P90X

Okay, so in my frenzy to lose weight( yes, Frenzy..wait, its more like an obsession! ) i came across the info-mercial for P90X. I know, i know, another exercise video. See what happens when you are awake at 2am with nothing else to watch? But this one made sense. MUSCLE CONFUSION. I have copies of most of the dvds at home. Here is the Philosophy:

How does P90X work?
Two words: Muscle Confusion. By providing an extensive variety of different moves that take time to master, P90X is continually challenging the body's muscles into new growth. The more you confuse the muscle, the harder your body has to work to keep up; the more variety you put into your workout, the better and faster your results will be.
The flaw with many fitness products is that they all lead to a "plateau" where the body becomes accustomed to the routines, resulting in diminished effectiveness. P90X avoids this plateau effect by switching things up to keep the body guessing for the entire 90 days. Which means IT NEVER GETS EASY. By breaking old routines and opening new doors, secondary and tertiary muscles are constantly being activated and developed.
What can you expect?
You can expect to develop skills, coordination, and flexibility you never dreamed possible. You can expect to sharpen your knowledge of smart eating and discover healthy diet choices. And you can expect to sweat. A lot.

There are 12 highly diverse and intense workouts.




This is what i'll be doing this week starting tonight. I did the Shoulders & Arms DVD last week and Phew!! all I needed for this specific video was a pair of dumb-bells and a stretch band. So, we'll see how it goes! I'll try to stick to it this week. FOCUS, FOCUS! 8-)

THIS BLOG SUCKS!

Come on people. We are living in the 21st Century. BLOG BLOG BLOG!!!!
Or do you prefer Twitter instead.
I know what you are thinking! Whats Twitter?

Who wants to go

I was thinking meeting at sunrise and running for an hour or so at one of Chicagos finest forest preserve! Let me know if you want to go!
Also, I was trying to find a training partner for the Bank of America Chicago Marathan in october. Any takers???

A little extra incentive to keep going!

Who wants to race a three, or four, or five mile race at the end of the competition?
Sorry, no money, but its all about pride! Let me know who is interested!

Weight Loss formula

Here is the very simple strategy of losing weight.

Weightloss = calories eaten - calories burned.

Every 3500 calories you burn, is an extra pound of weight you will lose.

Simple math. BURN MORE THAN WHAT YOU CONSUME!!!!

Thats the only way you're going to lose weight.

hey, the first week never count's right? After loseing a pound i gained 2 for what ever reason(not good) i think it was avi and gaby this weekend. (look out for those two) GOT TO TO KID CRYING

Health Quotes to think about

"A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools."

Spanish Proverb

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"Before thirty, men seek disease; after thirty, disease seeks men."

Chinese Proverb

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"He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything."

Arabian Proverb

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I hope everyone is doing well and has changed a little bit towards their own goals!

How To Lose Weight

A blonde is terribly overweight, so her doctor puts her on a diet. "I want you to eat regularly for 2 days, then skip a day, and repeat this procedure for 2 weeks. The next time I see you, you'll have lost at least 5 pounds." When the blonde returned, she shocked the doctor by losing nearly 20 pounds. "Why, that's amazing!" the doctor said, "Did you follow my instructions?" The blonde nodded, "I'll tell you though, I thought I was going to drop dead that 3rd day." "From hunger, you mean?", asked the doctor." "No, from all that skipping."

HEY

How was everyones weekend! Did everyone start working out already? GET YOU FAT BUTT OFF YOUR COUCH and START MOVING!!!! and by the way, dont touch that CAKE!!!!!

You are on your quest to become THE BIGGEST LOSER!

Welcome to this blog! You have now joined 20 or so other friends and loved ones that have decided that enough is enough!

Rules for the competition.

1. Weigh is on Friday, the 13th, 2009. This day is the first day of the rest of your life!
The "enrollment fee" will be at $25 per person!!!! NO LATE ENROLLMENT FEES. Cash only please.

2. After the initial weigh in, you would have to email your weight, in order to plug them in to the formula to determine weekly weight loss. It would be anonymous. Names WILL NOT BE REVEALED to everyone, with due respect to all. After every fourth week or month, the biggest loser for that month will be announced through this blog and/or email.

3. All competitors are discouraged from going to the extreme (eg. fasting, starving, throwing up, bulimia, anorexia, you get the point). The sole purpose of this event is to change your diet and exercise habits.

4. The challenge will last three months. The final weigh-in is on May 13th, or if everyone wants to agree on , the 15th of May, which is a Friday. I think the 15th works best for everyone.

5. Every contestant will do their final weigh in on this day. The final stats will be calculated at this time. The grand winner will be announced immediately. IF YOU DO NOT PRESENT YOURSELF AT THIS TIME, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED AND THEREFORE UNABLE TO WIN THE COMPETITION!

"It takes a little courage, and a little self-control. And some grim determination, If you want to reach the goal. It takes a great deal of striving, and a firm and stern-set chin. No matter what the battle, if you really want to win, there's no easy path to glory. There is no road to fame. Life, however we may view it, Is no simple parlor game; But its prizes call for fighting, For endurance and for grit; For a rugged disposition that will not quit."

Navy SEAL Masterchief