The other day it happened. Right there, sitting in the middle of the living room while I was watching another episode of Biggest Loser. It was amazing. In fact, it was like nothing you’ve probably ever seen before. One second I was sitting there thin, fit and healthy then BOOM! I gained 60 pounds, acquired high blood pressure and became a pre-diabetic all in an instant!
It was so cool that this happened because I remember when I was little I used to dream of growing up and being overweight. I would sit around and dream of the day that I would be able to hear my doctor say, ‘Ron, you have high blood pressure and you need medication.” Yes, those were the days. Often times my teacher would catch me daydreaming about one day shopping at the “big and husky” store. ‘Oh my!” I thought. “I can’t wait until I can fill up a pair of size 44 jeans one day!”
Sure, other kids were dreaming of becoming firemen or astronauts but I was different. I only wanted to live for the buffet and take 15 different medications every day when I grew up. My only goal was to get as big and unhealthy as I could and to nearly completely limit myself from ever enjoying life.
Ok, wait, maybe this didn’t really happen so fast and maybe it was never a dream of mine at all. In fact, it was more of a nightmare. And, if I’m being totally honest, it didn’t happen in an instant either. It actually took a few years. Either way, it happened.
The reality is that none of us grows up aspiring to be unhealthy, overweight and miserable. But, “life” happens (along with too many chips, salsa and margaritas) and next thing you know, we are everything we never, ever wanted to be. For me it was a gut splitting size 40 plus pants, two X’s in front of my L’s on all my shirts and a nice matching set of chins and one well rounded inner tube of a belly. Oh yeah, let’s not forget the anti-depression medication, the high blood pressure and the ridiculous cholesterol numbers. At one point, I found myself getting a stress test at the age of 27 because my chest hurt so bad. Sad wasn’t it?
Wait, “wasn’t it?” Yes, wasn’t it. Know why I say that? Because it AIN’T NO MORE. For me, I had a critical incident as a police officer and decided within just a few minutes of the incident that I was going to change my life or else die trying. And so I did. I made a huge commitment to myself and then, I followed through.
I began eating as healthy as I possibly could. I didn’t know every little detail of how to eat to perfection, but what I found out was that it isn’t necessary to be perfect, but rather to eat just as perfect as you know how to. The other thing I did was I started exercising, again, not perfect, just as perfect as I could! Within a matter of months I had undone years’ worth of damage from fast food drive-thru trips, late night ice cream festivals on my sofa and possibly thousands of potato chips.
Want to hear some good news? You can change too. Read that last sentence again, a few times if you have to, after all, I wrote it for YOU. I am living proof that a very fat, very unhealthy, very unhappy person can absolutely change their lives forever through healthy eating and exercise. Ironically, to this day I am still not perfect, but I am perfect enough. My size 40’s were traded in for 32’s and my shirts not only lost both X’s but also the L. Now there’s a good looking M sitting there in each of my shirts. I haven’t taken anti-depression medication since I lost my weight nearly 15 years ago. Today I feel great and I truly live a very blessed life full of trips to the pool, shopping where I want to and so much more.
What about you? Are you sitting there waiting for your own BOOM! To happen and all of a sudden you are going to be thin, fit and healthy? Don’t hold your breath. Instead, do what I did. First, make a commitment to yourself to change. Do it RIGHT NOW. Don’t wait. There’s no need to get this right or that right in your life first. No need to wait until you’re crazy schedule is better, it NEVER will be.
Drop all the excuses (along with the bean burrito) and let’s get started.
Find yourself a good, trusted program to get into. Eat clean and exercise every day that you can. In short order, your whole life will be renewed. How would you like that? Trust me; it’s amazing, -more amazing than I can possibly tell you. Soon you will have your own story to tell that goes like this, “The other day I was just sitting there reading THEUBBLOG.COM and BOOM! There it was my decision to change.”
I’ll see you at the pool!
Ron
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Friday, November 4, 2011
Kill the Messenger
I spend most everyday on the battlefield. No, not in some God forsaken third world country, but rather within the walls of the Ultimate Body Studios. Somewhere between the scuffed up floors, the taped up upholstery and the well worn weights, many a battle has been fought. This is my place, it's what I do. I come back to help people fight their battles each and every day.
