Everyone has one in their closet. Whether you’re a dude on the prowl, or the chick looking to get hit on by the dude on the prowl, I bet that you have an article of clothing saved for the nights when you just feel like a total bad ass. It’s the shirt, jacket, or pair of jeans that when you see the nights photos posted on Facebook you can’t help but say, “God Damn I look Good!” I call these my ‘F-me’ clothes.

It is very important for an Alpha Man to fill his wardrobe with such articles of clothing in order to stand out from the herd. As I am in the process of doing this myself, my eyes are always open for anything that will draw some added attention from the wet orifice depot. Now I’m not talking about slapping on a pair of goggles or a cape and start performing magic tricks. What I am talking about is constructing a style that will take you from a 7 to a 10.

During my search for such clothes, I stumbled upon American Rag, a relatively new brand that specializes in what I like to call rocker wear. What I mean is, most of their collection is stocked with styles that rock bands not named Coldplay would wear. (How they hell did they win Best Rock Album Grammy anyway?) While rummaging through their selection of tee’s, long sleeve shirts, sweaters, and hoodies, I came across a military style button-down shirt and excitedly whispered to myself, “Yes!” When I finally noticed more than a handful of people caught me staring at myself in the mirror located by the display, I knew this would be a quality purchase.

Boy was I right. Without going into too much detail, I will say that I garnered a lot of attention the night I busted out this shirt. Paired with leather shoes and dark straight leg jeans, women were covered in the gooey ooze I call my awesomeness. Worn during the height of my cockiness that week, it truly was the perfect outfit.

The great thing about this confidence boost is that I didn’t have to spend a fortune on a quality shirt. American Rag clothing is relatively inexpensive when compared to its counterparts such as Abercrombie, Lacoste and higher end brands you may find in department stores. The most expensive article of clothing I found was a $60 pair of jeans and the shirt I so elegantly wore is only $40, making it a great option for those of us suffering during the economy.

It is my belief that clothes do not make the man. They do however make a man more confident. When you look good, it’s only natural that you will feel good. This is the main premise behind ‘F-Me’ clothes. You shouldn’t force something on yourself, but rather go out there and find great gear that will makes women force themselves on you. Get out there and find yourself a new ‘F-Me’ shirt.

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SAMSUNG recently launched an environmentally friendly cell phone at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Following their philosophy, “The Blue Earth Dream: Eco-living with SAMSUNG mobile,” they developed the first touch screen cell phone that runs on solar power. To eliminate using extra energy charging your phone, the phone dubbed “Blue Earth” is equipped with a solar panel which it draws its power from.

If running on solar power isn’t “green” enough for the hemp wearing, ultimate frisbee playing hippies out there, SAMSUNG has a few more surprises in store. All Blue Earth phones are manufactured from a recycled plastic called PCM, which is extracted from water bottles and reduces fuel consumption and carbon emissions during the assembling process. Additionally, the handset charger supplied is free of substances that are in many household electronics such as Brominated Flame Retardants, Beryllium and Phthalate, which studies are now showing can be extremely harmful to your health.

Don’t mistake the Blue Earth as the cell phone equivalent of the smart car. Its sleek look is designed like a shinny blue pebble and it comes with all the standard features one would expect from a cell phone. In fact, it has more than most cell phones. Blue Earth comes with an ‘Eco Walk’ function which includes a pedometer that tracks how far you walk, as well as a program called ‘Eco Mode’ that tracks your carbon footprint so you can see how much greenhouse gases you are producing. The hottie guitar playing chick in the park will surely appreciate how energy efficient you are.

Let me just put it this way; This phone is so environmentally friendly, it would give Captain Planet a hand job. Although most men can’t get any play by running around in blue spandex saving the earth’s forests and rivers, you can most certainly turn your newly found appreciation for the earth into a renewable energy resource…wink, wink. From all I’ve read and the pictures I have seen, the SAMSUNG Blue Earth really seems like a great option for the alpha men out there that are eco-conscious. Look for it to be on sale in latter part of the year.

