P90X vs P90x2 – the battle between two awesome fitness programs. Though really you cannot go wrong with either, but here I will break down some of the differences and similarities between the two and provide you with direction if you are unsure which program is best for you. P90X was first made publically available […]
Hey Team! I’ve got just a few weeks left with Body Beast and then I’ll be starting my P90X2/Asylum 2 hybrid. Again, if you would like to join me and several others than plan to take on this hybrid starting 3/18/2013, please let me know by sending me an email and I will connect you […]
Hey Team! Boy this week got away from me! Thankfully, I have gotten past this cold that was more annoying than anything else. As I mentioned last week, I upped my calories a bit and adjusted my ratios and I think that I will continue this same macronutrient ratio for another week and flip back […]
Hey Team! So, who watched the Super Bowl yesterday? Actually, I am not even sure that I am allowed to use the term “Super Bowl” any more…? Even if you aren’t a football fan, this event typically has millions of people plopped in front of their LCD screens for 2-3 hours on Super Sunday with […]
Back in December, I made a commitment to myself and my son Grant. I committed to setting aside at least 1 day a month where the two of us would do something together, a father/son day! We will continue to go to the Lowe’s Build and Grow events as they come up. But I wanted […]
7 Lasting Myths About Fasting! When people come to the subject of fasting, there’s a lot of misinformation and myths surrounding this topic and it can sometimes make it difficult to get to the heart of the matter. Here we’re going to take a look at seven of the more long-standing myths that accompany the […]
I love info-graphics! To a visual person like myself, they present a lot of possibly complex information in a manner that is easy to read and understand. I recently stumbled upon this info-graph that details where to find the 13 essential vitamins that your body needs. Not only that, but it also gives you some […]
Hey Team! Happy New Year! Did everyone bring in 2013 with a bang? I sure did. OK, maybe not in Time Square with millions of other people watching on TV. Actually, I spent the evening with family and friends and had an enjoyable time watching the kiddos celebrate the arrival of 2013. 2012 was a […]
Looking for free projects for kids? As a father of 4, of which 2 of those are 8 and 7 years old, it is always tough to find unique and fun things to do with them that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Combine that with how much kids, especially my kids, are involved […]
Hey Team! I was a bit later than normal getting this out…sorry about that! How’s everyone doing this week? My week has been going great! The new Fall Fitness Challenge group kicked off and those that are involved are rocking it! In case you missed it, I started a new Challenge Group on 10/2/2012 and […]
Discovery of Bread Tartine In Spring of 2011, I took my Debbie to San Francisco to celebrate out 10 year anniversary. Leading up to the trip I wanted to try and find some of the not so “touristy” things to do while we were there. San Francisco, of course is known for its famous Sour […]
Should I Consider a Cold Shower After Workout? Let’s assume that you just cranked out an awesome workout like Asylum, P90X2 or even Body Beast. You have had your post workout supplements and you are ready to start your day; should you take a cold shower after workout or not? If you are like me, you […]
Hey Team! I hope that everyone had a great 4th of July holiday. Unfortunately, this year the 4th fell smack in the middle of the week, so only one day off from work for this guy…oh well, I’ll take it! I’m not sure about where you are, but wholly smokes, the weather is HOT and […]
On Thursday June 21st, 2012, over 5000 TeamBeachbody coaches will descend on “Sin City”! Las Vegas is this year’s destination for the 5th annual TeamBeachbody Coach Summit. The infamous MGM Grand Hotel & Casino will be the host of all of the events, including the Super Workout! What is Coach Summit? Summit is THE event for Team […]
Hey Team! Well…It’s Friday the 13th and so far nothing bad has happened to me…But honestly, I don’t put a lot of thought into things like that. As a matter of fact, I didn’t even realize it was Friday the 13th until I started thinking about this Check-In… This marks the final week of my […]
After my first round of P90X, I began to focus on building up my chest muscle a bit more. Since I didn’t have a bench press or dumbbells that were heavy enough to do the job, I revert to the good ole fashioned Push-Up. It’s been around forever and is still considered an excellent exercise […]
Starting back in November 2011, Beachbody started offering what they called Challenge Packs. What is a Challenge Pack? A Challenge Pack is perfect for those of you who like to get all your ducks in a row from the start! You will SAVE MONEY by ordering a bundle that includes your fitness program, your supplements, and a VIP […]
I’ve got a new gadget! Whats even better is it’s a fitness gadget! It’s called Fitbit. What is Fitbit? Think of a pedometer, except with the ability to track more than just the number of steps you take. This little device can track activity, measure how well you sleep, count the number of stairs you […]
Hey team! Our “Challenge Group” is really hitting it hard and I really appreciate all of your hard effort and commitment to this point. Not that I expect any of you to quit on me now, but your success will be determined on what you do from this point forward, so give everything you have […]
A lot of people ask me about my nutrition and what has worked well for me. I tend to eat the same foods each and every day, with the exception of dinners. Below you’ll find a sample of what my typical 1900 calorie diet consists of. ( 1981 cals = 183 protein / 154 carbs […]