Over the years, I've become very well acquainted with the enemy. It's the same one I've been helping people fight for years. Perhaps you've faced off with the enemy too? You know him, or her. Laziness, complacency, overindulgence, excuses, insecurity, just to name a few of the enemy's titles. Most of the time, we choose to live in a strange place with our enemies. In return for the ability to sit around and not exercise, we will take an extra roll of fat that pooches out over the top of our pants. If we will just agree to sporting a nice set of dimples on our butt, the enemy gives us the ability to avoid making healthy food choices! Each day we wake up and realize that we are standing just inches from our own version of the enemy. They are there constantly reminding us of our weakness and failures, yet allowing us to have certain small pleasures in return for our graciousness in letting them stay so close to us.
Sometimes, we get angry enough at the enemy to actually consider doing battle with them. You know the way it goes, "I've GOT to do something about this..." or "OK, Monday I'm gonna start P90X..." But don't underestimate your enemy. They have heard these words come from you before, many times in fact! All too often we "talk a good talk" but don't "walk a good walk" and end up becoming great neighbors with our enemies.
But hold on there! Don't go file for a homestead exemption on that little space next to your enemy just yet! Here's the deal: once you truly decide to do it, all those old empty promises to yourself take on a new life. They gain real meaning. You will know it when it happens. The first real shot is fired. Bang!!! Like a huge flash of lightening and the thunderous boom that follows! You are on. You have truly begun a fitness program, you are working out and eating healthy. And so it begins.
In no time at all you will start feeling really good about yourself. It is clear to you that something is different this time. Each day you pour your heart into your workout. You put tons of effort into eating healthy. Day after day goes by and your expectations grow with each one.
Every once in a while you suffer a little set back. Oh sure, you're working out like crazy and yes! every meal seems to be broccoli and grilled chicken. But in spite of your efforts, the mirror told you something today. Don't start thinking that I mean your mirror went all Disney on you and started talking about who's the fairest and all that. No, what I mean is that you looked in the mirror and "thought" that you looked like nothing had changed.
What? Nothing has changed and I'm putting in ALL this work and effort? Settle down Snow White. The mirror doesn't always tell you the truth. Well, actually it's that you don't always see yourself properly, but we will go ahead and blame the mirror. We could blame you but that would require seven little dwarfs and an apple to figure out, so we can just stick with the mirror.
So you see yourself and THINK nothing is changing. IF you accept this as your reality, then maybe you really are in a fairy tale. You see, from time to time we are all victims of our way of thinking. For example, if you have had a bad day at work or maybe just are not feeling great about some other aspect of your life, that can easily roll over into what you see in the mirror. It goes like this: finances are not well, AND neither am I. Get it?
So here's my solution. Kill the messenger. In this case, when you look in the mirror and see a non-improving you looking back, even in spite of your hard work and healthy eating, STOP LOOKING. Instead, say to yourself, "I am working hard. I am eating clean. I am strong, courageous and disciplined. I AM IMPROVING." Then, walk away and believe it. Lying mirrors don't lie forever, especially when your jeans, your friends and other onlookers start speaking the truth!
One more thing, while you're at it, don't listen to the lies of anyone or anything else either. I don't care if it's the scale, your mother or Pinocchio himself. If you want to hear more of the truth, call me and let's fight this together. 214-783-5440. Ask for Shrek.
Over the years, I've become very well acquainted with the enemy. It's the same one I've been helping people fight for years. Perhaps you've faced off with the enemy too? You know him, or her. Laziness, complacency, overindulgence, excuses, insecurity, just to name a few of the enemy's titles. Most of the time, we choose to live in a strange place with our enemies. In return for the ability to sit around and not exercise, we will take an extra roll of fat that pooches out over the top of our pants. If we will just agree to sporting a nice set of dimples on our butt, the enemy gives us the ability to avoid making healthy food choices! Each day we wake up and realize that we are standing just inches from our own version of the enemy. They are there constantly reminding us of our weakness and failures, yet allowing us to have certain small pleasures in return for our graciousness in letting them stay so close to us.
Sometimes, we get angry enough at the enemy to actually consider doing battle with them. You know the way it goes, "I've GOT to do something about this..." or "OK, Monday I'm gonna start P90X..." But don't underestimate your enemy. They have heard these words come from you before, many times in fact! All too often we "talk a good talk" but don't "walk a good walk" and end up becoming great neighbors with our enemies.
But hold on there! Don't go file for a homestead exemption on that little space next to your enemy just yet! Here's the deal: once you truly decide to do it, all those old empty promises to yourself take on a new life. They gain real meaning. You will know it when it happens. The first real shot is fired. Bang!!! Like a huge flash of lightening and the thunderous boom that follows! You are on. You have truly begun a fitness program, you are working out and eating healthy. And so it begins.