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You can watch the commercials here on Alpha Mantra:

“Juice Parents” - High Fructose Corn Syrup Commercial
“Picnic Popsicle” - High Fructose Corn Syrup Commercial

Personally, in the second commercial he’s probably at a loss for words because he was just bullshitting so he would get to watch the chick finish off her Popsicle.

Alpha Man Law - Watching a woman eat a Popsicle is far superior to enjoying one yourself.

So is High Fructose Corn Syrup Public enemy #1, or is as American as the Apple Pie’s we form from it? First we need to understand the arguments on both sides. Mass public health concern over this sweetener came to the forefront after Supersize Me explained how bad McDonald’s is for you, and then went on to explain that the soda is the worst part of the meal because unlike the Burger, it actually has NO nutritional value whatsoever.

It’s true, soda manufacturers switched over from table sugar to High Fructose Corn Syrup in the 1970s because it was cheaper to make, had a longer shelf-life, and because the resulting product would taste about 20 times sweeter than the original. This will cause the number of Americans drinking Fructose beverages to rise 135% over the next 30 years. And it gets worse:

Drinking high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), the main ingredient in most soft drinks throughout the world, increases your triglyceride levels and your LDL (bad) cholesterol. These effects only occurred in the study participants who drank fructose — not glucose.

It actually gets worse. In explaining how soda is the worst part of a meal, you need to understand first that High Fructose Corn Syrup is the #1 source of calories in the US. Then you need to understand that fat has 250% more calories than sugar in an equal size portion to fully experience the gravity of the previous statement.

High Fructose Corn Syrup wouldn’t be the tyrant if it was only in soda. Most people are aware that soda is not the healthiest beverage option out there, neither are flaming shots of alcohol, but sometimes you have to let loose. The problem has grown exponentially because High Fructose Corn Syrup is in EVERYTHING! It’s in almost all processed foods, but it’s even in seemingly innocent foods too. A study by Rudi’s Organic Breads (a healthy bread manufacturing company) recently found that only 25% of Americans are aware that High Fructose Corn Syrup is commonly used in bread.

My favorite analogy is still the Burger. The Bun is made with corn and corn syrup, the the meat is raised on a corn diet, the tomatoes and onions are covered in a corn wax, the ketchup you put on it has High Fructose Corn Syrup, and the soda you wash it all down with? Corn again. Gross.

So we understand that High Fructose Corn Syrup is everywhere, how about the argument that it’s “Natural?” Let’s take a quick look at how High Fructose Corn Syrup is made, as expained by Michael Jacobson, executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest:

High-fructose corn syrup starts out as cornstarch, which is chemically or enzymatically degraded to glucose and some short polymers of glucose. Another enzyme is then used to convert varying fractions of glucose into fructose. High-fructose corn syrup just doesn’t exist in nature.

So it’s made from corn, but not exactly naturally. How about the final statement, that it’s fine in moderation? Well technically that one’s true. Obviously you’re better off with no High Fructose Corn Syrup, but having small amounts won’t have a significant negative impact on your health. The problem is, how do you consume something in moderation that is artificially injected into everything on the planet? High Fructose Corn Syrup is not inherently more likely to cause obesity, diabetes or heart disease than copious amounts of sugar, but you’re much more likely to unknowingly ingest more High Fructose Corn Syrup than you realize than you are with table sugar, and there in lies the problem.

You don’t have to quit High Fructose Corn Syrup cold turkey, but you should probably do your best to avoid it in any products you buy on a regular basis. If you’re not checking ingredients lists at the supermarket, then you are complacent in the demise of your own body! Personally, I feel like if the foods you eat day in and day out are very healthy, then you can afford to have High Fructose Corn Syrup when it comes up. Sometimes when I’m at the gas station I’ll grab a Mountain Dew instead of a Muscle Milk if I’m feeling tired. It’s rare, it makes me happy, and it’s not killing me. If I’m at a party and someone is serving food that may or may mot have High Fructose Corn Syrup, it’s probably the lesser of two evils to just have some than to starve your body and miss a meal. Life is short, make smart choices, but don’t be a nazi about it.

