I believe that anyone and everyone can transform their life through exercise and healthy eating. I also believe that it's never too late to start. I was able to transform my own life in my mid twenties and change all of my destructive habits I spent my whole life creating. I want to share my experiences, knowledge and training so that you too, can change your life.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Refeeding Days
As of today I have 5 weeks before peak week and am seeing some great results. I'm experimenting with refeed days which are days you feed your body carbs to stimulate Leptin which helps fat loss continue. Yesterday was my second refeed day and I have to say I'm not sure if it doing more good than not. I feel lethargic, full, bloated and gassy. I'm not sure I like how I feel afterward. This is definately trial and error. I need to do a little more research and figure out what is going to work for me. Next weekend Andrea is up for her bikini division and I'm extremely excited for her. Before and after pics are going o be up soon.
Monday, May 21, 2012
6 WEEKS UNTIL THE SHOW!
This week is the second week of my lean out phase. My diet is calorie restricted but leans heavier on proteins and fats than carbs. My energy levels are fine and can see more definition coming in. It is a slow process but it is well worth the wait. Yesterday was my refeed day and I ate more food than I have in a long time. (Not all Paleo either). 6 weeks until the show and afer watching the NPC Ironman this weekend, I am a little nervous, motivated, but nervous. This is an amazing journey that is full of challenges and obstacles that I'm ready to take head on.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
A New Journey
Update! Going Paleo has turned our lives upside down. No longer fighting yo-yo weight gains and having a weird body image. We have moved on to bigger things; we are set to compete in a fitness competition. Fitness is more than just a fad for us; this is a lifestyle and I'm hooked. We are going to watch our first competition this weekend at the coast to get a feel for what to expect. My thoughts: Everyone on stage has already won. Even being considered or having the opportunity to be up there is a victory in and of itself. Who knew? A year ago if someone would have told me this is something I'd be doing, I would have laughed at them. This is incredible and I'm sooo pumped that I get to share it with my wife. In a business sense I will get use the experience as a tool to help my clients reach their goals as well. This is an amazing experience and opportunity, I AM TRULY BLESSED!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Taking Time For Yourself
In our fastpaced society we are often swept up un the whirlwind that we call daily living. Often times we are jolted awake by an alarm, rush to get ready for work, rush to work, rush through the day because we can't wait to get home, rush through dinner, and because we are so tired we rush to bed. This is how it goes, day in and day out. Days turn to weeks, weeks, to months and months to years. Before we know it we have rushed through half of our lives. This is illustrated pretty well in the movie "Click" with Adam Sandler. Driven by his lust for success, he uses a remote he comes across that has the power to pause, fast forward, rewind and skip time, to move up the ladder of success only to have the remote take control of his life. Ultimately he gets his success but at the expense of his family and health.
Although we aren't using a magical remote, we can get stuck in fast forward mode sometimes. It is important to remember that we are only promised today; tomorrow hasn't come, and theres a chance it won't. We need to slow down and live each moment of our life. It's important not to sacrifice your relationships and health for success. What good will it be with no one to share it with or if you aren't able to celebrate it because you're sick? Take time to relax, slow down and be present in each moment, enjoy the small things you might take for granted, spend time with loved ones, laugh and smile often. Life is too short to speed through it, slow down and enjoy the scenary.
Although we aren't using a magical remote, we can get stuck in fast forward mode sometimes. It is important to remember that we are only promised today; tomorrow hasn't come, and theres a chance it won't. We need to slow down and live each moment of our life. It's important not to sacrifice your relationships and health for success. What good will it be with no one to share it with or if you aren't able to celebrate it because you're sick? Take time to relax, slow down and be present in each moment, enjoy the small things you might take for granted, spend time with loved ones, laugh and smile often. Life is too short to speed through it, slow down and enjoy the scenary.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
3 Stategies for Avoiding Holiday Party Food Disasters
It's that special time of year where families, jobs and a whole array of different organizations have there holiday parties. Some of the favorite dishes include but are not limited to meat, cheese and cracker trays, fudge, pies, cookies, casseroles, honey glazed hams, and turkey. Not all the foods are always bad; some even have the potential to be superfoods if they're prepared right. The sad truth is that many of these foods are super high in fat, sugar and carbs; the big three! So how do you go to these parties and have a good time without throwing your eating plan in the trash? Being prepared and having a strategy BEFORE you get there will help with damage control. I have a few strategies I have compiled to help get you through the holidays.
1. Eat before the party. Fill up on your powerfoods before the party. This way your not hungry and as tempted to shove fudge in your face. Just so your're not rude, make a plate of low carb and sugar high protein foods like turkey, fruit and veggies without the ranch.
2. Pack Snacks/ Take a dish- If it's a potluck and you're bringing a dish, make it a healthy one. Bring two if you'd like so that you're not just eating one thing. Snacks like veggie trays, unsalted mixed nuts, salads and fruit bowls are all healthy, they fit in, and they won't leave you feeling guilty or hungry if you have a second or third helping.
3. Just Eat it- This isn't very good "health" advice but if you do it right, there is no reason you cant enjoy some great tasting treats. You can schedule a cheat day; knowing in advance you have a party allows you to keep a clean and healthy diet all the way up until the party. The day of the party you eat clean, drinks lots of water and when you're at the party you enjoy yourself and eat what you'd like. BEWARE, this isn't permission to go overboard, set limits, eat in moderation and kow when to stop. The main thing is that your next meal is healthy and you continue to eat that way. It's okay to eat processed, chemical filled crap once in a while. Let's face it, these foods taste GOOD! They wreak havoc on your body though and the short term gratification isn't worth the long term health problems they will cause so be smart about it.
Lastly, keep in mind that it is the holidays and the point is to be social, relax, and enjoy quality time with your loved ones.
1. Eat before the party. Fill up on your powerfoods before the party. This way your not hungry and as tempted to shove fudge in your face. Just so your're not rude, make a plate of low carb and sugar high protein foods like turkey, fruit and veggies without the ranch.
2. Pack Snacks/ Take a dish- If it's a potluck and you're bringing a dish, make it a healthy one. Bring two if you'd like so that you're not just eating one thing. Snacks like veggie trays, unsalted mixed nuts, salads and fruit bowls are all healthy, they fit in, and they won't leave you feeling guilty or hungry if you have a second or third helping.
3. Just Eat it- This isn't very good "health" advice but if you do it right, there is no reason you cant enjoy some great tasting treats. You can schedule a cheat day; knowing in advance you have a party allows you to keep a clean and healthy diet all the way up until the party. The day of the party you eat clean, drinks lots of water and when you're at the party you enjoy yourself and eat what you'd like. BEWARE, this isn't permission to go overboard, set limits, eat in moderation and kow when to stop. The main thing is that your next meal is healthy and you continue to eat that way. It's okay to eat processed, chemical filled crap once in a while. Let's face it, these foods taste GOOD! They wreak havoc on your body though and the short term gratification isn't worth the long term health problems they will cause so be smart about it.
Lastly, keep in mind that it is the holidays and the point is to be social, relax, and enjoy quality time with your loved ones.
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