Round 2 Chest and Back

Great to get the new round started! Following the nutrition plan as close as I can for max results.

Here is a pic of Me finishing up today with Dive Bombers showing the dog who is pack leader!

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Quote of the Day

Commitment:
Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality. It is the words that speak boldly of your intentions. And the actions which speak louder than the words.

It is making the time when there is none. Coming through time after time, year after year.

Commitment is the stuff character is made of: the power to change the face of things.
It is the daily triumph of integrity over skepticism.

-Author Unknown

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1st 90 Day Pics

I started out 250lbs wearing 42" waist pants. Now I am 233lbs wearing size 36" pants. After doing the math, it turns out I lost the weight the right way.....1lb a week. It's funny, because I was not weighting myself everyday trying to get to a certain weight. The plan was to get into the best shape I could in 90 days and take what I have learned and continue for the rest of my life.

As you can see, I was not a happy camper having my Son take my before picture. The 90 day shot has a certain glow about it. 8)

I start my next round of P90x on 9 March. I am looking forward to the adventure and all that is in store for me as I continue my journey.

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What is P90X all about?

Here are the basics of P90X, it is Tony Horton’s 90 day home fitness challenge, that involves 12 intense DVD’s that are designed to workout each and every part of your body. It does not require a lot of fitness equipment, just dumbbells, exercise bands, and a chin-up bar. Power 90X is actually relatively cheap, once you factor in that there is not much fitness gear to purchase, and you do not have to pay for a personal trainer at a gym. These DVD’s provided you with a huge variety of workouts, not only focusing on building muscle, but also providing flexibility routines with Yoga X, and cardiovascular routines like Kenpo X and Cardio X, that will push you to your limit. A personal trainer, Tony Horton himself will also be pushing and guiding you for successful results. The P90X DVD’s are interactive, give great music to motivate you, and also supply many different training techniques, so you do not get bored with doing the same workout over and over again. Just view the P90X calendar to see how many different workout routines you will through during your 90 day training.

How does P90X work?

P90X prides itself on its groundbreaking system called “Muscle Confusion.” The concept of muscle confusion is basically not allowing your body to get familiar with doing the same fitness routines again and again cause a plateau effect. P90X is always introducing new moves, new techniques, like different styles of push-ups, to insure that your muscles will never get used to doing just one routine.

P90X Nutrition

To every great workout plan there is a great nutritional guide. When you buy P90X you will receive a 3-phase nutrition plan. This nutritional plan is just as critical to your success as doing the exercises themselves. The three phases are specifically calculated to correspond with your workout. Phase one is fat shredding, eating high-protein foods that will provide strength to your muscles, while your body is burning fat. Phase two, will boost your energy by integrating carbohydrates and foods with low fat but high in protein to ensure your body is performing at its energy peak. Phase three, will introduce more complex carbohydrates so that your body will have the endurance to complete the P90X DVD’s. Each phase will act as fuel for your body, allowing your body to perform at its maximum ability.

What else can you do to achieve maximum performance?

Power 90x also has a variety of supplements called P90X Peak performance. There is a recovery formula, to help reduce muscle soreness. A health formula, multi-vitamins to help your strength and energy, and protein bars to maximize your performance.

**As always, please consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.

**P90X does not guarantee results, results will vary based on individuals effort and time put into getting fit using the p90x extreme home workout system.

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P90X Jan $1K Winner

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Day 90!

I know this post is a day late, but whats that saying...better late than never! I am so filled with so many different emotions that I don't know where to begin. P90X Graduate!....taking a brief moment to let that sink in....

90 days ago, I was not very happy with myself and feeling not inspired to do anything about my health. After seeing the changes in my brother Chris, I knew I had to do something to take back control of my life and the things that were in my power to control. I asked my brother the question that so many people are asking me now. "What are you doing!"

Which gives me a chance to share this wonderful gift and unlocking the key to empowerment and truly understanding how the body is an amazing creation and if given the chance, it will perform and adapt to change.

The best advice I can give anyone ready to make a change is to submit to the process and take out all negative speak! Saying things like..."I can't eat that" or "I wish I had the discipline to do what you did" these are all examples of not seeing yourself in a light or position of achieving and doing great things! "Positive attitudes attracts positive outcomes"

What's next..

I will start another round of P90x next week and continue to put my knowledge in action to help and share with anyone that will listen or has a desire to change their life.

Finally, I would like to thank my wife, and my two sons for their help and support while dad was going through the early days of my transformation. I will post some pictures so that you can see what has happened so far in this journey. Also the many folks at Verizon that have been giving me words of encouragement and support.

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