Physically Challenge yourself!

I invite you to challenge your body to new level of fitness, decide to change you life a little or A WHOLE LOT! If you have questions about diet or exercise let me know peace- Michael

It all started with a mouse

It all started with a mouse and simple idea that Walt Disney created made him known throughout the world. So it is possible to be successful, yes it is! Your thoughts just need a transfer from your brain to paper, then develope a plan and work the plan. This takes out the anxiety of your day, the worry of what may happen to you is gone because you know what to do and how you are going to accomplish it. The problem is that it is easy to do, but also easy not to do. When we decide to choose the "easy life" and letting things pile up on you, then you honestly believe that the world is after you when your own actions prove otherwise. Do nothing, get nothing. Plan your day and the pressure that you feel lifts from your shoulders and then moves down to your legs and you begin to earn your life back. Work harder than you have ever worked before and you will see that life is what you make of it! You don't have to stay in the same place doing the same thing. I suggest you try taking a different approach before your dreams die with you.

To: Knowledge From: Michael

The first time I saw you, I just had to have you. I really didn't know what to expect but after I got to know you a little I just wanted more. I searched all over the world to find you and you showed up, some days you were very good and other days not so good, but I am so glad that we are in this together. I am going to visit you everyday and continue to see you forever. You have made me laugh,cry and become brave in the face of danger. When I was lost I remember you and you helped find my way home. Thank you for being here and I look foward to seeing your in my future.

Sincerely,
Michael

Weekly Goals 9/19- 9/25

This Weeks Goals

1. Monday 9/19 9am-5pm
a. Pray
b. P90X/Insanity Hybrid Day 16 Insanity Plyo Cardio circuit
c. Cards
d. Blog/Video
e. Organize work area
f. Organize Closet area
g. Laundry
h. Coach Academy Training
i. Look for 2 people and share the BB business/products with them
j. Read 10 pages of Dale Carnegie’s How to win friends and Influence people plus 10 mins. of good audio
k. Wash the car
l. Military style white gloves dusting inspection.
m. Check and review performance. Improvements and accomplishments

Deadline: 12:00am Tuesday 9/20


2. Tuesday 9/20 9am-5pm
a. Pray
b. P90X/Insanity hybrid Day 17 Shoulders & Arms + Ab Ripper X
c. Blog/ Video
d. Morning cards
e. Read 10 pages of Dale Carnegie’s How to win friends and Influence people plus 10 mins good audio
f. Plan for additional workouts. Intervals, kettlebells
g. Coach Academy training
h. Look for 2 people and share the BB business/products with them
i. 8 in 8 workouts.
j. Check and review performance. Improvements and accomplishments

Deadline : 12:00am Wednesday 9/21

3. Wednesday 9/21 9am-5pm
a. Pray
b. P90X/ Insanity Hybrid Day 18 Yoga X 90 mins to prepare for P90X2.
c. Blog/ Video
d. Morning cards
e. Coach Academy Training
f. Read 10 pgs, plus 10 minutes of good audio
g. Look for 2 people and share the BB business/products with them
h. Clean fridge
i. Develop a new marketing strategy
j. Prepare for trip (maps,money directions, food, car detailed)
k. Check and review performance. Improvements and accomplishments

Deadline Thursday 12:00am 9/22


4. Thursday 9/22 9am-5pm
a. Pray
b. P90X/ Insanity Hybrid Day 19 Legs & Back
c. Blog/Video
d. Coach Academy training
e. Get paid from Beachbody :)
f. Read 10 pages, Listen 10 mins
g. Trip check- in
h. Share BB with 2 people
i. 8 in 8 today!
j. Check and review performance

Friday Deadline 12:00am 9/23

5. Friday 9/23 9am-5pm
a. Pray
b. P90X/Insanity Hybrid Day 20 Insanity Power Cardio & resistance
c. Blog/Video
d. Coach Academy Training
e. Read 10 pgs/ Listen 10min of good audio
f. Share BB with 2 people
g. Make a mix for our workouts
h. Follow up with people
i. Check and review performance

Saturday Deadline 12:00am 9/24


6. Saturday 9/24 9am-5pm
a. Pray
b. P90X/Insanity Day 21. REST DAY!
c. Blog/Video
d. Coach Academy Training
e. Read 10pg/ Listen 10 mins
f. Share BB with 2 people
g. Mix for 1 hour
h. Clean house!
i. Check and review performance

