Goal setting is an important concept that, unfortunately, not too many of us take the time to do. I am sure that there are some of you who have goals, but have you ever put your goal through a process that will actually help you to achieve it? Not too long ago, I posted an […]
Alan is a member of the “Year of the Beast” group and since Day 1 he has been a great contributor to the group! Long before that, he got started on his fitness path much like most of us; he found himself overweight, out of shape and just not happy with his current self. He wanted to […]
Your Shortcut to Results If you are looking for the secret to getting incredible results with your fitness program/routine, you’ve come to the right place. In this article I hope to provide you with the insider tips and tricks that I have found and have been using for the past 4 years to get to […]
Over the past 12-18 months, I have been primarily hitting my Body Beast workouts strictly from worksheets, opting not to use the DVD’s. This is partly due to my familiarity of all the workouts and secondly due to the amount of times I need to pause the DVD in order to change equipment for certain […]
As I have previously mentioned, I will be competing in an NPC sanctioned physique competition on April 11, 2015. While the schedule & workouts that are laid out within the Body Beast program are great, I’ve been doing them for close to 2 years now and feel like I need something new to keep things fresh. I also need […]
It’s a new week and for many it’s back to the “grind” today, so I thought some of you could use some motivation on this Monday!
As most of you know, I competed in the Beachbody Classic physique competition this past summer in Las Vegas on the main stage in the MGM Grand Arena! It was an amazing experience to say the least. I committed to the event roughly 12 weeks from scheduled date, Jun 20th, 2014 and it hard to […]
There are five simple components of a SMART goal. Your goal must be: S = SPECIFIC A specific goal has a much better chance of being achieved than a general goal. Use action verbs and be precise about what must be accomplished. A general goal may be to get in shape, but a specific goal […]
Jeffery lost nearly 1/3 of his body weight! I first met Jeffery a little over a year ago at a Beachbody event and he was brave enough to share his amazing story with the group of people at this event. Needless to say, it was an inspirational story and I was fortunate enough to chat […]
What’s Your Why? I recently watched this TEDTalk and it is such a great video that could and should be the foundation for anything you want to accomplish in life! I wanted to share this video with you all for some inspiration and to get you thinking a little bit more about why you are on […]
Other people are pressuring me not to move toward my goal. Not being able to stand up for myself keeps me from reaching my goal. It’s quite possible that your goal could be in conflict with others’ needs. For example, family members might want you to spend more time with them instead of going out to exercise. Suggestions: To overcome […]
YOTB – Round 2 It’s hard to believe that 12 weeks have already gone by since we first kicked off the Year of the Beast group and it’s been a great 12 weeks. I’ve made some pretty decent progress with my goals and looking forward to this next round where I hope to continue more […]
“Year of the Beast” Update – Day 60 Hey gang – I just wanted to give you an update on my progress with this round of Body Beast! The last 2-3 weeks I have had a string a great workouts – I can’t really point to anything specific that may be the driving force behind […]
Many people feel that they don’t have time to take a lunch break…but that doesn’t mean they’re not eating. Fast food and junk food are common replacements for a healthy meal. Take a real lunch break, make it healthy, and use it as an opportunity to catch up with a colleague. Here are 5 reasons […]
Hey Team! Summer vacation is officially over here; the kiddos are back in school (they are starting the 3rd week already!) and a more regular schedule has settled in. Looking back, I think we had a pretty damn good summer! Tough Mudder down in Nashville and the Beachbody Classic in Vegas in June, a week […]
Hey Team! I know it’s been awhile since I sent out a check-in, my apologies for that – I am going to get back into doing these check-ins more often, at a minimum of twice per month. For those that have been following me, know that I’ve started a new round of Body Beast along […]
Even the most active and fit people sometimes hit a wall and need a little push to get back into the swing of things. Try these tips to give your routine a boost. 1. Change it Up You and your body can get bored with a routine that’s the same day after day. If things are starting to feel […]
What is the Year of the Beast? As you are already aware, I just recently returned from Las Vegas, where I competed in the Beachbody Classic physique competition. It was an awesome experience to be a part of and the journey getting to that point was done pretty much on my own. Of course, I […]
My Road to the Beachbody Classic This past weekend, I completed my first physique competition and I wanted to share my experiences with you here. It was an awesome experience. From the start of my prep to the day of the actual event, it wasn’t always fun or sunny skies, but I am so glad […]
Hey Gang – We just got back from Las Vegas! We were there for a couple of reasons, which you are likely already aware of by now….? Of course, the main reason for heading out West was to attend the Beachbody Coach Summit, an annual event that any and all coaches are able to attend […]
