I use P90X as my base workout program but I also use Crossfit workouts to keep things interesting. I made this video to cover some of the differences and similarities of these too great programs. Tell me what you think in the comments below.

The Holidays are coming!  The Holidays are coming!  It is that time of year that more candy, buffet meals, and over eating take place while our exercise levels drop.  This usually causes the the normal cycle of people gaining weight during the holidays and trying to remove the unwanted weight in January.  Jan 1st rolls around and we start seeing all the weight-loss advertisements go into high gear.  I believe that I can change this for myself and I goal to maintain my weight through the holidays.  We don’t have to be antisocial and draw undue attention to our eating habits.  It is all in portions and how many we have.  The buffet is always the hardest for me because I have this big empty plate that I need to pile full of food.  I now try to grab Continue Reading

Nutrition Simplified

I have been drinking Shakeology® since June 2009 and I have to say I really love it. I have been getting the chocolate flavor each month and it I am hooked on this Shakeology. I am sure that many of you have never heard of Shakeology or those who have heard of it or you might be skeptical of this “Healthiest meal of the Day!”

What It Does

In an independent 90-day study, participants replaced one meal a day with Shakeology® and exercised regularly.
Here’s what they told us:*

* “I felt full and didn’t struggle with hunger.”
* “I felt a better sustained energy throughout the day.”
* “I have tons of energy. I feel so healthy!”
* “I replaced all my vitamin supplements. I felt healthy and energized.”
* “I was able to think more clearly and stay focused.”
* “I have more energy, less cravings, more endurance, and feel more youthful.”
* “Shakeology reduced my appetite and increased my energy so that I could accomplish more things throughout the day.”
* “I have tried a lot of protein shakes and meal-replacement-type drinks, and Shakeology is the best tasting of them all. I mix it with a bit of soy milk and ice, and it tastes like an ice cream shake!”

Here’s what the doctor who ran the study observed about the participants:* Continue Reading

I get asked how to over come plateaus and it always comes back to the basics of weight loss. So many of my people that I help have to increase the calories that they consume before their weight loss starts again. Here is a video from Steve Edwards that explains all the basics that you need for weight loss.

I love reading success stories of other people finding motivation and inspiration to take control of their lives and making it better.  I was privileged to watch as Lou started his journey with fitness and has recently completed a round of P90X.  If you are not happy with your body or the way your life is going it is up to YOU to make the changes.  We can receive help an encouragement from others but ultimately the success or failure is up to YOU!

I did it. I finished P90X. And I gotta tell you it was difficult. There are days that I wanted to quit, there are days when I could have worked out harder, but I did it and i finished it!

P90 What?
What the hell is P90X? It a series of workout DVDs And as is the case with everything that has the letter “X” in it the “X” is for extreme. Its billed as an extreme workout and Continue Reading

I can’t and I quit are not in the vocabulary of a friend of mine who just completed his 1st round of P90X. Ryker started his fitness journey at 275lbs. Most people would have never tried and those that try usually quit because they believe it is too hard. Ryker not only tried but has succeeded and is still succeeding. Ryker decided to write his transformation story and I believe it is to powerful not to share. If you are as inspired by his story as I was please leave a comment below and let him know.

This might be a little long, but here is my transformation story, i’ve posted on facebook, and blogs and everything else lol. Hope this inspires everyone to keep pushing play and BRINGING IT!

Hi! I’m Ryker, a farm boy from a small town in Idaho, Blackfoot. I’ve been married for 7 yrs, and have 2 beautiful children and one on the way.

Here’s my story: Continue Reading

No I am not talking about my mental state but who doesn’t hear voices in their head.  I am talking about the exciting new workout I just got from Beachbody call Insanity.  This is a 60 day butt kicking set of cardio & resistances workouts that will take my fitness to a whole new level.  I have created an unboxing video and I plan to start this beast Aug 3rd.