Deadline Sunday 12:00am 9/25

7. Sunday 9/25
a. Praise God
b. Thank God
c. Read the bible
d. Tell 2 people about BB
e. Pray for my family and world peace
f. Call my family
g. Praise God that I have people who love me
h. Plan my weekly goals for accomplishment/improvements
i. Check and review performance

Deadline Monday 12:00 am 9/26

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Yoga X- The balance

My mind feels very calm and collected. My muscles relaxed, stretched and peaceful. This late night Yoga session really help me clear my mind of everything that I did today and I released all the stress and tension I had. Breathing through each of the moves you really have to push yourself to move in new ways. I felt my legs shake as a I extended them to gain new flexibility. 90 mins of yoga is a great way to fine tune your body. I feel balanced and I am smiling right now because I did it. I push play again and it feels good to be in the winner’s circle. I still have more workouts to do but again today I made it happen. Thanks for coming by I really appreciate it - Michael

P90X- Shoulders and Arms w/ Ab ripper X!

Welcome again to my blog! Today I finished my 3rd workout which was Shoulders and Arms + Ab Ripper X. 76 mins of work and it was all worth it! I feel stronger because I didn't rush it. I took my time to make each one count and they all did. My Shoulders and Arms aren't as strong as I would like them to be so I need to really pick up more weight to get there.

Here are my numbers

Alternating Shoulder press 10/10 x 20 lbs
In&Out Bicep curls 16/16 x 15 lbs.
Two-tricep kickbacks 12/15 x 10lbs.
Deep swimmer's press 10/10 x 20lbs
Full Supination Concentration Curls 10/10 x 20lbs.
Chair Dips 45/50
Upright rows 12/12x 25 lbs
Static Arm Curls 16/16 x 15 lbs (Keeping your arm steady takes some serious focus)
Flip Grip twist tricep kickbacks- 10/10 x 10 lbs
Two Angle Shoulder Flys 10/10 x 10 lbs.
Crouching Cohen Curls 12/12 x 15lbs
Lying-Down Tricep Extensions 10/10 x 20lbs.
BONUS ROUND
In & Out Straight Arm Shoulder Flys 10/10 x 10lbs. (You don't need much for this one)
Congdon Curls 16/16 x15 lbs 1set. 20 lbs 2nd set
Side Tri-rises 25/26 ( Tony is coming to my house!)

Improvements: I need heavier weights over all. I know I can push harder than this so I will get heavier weights.
My form is good, I will keep fine tuning it and try to make it perfect every rep so it shows in my body.

Ab Ripper X!
I did all of my ab exercises and I am getting better at my mason twist and fifer scissors!

You have to "Bring It!" with every move and really get into your mind and tell yourself that you can do it. I am on my way to making it happen everyday...you should join us in our *accountability group. We have people everywhere that stopped making excuses and started to change their lives. The support is amazing and we talk to each other and motivate one another to success!
Thanks for stopping by I really appreciate it!- Michael










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Land like a cat! P90X Jump training

PLYOMETRICS! P90X! Bring it!

I just finished my jump training for the day and I feel really good. Squats, little jumps, BIG jumps and circle runs. I brought it! My feet are a little sore but not too bad. The intentsity that I feel when I lift in the air is amazing. Leaving the ground for just a few seconds...woosh! When I started to feel the burn in my legs, I pushed through without breaking my form on the squat movements. Very proud of making it real today. Pushing play, drinking my recovery drink and just getting it done man! Tired of all the excuses. No more time to play around with this because time is the only thing that we can't get back and I am not waiting anymore for things to happen in my life. I will make them happen. - Michael

The Power of Changing your life. P90X

August started a month of change and dedication in my life. My wife just cut her hair which was a huge decision ( 7 years!) which meant if she was going to make changes I wanted to be right there with her. Thank you Coach.

I accomplished my 1st real dedicated workout which was Chest & Back from P90X followed by Ab Ripper X.

Here are my numbers

Standard push-up 25/25
Wide font pull ups 13/10
Military Push-ups 30/14
Reverse Grip Chin ups 9/6
Wide Fly Push-ups 20/20
Closed Grip Chin-ups 7/6
Decline Push-ups 10/13
Heavy Pants 10/10 x50 lbs.
Diamond Push- ups 18/14
Lawnmowers 10/10 x 50lbs.
Dive Bomber Push-ups 5/10
Back Flys 10/10 x 15lbs.

