Archives for: January 2010

Day 31 - A Day Of Reflection and Planning

Yesterday was a great milestone. And today I sat quietly; planning and reflecting on how to make the next 30 days even better.Several ideas have come to mind and a few of those ideas made it to paper to become a goal!First I am making the following c… more »

Day 30 Results Are In! Simply Amazing!

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Day 29 - Stretch X and The Power Of The Calendar

We started the day off okay by traveling to the beach for an early morning walk. At least early for me. :) Barb usually gets up about 1 to 2 hours before I do. I then came home to deal with our marketing campaign problems. This turned out to be an all… more »

Day 28 - Shoulders and Arms with Ab Ripper X

As I've stated previously; vanity workouts ROCK! The pump you feel in your upper body is exhilerating! So as you can probably guess, tonight's workout went very well. That now leaves me with just 2 days before the end of phase I. Stretch X tomorrow and… more »

Day 27 - Yoga X / Tip Of The Day

Tip Of The DayWorkout Partners Are ImportantOver the last 17 years I have seen many people succeed at their health goals but sadly I have seen more fail. There of course are many reasons for failure but one of the top reasons are: Not having a workou… more »

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Day 26 - Plyo / Tip Of The Day

Here is your: Tip Of The DayHydrate and consume complex and simple carbs several hours before starting plyometrics.I became a mound of quivering jelly 5 minutes before the program was complete. Oh it was a great workout but I must have been very low… more »

Day 25 - Stretch X / Tip Of The Day

"There's a place deep within us that wants to feel fulfilled. It wants to know that "my life has made a difference, that I've left this place, this planet that I've lived on, better than when I arrived. That someone's life has been profoundly touched bec… more »

Days 23 and 24 - Day of Rest and the Start of The Phase I Recovery Week

Not much to report for my day off, but I did in fact perform the Stretch X. It felt nice! As I have stated in past postings, don't neglect the stretching. It will take you to greater heights than you ever expected! Now in terms of starting the recovery… more »

Day 22 - Yoga X / Tip of the Day

Today was awesome! I completed the Yoga X program without groaning even once about all of the Downward Dogs. is this a sign that my body is becoming stronger?I dare say yes! Yoga X of course is not about strength at least not outward strength instead i… more »

Day 21 - A Day Of Rest

Most people use this day to utilize the Stretch X routine and normally I would do the same. After all who doesn't need a good stretch or massage. Both of these have the same function in the fact that they aid in the recovery process. And of course they… more »

Day 20 - P90X - Kenpo X / Tip Of The Day

We have been blessed with yet another sunny day here in Southern Florida. As I type this message I can't help but wonder who wants to become healthy before the summer comes around. Health is inside of all of us. Unlocking it may seem confusing or difficu… more »

Day 19 - Legs and Back and Ab Ripper X / Tip Of The Day

Today I worked out my legs and back followed by Ab Ripper X program. Legs are taxing at times but I feel that mine are improving week by week. The "Burn" is more present than in most workouts because Tony puts us through several "high rep" workouts. I ma… more »

Develop Two Daily Habits and Turn Your Dreams into Reality

Words to live by from an awesome woman named Chalene Johnson.You may believe you simply cannot be more organized or make better use of your time. In fact, you have no free-time. Each exhausted night you mentally plot and plan the things you’ll… more »

Day 18 - P90X - Yoga X - Week 3 plus Tip of the Day

Yoga is about being in this present moment or at least that is my take on it. And of course Yoga X forces you to "Be In This Present Moment".I am finding more and more that my pain in any moment is because I am wound as tight as a piano wire. Thus I ha… more »

Day 17 - P90X - Shoulders and Arms - Week 3

I like most people enjoy my upper body workouts. As Tony Horton likes to say these are "Vanity" workouts. I guess it feeds the "ego" more than other workouts. I'll have to keep this in check. :) My weights did not go up this time as my tris were sore fr… more »

Day 16 - Plyo X - Tip Of The Day

I hate to admit it. I was weak. But then again maybe I should have. The day was long. 15 hours worth of demonstrating the Vita-Mix. We sold all of our stock except 3 machines so hopefully we will sell the last 3 on Sunday. I crashed as soon as I made i… more »