In no time at all you will start feeling really good about yourself. It is clear to you that something is different this time. Each day you pour your heart into your workout. You put tons of effort into eating healthy. Day after day goes by and your expectations grow with each one.
Every once in a while you suffer a little set back. Oh sure, you're working out like crazy and yes! every meal seems to be broccoli and grilled chicken. But in spite of your efforts, the mirror told you something today. Don't start thinking that I mean your mirror went all Disney on you and started talking about who's the fairest and all that. No, what I mean is that you looked in the mirror and "thought" that you looked like nothing had changed.
What? Nothing has changed and I'm putting in ALL this work and effort? Settle down Snow White. The mirror doesn't always tell you the truth. Well, actually it's that you don't always see yourself properly, but we will go ahead and blame the mirror. We could blame you but that would require seven little dwarfs and an apple to figure out, so we can just stick with the mirror.
So you see yourself and THINK nothing is changing. IF you accept this as your reality, then maybe you really are in a fairy tale. You see, from time to time we are all victims of our way of thinking. For example, if you have had a bad day at work or maybe just are not feeling great about some other aspect of your life, that can easily roll over into what you see in the mirror. It goes like this: finances are not well, AND neither am I. Get it?
So here's my solution. Kill the messenger. In this case, when you look in the mirror and see a non-improving you looking back, even in spite of your hard work and healthy eating, STOP LOOKING. Instead, say to yourself, "I am working hard. I am eating clean. I am strong, courageous and disciplined. I AM IMPROVING." Then, walk away and believe it. Lying mirrors don't lie forever, especially when your jeans, your friends and other onlookers start speaking the truth!
One more thing, while you're at it, don't listen to the lies of anyone or anything else either. I don't care if it's the scale, your mother or Pinocchio himself. If you want to hear more of the truth, call me and let's fight this together. 214-783-5440. Ask for Shrek.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Amazed
I was amazed the other day. "If you put half the effort into your situps that you put into eating at the buffet, you would have a heck of a six pack!" I told her. Funny thing is, she didn't deny it. She KNOWS that I'm speaking the truth. In reality, I'm always amazed by the lack of effort some people put into their weight loss program! Seriously, I am quickly getting over people who TALK a big talk but who don't WALK the walk.
I am begining to think that we are all just SOOOOO WEAK! It makes me sick and it would make people like my grandfather sad to see just how weak we have become as a "generation."
Here's what I mean. I ask people to perform in many ways, for example, let's knock out 20 more push ups... and I can pretty much tell you that everytime I suggest something like that I get a look from people like I just pulled a monkey out of my butt and asked them to hold it for me.
The part that gets me though is that these same exact people will polish off one heck of a dinner at Cheesecake Factory including chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes made with tons of butter and gravy and several glasses of sweet tea. Oh, and don't forget the "Adam's Peanut ButterCheesecake with extra whipped cream" that they get too!
People! This is a 4,420 calorie Olympic event! Do you have any clue how much resolve and fortitude that it takes to eat like that? TONS BABY!(which is exactly what they are going to weigh) -That's more food than any living person should eat at one time. Period. So, 20 push ups are out of the question right Chim Chim? But, alas, somehow my fellow monkey lovers can put all that food away in one sitting.
"I'm amazed" is an understatement.
Now here's where you play into all this. First, if the description of all that food made you want to eat it, you're in trouble. If you just ate that food last weekend, you're in deep trouble. If you are eating that food right now while you are reading this blog post, Chim Chim is on his way to kick your ass!
You know another thing that amazes me? People who get it. People who used to eat like that and yet through their desire to change, have completely given up on the hell that is high fat and mega sugar foods! Do you realize that as challenging as it is to eat the loads of crap and garbage that we are faced with each day, it is even more challenging to turn away from that food, those habits, that lifestyle and yes, that person who you used to be when those foods domintaed your life?
Now that's amazing stuff. My question for you is "who are you?" Maybe a better question is "who do you want to be?" It's great that you are known for your amazing ability to eat tons of crap. It's more amazing to be a "used-to-be" though. Your choice. I made mine.
Here, hold my monkey.
Ron
I am begining to think that we are all just SOOOOO WEAK! It makes me sick and it would make people like my grandfather sad to see just how weak we have become as a "generation."