Improvements:
I needed heavier weight for the Back Fly movement.
I could have done more push-ups the 1st round, next week I will.
I did not push the entire time set ( My coach gladly pointed that out after the 2nd exercise.) and because of that push I did push through the rest for the entire time or until I couldn’t do them with proper form.

My 30 day goal: To do 20 pullups non-stop with proper form. Finish Phase I
My 60 day goal: To do 30 pullups non-stop with proper form. Finish Phase II
My 90 day goal: To do 60 pullups non-stop with proper form and Finish Phase III of P90X

Ab Ripper X: I did all of my reps but I need to improve on my flexibility (Fifer scissors!)
I woke up not really wanting to workout and the moment I pushed play and started to hear Tony speak it all went away. I grabbed my tracker sheet and water and started working out. It’s easy to do but my problem was that it was easy not to do. That’s my problem..I am lazy and I make excuses for everything...WOW! it feels so good to admit that! Today I didn’t make an excuse! I won! So, when someone asks me if I did P90X today I can say

“Yes, I did!”

August is a month of change and I am going to make it happen for me and for my family. - Michael

Positivity!

So what? Your stupid! Leave me alone! Your doing it wrong! Just move.. you can't do it!
Stop acting like a b____! Your an a__h__. Go F___ yourself! I hate you! You so full of S___!
SHUT THE F___ UUUUUPPPP!

In your lifetime you are bound to hear people say this to you or around you. You can do two things:

1. Let all the comments ruin your life and live as a hermit in a cave and hide from everyone.

2. Take a breath and respond with assertiveness and respect.

If you don't, you will remain at a loss..and the "bullies" will continue their rants on your self-acclaimed "poor defenseless heart".

Earn your respect and say what you have to say, it's a billion times better to stand up for yourself than to take what live has given you.

You will have to be assertive and it will be something you really care about on a very important day. Take a breath and say what you have to say. Everyone has different personalities and each one of us is unique but staying on a negative road is not the way to go. Remaining postive through every obstacle, each turn, each person that does not see it your way and you will discover how you cope with each stage. You will see how you can turn those negatives into positives. You can change your life with positivity and constant improvement of your weakness and mastery of your strengths to become more than you ever thought imaginable.

-Michael

5 minute Lunch

Here's my 5 minute lunch

• 10 oz. of water


• 1 scoop of Chocolate Shakeology


• 1 Banana


• 1 Cup of Oats

Mix Well in you blender and enjoy the nutrients!


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100 push ups in a row.

Most people think that they can't do any pushups at all, but have you even tried to do one lately?

Take a serious look at yourself and see what you can do.

PUSH-UP MUSCLE GROUPS WORKED
Target:Pectoralis Major, Sternal
Synergists:Pectoralis Major, Clavicular Deltoid, Anterior ,Triceps Brachii
Dynamic Stabilizers: Biceps Brachii, Short Head
Stabilizers: Rectus Abdominis Obliques Quadriceps

Here is a simple approach to the road of 100 pushups ups

3 times a week Do 4 sets of 25...even if you have to start on your knees.

2nd week: Try to do 2 sets of 50.

3rd week: 1set of75 and 1 set of 25.

4th week: 100 pushups in a row.

I have achieved this by going through the necessary steps.
There are no shortcuts in life or fitness. Do it right and start in now. There is no time like the present. You can have all the excuses in the world and still get buff.

Peace- Michael

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Army Days

I decided to go back to my old Army Schedule where I wake up @ 5am.

Here is what it looks like.

5am:Wake up
515: Personal Hygiene
545: Be at formation on time for 6.
6-7am Physical Training
7-9am Personal Hygiene, Breakfast, Clean up and ready for uniform inspection.
*(Clean Shave,Haircut, Uniform Ironed, Boots Shined plus room inspection)
9am-12pm Work ( Snack at 10am)
12pm-1pm Lunch
1pm-3pm Work (Snack) at 3pm
3-pm-5pm Work
5pm Close out formation to find out what to do tomorrow.
5-9pm Free time.
I did this everyday (except weekends)

It was easy because everyone else is doing it. Now that I am out of the Army...I find myself drawn to the schedule that made me so successful.

