Recommendation….

Do not do p90x in the morning and then go play basketball at night… that is what I did on Day 8 with doing Chest and Back and Basketball and I am feeling IT!  With continuation of this p90x journey and also the 90-Day Challenge:

Day 9 we took the morning off yesterday but did Plyometrics at 9 pm. 

Today, Day 10, my wife and I did Shoulders and Arms early in the A.M along with Ab Ripper X. 

The objective is to obviously “KEEP GOING”

As an avid reader I found an article and had to feature the success of a good college friend from Nebraska,

Grady Gigstad, 28, of Omaha shows off his before and after photos, like those taken by most users of P90X. Gigstad lost 23 pounds and 3 inches off his waist during the 90-day workout. “I look back on it now and I’m happy that I did it,” he said. “But it never got any easier.”

What do you presently struggle with TODAY that you can accomplish tomorrow?

I know that we all can achieve more in a day than we think is possible. 

Get up, Get out and Get After It.

For more on the story from the Omaha World Herald, click here!

Well we all talk about a “New Year a New You”. 

While my wife and I sat at our relatives houses over the Holidays enjoying enormous amounts of great food, we talked about how do we burn that off after the holidays???

I honestly enjoy working out but I have issues with a home based workout. 

1.  If you lack motivation, chances are you will fail. 
2.  If you have numerous things going on : kids, spouse, job/career. business, rental property etc chances are you will fail. 
3. If you don’t put your health as a priority in your life, eventually you will fail.  (unfortunately  :  (
4. If your dog “ate the workout”, chances are you will fail.

So how do you succeed? 

1.  In anything, you need to find a partner – If you are struggling with something in most cases you turn for assistance and guidance.  In the workout realm, I have found that this is crucial to your success.

2.  Look at main stream TV – take The Biggest Loser for example – Our country continues to skyrocket with health issues, vast obesity rates, lack of energy and motivation and it all starts with exercise and treating your body correctly.

 I am NOT an expert on the subject but I do know you do need two things: 

A Desire for a better life and a Partner/ Coach to help you along the way. 

A good friend of mine, Michael J Maher  a real estate broker in Kansas City has put together a 90 Day Challenge for everyone to find accountability with others working out in this new year, 2010.

The plan is to workout at least 30 minutes everyday.  My wife and I choose the p90x workout for it’s intensity and we have already achieved results but honestly, whatever works.  Whether you are a biker, skiier, runner, walker or weight lifter, you desire to track your results and gain motivation but seeing and hearing from others that are doing this along the way. 

Check the group on Facebook at :  90 Day Challenge.

If you want to be accountable with yourself  I recommend starting a journal or blogging (much like you see here) about your workouts.  See what will happen 90 days later!

Best,

Dave Hageman

So we are off to the races…  Two weeks are almost finished and I have been working hard on p90x.   It has gotten a lot easier compared to week 1.   Alot easier.  And waking up in supper early in the morning is something i still struggle with… I will be completely honest.

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I will post my weight on Monday as i weigh in every Sunday evening.

Also, i don’t know if any of you rather much get into Friday the 13th but here is a little trivia for you:

Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky?

One of the most commonly held superstitions in our so-called civilized, educated society is that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day, and since, in this equation, each is held to be unlucky, added together, their sum can only equal double trouble.

Superstitions swirling around Friday as being lucky or unlucky have existed since ancient times, beginning with the northern nations. Ancient Romans dedicated the sixth day of the week to their beautiful, but vain, goddess Venus, so, when the Norsemen adopted the Roman method of naming days, they naturally adopted Venus as their name for the sixth day of the week. Their closest translation for Venus, Frigg, or Freya, eventually evolved into Friday, a day they considered to be the luckiest day of the week.

From a religious standpoint, Muslims tout Friday as the day Allah created Adam, legend has it that Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, the apple, on a Friday, and later died on a Friday, and Christians consider Friday as the day on which Christ was crucified by the Romans.

The Scandinavian belief that the number 13 signified bad luck sprang from their mythological 12 demigods, who were joined by a 13th demigod, Loki, an evil cruel one, who brought upon humans great misfortune. The number 13, in the Christian faith, is the number of parties at the Last Supper, with the 13th guest at the table being the traitor, Judas. When Christians combine this day and number, the combination can only hold special significance.

Whether or not a person considers Friday the 13th as unlucky, he or she must understand that this superstition, as well as others, merely stem from beliefs or practices man used, and continues to use, to explain, and to protect himself, from events beyond his control in his complicated world. He worked, and works only with the bag of knowledge he has on hand.

Only when factual, scientific bases for these beliefs are unearthed, and people do not dispel the beliefs, but instead cling to them, the beliefs become superstitions. Today’s beliefs may very well be tomorrows superstitions. Until then, however, don’t step on a crack!

My wife (Sara) and I had a power packed weekend with about 4 kids… We don’t have kids yet but we as always available for friends that want a night away or need a babysitter..  Well, this was a true test of why it may be even more difficult to be DISCIPLINED while continuing to workout faithfully.

Instead of having my Rest day on Sunday i had to switch since i didn’t get to workout on Saturday.  I felt kind of like the guy to the right!….

See the rest of the story in my video!

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A little update:  started Day 1 at 212 pounds.

On Day 6, I was at 210. 