Finally, if you’re on a date with a woman, never (and The Rock means NEVER) tell her about the High Fructose Corn Syrup in her salad dressing or the Trans Fat in her croutons. An Alpha Man does not force his lifestyle on others. Awesomeness and intelligence are to be exuded, not exclaimed. Besides, women don’t bust out their Popsicle techniques on guys who make them feel self conscious.

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How do you find a quality peanut butter? The most important thing to remember is to pony up the extra cash for natural or organic. Unlike other products where organic is just a buzzword (here’s looking at you garlic powder) there actually is a big difference between organic peanut butter and it’s highly processed, unnatural counterparts. Choosey moms do not choose Jiff, in fact Jiff, Skippy, Peter Pan and all the other processed junk are loaded with unnecessary fats and preservatives. You should never buy any product containing “partially hydrogenated” anything, after you check for that, you really just have to ask yourself one thing. Smooth or chunky? I prefer the chunky variety; chunks need lovin’ too.

There are a number of great brands out there, but I think the best is Naturally More. You wont find any stomach churning salmonella bacteria in their jars. All you will be enjoying is that nutty goodness that you crave. Naturally More peanut butter may be the best tasting and healthiest peanut butter on the market. Already containing 25% more protein and 50% more fiber than other brands, Naturally More also stacks their product with heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids. This alone makes it better than the generic variety.

Along with all the standard nutrients, Naturally More packs their PB with egg whites and flaxseed oil. Egg whites are the highest form of protein and is the standard to which all others are compared to, making it a great muscle building food. Flax oil is great for improving heart health, digestion, and helps fight cancer. Loading peanut butter with egg whites and flaxseed is like giving Super Man a rocket launcher to fight crime. It’s just not fair.

The first time I bought Naturally More it was purely at random; now it’s the only kind I buy. Health benefits aside, the taste is just absolutely incredible, and it should be a staple in the alpha man diet. It’s great for the old-fashioned PB & J sandwich, but my favorite is adding it in to my protein shakes. Take any chocolate protein shake and blend it with a scoop of delicious peanut butter, a banana and a few ice cubes are you’re in muscle man heaven. You’re going to need a bigger glass. You can find Naturally More peanut and almond butter in most local grocery stores, or online here.

***Many people are still concerned about buying peanut butter because of the recent recalls. The thing to remember is that the majority of contaminated product in the salmonella scandal was found in peanut butter pastes, which is used for other foods like cookies. If you call yourself an Alpha Man while stuffing your face with Peanut Butter cookies, you deserve to get sick and die. For a full list of what has been recalled go here.***

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I’ve been practicing this theory over the last couple of months with my sweet Fossil watch, and when I decided to take it up a notch I found some great options. With a selection of over 120 wristbands, Tropicari combines rockstar-like style with top notch craftsmanship. Although it’s a good problem to have, Tropicari makes your decision difficult by having such a wide variety of designs and products. Different products include wrist cuffs, watchbands, stainless steal leather bracelets, and even 14k & 18k gold bracelets.

Tropicari is also more affordable than most other brands out there. Pieces range from $8 to their most expensive at $265 (14k gold). At these prices you’ll have that celebrity look while still being able to afford a hotel room to trash.

We’re always looking for new ways to attract the lovely ladies, but unfortunately, many women are simply money-hungry, status-chasing hoes. These badass accessories allow us guys to look like we spend our nights rocking out in front of 20,000 screaming fans, thus making women more likely to spend their nights creaming in our hands. Looking like the alpha man is a major step in becoming the alpha man.

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Hugh Hefner is a true pioneer in the field of T & A. Since the launch of Playboy magazine in 1953, he has been giving all of us a reason to check out the hottest celebrities, girl next door types, and even chicks that you can’t buy a drink for at a bar bare it all. Modern day smut shows us how easy it is to get decent looking chicks to take off their clothes for money, but Hugh Hefner has al;ways been able to get the hottest women in the world to bare it all for his cameras. Actresses such as Pamela Anderson, Carmen Electra, and Shannen Doherty have been featured in Playboy. Olympians, Miss. Americas, and oh, Marilyn Monroe all have shared the pages of his prestigious magazine.