So I am going back to it. I miss the structure and the self-discipline that came with it.

No more television, or snacking on sweets.
No more alcohol...( I drink a glass of wine every month but I want to cut that out too)
Reading 10 pages a day.
Write a paragraph about what I did today that made my day successful.
Help 2 people a day learn about weight loss and motivate them.

Well that is going to be my schedule for the next 6 months let's see how powerful this change can really be....just sticking to the program day in and day out. Amazing results in 6 months. Take care people.

Go show the world

This video was made with you in mind. There is a life full of moments that your missing out on, but if you capture them on video they will live on forever. Don't be stupid, capture your moments and show them to those that care about you the most. You are the one who can change your entire enviroment by turning off the television and working out for an instead of watching others live. Shut it off and focus on your own life and you will see that it's wonderful. Make each day count. Everyday you can consistently change it. I want to help you succeed not for money BWAHAHAHA! If I wanted money I would get a job. This is about connecting with people are really helping them. If your tired of all the self- hate and wondering if you can change?

Just take a look at my picture. I was the laziest person around...ate the junk food and slept all day. Then I started hating my life and the way I looked. I know I am not the only one with a story like this, millions of people are changing. Join me and I will coach you, it's not going to be easy...if easy was a bus you would be waiting forever and that bus had a mechnical failure..it's not coming.


Take a look at yourself and say "This is where I really am, and this is where I want to be." I did that, I went through all the pain...and even after all the excuses and blaming life for what happened to me and my body, I still had to have a reality check....and after I did that...
it changed my life. You don't have to go through it alone ok. I am here. Thanks for reading.

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Me Vs. P90X Fit Test

My mission is to beat P90X in order to be in shape for the upcoming P90X2.


Tony, you are a master motivator. Bring It!


Fit Test.

Resting HR Prior to Day 1: 54bpm ( This is taken in the morning..BEFORE YOU GET OUT OF BED!)
(That was easy!)

Warm up 10 mins.( jumpin jacks, run in place, etc.)

1. Maximum Pullups

Prior to Day 1: 14 P90X Min. 3 for males. 1 for females

2. Vertical Leap

Prior to Day 1: 10 inches. P90X min. 5 inches for male, 3 inches for female.

3. Push ups

Prior to Day 1: 45 reps P90X Min. 15 for males. 3 for females ( or 15 pushups on your knees)

4. Toe Touch

Prior to Day 1 - 3.5 Inches away from toes. P90X min. Reach should be no less than 6 in. from your toes or -6.)

5. Wall Squat

Prior to Day 1- 3:02 Mins. ( Against the wall, 90 degrees position, no hands on the wall or you)P90X Min. Hold for 1 min.

6. Bicep Curls

Prior to Day 1- 12 reps 25lbs.
P90X min. Should be able to do at least 10 curls w/20lbs. if male; at least 10 curls w/8lbs. if female.
(both arms at the same time, no swinging, no nothing, full range of motion)

7. In & Outs

Prior to Day 1- 61 ( I was impressed here)
Seated with hands on the floor. Raise the feet off the ground and bring knees towards your chest. Straighten legs back out and repeat the movement without touching the floor.

8. Heart Rate Maximizer
( Do jumping jacks at a quick pace for 2 min. and in the last 30 sec. go all out!) Check HR Immediately, then after 1,2,3 and 4 mins. (HR= #pulses for 15 sec x 4)
Prior to Day 1: Immediately after.168, after 1 min. 128, after 2 mins 96, after 3 min.80, after 4min. 88


Day 1 on the next post :) Thanks to my support to success group. YOU GUYS AND GALS ROCK!


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Home vs Gym!

I did my cardio workout this morning and was feeling great! As I was waiting for the light to change, I this guy walking towards me and he was well... overweight.

So, I introduced myself and invited him to workout with me at our fit club. He was really excited, “WHERE AND IT’S FREE?” “ Yes it’s free!” I said with a smile on my face. I got his phone number and shook his hand. “I will give you a call to remind ok ?” “ OK THANK YOU!” I love what I do, I continued my workout and thought of all the people that I could help in my community like people at my grocery store and the offices around. Maybe I could help them too.
I believe, in my heart that greatness is not for just one person. It exists in all of us. Each one of you had the potential to become whatever you want to become.

