Good morning! Here are my stats for today:
Type of workout: Started P90X then realized I had to cut my grass
Time: 1 Hr 40 min
Calories Burned: 1478
Improved on: Remembering to cut my lawn
Needs to improve on: Cutting my lawn on time LOL
Recovery Meal: Protein Shake with Soy Milk and Vega Sport mix
Ran a little late but still got a good workout in cutting grass and pullin weeds.
Inspiration for the moment:
Something I thought about on my way to work today. Down time. I realized that there are so many different types of down time; sit down, lay down, wind down......We have a lot of "down" time. What I have been doing during these times is I may stretch my legs if I'm sitting, Maybe do a few push ups during a commercial if I'm watching TV or even crunches. Value your down times by doing some type of lil work out. Every calorie burned is a step closer to the end of your journey. Make the best of it, and it will make the best of you.
Have a great one everybody!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Cardio Power to tha People!
Gooood Morning! Starting in June I will be posting my blog in a new way. I will list my workout as well as calories burned and time of workout as well as what I eat afterwards. Here's an example:
Type of workout: Insanity Cardio Power Resistance
Time: 40 min
Calories Burned: 748
Improved on: Warm up
Needs to improve on: Heart Rate
Recovery Meal: Protein Shake with Soy Milk and Vega Sport mix
I will also try to have pics and vids every week from now on as well. I hope this doesn't make my blog too....symmetrical. I just wanted to put the focus points on what I'm doing to stay focus and look at my numbers better.
Inspiration of the moment:
I want to quote Will Smith from the movie 7 Pounds He basically says there are 3 things to remember when making a presentation. Know what you gonna tell them, tell them.. and then tell them what you told them.
To me that means that you have to make a solid commitment and STAY committed to what you are going to do with yourself. By that I mean tell everyone what you are going to do, do it, and then tell everyone what you did. Show us.. and yourself that you are dedicated, focused and determined to do the damn thing.
Until tomorrow (or if something exciting happens in the next 23.9 hours) have a great day people!
Type of workout: Insanity Cardio Power Resistance
Time: 40 min
Calories Burned: 748
Improved on: Warm up
Needs to improve on: Heart Rate
Recovery Meal: Protein Shake with Soy Milk and Vega Sport mix
I will also try to have pics and vids every week from now on as well. I hope this doesn't make my blog too....symmetrical. I just wanted to put the focus points on what I'm doing to stay focus and look at my numbers better.
Inspiration of the moment:
I want to quote Will Smith from the movie 7 Pounds He basically says there are 3 things to remember when making a presentation. Know what you gonna tell them, tell them.. and then tell them what you told them.
To me that means that you have to make a solid commitment and STAY committed to what you are going to do with yourself. By that I mean tell everyone what you are going to do, do it, and then tell everyone what you did. Show us.. and yourself that you are dedicated, focused and determined to do the damn thing.
Until tomorrow (or if something exciting happens in the next 23.9 hours) have a great day people!
Friday, May 27, 2011
Truly the week from Hell!!!!
Gooood morning! The past 3 days have been killer! I didnt get to work out as much as I wanted to this week due to a number of issues that I won't get into. I tried to work out late last night but my lower abs wasnt feelin it but i did get in half of the Plyometric Cardio Power from Insanity. I'll try to get a complete workout in tonight.
Inspiration for the moment:
Every day we face a different challenge. Some challenges require hard to make decisions. Some require sacrifice as well as compromise. Make your decisions wisely as to where it is to your true benefit. It's not being selfish, it's being cautious because there is only ONE of you so make it happen and make it count.
Take care of yourselves people and have a great weekend.
Inspiration for the moment:
Every day we face a different challenge. Some challenges require hard to make decisions. Some require sacrifice as well as compromise. Make your decisions wisely as to where it is to your true benefit. It's not being selfish, it's being cautious because there is only ONE of you so make it happen and make it count.
Take care of yourselves people and have a great weekend.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Shoulders N Arms... and the dreaded... Ab Ripper!
Goood Morning!
