As you know, the last time I posted I said that I would post on a daily basis about my journey.  Well, today I am on day 6 of Phase One and I felt that I would be able to add more information if I had waited to get through the first phase.   I have finally learned to prepare for the whole day ahead of time because I spent too much time in the kitchen preparing my meals and then cleaning up each time.  Getting myself organized has been...

I started my Ultimate Reset on May 14th and wanted to make a journal of my thoughts about how I was feeling and reacting to the changes. On Sunday the 13th I began to think about all the changes that I knew would take place in the next 21 days and boy was I nervous.  As everyone knows I do not cook much not because I can’t cook and just never found it enjoyable.  The Reset requires you to get to know more about the foods that are...

Several years ago my life was going in a million different directions.   I began to seek God’s help in finding friendships that were true friendships.  Although I had many friends I did not have true friends.   I began to pray for God to bring women into my life that would give me the true meaning of friendship.  I know we all have had people in our lives that seem to be close friends until times get rough or they want to...

Devon first contacted me through Facebook and said that she was interested in learning more about the Challenge Group for P90X.  She told me that she was never able to stay committed to a workout program and thought the Challenge Group might be something that would help her stay committed. In her own words this is what she wrote me: As a college senior (22 years old) about to enter the professional world in a few months, I was tired of...

Jen and I first met when my Daughter, Courtney tried out for 7th Grade Cheerleader.  Jen was the Jr. High Cheer Coach and quickly became a friend whom I knew would be a life long friend. Reconnecting with Jen through Facebook was a Blessing in disguise.  This is where her journey began with Beachbody.   Once she decided to take on the Challenge we began her Journey with P90X.  Jen wrote down her short-term and long-term goals.  We...

The older we get our metabolisms slow down and that is why we put on the weight.  In order to speed up your metabolism and burn more fat we need to start exercising by doing resistance and cardio training.  Research shows that 1 pound of muscle burns 30 to 40 calories where 1 pound of fat will only burn 5 to 8 calories.   Supplying our body with the right carbohydrates and proteins along with exercising is not enough.  We have to...

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