Here's what I mean. I ask people to perform in many ways, for example, let's knock out 20 more push ups... and I can pretty much tell you that everytime I suggest something like that I get a look from people like I just pulled a monkey out of my butt and asked them to hold it for me.
The part that gets me though is that these same exact people will polish off one heck of a dinner at Cheesecake Factory including chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes made with tons of butter and gravy and several glasses of sweet tea. Oh, and don't forget the "Adam's Peanut ButterCheesecake with extra whipped cream" that they get too!
People! This is a 4,420 calorie Olympic event! Do you have any clue how much resolve and fortitude that it takes to eat like that? TONS BABY!(which is exactly what they are going to weigh) -That's more food than any living person should eat at one time. Period. So, 20 push ups are out of the question right Chim Chim? But, alas, somehow my fellow monkey lovers can put all that food away in one sitting.
"I'm amazed" is an understatement.
Now here's where you play into all this. First, if the description of all that food made you want to eat it, you're in trouble. If you just ate that food last weekend, you're in deep trouble. If you are eating that food right now while you are reading this blog post, Chim Chim is on his way to kick your ass!
You know another thing that amazes me? People who get it. People who used to eat like that and yet through their desire to change, have completely given up on the hell that is high fat and mega sugar foods! Do you realize that as challenging as it is to eat the loads of crap and garbage that we are faced with each day, it is even more challenging to turn away from that food, those habits, that lifestyle and yes, that person who you used to be when those foods domintaed your life?
Now that's amazing stuff. My question for you is "who are you?" Maybe a better question is "who do you want to be?" It's great that you are known for your amazing ability to eat tons of crap. It's more amazing to be a "used-to-be" though. Your choice. I made mine.
Here, hold my monkey.
Ron
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
I don't get it...
Seriously, I DO NOT GET IT... I have to tell you that each and every day I am in conversation with many people about health and fitness. Everyone want's to be fit. Everyone wants to be healthy. Everyone wants to look good. Right? Well, mostly right. There are a few out there that just don't give a flip, but, that's NOT you.
So, everyone has these big aspirations, right? And I have to say, there are several different "types" of people who want to change their lives.. ever seen the one who is the 'planner"? This person does tons of research & maps out every little detail. After thorough investigation of the options available out there, this person proceeds to call me and give me a beating with questions..."what is your certification?" "What makes you better than Bo and Luke Dukes Gym?" and so forth...Next, this person goes out to Academy Sports and buys the shorts, the tops, the shoes, the water bottle, the towel....OH MY GOD! Really? This person seems more likely to be preparing for surgery than for a workout. Long story short, this person fails to do one thing. Truly work at it. Sure, this goob has all the right equipment, but, SORRY JACK! YOU CAN'T BUY YOUR WAY FIT.
The next type that I see is the one who "used to be..." You know, I used to be a gymnast, I used to be a football hero, I used to be blah blah blah... These people spend so much time looking back that they absolutely lose sight of what lies ahead of them. They tend to believe that whatever they once had, they still have. You know, it's like a Rocky movie playing in their heads. All I can say is 'Yo, Adrian, this crap ain't no movie. If you's want it, ya gonna have to work your ass off for it." In the end, "used to be" won't even buy you a nickle piece of sugar free gum.
Another type I LOVE to see is the "I want it, but I want it MY way" diva. And by diva, I'm referring to both women and men. These folks crack me up the most. They come in saying that they want this and they want that...you know, like a tight butt, definition and better health. But, you let ONE TINY LITTLE PIECE OF NOT THEIR WAY pop up and it's all over faster than Oprah can eat an eclair. Again, these people want change, but they want it conditionally. It just don't work that way divas!
You know what I don't see enough of? People who just simply make the decision to change, then do it. And yes, damn it, it IS just that simple. Fill in the blank with tons of expetives right here then add "it is THAT simple" to the end of it and you'll know how I really feel about this.
For the love of God, please stop failing yourself. For once, and for all, stop. Stop buying crap food. If you don't like the way your butt looks, STOP. And that's not all...stop making excuses. I'm not buying them. No one else really does either. Sure, we act like we understand, but inside, we know it's just crap. It's you failing you.
Now, if your still with me and not crying into a tissue all offended, then there's hope! I want you to realize something. Inside you, maybe deep inside is the absolute, 100 percent complete, overwhelming power to succeed. It's not "maybe" there, it's not "there but kinda weak", it's THERE and it's STRONG. If you aren't harnessing the power within you to succeed, then maybe you deserve to be unfit and unhappy, because baby, YOU could change it if YOU wanted to bad enough.