Many of you are probably saying right now, “So what, I can get chicks to take off there clothes for money.” Um, yeah dude, I’ve been to strip clubs too. What puts Hugh Hefner a step above everyone is that he shares his conquests with the rest of us. In 1969 he admitted to being “involved” with eleven of the twelve playmates and at times has had up to 7 girlfriends. Those two accomplishments alone give him master player pimp accolades. At 88, Hugh still parties it up at the mansion during his world renown swories. Filled with the hottest women on the planet, any one of us would give their right ass check to take one of these chicks in the guado.

In all seriousness, Hugh Hefner’s contribution to society has changed the face of American society. He single handedly brought adult entertainment to the forefront of American culture. The respect and class surrounding all his endeavors has earned him respect all over the world. Hefner once said, “Playboy isn’t like the downscale, male bonding, beer-swilling phenomena that is being promoted now by (some men’s magazines). My whole notion was the romantic connection between male and female.” This mantra is why men have yearned to achieve his status for the last half century and is what makes Hugh Hefner an ALPHA MAN.

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Another favorite pastime for men is drinking. Alcohol doesn’t just give you the confidence to talk to hotties in the bar, it is also probably the best activity enhancer known to man. When combined correctly, alcohol and fire can make for an awesome time. I even made up this simple equation to show you how it works; Alcohol + Fire = Awesomeness. It’s science, and we don’t mess with science. But how do you combine these two variables into a night of debauchery? Two words. FLAMING SHOTS!

Here are a few shots that are sure to make you all warm inside:

FLAMING DR. PEPPER: 3/4 shot of amaretto, 1/4 Bacardi 151, 2/3 Mug of Beer.
Fill shot glass 3/4 full with amaretto and top it off with 151 proof rum. Pour beer mug 2/3 full. Ignite the amaretto/151 shot and drop into beer glass. Proceed to chug.

It tastes just like regular Dr. Pepper. This shot truly is incredible because it really does taste like the drink it’s named after. Plus you can still enjoy the taste without looking like a fairy drinking out of candy cane colored can.

FLAMING ORGASM: 12 oz. Beer, 1 1/2 oz. 151.
Pour rum into a shot glass and fill a mug 2/3 full with beer. Light the shot and drop it into said mug. Wait for the flame to go out and pound it.

This shot most likely wont have you humping barstools, but dropping burning alcohol into more alcohol will definitely increase your badassitude a few points. Hey, it may even convince some chick watching to give you a flaming orgasm…and I’m not talking about the kind that comes back to haunt you in 3 weeks.

B-52: 1/3 Kahlua, 1/3 Bailey’s Irish Cream, 1/3 Grand Marnier Orange Liquor, Straw.
Pour Kahlua into shot glass, then layer the Irish Cream on top, followed by layering the Grand Marnier over the Irish Cream. Ignite the shot and drink with straw.

I’m not sure where the name for this shot originated from, but lucky for everyone, you are not required to sing love shack when taking it. Even though you are risking your life with this drink, there is a 5 point deduction in man points if you are heard singing any B-52’s song. (Note: If a dude calls you out, he to will lose 3 man points for knowing a B-52’s song) There are a few versions of this shot going around, most notably one which includes absinthe (delicious).

FLAMING GORILLA TITTIES: 1/2 shot Bacardi 151, 1/2 shot coffee liqueur, straw.
Pour 1/2 shot glass full of coffee liqueur and fill the rest with 151. Light the shot glass and drink with straw while shot is still on fire.

I added this shot mostly because of the name. But in all seriousness this drink tastes just like chocolate milk and is a lot of fun. Indulge in a few of these and you’ll forget all about torched ape nipples. Or you may find your hairy friend and decide to have some fun. *WARNING* Your friends hairy nipples probably wont taste like chocolate milk.