Flipped the usual and did P90X Shoulders and Arms today. I used bands because I do not yet own barbells but they are coming soon. Better workout today (meaning I didnt get sick). Shoulders really got their workout as well as my Tri's and Bi's. I may show the pic's but I havent decided yet but i did make a couple of videos that I will be putting up later. Ab Ripper was killer as I haven't done it quite a while but being that I have been working on my core via Insanity it was better than it was before I started it. Oh and I had my recovery drink which contained: 1 scoop of this vegan mix called Vega Sport mixed with 1 scoop of my Elite Protein mix, combined with Simply Nutritious Mega Green 100% juice. I also had a bagel with 1/2 fat Chive n Onion cream cheese. and of course my 16 oz to start :)
Inspiration for the moment:
Word for the day: Dedication. Commit yourself to not just your workout but let your life reflect the workout you do. Meaning.... change some of your habits; eating, sleeping, down time when you get home from work. Switch it up from time to time.
Have a great day people and keep doing what you're doing because when you see results...that means you're doing it right!
Flipped the usual and did P90X Shoulders and Arms today. I used bands because I do not yet own barbells but they are coming soon. Better workout today (meaning I didnt get sick). Shoulders really got their workout as well as my Tri's and Bi's. I may show the pic's but I havent decided yet but i did make a couple of videos that I will be putting up later. Ab Ripper was killer as I haven't done it quite a while but being that I have been working on my core via Insanity it was better than it was before I started it. Oh and I had my recovery drink which contained: 1 scoop of this vegan mix called Vega Sport mixed with 1 scoop of my Elite Protein mix, combined with Simply Nutritious Mega Green 100% juice. I also had a bagel with 1/2 fat Chive n Onion cream cheese. and of course my 16 oz to start :)
Inspiration for the moment:
Word for the day: Dedication. Commit yourself to not just your workout but let your life reflect the workout you do. Meaning.... change some of your habits; eating, sleeping, down time when you get home from work. Switch it up from time to time.
Have a great day people and keep doing what you're doing because when you see results...that means you're doing it right!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Insanity Plyometric this morning and almost got sick! WTF???
Good Morning!!!
I worked a little too hard this morning and my stomach was like, "um.. u need to sit down". Being that I first ignored it's request, my stomach then decided to "sit me down" for a sec by tryin to make me gag. So needless to say I had to stop working out. Ironically it was towards the end anyway but I able to burn 949 calories this workout, and burned 747 calories last Friday. Going to try to weigh in today since I didn't do it last Friday.
Inspiration for the moment:
Word of the day is Reflection. Reflect on what has been done since day 1 of your workout, then ask yourself, "Have I been putting in my best efforts or have I just "been there". Tony Horton said it best when he said, "Don't just kinda do it". My drive comes from my destination, not so much as my journey. I have already pictured myself as to where I will be when I get to my stop and when I get there I will be looking good!
Be your own motivation people and reflect on your past so that your future will be crystal clear!
Have a great one!!!
I worked a little too hard this morning and my stomach was like, "um.. u need to sit down". Being that I first ignored it's request, my stomach then decided to "sit me down" for a sec by tryin to make me gag. So needless to say I had to stop working out. Ironically it was towards the end anyway but I able to burn 949 calories this workout, and burned 747 calories last Friday. Going to try to weigh in today since I didn't do it last Friday.
Inspiration for the moment:
Word of the day is Reflection. Reflect on what has been done since day 1 of your workout, then ask yourself, "Have I been putting in my best efforts or have I just "been there". Tony Horton said it best when he said, "Don't just kinda do it". My drive comes from my destination, not so much as my journey. I have already pictured myself as to where I will be when I get to my stop and when I get there I will be looking good!
Be your own motivation people and reflect on your past so that your future will be crystal clear!
Have a great one!!!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Cardio Abs & Balance
Good Morning! I guess you could say I'm taking it a little easy this week. Lower back is better but I'm working smart until I am back to 100%. I burned 750 plus calories this workout. After that I had my protein shake and half a bagel with chive and onion lite cream cheese. And yes I drank my 16oz. this morning before I got started.
I am very proud of myself to making such a solid commitment to getting my body back to the way it was almost 15 years ago. I will be a very happy man when I am back down to 200 lbs.
Inspiration for the day: Stay true to your focus. Stay true to your goal. That's all I got today people. Have a great one! Pics tomorrow!
I am very proud of myself to making such a solid commitment to getting my body back to the way it was almost 15 years ago. I will be a very happy man when I am back down to 200 lbs.
Inspiration for the day: Stay true to your focus. Stay true to your goal. That's all I got today people. Have a great one! Pics tomorrow!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
P90X Cardio... Throwback workout
Goooood Morning!!!! This is for actually last night/this morning. Didn't plan on it but I did it and it was good.