Are you hearing me? If your mildly upset by my honesty and think I'm a bit of an ass for saying such things, then good! Now do something about it. I will write more truth in the future, but the difference is, next time it doesn't have to be about you. You could make this exact moment the moment you turned it all around. This could be the moment that you reinvent yourself. This could be the moment that you evolve into the person you were always created to be.
Do You get it? I do. Your turn.
So, everyone has these big aspirations, right? And I have to say, there are several different "types" of people who want to change their lives.. ever seen the one who is the 'planner"? This person does tons of research & maps out every little detail. After thorough investigation of the options available out there, this person proceeds to call me and give me a beating with questions..."what is your certification?" "What makes you better than Bo and Luke Dukes Gym?" and so forth...Next, this person goes out to Academy Sports and buys the shorts, the tops, the shoes, the water bottle, the towel....OH MY GOD! Really? This person seems more likely to be preparing for surgery than for a workout. Long story short, this person fails to do one thing. Truly work at it. Sure, this goob has all the right equipment, but, SORRY JACK! YOU CAN'T BUY YOUR WAY FIT.
The next type that I see is the one who "used to be..." You know, I used to be a gymnast, I used to be a football hero, I used to be blah blah blah... These people spend so much time looking back that they absolutely lose sight of what lies ahead of them. They tend to believe that whatever they once had, they still have. You know, it's like a Rocky movie playing in their heads. All I can say is 'Yo, Adrian, this crap ain't no movie. If you's want it, ya gonna have to work your ass off for it." In the end, "used to be" won't even buy you a nickle piece of sugar free gum.
Another type I LOVE to see is the "I want it, but I want it MY way" diva. And by diva, I'm referring to both women and men. These folks crack me up the most. They come in saying that they want this and they want that...you know, like a tight butt, definition and better health. But, you let ONE TINY LITTLE PIECE OF NOT THEIR WAY pop up and it's all over faster than Oprah can eat an eclair. Again, these people want change, but they want it conditionally. It just don't work that way divas!
You know what I don't see enough of? People who just simply make the decision to change, then do it. And yes, damn it, it IS just that simple. Fill in the blank with tons of expetives right here then add "it is THAT simple" to the end of it and you'll know how I really feel about this.
For the love of God, please stop failing yourself. For once, and for all, stop. Stop buying crap food. If you don't like the way your butt looks, STOP. And that's not all...stop making excuses. I'm not buying them. No one else really does either. Sure, we act like we understand, but inside, we know it's just crap. It's you failing you.
Now, if your still with me and not crying into a tissue all offended, then there's hope! I want you to realize something. Inside you, maybe deep inside is the absolute, 100 percent complete, overwhelming power to succeed. It's not "maybe" there, it's not "there but kinda weak", it's THERE and it's STRONG. If you aren't harnessing the power within you to succeed, then maybe you deserve to be unfit and unhappy, because baby, YOU could change it if YOU wanted to bad enough.
Are you hearing me? If your mildly upset by my honesty and think I'm a bit of an ass for saying such things, then good! Now do something about it. I will write more truth in the future, but the difference is, next time it doesn't have to be about you. You could make this exact moment the moment you turned it all around. This could be the moment that you reinvent yourself. This could be the moment that you evolve into the person you were always created to be.
Do You get it? I do. Your turn.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Just One More
From what I understand -after great and lengthy discussions with myself (wink), it is somewhat common for people to face yummy sweets, tasty high fat foods and the like with the comment "Just one more..."
You see, the original agreement between ME and ME was that I would have only ONE. Simple enough, although buying into this untruth is much like agreeing to buy beachfront property in Arizona, right? It simply ain't gonna happen. But, nonetheless, we see food, tastebuds go on alert, brain starts to churn and before long we have negotiated this deal that says we will eat JUST ONE.
Then, within moments, the last few bits of that wonderful, sweet, high fat food dive right down your gullett headed straight for your ass and thighs (or maybe they will make a pitstop on your belly!)
"Everything in moderation..." right? Come on Ron, I mean "We live in the real world..." and all that crap that I hear all the time... yada yada yada... follwed really soon by tears chasing the words "I don't know why I'm not losing weight..."
Yes you do. Yes Sir, Yes Ma'am, YOU do.