APPLE PIE: 1/2 oz. Goldschlager, 1/2 oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream, Splash Bacardi 151, 2 pinches Cinnamon.
Pour 1/2 oz. Goldschlager and Bailey’s into shot glass and then top off with 151. Light the shot and while lite, add cinnamon for dramatic sparkle effect (very cool by the way). Blow out flame if needed and take the shot.

Instead of stumbling into Denny’s at 3 in the morning, order a round of these. Think about it, do you really want to end your night flinging sugar packets across a table while Flo gets cigarette ash all over your apple pie whipped cream smiley face?

Taking a flaming shot is like Evil Knievel jumping 15 buses on a motorcycle. If done successfully your alpha man status will rise significantly. If you fail your alpha man status will still rise because you were the guy taking flaming shots. They are a great way to stir up conversations at a bar or party and definitely add that sexy kind of danger attribute that the ladies adore. So have fun, be safe, and remember; YOOOOUUUUUU, YOUR SHOTS ARE ON FIRE!!!!!

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This is especially true for the road warriors, people who exercise outside, cross country running, jogging, skiing or snowboarding. If you’re going to be motivating yourself as you beat down a path or rough it up a mountain, you’re going to need some solid music. This has lead to a whole slew of exercise peripherals being designed by Apple and other third party developers. First there were all the arm bands, then came Nike+, but now with RunKeeper the game has been taken to a whole other level.

RunKeeper is an iPhone application that uses the GPS functionality to track how far the athlete has ran, biked, walked or hiked. This is effen sick! It will map your routes, count your steps, and track your progress. It can be yours for free with ads, for you can buy the full version at your option.

RunKeeper does use quite a lot of juice, estimating 3 hours of continuous use on a full battery charge, and that’s without factoring in using the iPod functionality. Battery life has always been the iPhone one big area for improvement, but never the less this is once well conceived app. Keep training hard like an Alpha Man should and hopefully by the time you’re ready to run a marathon, they’ll have an iPhone with the battery life to sustain you.

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Jumping rope is a great way to burn calories and target fat loss. 10 minutes of jumping rope is the equivalent to 20 minutes of jogging. Since jumping rope is an aerobic form of exercise, you will not only increase your fitness level significantly, but your body will also begin using and burning up fat stores, making you leaner than Rocky Balboa. Other forms of aerobic exercises are running, rowing, and biking. Still doubting me? Wrap your rope around this; 45 minuets of jumping rope burns approximately 500 calories. If you were to jump rope 3 times a week for a year, you would burn 80,000 calories. At this rate you’ll burn off that late night pizza you ate this weekend in less than 20 minutes.

Before you start a program, it is very important to make sure that your jump rope is the right size. It can become very discouraging when you can’t execute the exercise just because the rope you are using is too short or too long. Here is the general rule of thumb; stand on the middle of the middle rope, pull the two handles up, if the rope reaches to your armpits then you are good to go. I use the Valeo Speed Jump Ropebecause the fit is perfect and I like the feel of it. It’s great for beginners or pros and I definitely recommend it for all of you.

Now that you’ve got your jump rope it’s time to get started. There are many different workouts to try, but I suggest beginning with 30 second intervals for 30 -45 minutes. This means 30 seconds of jumping followed by a 30 second rest. As an alternative, you can perform 30-45 second intervals in between your weight training sets. I’ve used both of these programs and have gotten great results in each case. Feel free to set up your own unique program, but remember that some form of interval sets will yield the best results.

One of the most important things to remember is to not give up. If you happen to mess up a set, it is very important to keep going for the full 30 seconds. As you practice more and more, you will start to be able to do skip jumps, double jumps and other moves that will enhance the exercise. You’ll also finally start to get those good stares from the spandex wearing, elliptical riding chick with the tramp stamp.

A great advantage of jumping rope is that you can do it anywhere; Gym, house, backyard, park, etc. The only reason not to start jumping rope is if you happen to jump like a little girl. Anything short of that, no excuses. Still not convinced? Think of this, boxers jump rope, and then they bash each other in the face. If that’s not alpha, then nothing is.

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