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Insanity: The Asylum….Is HERE!!!

April 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Asylum

Yes people, He was crazy before, but now, he’s in a mental institution!!! LOL. Yes folks, the long awaited Insanity: The Asylum is HERE. I’m currently working within the first Insanity, and I’m gonna give myself another full round with no half steppin’. I can’t wait to crack this baby open!!!

If you’re a P90x graduate or survived the first round of Insanity, then Insanity: The Asylum is your next step in ultimate home fitness. The Asylum is a 30 Day program that helps building speed, coordination, agility, and power.

So here’s what you get with The Asylum Package:

Shaun’s developed 6 brand-new workouts based on elite athletic training. You’ll drill intensely to improve your cardio endurance, speed, and balance. Plus you get an Agility Ladder and Speed Rope to perfect your form and sharpen your focus, an ASYLUM Calendar to track your upward progress, Shaun T’s Eat to Win Nutrition Guide, invaluable online support, and 2 FREE Bonus Workouts.

And receive 2 FREE bonus workouts:

  • Sports Performance Assessment: Discover the improvements you’ve made in your fitness and skills with this performance measurement tool. (25 minutes)
  • Overtime: Add this 15-minute monster to any ASYLUM workout to see if you’ve still got game.

Please keep in mind, The Asylum is NOT and I repeat NOT for beginners. The Asylum is an ADVANCED program and I STRONGLY recommend INSANITY as a prerequisite to The Asylum program. If you haven’t worked out in a long while, I recommend Rockin’ Body, Hip Hop Abs or Turbo Jam as a perquisite to INSANITY.

 But, if you’re ready to take it to the next level in fitness, order Insanity: The Asylum today and take your athletic abilities to the next level. Click below to go EVEN MORE Insane!!! \o/

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Operation: Warehouse to Brickhouse – Consistency is Key

March 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
CONSISTENCY

On again; off again relationships with weight loss are as effective as wet wood in a fire. Time and time again, we find ourselves saying “I’m  Ready”, “This time it’s for real”, or we place stipulations on our weight loss such as fitting into a bikini (speedo if you’re a guy), preparing for an event,  or for better health. Yet, every time, we’re faced with the same results…no results….and that’s because one key portion of achieving our goal is missing….and it’s CONSISTENCY. I just recently suffered with that a bit, however, when I put my mind to it, I saw the HUGE changes I can make to my body.

Of course, it stung a bit when I thought of how far I could be had I kept this focus since the beginning. I can’t do anything about the past, but I can see to it that my future doesn’t fall within those same lines. Here are three things I did to better my focus and keep my consistency.

 

I began to take it seriously

Half hearted efforts produce half hearted results. I prioritized my training and make it a required part of my life, just like brushing my teeth or going to work. Personally, I’ve decided to take the initiative to make my training my second job because in all honesty, that’s exactly what it is. There’s no way I can blog about the importance of health and wellness whilst being passive of my own journey.  I began to schedule my workouts according to my life and make this an appointment I cannot miss.

 

I checked my laziness at the door

Don’t put off to tomorrow what you can do today.  One of the many reasons I wasn’t making it in weight loss is because….well….I was just being lazy. Let’s just be honest about it. I found myself making the silliest excuses to not train. It will happen sometimes and can be expected, but when I allowed  that one day to turn into one week, that turned into one month, I found myself around feeling terrible because it’s beach season and all I want to do is bundle up in an over coat.

Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance

I am a HUGE fan of tracking. Setting up a blue print to my weight loss transformation is invaluable to this process.  Planning which workouts I’ll do, which times I’ll do it and my nutritional menu has been invaluable in my journey. Week by week, I’m tracking my results by comparing what I planned to do vs. what was actually done. Weight loss brings about a self awareness and self actualization that we will either love or hate. Tracking tells the truth about your efforts, and it pushes you to step your game up if the results are not satisfactory.

 

Nothing ground breaking has ever been achieved through inconsistency. Everything that is worth having takes hard work, diligence, resiliency, and taking that extra step to make your goals come to pass. Every day you are consistent in your efforts, puts you a day closer to reaching your goal.  So keep on keeping on, and you will be in that bikini (or speedo) in no time. J \o/

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Is Shakeology Really That Good???

March 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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I want to talk about Shakeology. When I first heard of it, I felt like….ok, that’s good. BUT when I saw the price, I basically BALKED. I said NO WAY will I EVER pay that much for a DRINK!!! PLEASE!!! I can just go to GNC, buy a protein shake, and be done with it.