Makes me wish I could flash back in time and SHOW you why you aren't losing weight... Don't miss this though: that one little thing you ate isn't REALLY the cause of your problems at all. How's that for me being honest?
Now it's your turn to be honest. You didn't eat JUST ONE did you? In fact, you actually ate JUST ONE MORE...didn't you? In double fact, you ate JUST ONE MORE -several freakin times!
So what do we have? Here's your list:
JUST ONE MORE dimple on your ass.
JUST ONE MORE size to go up now.
JUST ONE MORE time to look in the mirror and be depressed.
JUST ONE MORE chance to prove to yourself that you can't succeed.
JUST ONE MORE...failure.
You've just shot your self discipline down with amazing accuracy. You have added the need to do even MORE cardio and lift even MORE weights to undo this travesty...
So what's the solution? Your mindset baby. Yes. Your mindset. The minute you decided to eat JUST ONE MORE, you were done. So, fix the mindset. From now on, it's one of two options. 'No, I'm not going to eat that" or 'I will eat just one" and stick with that. Period. Now, if you are in the UB Program, mind you, you still have to come in and own the ONE that you ate. That's a given. But, you also have new found success. Low and behold, you actually DO control what you eat. Amazing huh?
So steel your mind. Be brave and strong. It ain't easy doing this, I know! For God's sake, I have fought and still do fight your same fight. It sucks bad. But, know what? We can handle it -You can handle it! Put down the ass growing food and all of your excuses with it. Build a strong mindset. Then, be the person who you want to be! It is all up to you...oh, and JUST ONE MORE thing...put this thought in your mind. Put it there and protect it. YOUR Success is close at hand. I believe that! Now it's your turn to start believing it.
You see, the original agreement between ME and ME was that I would have only ONE. Simple enough, although buying into this untruth is much like agreeing to buy beachfront property in Arizona, right? It simply ain't gonna happen. But, nonetheless, we see food, tastebuds go on alert, brain starts to churn and before long we have negotiated this deal that says we will eat JUST ONE.
Then, within moments, the last few bits of that wonderful, sweet, high fat food dive right down your gullett headed straight for your ass and thighs (or maybe they will make a pitstop on your belly!)
"Everything in moderation..." right? Come on Ron, I mean "We live in the real world..." and all that crap that I hear all the time... yada yada yada... follwed really soon by tears chasing the words "I don't know why I'm not losing weight..."
Yes you do. Yes Sir, Yes Ma'am, YOU do.
Makes me wish I could flash back in time and SHOW you why you aren't losing weight... Don't miss this though: that one little thing you ate isn't REALLY the cause of your problems at all. How's that for me being honest?
Now it's your turn to be honest. You didn't eat JUST ONE did you? In fact, you actually ate JUST ONE MORE...didn't you? In double fact, you ate JUST ONE MORE -several freakin times!
So what do we have? Here's your list:
JUST ONE MORE dimple on your ass.
JUST ONE MORE size to go up now.
JUST ONE MORE time to look in the mirror and be depressed.
JUST ONE MORE chance to prove to yourself that you can't succeed.
JUST ONE MORE...failure.
You've just shot your self discipline down with amazing accuracy. You have added the need to do even MORE cardio and lift even MORE weights to undo this travesty...
So what's the solution? Your mindset baby. Yes. Your mindset. The minute you decided to eat JUST ONE MORE, you were done. So, fix the mindset. From now on, it's one of two options. 'No, I'm not going to eat that" or 'I will eat just one" and stick with that. Period. Now, if you are in the UB Program, mind you, you still have to come in and own the ONE that you ate. That's a given. But, you also have new found success. Low and behold, you actually DO control what you eat. Amazing huh?
So steel your mind. Be brave and strong. It ain't easy doing this, I know! For God's sake, I have fought and still do fight your same fight. It sucks bad. But, know what? We can handle it -You can handle it! Put down the ass growing food and all of your excuses with it. Build a strong mindset. Then, be the person who you want to be! It is all up to you...oh, and JUST ONE MORE thing...put this thought in your mind. Put it there and protect it. YOUR Success is close at hand. I believe that! Now it's your turn to start believing it.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Want to be flattered?
They say that imitation or "copying" is the sincerest form of flattery. Ok, I'll go with that. Perosnally I think theres probably much better ways to flatter someone, but that will have to wait for a later posting!
So the other day I took a quick look around the internet to see how well I have been supplying my competition with their concepts, ideas and ad copy. Yes, besides being the owner of Ultimate Body Studios, I am also a regular "contributor" to my competition as well.
