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Bixby, OK “I was always a big strong guy. I wished I could have that ripped look that some guys have, but I just figured I couldn’t achieve it, so why try. Life as a middle aged father of 5 was going fine. But my idea of staying in shape involved “dieting” (a.k.a. skipping meals) whenever my dress slacks started getting too tight. Then, once they started fitting good again, it was back to the usual routine “I was always a big strong guy. I wished I could have that ripped look that some guys have, but I just figured I couldn’t achieve it, so why try. Life as a middle aged father of 5 was going fine. But my idea of staying in shape involved “dieting” (a.k.a. skipping meals) whenever my dress slacks started getting too tight. Then, once they started fitting good again, it was back to the usual routine of Mexican food, candy, ice cream, pop, etc. You all know what I’m talking about! I hated to be seen without a shirt at the pool, or even in my own house around the kids and my wife. It was embarrassing being so “fluffy” (that’s what my kids called it)
Well, I finally decided to do something about it. I had seen the P90X infomercial several times in the past, and I was drawn to the idea of a 90 day all-out test of my physical and mental toughness. I finally decided to pull the trigger and COMMIT! Little did I know what a huge difference this decision would make 90 days later!
My faith played a huge role in my motivation and commitment to transform myself. I always knew my body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, but I wasn’t treating it like one. I was busy (job, 5 kids, church activities, and on, and on, and on – you know exactly what I’m talking about, right?!). Well, taking care of the body God gave me was not a priority. And it showed! I was overweight, out of shape, and tired. What’s more, I was setting a poor example for my kids (I remember all the times I would drink a pop for breakfast and tell the kids they had to drink milk or water – how’s that for leading by example!!) I realized it was time to make a change. This is not how I wanted to look or feel. P90X was my answer! And WOW, did it ever work! P90X is now the way I steward and care for the body God has blessed me with. It’s not about 90 days anymore – it’s the new me!
My parents always taught me that I should surround myself with the kind of people I want to be like. That’s why when I started P90X, I chose a coach who demonstrated commitment to the program, integrity, discipline, and an expertise in nutrition, supplements, and motivation. I knew I needed a coach who would encourage me and hold me accountable on my 90 day journey. I am a former college football player, and I know just how important a great coach is to getting the most out of his/her players. Needless to say, I achieved great success by following in the footsteps of my coach who had achieved the kind of success I wanted for myself.
As far as nutrition, I ate clean … SUPER CLEAN! I never allowed myself cheat meals, because it can take 2-3 days of clean eating just to get back to where you are before that cheat meal. Trust me, that fried food and dessert is NOT worth it! And this isn’t easy for me to say. Before P90X, I drank pop for breakfast, always had a bag of candy in the car for my drive to and from work, and ate whatever my belly told me it wanted for lunch. That’s why I looked the way I did on Day 1! But by committing to the nutrition plan, using the right kind of supplements to fuel my body in a clean and healthy manner, and never giving in to my sweet tooth, I was able to achieve extraordinary results on P90X.
As for the workouts, this is where the blood, sweat, and tears come in! I BROUGHT IT every day! If the kids kept me up the night before … I BROUGHT IT! If work was super stressful that day … I BROUGHT IT! If we were on vacation … I BROUGHT IT! You’ve got to decide ahead of time that you won’t let obstacles knock you off track. Push play every day. PERIOD! Plus, these workouts are simply genius! They force me out of my comfort zone by mixing cardio, resistance, balance, and stretching. I knew that if I stuck with the workouts and pushed play every day these workouts would transform my body. And they did! I can’t even imagine going to a gym anymore. P90X, Insanity, and Tony Horton One-on-Ones are better than any workout I’ve ever done (and remember, I’m a former college football player who spent hours in the gym when I was playing). I stimulate my body more in just 1 hour, in the comfort of my living room, than I used to in a 3 hour weightlifting workout. These Beachbody workouts really are THAT GOOD!! My entire transformation was fueled by nothing more than Beachbody – no outside lifting, no outside running, no outside swimming, no outside cycling, etc. This does it all!
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Transformation story
Before P90X, I was "fluffy" (my kids' term for it). I was 255 lbs., out of shape, and overweight. I had all the convenient excuses (busy job, lots of kids, church activities) to justify why I didn't More ...
Before P90X, I was "fluffy" (my kids' term for it). I was 255 lbs., out of shape, and overweight. I had all the convenient excuses (busy job, lots of kids, church activities) to justify why I didn't have time to take care of my body. I also figured that at my age, with full shoulder and knee reconstruction from sports injuries, that I was simply "over-the-hill" and that an active, super-fit lifestyle wasn't still in the cards for me. I wasn't taking good care of the body God blessed me with, and it showed. What's more, I was setting a poor example for my family. My poor example was not setting my kids up for success with their own fitness and nutrition. In just 90 days of total commitment, that all changed! I got ripped! I went from 22% body fat to just 7% in 90 days. I even surprised myself with how much my body changed in 90 days. My transformation has gotten a TON of attention, both on YouTube and on the P90X site (which was a little unexpected, but flattering, I suppose!). I've gotten so much feedback and questions about my P90X experience (what worked, what didn't, what supplements did I use, what did my diet look like, how did I stay so motivated, etc.) that I've decided to start my own coaching site, http://www.teamRIPPED.com, to answer questions, give advice, and help others achieve the kind of success I had. Since completing my first round of P90X, I am now doing a hybrid schedule that uses P90X as the core program, with Insanity, One-on-Ones, and ... yes, I must admit it ... even Brazil Butt Lift to give me variety and focus on my particular stengths and weaknesses. I am learning what a vast array of products Beachbody offers to help us get in shape, stay in shape, and enjoy doing it!!
Workout programs: P90X® - primary program ChaLEAN Extreme® P90X One on One® Power 90® Tony & the Kids! Tony & the Folks! INSANITY® Shakeology® - The Workouts Brazil Butt Lift® Biking Gear: P90X Chin-Up Bar Heart Rate Monitor Resistance Bands PowerStands™ Supplements: Shakeology® Whey Protein Powder Pure Creatine P90X® Peak Results and Recovery Formula | |
02/07/11 Hey everyone. I blog every day on teamRIPPED.com, so I'm not going to spend much time blogging on TBB.
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