I figured that being that I did the stretch yesterday morning, I have decided to get my workout on 2 times a day now. I will do my best to keep it up until further notice.
Inspiration for the moment:
Quoted from Tony Horton of P90X. The tip of the day is to breathe. Breathe thru stretching, thru your workout, and monitor your breathing. If you feel you are working too hard then...take a "breather". Your workout is exactly that....yours. Make it your own always and I promise you the benefits will be overwhelming!
Have a great day people!
I figured that being that I did the stretch yesterday morning, I have decided to get my workout on 2 times a day now. I will do my best to keep it up until further notice.
Inspiration for the moment:
Quoted from Tony Horton of P90X. The tip of the day is to breathe. Breathe thru stretching, thru your workout, and monitor your breathing. If you feel you are working too hard then...take a "breather". Your workout is exactly that....yours. Make it your own always and I promise you the benefits will be overwhelming!
Have a great day people!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Streeeeetch!
Good morning. Being that my lower back still isn't 100% I decided to do the P90X Stretch. 55 minutes of some good stretching. Funny thing is after that I did do 10 pull ups before I hit the shower. Had my protein shake and until I can afford Shakeology I decided to do a little research and found an all veggie juice with Spiruallina, Wheatgrass and other green nutrients. I mixed them with my protein power and it tastes OK. I also had a half a bagel with chives and onion lite cream cheese. I'm now snacking on some fat free Fig Newtons too and some coffee to continue my morning.
Inspiration of the moment
If/When you need to take a break... TAKE IT! You are working out to burn off the fat and build muscle, not to fight yourself trying to get there. I chose today to stretch because even though I did not get the workout I wanted to get, I got what my body TOLD me it needed, which was to stretch. Listen to your body is like listening to your car. If you hear or feel something that wasn't there before, pay attention. Every journey requires sufficient rest and regrouping of the focus. Stay sharp and work smart as well as hard.
Have a great day!
Inspiration of the moment
If/When you need to take a break... TAKE IT! You are working out to burn off the fat and build muscle, not to fight yourself trying to get there. I chose today to stretch because even though I did not get the workout I wanted to get, I got what my body TOLD me it needed, which was to stretch. Listen to your body is like listening to your car. If you hear or feel something that wasn't there before, pay attention. Every journey requires sufficient rest and regrouping of the focus. Stay sharp and work smart as well as hard.
Have a great day!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Cardio Power Resistance this morning... and now my back is bothering me
Good Morning!
Got my CPR on this morning and noticed my lower back began to bother me a little, but i pushed thru. Workout was a little more challenging today and I think i know why. Might have been dinner I had or the Moscato that came with it. Anyway, I managed to get thru it all. Now my back is a little tender so i will probably do some upper body work.
Inspirational thought for the moment. Discouragement is the energy that leads to short comings and failure. Keep your head in the game. Don't look at your routines as the "same ol routines". Keep in mind the reason why you are doing this. let your sweat remind you of why you are there. You will appreciate yourself so much more than you would thinking that you did your best but gave up.
Happy Monday People!!!!!
Got my CPR on this morning and noticed my lower back began to bother me a little, but i pushed thru. Workout was a little more challenging today and I think i know why. Might have been dinner I had or the Moscato that came with it. Anyway, I managed to get thru it all. Now my back is a little tender so i will probably do some upper body work.
Inspirational thought for the moment. Discouragement is the energy that leads to short comings and failure. Keep your head in the game. Don't look at your routines as the "same ol routines". Keep in mind the reason why you are doing this. let your sweat remind you of why you are there. You will appreciate yourself so much more than you would thinking that you did your best but gave up.
Happy Monday People!!!!!
Friday, May 13, 2011
Back and Biceps!.
Good Morning! I decided to do p90x Back and Biceps this morning. I almost didn't workout because as soon as I got started
my son woke up. So I fed him and put him in his chair as he watchted me work out. He was screamin like he was the one
Liftin weights, almost made me lose my concentration LOL. Love him to death with his 8 month old self. Got a good sweat in
and I discovered today that my watch has a calorie counter! So i used it today and i burned 1128 calories. Man i can't even fathom how much i burn doing Insanity but i will on Monday!!!!
Inspiration for the moment:
When we exercise we are called upon to do some push ups, pull ups, sit ups, and maybe even some chin ups....
The only ups we don't do is "give ups". Never stop because you are not seeing the results you think you should. We all have accepted this journey and we are not going to fail. We are
not going to pass the torch until we have burned off all of this fat as well as our lack of faith.