For example, long ago I came up with the phrase 'What's Your Excuse?" when my earlier phrase "No excuses, just results" showed up on a competitors website. Not onbly that, but this particular business even now has a 'group fitness" class that costs $325 per month. Original huh?
Want to read some of my original articles that I wrote for the Frisco Enterprise over the course of a couple of years? All I have to do is direct you to a competitors blog where minimal -if any, changes made. No worries though, the person who steals many of my articles doesn't sign his name to them... therefore he's "safe" I guess.
Want to get your own free copy of the "Ultimate Body Transformation" report? Just go to another competitors website and click on the picture. Just don't expect to actually get a copy of the report, it doesn't exist. All the little picture does is drives Ultimate Body Transformation traffic to this gym's website.
Believe it or not, I haven't even started to scratch the surface... and here's why: that's not what this article is about. What it IS about is YOU. Yes, YOU. Well, more specifically, how you are copied.
Let me ask you this, who is copying YOU? I have a feeling that you are being copied quite a bit by those around you. Co-workers, husbands, wives, but most importantly, your children.
Stop for just a moment and think about this. There is nothing more heartwarming than seeing your precious baby walk into the room wearing your huge, much too large shoes. Remember when your little boy had to get his own little toy tool set so that he could be just like his daddy? There are hundreds of wonderful examples of how your very own kids copy and mimic you. And you should be flattered, and touched.
And when your baby starts mimicing your really bad eating habits and all around lazieness, you should be touched again. Or smacked! Think about it, our little ones are going to learn from us. Hopefully the good, but sometimes the bad. It's all up to you.
Bottom line is this, if you struggle with your weight and health, why in the world would you EVER want to pass that on to your kids? So here's my solution. Stop eating unhealthy and start being active. Set the example and save them a lifetime of pain and suffering with their weight. It's really that simple and yet at the same time it's amazingly important.
When your kids mimic the best in you, be flattered; and when you see parts of Ultimate Body in other fitness studios, just know that I'm sitting somewhere being flattered too :)
So the other day I took a quick look around the internet to see how well I have been supplying my competition with their concepts, ideas and ad copy. Yes, besides being the owner of Ultimate Body Studios, I am also a regular "contributor" to my competition as well.
For example, long ago I came up with the phrase 'What's Your Excuse?" when my earlier phrase "No excuses, just results" showed up on a competitors website. Not onbly that, but this particular business even now has a 'group fitness" class that costs $325 per month. Original huh?
Want to read some of my original articles that I wrote for the Frisco Enterprise over the course of a couple of years? All I have to do is direct you to a competitors blog where minimal -if any, changes made. No worries though, the person who steals many of my articles doesn't sign his name to them... therefore he's "safe" I guess.
Want to get your own free copy of the "Ultimate Body Transformation" report? Just go to another competitors website and click on the picture. Just don't expect to actually get a copy of the report, it doesn't exist. All the little picture does is drives Ultimate Body Transformation traffic to this gym's website.
Believe it or not, I haven't even started to scratch the surface... and here's why: that's not what this article is about. What it IS about is YOU. Yes, YOU. Well, more specifically, how you are copied.
Let me ask you this, who is copying YOU? I have a feeling that you are being copied quite a bit by those around you. Co-workers, husbands, wives, but most importantly, your children.
Stop for just a moment and think about this. There is nothing more heartwarming than seeing your precious baby walk into the room wearing your huge, much too large shoes. Remember when your little boy had to get his own little toy tool set so that he could be just like his daddy? There are hundreds of wonderful examples of how your very own kids copy and mimic you. And you should be flattered, and touched.
And when your baby starts mimicing your really bad eating habits and all around lazieness, you should be touched again. Or smacked! Think about it, our little ones are going to learn from us. Hopefully the good, but sometimes the bad. It's all up to you.
Bottom line is this, if you struggle with your weight and health, why in the world would you EVER want to pass that on to your kids? So here's my solution. Stop eating unhealthy and start being active. Set the example and save them a lifetime of pain and suffering with their weight. It's really that simple and yet at the same time it's amazingly important.