I have a goal to get to around 195 lbs.

Remember, it isn’t that you can’t do it now, it is that you currently struggle with…  (doing a pullup, pushup or even excelling in other areas of your life).

To order P90x, go their main page or find a Beach Body Coach online:  http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/p90x.do?code=P90XDOTCOM

Alrighty so today included Shoulders and Back plus Ab Ripper.

I got to say that the lactic acid is building!  Motivational it may be for me to post these each and every day but when are you going to get the results you want?  Even if it is not in the Physical aspect or pillar of your life, my recommendation : START NOW.  ACT TODAY. 

A very well known self help / self improvement author said this, ”Most people never get their year going until mid-March. All the heavy hitters that I know start off with a BIG January and build on it.”

Bob Proctor

Again if you want different results you have to do… something different. 

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A little about Shoulders and Arms and Ab Ripper: 

)3 – Shoulders and Arms – Nothing rounds out the perfect physique like a pair of well-defined arms and shoulders, and with its potent combination of pressing, curling, and fly movements, this routine will leave you feeling stronger and looking sexier. Whether you want to build muscle mass or just slim and tighten what you’ve already got, these targeted shoulder and arm exercises will get you the results you want.

Ab Ripper X -

The combination and sequence of movements in this unique workout taps into not only abdominal strength, but true core strength as well. Master these 11 highly effective exercises and you will achieve vital abdominal muscle strength to benefit your overall health and physical performance. You’ll also develop that highly coveted 6-pack as you take Ab Ripper X to full throttle. It’s extreme work that’s better than any machine in any club.

Hey guys,

On Mondays I have a Mens accountability group so i had to do yesterday’s workout in the mid day.  Today, I woke up around 5:30 am to get started on Day 2, which was Plyometrics.

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A little bit about Plyometrics:

Get ready to go airborne. With over 30 explosive jumping moves, you won’t be spending much time on the ground during this highly intense cardio routine. Plyometrics, also known as jump training, has been proven to dramatically improve athletic performance. If your sport involves a ring, rink, field, court, or track, then this training will give you the edge. Just be prepared to “Bring It” for a full hour when you leap into this workout, because there is no letting up.

TO order P90x go to their homepage, http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/p90x.do?code=ERROR_P90X or you also find a Beach Body Coach online.

Hey friends,

So i have to admit that i “dabble” in physical fitness since it honestly (and this isn’t being arrogant) comes natural to me.  I grew up pretty good at sports in high school and always stayed active through the college years and thereafter… but then, i turned 25.  Yeah that is right, the dreaded timeline for most adults when their metabolism slows down and the donuts from Krispy Kreme are still in process when it comes to dinner on that same night. 

I was one of those who could eat ANYTHING.  I mean ANYTHING and still remain skinny and fit.  But, things have changed.  My habits have changed and activities have changed. 

I am whole heartedly committed to doing P90x every single day through the 90 day period.  It all starts today, November 2, 2009.

See both my review on p90x and Harmonic Wealth by James Arthur Ray.

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So what is P 90x exactly?

P90X® is a revolutionary system of 12 sweat-inducing, muscle-pumping workouts, designed to transform your body from regular to ripped in just 90 days. You’ll also receive a comprehensive 3-phase nutrition plan, specially designed supplement options, a detailed fitness guide, a calendar to track your progress, online peer support, and much more. Your personal trainer, Tony Horton, will keep you engaged every step of the way, and you won’t believe your results!

Why is P90X so effective?

The secret behind the P90X system is an advanced training technique called Muscle Confusion^™, which accelerates the results process by constantly introducing new moves and routines so your body never plateaus, and you never get bored! Whether you want to get lean, bulk up, or just plain get ripped, there’s an endless variety of ways to mix and match the routines to keep you motivated the full 90 days and beyond!

The key to living an Abundant life is live in Harmony.  Unfortunately the self help / self improvement industry is all about Balance.

Harmonic Wealth, authored by James Arthur Ray is a practical guide to achieving anything and everything you want out of life, and the revolutionary new Harmonic Wealth provides easy to implement, proven action steps to send you soaring to new levels of success and fulfillment.

The result of more than twenty years of his own study and application, Harmonic Wealth is your secret weapon to not only designing the life you’ve always wanted, but living it. This practical, results-based book will help you blast beyond your self imposed limitations to enjoy a life of harmony in the five key areas of your life:

1.  Financial

2. Relational

3. Mental

4. Physical 

5. Spiritual

Here’s just the start of what you’ll master with Harmonic Wealth:

• Develop loving personal relationships with people who support your goals
• Blast past obstacles that put a low ceiling on your income levels
• Finally figure out your life purpose (and translate your purpose into meaningful action) 

• Break through the unconscious chains that keep you frozen like a deer in headlights…
• Literally vanquish stress and fears that have held you hostage and stuck…
• Learn the nasty little trick your mind plays on you that keeps wealth and fulfillment out of reach and how to neutralize it once and for all…
• Stop making excuses and start creating outrageous results…
• Learn and master three little-known secrets to immediately increase your level of personal energy…
• Learn to how to create true Harmonic Wealth in all areas of your life: Financially, Relationally, Intellectually, Physically and Spiritually…

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg…

To learn more about James Arthur Ray and what he provides, go to:

http://jamesray.com/products/harmonic-wealth-book.php