Have a great weekend and keep burnin the fat and building the muscle!!!
my son woke up. So I fed him and put him in his chair as he watchted me work out. He was screamin like he was the one
Liftin weights, almost made me lose my concentration LOL. Love him to death with his 8 month old self. Got a good sweat in
and I discovered today that my watch has a calorie counter! So i used it today and i burned 1128 calories. Man i can't even fathom how much i burn doing Insanity but i will on Monday!!!!
Inspiration for the moment:
When we exercise we are called upon to do some push ups, pull ups, sit ups, and maybe even some chin ups....
The only ups we don't do is "give ups". Never stop because you are not seeing the results you think you should. We all have accepted this journey and we are not going to fail. We are
not going to pass the torch until we have burned off all of this fat as well as our lack of faith.
Have a great weekend and keep burnin the fat and building the muscle!!!
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Kente Kente!
Here's a lil somethin bout a brotha like me
never should gotten a hold of the Insanity
Kente, would like to say that imma crazy workout brotha from around tha way
Since i was a youth... i was the fat kid
now im the mickey fickey doin what i did
losin a pound or two, dats what tha hell i do...
If you dont like how im losin then --- you!
This is the plan.. and im in it...
My man Shaun with work you out in a minute
with a right left..right left your toofless
and then u say hot damn he ruthless!
Every where I go they say, "damn"
Kensanity is phuckin up da program
and u know that I dont care I dont just say no
Im too busy sayin "yeah"
bout drinkin straight from the Shake bottle
Damn right ima micky ficky role model
To that phattys lookin up to me
Life aint nuthin but sweatin to Insanity
Cause im tha type of brotha that's built to last
36 inch waist and while i work on my abs...
I do give a phuck cause i keep sweatin.
Yo what tha phuck is they yellin?
Kente Kente! that's what they yellin
(its not about profanity, it's all about Kensanity)
Kente Kente! that's what they yellin!
Excuse me while i burn this fat off!
never should gotten a hold of the Insanity
Kente, would like to say that imma crazy workout brotha from around tha way
Since i was a youth... i was the fat kid
now im the mickey fickey doin what i did
losin a pound or two, dats what tha hell i do...
If you dont like how im losin then --- you!
This is the plan.. and im in it...
My man Shaun with work you out in a minute
with a right left..right left your toofless
and then u say hot damn he ruthless!
Every where I go they say, "damn"
Kensanity is phuckin up da program
and u know that I dont care I dont just say no
Im too busy sayin "yeah"
bout drinkin straight from the Shake bottle
Damn right ima micky ficky role model
To that phattys lookin up to me
Life aint nuthin but sweatin to Insanity
Cause im tha type of brotha that's built to last
36 inch waist and while i work on my abs...
I do give a phuck cause i keep sweatin.
Yo what tha phuck is they yellin?
Kente Kente! that's what they yellin
(its not about profanity, it's all about Kensanity)
Kente Kente! that's what they yellin!
Excuse me while i burn this fat off!
Insanity Plyometric Cardio.....Man I am tired today.
Good Morning! I am worn out today but with good reason that I will not delve into ;). I managed to put in Plyo today and by the time Shaun was on the last circuit I was dun dun.. Donnnnne! I can barely type this blog as we speak but I just got to work and about to get my coffee on. I had my first Shakeology this morning and I swear it's the "crack" of recovery/protein drinks. That stuff is so damn good it's gonna have me sellin my TV's just to maintain my habit. LOL
My inspiration for the moment:
Learn how to convert your energy. Meaning if something bad or unfortunate happens, use the energy that causes the emotional drive of anger or rage and turn it to something positive or productive. Use the bad things that can and will happen to you and turn it into your advantage the best way you can. Be creative with it too. Time and energy is essential, especially when you're working out and most definitely in life.
Make the most out your day and your life people.
Stay Skrong!!!!!
Oh yea.. pics n vids today!
My inspiration for the moment:
Learn how to convert your energy. Meaning if something bad or unfortunate happens, use the energy that causes the emotional drive of anger or rage and turn it to something positive or productive. Use the bad things that can and will happen to you and turn it into your advantage the best way you can. Be creative with it too. Time and energy is essential, especially when you're working out and most definitely in life.
Make the most out your day and your life people.
Stay Skrong!!!!!
Oh yea.. pics n vids today!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Cardio Power and Balance today....