Then one day, I took a look at all of the ingredients in Shakeology like Gogi, Acai, Maca, and even Biotin, and saw if I bought these items separately; I’d be paying WAY more for that  than the price of a box/bag of Shakeology. So not only is Shakeology really THAT GOOD, but its helps give you energy, lose weight, and lowers cholesterol. Also, this patent-pending daily nutritional shake helps your body gently eliminate toxins more efficiently while allowing for better absorption of the essential nutrients you need. It comes in flavors of Greenberry and Chocolate, and Chocolate is my ABSOLUTE FAV!!! Even 100 Doctors recommend this product to their patients due to its ability to lower cholesterol. Check it out here:

Now I see why it’s worth the price

To learn more about Shakeology, visit my Shakeology Website for information on the science of this world class nutritional drink, recipes, and more.

To receive a free sample of Shakeology (Greenberry or Chocolate) sign up for the Team Beachbody Membership Club. Only $2.99 per week (billed quarterly) and receive 10% off all Beachbody products. You’ll also have exclusive access to the customizable meal planner, so you can reach your personal fitness goals faster. Club membership includes all the benefits of free membership, PLUS special access to trainer tips, videos, VIP chat rooms, recipes, nutrition tools, blogs, and much more.

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Hunger Get What Hunger Want

March 1, 2011 By 2 Comments
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It’s 5:30pm…you’re just getting in from work. You forgot to take out the salmon for the salad and you just remembered you don’t have any greens for your salad.  Everything else in the house that’s healthy is frozen solid and the closest thing to satisfying your hunger is that chocolate cake you said you wouldn’t have anymore of after Sunday and left over pizza.

What Do You Do?????

If you’re anything like me, you’re going to get something to eat to get that hunger off your back.  It’s not the most ideal thing to do but you ‘re not thinking of the most healthy, you just don’t want to be hungry anymore. It tends to happen to me all the time, especially last night, which delayed my work out this morning. It has alot of do with why my hunger has been out of wack and i”m still fighting to get it under control. Eating 6 small meals a day at a suitable time of day so that way I’m able to take on all that I have to do, including my workout. I find that when you’re not hungry, you don’t think or obsess about food; it’s when you’re hungry that you begin to go crazy.

So What Do You Do?

Plan Ahead

Planning your meals ahead of time can certainly help you keep what you eat under control. When you come home to thawed out salmon, salad fixings, fruits, veggies, and other healthy treats, not only will it satisfy your hunger, but it will ease your mind to know you’re sticking with your plan to get healthier. Often times when I eat unhealthy because I’m hungry and it’s whats closest, I feel bad because I feel as though I’ve taken a step backwards. So always put yourself in mental and physical position to move forward.

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It’s March…do you know where your New Year’s Resolution Is???

March 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Well, here it is folks. March. March is the HARDEST month of your weight loss journey. Why? Because the newness of the year has died down and all of the excitement of it has dissolved. It’s back to real life, daily grind, usual hustle and bustle and you can inevitably fall back into the same slump you were in around this time a year ago.  Hopefully you’re still gun ho as you were 2 months ago. If not…keep reading. If you are….still…keep reading….

 

 

This month, I’m gonna do a series of videos dedicated to this very thing. We have to stick together to keep ourselves motivated. It’s not easy; trust me I know this but you have to keep going. You have to really buckle down and say enough is enough and I’m tired of being sick and tired; I don’t want to end up in the same place I do year after year after year. I wanna see what it’s like to accomplish THIS goal.

What I don’t think alot of us realize is weight loss requires just as much dedication that you put towards everything else you do in life be it school, career, family…or whatever. You just truly have to take some time to take care of you and make sure you handle your business well. It requires just as much determination, diligence, and don’t miss this…patience. You didn’t get you 4yr degree in a month and a half and you don’t climb up the corporate ladder in the first week of being there. Make sure you give yourself all the time you need to make things happen.

Most importantly, don’t wait. Don’t waste another minute contemplating on what you think you should do. It’s its the middle of the week…start…the middle of the day..start. I’m gonna let you in on a little secret. I remember trying to lose weight when I was younger; I worked out twice a day between 3:30-6:00pm and I had great results…and it started on a Thursday. I’d just decided I was going to do better and did so and kept it going.

Trust me, I know all about the allure of beginning at the beginning, but I’m  also well aware of the reality that none of that matters if you’re not in the right position to move forward. No matter the million steps you have to take to get to where you want to go, it all starts with one and continues with the rest. Just keep going. Also, you don’t have to keep starting over. That will mentally drain you. If you’ve started and stopped, picked up where you left off. If you have gained all your weight back then yes you do have to start over and there should come a time when you get absolutely tired of that. Again, You have to make it up in your mind that you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired. You already know what it feels like on this side of the journey, take the time to find out what it’s like on the other side of accomplishment. It will be a release of physical and mental  weight being lifted from your shoulders. Once you’ve accomplished big things; your confidence in your own abilities will soar and you’ll find yourself asking “What else can I accomplish” It’s a great feeling, but it starts with one step.

