“Change comes from with-in”

Patience these days seems to be in such short order, and it amazes me that so many are in such a rush to get to the end rather then enjoy the journey. One thing bodybuilding has taught me is that time, consistency, and patience are the only true constants in life.

#1 = Time is not something we should rush, because with time comes experience and with experience comes knowledge, and knowledge is power.

#2 = Consistency is like the mortar of life; with each day we compile things in both the physical and the mental worlds that structure our life and define who we are as a person.

#3  = Patience is knowing that time is always moving and with every second that we throw away is not one we are ever going to get to repeat; so perhaps we should start to enjoy the small moments over life’s because with every second that passes we grow in both body and mind.

Slow down!!!Enjoy the journey of all of life’s experiences and just when you least expect it you might realize all you have accomplished thus far in life and if you continue the possibilities are endless.

Message from fellow Challenge member:

"Well guys, this is our first full week and I am glad to report that still to this day we have had no casualties. You know it’s a funny thing with all of these doubters out there that used to say you guys won’t make it a month, now they simply say wow I don’t know how you guys do it I couldn’t do it. You see these people who critique just do it cause it comes natural to them and they figure that they don’t have the will power so how could we. As far as me, I am beginning to see results already have gone from roughly 202 to 196.5 which is huge since I haven’t really been working out, but things are about to change since I got the p90x at home. So with that said one week down eleven to go and I have no doubt that if we stick to our guns and continue to support one another we will get through this just as I thought and knew we would. So keep running with our heads down and our tuna spoons up. Krempus how about you how are your results coming.

~ Daniel "

MY REPSONSE!!!:

“WOOT!!! WOOT!!! ONE WEEK IN AND MORE DEDICATED THEN EVER!

      Well my friends like Daniel just said it has been one full week and I am proud; no I take that back…“VERY PROUD” to say I have not had one diet soda or cheat meal at all! I have been 100% dedicated to this diet as I can see you guys have too, and it is very motivating to know we have all come this far and to think how the results will be in just a few more weeks! You guys have motivated me to stay 100% on track in this and I thank you for standing with me! I truly can’t wait to see what other results this diet has in store for us.

      As far as my progress: I have not lost any weight, but rather gained weight according to the scale (started out at 195lbs) but my last weight in which was Wednesday night was 200lbs. I can tell you this much though all that is 100% muscle gain because I am loosing body-fat like crazy. My work pants (dress pants) are now finally starting to fit loose again rather then tight around the waist like they did last week!

      Guys I can tell you from experience; those naysayers who doubt your dedication to this challenge are only doing so because they are too weak minded to say no to there own desires which in turn is killing them slowly. I have lost too many family and friends to not be weary of the effects of not taking care of the one body you are given in this world. “R.I.P. Charley”. Let their doubt fuel your inner fire and then watch as their doubt turns too jealously because they will have seen you accomplish something they themselves could never do. Every time you think about going back or have doubts about this challenge I want you guys to know that the rewards of your dedication to your well being will “1000-fold” out way that momentary pleasures you will get from eating junk food or not training when you know you should.

      I will be out in memorial park again this Saturday morning; and I would once again like to invite you guys to come out and walk, jog, or run with me the park and afterwards maybe toss the football around or do some sprits.  

TRAIN HARD, EAT CLEAN, SLEEP WELL, REPEAT!!!”

I am very thrilled to hear that all of you have stuck it out through this and have shown me we can truly accomplish anything once we put our minds to it!
 I would just like to say congratulations to everyone for making past the hardest part of the lean down challenge “the first weekend”!
 The weekdays are going to always be a lot easier because you have encouragement/support always around you while you are at work, but the weekend stands as our greatest threat, because temptations are all around us and will power can be stretched to it limits especially while family and friends who are not supportive of your “goals” linger amongst you!
 Remember:
“No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow.”

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Stay strong and know I am in this with you 100%!!!

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OK so this morning begins the “lean down challenge”!!!!

12 weeks to change you life! (Aug 1st - Oct 31st)

WOOT WOOT! I am so stoked! 

I look forward to seeing all the results of everyone in this challenege with me!!

I weighed myself this morning at (194.5lbs) and I know this is probably off so I am not going to take it 100% serious till I can weight myself again the same weight three days in a row. I plan on taking my before shoots tonight with the days paper to prove the start date.