Ran on my off day

I ran today on my off-day because it feels good!

Mentally Preparing

For the past few weeks I have been mentally preparing to hit the full P90X Program starting on November 1st.  I have done Core Synergystics, Plyometrics, and  Ab Ripper in my workouts for the past 5 months.  I have had my doubts if this is what I should do for the next 90 days with the progress being made on my current routine. 

I realize that I have been on the same routine now for a little over 5 months so it is time to give myself some muscle confusion.  I plan on using heavier weights than normal and really pushing myself to the max so that I can grow, and not only become leaner.  Anyone who wants to join me for the full 90 days feel free to tag along.  If you live close enough, come over for a one hour session whenever you want!

Goals

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great."

"Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal, nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong attitude"

5 month progression picture

Before After Picture

Well our 2010 cruise has come and gone faster than we imagined.  I worked hard getting in shape and hope to stay motivated with the help of my family and close friends.  As I see friends and family start to excercise and take better care of themselves it motivates me more to be an example. 
My wife Gabby sends me a text everyday with minutes ran, calories burned, and how many miles accomplished.
A co-worker of mine has been doing P90x for about a month now and its motivating to check up on each other and give each other a hard time if a day is missed.
Another Co-worker just stared the HCG diet and asked me today for P90x dvds. 
My Dad has been running and doing pushups and I know my Uncle has been running for awhile now as well. 
I have a neighbor who ran 6 miles a day even up until the day before she delivered her first baby!!!! 
I have numerous cousins who have started jogging and keeping track of miles ran and pull ups done. 
My best friend in Utah sent me a before picture and he has started his trek to better fitness and health. 
Our Cruise dinner buddies Angelina and Jason just started P90x last night
Toni, John, and their boys (friends from cruise) are starting the P90x dvds this weekend!
Thanks Colby for the Dumbells, advice, and inspiration!!!  http://300knight.blogspot.com/ 

Thanks to everyone for the motivation!
I know everybody is different and their bodies change at different paces but I show you these pictures only as an example of what can be done if you set your mind to something and make goals for yourself. Picture in your mind what you want to look like and go for it.  It is by no means a easy task but it becomes habit once you start. I have never felt happier and I know it is because we are living healthier lives.  Why wait for a New Years Resolution.... START NOW!

H.A.P.P.I.N.E.S.S.

If you have health, you are probably happy, and if you have health and happiness, you have all the wealth you need, even if it is not all you want. 

H  ealthy foods and habits

A  lways drink plenty of water

P  lay and relax a little.  Wealth isn't only work and money. 

P  ositivity, laugh often, listen to music

I  nduldge in cheerful conversation and amusements

N  ever give up on yourself, change your sourroundings, go on trips
E  xcercise daily

S  tretch
S  unshine and fresh air, live in rooms full of light!  
  

Make a Magnificent Story

“If you want your life to be a magnificent story, then begin by realizing that you are the author and everyday you have the opportunity to write a new page”

Gabbys Before After

Well I am finally posting a picture of Gabbys before and after!  I am so proud of her and she is the reason I started exercising for myself in the first place.  She started working out around the beginning of 2010 and has changed drastically.  I remember back in the Spring of this year feeling bad as I was laying on the couch watching tv all Saturday.   I could hear her in the other room working out to Tony Hortons dvd Power Half Hour.  She finished her 1/2 hour workout and then started running up and down the stairs in our living room.  From this day I decided I was going to do the same as her. 

We have a pact to help encourage each other to stay healthy and stay active.  She now is just under the weight of when we first met.  She works hard and is a good influence for me.
Gabby=pure awesomeness 

experience the greatest happiness lift

-People who exercise more are less likely to be stressed and more
likely to be satisfied with life, according to Danish researchers.
Compared with sedentary people, joggers are 70% less likely to have
high stress levels and life dissatisfaction, the study found. Couch
potatoes who start moderate exercise—the equivalent of 17 to 34
minutes a day—experience the greatest happiness lift.