Approximately 12 weeks ago, I made a conscious decision to prioritize my health. The decision was the first step. I knew that while it seemed I had no extra time, I had to make it in order to get my body in shape and my health on the right track. I started with BeachBody's Ultimate Reset - you've read most of my posts until I went radio silent. The time to write took a backseat to the time needed to complete the reset. Today I catch up!
The three steps of Beachbody are Decide-Commit-Succeed. The decision came as a result of several factors: my overall health, the way I felt, the way my clothes (didn't) fit, my 40th birthday approaching, a trip to the beach, the fatigue I felt in playing with the kids, the snoring (and associated apnea) that affected my sleep (and my wife's), elevated blood pressure, and poor diet (or, a semi-poor diet with a tendency to over-eat). I firmly believe only YOU can decide when it's time - if you're not ready, you won't commit, and you won't succeed. I was ready.
Commitment was next. I knew that in order to get the most out of the UR (and my money), I was going to have to follow the program to the T. I did. I wouldn't describe it as "hard", but I would say that it required more time, energy, and focus than I'd been paying to my diet before. If you don't commit, it's hard to succeed. I committed, and completed the Reset - 20 lbs lighter, 3 inches smaller, and 7% less body fat. In THREE WEEKS. Decide. Commit. Succeed.
Tony Horton commented that the hardest part of the Reset is Day 22. In order to continue success, you have to know that the changes you've made over the previous three weeks weren't temporary, but should lead to a LIFE CHANGE. A different philosophy on how you eat, what you eat, when you eat, and how you feel. You don't run back to the crap food. You don't celebrate with a pepperoni pizza. You keep up the good nutrition and you continue the supplements. The $$ cost is nothing compared to how you feel, and you don't want to lose that feeling. Succeed.
After a week, I started Tony Horton's Power 90, a full-body transformation program that was the precursor to P90X (Power 90 Extreme). Having not worked out for a LOOOONG time, this was the perfect program to get me back into fitness and parlay my results from the UR (including better metabolism) into a better, more fit body.
This isn't about vanity, folks. This is about being strong - in mind, body, and spirit. I'm now almost half-way through, and the results are proof that programs like this work. First, I don't have to waste time (and money) at a gym. I have a very simple set-up in the basement - a few dumbells, some resistance bands, and a DVD Player. 6 days a week, at about 545 or 6 am, I'm working out with Tony. Start-to-shower-in-an-hour. No joke. I get a great workout (alternating resistance circuit with cardio each day) in no time at all. I made/make it my priority, and pull myself out of bed an hour earlier than normal. All I have to do is head to the basement and PRESS PLAY. From there it's on.
After 30 days, I was down another 18 lbs (for a total of 38), another 2 inches (for a total of 5), and another 3% body fat (for a total of 7% decrease). I'm seeing people I haven't seen for a few months and they can't believe the change. While I'm a tall guy who can carry my weight okay, I'm leaner, healthier looking, and healthier feeling.
If you want to succeed, Beachbody can get you there. When you've made the decision and you're ready to commit, let me know and I'll help you get the wonderful results I've experienced and will continue to experience.
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