Make that step today if you haven’t; if you have…keep steppin’.

\o/

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The Benefits of Working out with a friend

March 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Benefits of Working Out With A Friend

One of the hardest aspects of completing a weight loss journey is staying motivated. What truly helps that problem is when you have a like-minded friend with you to help you along the way, give you a push when you’re being lazy, and encourage you to keep going. And like manner, you can do the same for them. That’s one of the reasons I started this website. I believe the accountability factor truly helps to keep on keeping on.

I love being asked “Hey how’s “Operation Warehouse to Brickhouse” going or, “Did you workout today?” That helps when the strength is starting to fade or when the laziness is starting to make its way back in. You know alot of people feel as though, “Well, nobody’s calling me on it so…it’s ok to goof off and be a slacker.” So, believe me, I absolutely LOVE the inquiries about my mission. You are all a great help. Because not only is it me who I will let down if I don’t continue in this fight, but it is all who are keeping up with me whom I will let down as well and it would break my heart. Stay tuned friends; you’re not doing this in vein. I’m gonna run on and see what the end is going to be.

I look to you all as my virtual fitness friends and it’s a great way to stay motivated even online. It’s also great to have a fitness friend offline as well. However, this friend must be a like minded individual who is just as motivated, grounded, focuses, dedicated, passionate, and committed to the goal just like you are. Often times we want to seek our closest friends, closest relatives, or someone whom we feel could stand to get in shape and that’s natural. However, that closest or best bud may not be nearly as driven as you are and that’s a recipe for disaster. Say for instance, the friend who is suggest going to the local watering hole rather than the gym is the equivalent the friend who suggest you skip class knowing you have to take a final exam. You’ll both end up looking crazy in the end, well in this case, out of shape.

So its extremely helpful and beneficial to have someone who is just as serious about getting in shape as you are. It helps if the goals are similar, but not a necessity. You may be a weight room kinda guy/gal whereas your friend may be treadmill fiend. Sometimes, just knowing that you’re friend and motivator is nearby pushes you forward. More than likely, there won’t be too much talking going on anyway so it really doesn’t make a difference.

Also, you feed off each others drive. Kind of like a monkey see, monkey do factor. There may be times when you don’t feel like working out, but when you see your friend up, about, and moving forward to their goal, it pushes you to do just the same. It’s very important to not become the “dead weight” friend who gives up too easily, moans and complains all the time, or allows laziness to overcome your better judgment. Just have fun. That’s really what it’s all about; getting in shape and having fun. Make it more interesting by setting up incentives and planning trips when you reach certain goals. I promise you, there’s nothing but benefits to reap.

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How to Spot Reduce

February 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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In order for spot reduction to be effective, you must practice clean eating, resistance training, and cardiovascular exercise. Oh….I’m sorry, did you think I was gonna say all you have to do crunches and squats every morning and you’re good??? LOL. If you want that knock out body, you have to do the aforementioned; you can not just work on one or two parts. Body fat comes off in Sagittal, Frontal, and Tranverse planes…..

 Now wait, I know you’re asking yourself, Kenya, what in the HECK is the Sagittal, Frontal, and Transvers planes??? Allow me to explain…

 

Sagittal (anteroposterior) Plane – Includes forward and backward motions, like sit-ups, back extensions or biceps curls. The sagittal plane cuts through the center of the body, so the motion is front to back or back to front, including straight forward running. Squats involve flexion (forward motion) and extension (backwards on the way up), so would fit into the sagittal plane.

Frontal (coronal) Plane – Side to Side movements; which includes leaning from left to right as in sidebends and lateral raises, or perhaps you might picture jumping jacks for a good image of movement along the frontal plane.

Transverse (horizontal) Planes – Rotational movements; The transverse (horizontal) plane passes through the body in a line parallel to the ground, dividing the body into upper and lower portions.  An example of a transverse plane exercise would be floor to overhead diagonals with a medicine ball, and a transverse activity might be swinging a golf club. 

 Now that you see the levels in which you lose fat, I sincerely hope you have a better understanding of how to lose the fat and keep it off. It’s gonna take some work. It won’t be pretty, it won’t be over night, but it will definitely be worth it. Make it a point to press play, hit the gym, or the walking/bike trail EVERY DAY (except one or two, you do need your rest) and you will be in the best shape of your life. \o/

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