If you want to become stronger, you have to start working out or lifting weights or using your own body weight ( if you can’t afford a gym).

Working out at home saves you time and money, you can also workout outside and that’s free people.

To even go to the gym, what do you have to do?
1. Wake up (duh)
2. Grab all your shower gear
3. Get the car(and gas maybe)
4. Drive to the gym
5. Wait for the machines
6. Deal with germs and other people not being clean
7. Pay for memberships every month ( that you may or may not use)
8. Drive back home

When you are at home
1. Wake up
2. Get dressed
3. Push play on your favorite dvd
4. No waiting
5. No Driving
6. No other people looking at you funny because you want to use “ THEIR” machine
7. No time wasted
8. No fees. No fees. No freakin fees!

You choose what you want to do. I talked to my cousin yesterday and he told me that a gym cost anywhere from $50-$150 a month! You mean like every month? Even the months you don’t use them….fees. Memberships. Blah blah blah..not for me. I used the money I saved to buy quality foods for my body.

Well people that’s it for today. Gonna get showered up and start helping people, because that I what I love to do. Peace- Coach Michael

Just finished my workout.

I went outside to play for an hour. I did pullups ups and pushups but the best part is that I did it with my shirt off. It wasn't always like this...I was fat and I hated it. When I was in the Army I was in tip top shape and then when I got out well I said to myself " Why bother?" So time went by, I changed from fit to flab in no time. It sucked, no energy, no drive, nothing. Just being lazy watching tv and eating all the bad crap I could drive-up to our by at the store. I was a junk food junkie.

I tried P90X and made it one month in 2008 came home and Tiyona saw me. "WOW! You look great!" Then after my vacation home. I got depressed becuase my wife was stateside and I was working 12 hour days so I left P90X alone....In Jan of 2010, we moved to Los Angeles and I said this time...I got it! Nope. Fail after one week. DAMN IT! Depressed. Again...failed P90X...again. May 2010 I got Insanity and low behold I actually made it all the way through! SUCCESS but P90X was still there...haunting me....almost LAUGHING AT ME!...Tony was just waiting to kick my ass. Fast forward April 2011. After 3 months of Shakeology, I went from 190lbs, to 170lbs. Shaun T came out with Insanity: The Asylum. I WON! I beat the Asylum! After beating Asylum, I went to the American Ninja Warrior course in Venice Beach for my birthday and waited all day..nope didn't get picked. I went home....Got up at 730 am and went again.

I WON THE LOTTERY to get on the course! I ran on the actual course! With Insanity: The Asylum under my belt I was feeling my best!...but P90X was still there. This monday, June 27, 2011 with the help of my support to success group. I will beat P90X too, I will beat Tony Horton and all his minions...I will succeed. 90 days to my freedom. Cheer me on.

My struggle.




I beat this one!

You are what you read...

Good Morning!

Do you have what it takes to finish your goals? The reasons why you want to get to a better life should become so solid that you cannot fail.

Developing a library of great books and reading 10 pages a day will change your life, your attitude and your burning desire to accomplish your dreams. We all have time to work on our personal development. So, when is the last time your read a book from start to finish? In my personal library, I have at least 20 great books and here are two of them that have impacted my life with a deep sense of self awarness. Take time out of your day to plan your week with reading. Just 10 pages a day = A book a month, 12 books of life changing information a year! Leaders are readers!


When you take the time to have a serious look at your life, understand that NO CONDITION IS PERMANENT. We all fail and we all succeed but when you get to the top (and I know you will) Are you going to have what it takes mentally to stay up there? Will you have those leaders before you who dedicated their lives with their literature..... in YOUR mind? The answer is up to YOU.





Don't read without understanding. That is useless. Applying what you read will have a greater impact on you and your journey. I can tell you all day to read, but you won't understand it until you EMBRACE the knowledge and apply in your own life.





Thanks for reading and I wish you the best.

Make your life and the lives of your children an amazing journey that you can share forever.

-Coach Michael

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Workout at the park

Hey everyone,
I shot this video at the park to celebrate life. It doesn't take much to get up and move so I decided make it happen with a 1 min video :). More to come from me stay tuned and live your life!
Check it out!