Day 15 - Back and Chest / Tip Of The Day

I worked out at around 9:45 p.m. and I received an unexpected side benefit. I slept like a baby! And I must say once again I Love This Workout! Of course this should come as no surprise. Males do love to puff out their chest! And this workout never fail… more »

Day 14 - Day Off and Tip Of The Day

No workout today. I took the time to make Barb and I a nice breakfast instead. We spent another day at Sam's selling the world famous Vita-Mix. Today's sales were good. We sold 7 machines. The long shows are starting to wear thin however and I will be… more »

Day 13 - P90X - Kenpo X - Week 2 / New Health Tip

Hello readers, Today's Kenpo X workout was great. I am discovering I am a little more uncoordinated than I used to be in my youth! No worries however. Your hand / eye coordination can be improved just like your muscular system. Next week starting Monda… more »

Day 12 - P90X - Legs and Back - Week 2

As I near the end of the day I can't help but wonder how sore will my "end" will be when I awake. Today's workout was really good! My pull ups are improving and I was not near as tired at the end of this one. (Yes I did give it 100%) I have been sendin… more »

Day 11 - P90X - Yoga X - Week 2

Okay I got through it. But I don't have to like it. I'd rather walk on burning coals than do this part of the program. But we all can't love everything. I know, I know that is not a good coach talking. Perhaps things will get better before the end of th… more »

Day 10 - P90X Shoulders and Arms - Week 2

I love this workout! If you give it 100% there is no way to fail! I performed my workout in the evening today as our Vita-Mix Show started early. I am sticking to my goals to gain weight so I am using heavier weight and lower reps. My weights went up th… more »

Day 9 - P90X - Plyometrics - Week 2

Plyometrics again and it was just as hard as the first time! I'm not ready to make my first P90X video just yet. I will put a few of these under my belt before I do so. The workout is great and as most P90X workouts do they wear you out. Drink plenty… more »

Day 8 - P90X - Back & Chest

Taking yesterday off was the right call. Because today's workout went awesome. My bicep still twinges a little but overall it is feeling much better. I worked out at 7:00 a.m in our fitness center but I had to "rush" the workout due to my Vita-Mix dem… more »

Day 7 - 8 Ways To Keep Your Weight Loss Resolutions

Today is a rest day from P90X so we will be marketing to new prospects this afternoon and then setting up our booth at the Sam's Club in Coral Springs Florida. The below words were written by one of our Beach Bloggers. This message was sent out to Beac… more »

Day - 6 - P90X - Kenpo X

Today was pretty much a wash! I injured my left bicep so I did some light stretching.  Barb made a few contacts while I was on the computer most of the day. Thus I continued to tweak this blog by adding a new blog named Vita-Mix. This new blog is where… more »

Day 5 - P90X - Legs & Back / Ab Ripper X

Over the years I have seen many people who have "under developed" legs. WHY?Because leg workouts HURT. Legs after-all are the largest muscle group. There are more fiber types in your quads and glutes then anywhere else on the body. But there are also m… more »

Day 4 - P90X - Yoga X

It's official. Downward Dog sucks! Especially when your triceps are tired from last night’s workout! Ughhh. I am not sure what normal Yoga is like but this kicked my butt. And for any scoffers, you might want to try it before you start laughing at me. T… more »

Day 3 - P90X - Shoulders & Arms

No workout on the beach today. It was a brisk 60 degrees. BrrrrrI know those in the north are hating me right now! :)But I did go to my apartment Fitness Center. I met a guy while in the gym and he was ecstatic to see my P90X shirt. He told me he los… more »

Day 2 - P90X - Ploymetrics

Plyo what? I think they meant to call it "plado". Because that is how I felt after the workout. OMG. Tony Horton starts the session out by telling you that you may want to grab a bucket and now I understand why! Don't do this workout with any food in you… more »

Don't Become A Statistic!

65% Of Americans Are Clinically Overweight! (CDC Report 2008)Obesity Related Diseases Are The #1 Cause of Death In The U.S.!Medical Bills Are The #1 Cause Of Personal Bankruptcy!90% Of Those Who Join A Gym, Quit Going After 90 Days!These Trends A… more »

Day 1 - Jan 1, 2010

Years ago a mentor of mine asked me... "Scott what makes you pound the table?". I have pondered over this question many times and I finally came to the conclusion that I should leave the corporate world to start my own business. So my journey to free myself began in 2009. more »