has steadily increased over the 3 years
I've been lifting, but I don't seem to bulk up much. Too much cardio,
bagwork, kicking etc. Although, I have reshaped everything. My main
priority isn't size, but rather strength and speed. A little bigger would
be nice however...which is why I'm here. I've already changed some things
in my workout since I've been hanging out on MFW. Most you guys really know
your stuff from what I can tell with my limited knowledge. And those that
post bad advice get a reaming from those that do...just my kind of place.

-Larry

On 12 Apr 2004 02:14:32 GMT, Ignoramus9723
wrote:

Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I
am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly.
Obviously, the man needs to be in shape to look rugged, but therei s
something beyond that that I am having difficulty capturing. So, what
is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards
such an appearance.

I guess your question is a serious one ig, but for some reason it made
me smile.
If you're asking because you want this look, why do you want it? IMO
a lot of women (including me) don't really like men to look too
"rugged" - I wonder what the other women here think?

janice
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On Sun, 11 Apr 2004 23:41:52 -0700, "Larry Hodges"
wrote:

"John M. Williams" wrote in message
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"Larry Hodges" wrote:
"Roger Zoul" wrote:
Ignoramus9723 wrote:
:: Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I
:: am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly.
:: Obviously, the man needs to be in shape to look rugged, but therei s
:: something beyond that that I am having difficulty capturing. So,
what
:: is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards
:: such an appearance.


I think you need to definite what you thing is 'rugged'.

That is defined as "not like Rob", as in Tinkerbelle...

Rob has posted his pics. Where are yours, Larry?

Fair enough...

This is me about three weeks ago:

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry.jpg


The karate pics are from about 1992. Sorry...nothing newer. These were
taken when I was teaching full time:

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Sidekick.jpg

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/J...20Sidekick.jpg

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/R...use%20Kick.jpg

Some good action photos Larry! ;o)

Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I
am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly.

I always considered "rugged" to be a euphemism for either an ugly man,
or a man weathered to look significantly older than his actual age.

--
jamie )

"There's a seeker born every minute."

You need to read the feminine press about what to do to prevent skin aging
and keep a perfect skin and all. Note everything they tell you to do, then
do the exact opposite : bake in the sun for hours without using a suncream
(skin cancer does wonders for that rugged look thing!), try to get
dehydrated, do not use *any* kind of skin crean - ever, use the most
abrasive soap you can find, use only *real* soap, not these fake soap-less
soaps...
Basically, "rugged" look usually means having your skin sun-tanned and
****ed up twenty years beyond your real age...

On 12 Apr 2004 12:56:01 GMT, Ignoramus4468
wrote:

In article , janice wrote:

I guess your question is a serious one ig, but for some reason it made
me smile.
If you're asking because you want this look, why do you want it? IMO
a lot of women (including me) don't really like men to look too
"rugged" - I wonder what the other women here think?



I have to confess that Ilike that look, personally. Opinion of women
other than my wife is quite secondary in importance.

Good - I'm glad to hear it Have you asked her what she thinks?

janice
233/177/133

In alt.support.diet Ignoramus9723 wrote:
is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards
such an appearance.

Drink heavily, smoke a pack a day, do lots of heroin.

CM

"jamie" wrote in message
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Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I
am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly.

I always considered "rugged" to be a euphemism for either an ugly man,
or a man weathered to look significantly older than his actual age.


John Wayne is a classic example. Ugly, but rugged, and you could argue
handsome because of it. There is a certain draw guys like that have with
many women.

-Larry

"Crafting Mom" wrote in message
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In alt.support.diet Ignoramus9723
wrote:
is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards
such an appearance.

Drink heavily, smoke a pack a day, do lots of heroin.



Keith Richards!

In article , "JC Der
Koenig" wrote:

"Crafting Mom" wrote in message
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In alt.support.diet Ignoramus9723
wrote:
is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards
such an appearance.

Drink heavily, smoke a pack a day, do lots of heroin.



Keith Richards!

There is obviously a fine line between 'rugged look' and 'death warmed
over'. I think Richards is over the line.

:^)

--
Dawn's cold kiss calls me
Forth I creep, blindly stumbling
Joy: Morning workouts.
Hugh Beyer's 'Haiku On Returning To Weights'