Good Morning! Being that this is lower abs week I decided to make it sort of a recovery week and work not as hard as I have been. I had my 16oz of water as soon as I woke up and began my workout. Little sluggish today but still got it in. I didnt have time to make breakfast so I went off track (just a little) and had 2 egg mcmuffin sandwiches for breakfast (Brotha broke LOL)
Thought for the day. We are all on a journey to lose weight and share our success story. Keep in mind that your journey will not always be easy, and it will not always produce the results you think u should have at that time. What's important is that you never lose sight of the goal. Keep a positive light on your quest even when you may not feel like it. Your time is coming...
Much love y'all!
Thought for the day. We are all on a journey to lose weight and share our success story. Keep in mind that your journey will not always be easy, and it will not always produce the results you think u should have at that time. What's important is that you never lose sight of the goal. Keep a positive light on your quest even when you may not feel like it. Your time is coming...
Much love y'all!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Power Abs This Morning!
Good Morning!!!! Decided to flip the script and focus this week on abs only. Did Power Abs for the first time. Not as intense as my usual workout, but i sweated nicely all the same. Had my Total cereal for breakfast afterward but I know it probably wasn't enough so I will eating again very soon.
Thought for the day: Your will is the strongest ally in your journey to being and staying healthy. You can have the strength, and knowledge but without will you're sitting in the car with the key in the ignition..but in park.
Do your best... then do better tomorrow.
Much love y'all.
Thought for the day: Your will is the strongest ally in your journey to being and staying healthy. You can have the strength, and knowledge but without will you're sitting in the car with the key in the ignition..but in park.
Do your best... then do better tomorrow.
Much love y'all.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Cardio Power to the People!
Gooood morning! Got my workout in today but was a little more sluggish than usual. Went to sleep late, only had maybe 5 hours sleep, but i still got it in. Hurdle jumps got me today though. Pics and vids today for the past 2 days later on. I got my Thundercats football jersey on feelin like Lion-O up in dis place!!! Thunder ....thunder...thunder...Thundercats.....HOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Today is Friday, end of the week and the last day but do not let the weekend go without working out. I know that Saturday is a sleep late day but this time do something different. Surprise yourself. Take a brisk walk or do some pushups.....Make yourself say, "Damn... I did that"! Stay healthy...stay strong...stay true and have a great weekend!!! And happy mothers day to all the mothers, cougars, and milf's (yea i went there) out there!
Today is Friday, end of the week and the last day but do not let the weekend go without working out. I know that Saturday is a sleep late day but this time do something different. Surprise yourself. Take a brisk walk or do some pushups.....Make yourself say, "Damn... I did that"! Stay healthy...stay strong...stay true and have a great weekend!!! And happy mothers day to all the mothers, cougars, and milf's (yea i went there) out there!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Plyo today.....fat gone tomorrow.
Good morning! You know where Im at if I am typing this....fresh out da....you know! Drank my 16 oz of ice ice baby cold water and did my Plyometric Circuit today. Felt a lot better doing it. I was just anticipating my abs cramping up again like they did at work Tuesday but surprisingly we both made it thru the workout. I took pics and made a couple of videos of my form and i also took a pic of my heart rate. I will post them when I get to work. Had to take more breaks because my heart rate was up to 185 so I hit the pause button (yes you can do this and it counts), drank some water and let my HR drop.
Every single day you wake up...is a day that you can begin anew with yourself. Every morning is a new opportunity to challenge yourself. Exceed your expectations but respect your limitations. But most of all, smile and have fun during your journey. Let's get there together!
Every single day you wake up...is a day that you can begin anew with yourself. Every morning is a new opportunity to challenge yourself. Exceed your expectations but respect your limitations. But most of all, smile and have fun during your journey. Let's get there together!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
To tha Core!
Good Morning! Got my p90x Core Synergistics on this morning and feeling great! Had me a nice bowl of Total Omega 3 with Almonds with ...Almond milk. About to eat again (bowl of apples, and grapes, and a protein shake to wash it all down.
Make your day productive people! Tomorrow is never promised....jusk ask bin Laden. LOL
Make your day productive people! Tomorrow is never promised....jusk ask bin Laden. LOL
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Cardio Power Resistance
Worked out late tonight but it felt great! Did my cardio power and again stamina is better than last time. Only started to get tired during moving pushups and floor climbers. Have to get more recovery formula tomorrow (later on today). That's all for now. Stay healthy, stay strong, stay consistent and ....stay in it!
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