When your kids mimic the best in you, be flattered; and when you see parts of Ultimate Body in other fitness studios, just know that I'm sitting somewhere being flattered too :)
Monday, January 10, 2011
Your test
It is my business to help people. Not exactly like a doctor, not exactly as a professor in a university, but as a fitness specialist. Or, as I would prefer it, a fitness guy. I have a hard time thinking of myself as a "specialist" at much of anything. That being said, I am in the unique position of having seen and helped many countless people reach their fitness goals. Some just came to lose 10 pounds, others came looking to rock a bikini or to get ready for a wedding or something. Most, however came looking for something greater. Huge actually.
Those who came searching for themselves, usually buried under years of stress and pounds and pounds of fat are of whom I speak today. People who used to be "somebody" physically speaking and whom have now lost that person...Life, bad habits, stress, babies and work are just a w of e things that change us into people we never knew we might one day become. But we did. And at some point, many of us realize the change and yearn desperately to recapture a piece of who we once were.
In our efforts to change and transform ourselves, we find programs like Ultimate Body and enlist the help of trainers to guide us through the process. At first glance, it would seem that we are all the same in what is required to change. You know, eat clean, exercise and expect change. And yes, that part is true, but there's more.
You see, I believe that if it were just that easy, I would be out of business. There would be no need for Ultimate Body. But it isn't. Not even close.
People, in fact even YOU, have to find their own way. Ultimate Bodyis just a tool to help. Granted, it is a fantastic tool, kind of liken using a plastic spoon to dig a hole or a sharp, full sized shovel. Both are tools, Ultimate Body is the shovel and many other programs fall around the plastic spoon level at best. Still though, the shovel doesn't just dig. YOU have to apply the tool.
That being said, finding your "own way" is really just a test. A test of everything about you. Your resolve to change, your determination to stick with it, your strength in making decisions and even your "bounce" will be tested. Bounce? The willingness, yes, willingness to bounce back when you fall. And believe me, you will fall.
No one can take the test for you. There is no cheat sheets and no calculators. It's you, all you. In a day and age where everything is done for us, this concept is hard to swallow. So hard in fact that it may be easier to swallow cupcakes and cokes. Have you noticed that being fat or overweight is becoming more and more ok? But is it really? Is it ok to you? Do YOU want that for yourself? I don't.
I can't take the test for you, and you can't take mine. But what I do know for sure is that you can pass the test. It's gonna suck, bad at times. But, in the end, it is the very nature of the test that truly makes it worth it.
When's the last time you really had a life change. A real, honest, oh my God life change. If you've read this far, it,s probably time. Collect your tools, take a few deep breaths and start. You're gonna pass with flying colors.
Those who came searching for themselves, usually buried under years of stress and pounds and pounds of fat are of whom I speak today. People who used to be "somebody" physically speaking and whom have now lost that person...Life, bad habits, stress, babies and work are just a w of e things that change us into people we never knew we might one day become. But we did. And at some point, many of us realize the change and yearn desperately to recapture a piece of who we once were.
In our efforts to change and transform ourselves, we find programs like Ultimate Body and enlist the help of trainers to guide us through the process. At first glance, it would seem that we are all the same in what is required to change. You know, eat clean, exercise and expect change. And yes, that part is true, but there's more.
You see, I believe that if it were just that easy, I would be out of business. There would be no need for Ultimate Body. But it isn't. Not even close.
People, in fact even YOU, have to find their own way. Ultimate Bodyis just a tool to help. Granted, it is a fantastic tool, kind of liken using a plastic spoon to dig a hole or a sharp, full sized shovel. Both are tools, Ultimate Body is the shovel and many other programs fall around the plastic spoon level at best. Still though, the shovel doesn't just dig. YOU have to apply the tool.
That being said, finding your "own way" is really just a test. A test of everything about you. Your resolve to change, your determination to stick with it, your strength in making decisions and even your "bounce" will be tested. Bounce? The willingness, yes, willingness to bounce back when you fall. And believe me, you will fall.
No one can take the test for you. There is no cheat sheets and no calculators. It's you, all you. In a day and age where everything is done for us, this concept is hard to swallow. So hard in fact that it may be easier to swallow cupcakes and cokes. Have you noticed that being fat or overweight is becoming more and more ok? But is it really? Is it ok to you? Do YOU want that for yourself? I don't.
I can't take the test for you, and you can't take mine. But what I do know for sure is that you can pass the test. It's gonna suck, bad at times. But, in the end, it is the very nature of the test that truly makes it worth it.
When's the last time you really had a life change. A real, honest, oh my God life change. If you've read this far, it,s probably time. Collect your tools, take a few deep breaths and start. You're gonna pass with flying colors.
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