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RECENT FROM Motivation

Mark’s Transformati...

Mark’s Transformation

Mark went metformin 1000 mg tab all out with P90X. Diet. Workouts. The whole nine yards. And it totally paid off! He lost 34 lbs...

RECENT FROM Nutrition

Shredding lbs!

Shredding lbs!

Last week I started a round of Insanity: Asylum and with it, revamped my diet a little. I have decided to go...

RECENT FROM Supplements

Bowflex 3 Day Sale!

Bowflex 3 Day Sale!

For just 3 days Bowflex is offering 40% off of their Selectech adjustable dumbbells. If you have not tried...

Free Protein

Through February 28th, I am giving away free 2 lb tubs of Muscle Infusion Black Whey protein to people who sign up for...

Free Protein
posted on: Feb 18, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

3 Rounds?

So after I finished my 1st round of P90X, the people who hadn’t seen me in a long time would constantly ask me...

3 Rounds?
posted on: May 11, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

Someday?

Someday I’ll eat healthier. Someday I’ll start working out. Someday I’m going to lose weight....

Someday?
posted on: Apr 26, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

Day 270 of P90X!

Well Round 3 is now in the books for me. For this round I upped my calories for the first 2 months and did a hybrid to...

Day 270 of P90X!
posted on: Apr 5, 2011 | author: Coach Mike
MUST SEE – TeamRIPPED Success Stories

MUST SEE – TeamRIPPED Success Stories

posted on: Mar 23, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

Check out this video that my Beachbody Coach/Brother-in-law put together. In 1 year he has gone from watching P90X infomercials to being practically...

Eliminating Soreness

Eliminating Soreness

posted on: Mar 21, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

One of the quickest ways to get burned out on exercise is to experience severe muscle soreness. It makes you tired, grumpy, stiff, and discouraged...

Fat Cutting Tip

Fat Cutting Tip

posted on: Mar 15, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

I know most of us, especially the ladies, have no desire to try to look like a body builder of any sort. Yes a lot of us want to get stronger and...

Get Ready for the Long Haul

Get Ready for the Long Haul

posted on: Mar 3, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

So do you have a hard time staying motivated to workout on a regular basis? Are you getting frustrated because the results just aren’t coming...

Looking for Results?

Looking for Results?

posted on: Mar 1, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

I have been receiving a lot of emails from people who are working hard doing their workouts everyday but seem to be a little frustrated or anxious to...

Bulletin Board Material

Bulletin Board Material

posted on: Feb 22, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

We all have it. It’s the stuff that people say, do, or think about us that motivates us to do something. Or maybe it’s just something...

Healthy Snack Choices

Healthy Snack Choices

posted on: Feb 17, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

So you’re on this new “P90X Diet” right? No candy bars, no ice cream, no cookies, no chips, no fast food, no Sonic drinks…Man...

Who R U Gonna Be

Who R U Gonna Be

posted on: Feb 10, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

The following post could probably be applied to almost any health and fitness program, as well as many other things about life in general. But since...

Winter Shakeology Recipes

Winter Shakeology Recipes

posted on: Feb 8, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

Do you ever find yourself in social situations where everyone is having a mixed drink or at Starbucks having sugar filled hot chocolate or coffee...

Timing Workouts

Timing Workouts

posted on: Feb 7, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

  When is they best time to workout? Just about any time of the day is going to have it’s pro’s and cons. It’s just a matter of...

Understanding Supplements

Understanding Supplements

posted on: Jan 30, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

When it comes to workout/nutrition programs, I think the one thing that is hardest for people to understand is the role of dietary supplements and...

Beachbody Clearance!

Beachbody Clearance!

posted on: Jan 24, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

In case you weren’t aware, Beachbody has improved their Results and Recovery formula as well as their P90X protein bars. So you know what that...

Repetition=Improvement

Repetition=Improvement

posted on: Jan 24, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

This past weekend I finally had a chance to hit the slopes for the first time this winter. It was my first chance to try on my new P90X ski legs and...

Diet Examples

Diet Examples

posted on: Jan 21, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

So after much demand I have finally figured out how to make an entire week of my diet entries for My Fitness Pal available. I’m afraid a lot...

Muscle Infusion Black Review

Muscle Infusion Black Review

posted on: Jan 20, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

Normally I wouldn’t review a whey protein powder because I really don’t feel like there is too drastic of a difference between the...

STAY HYDRATED!

STAY HYDRATED!

posted on: Jan 18, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

One thing I know I struggle with is making sure my body is always hydrated. I am always able to eat every 2-3 hours each day because I have my 3...

Eating Healthy

Eating Healthy

posted on: Jan 14, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

Everyday I get emails asking and saying: What do you eat?, Do I have to stick to the P90X diet?, How important is the diet?, I can’t afford to...

Day 180 Transformation Video

Day 180 Transformation Video

posted on: Jan 11, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

After a lot of blood, sweat, and tears I finally have the updated transformation video! Man it’s a lot of work making these things but...

Mass Ripper X

Mass Ripper X

posted on: Jan 3, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

For round 3 I have decided that I really want to focus on getting bigger. I started to do this at the end of round 2 and was able to put on about...

So Why P90X?

So Why P90X?

posted on: Jan 1, 2011 | author: Coach Mike

 If you are looking at this website, then you no doubt have either seen the infomercials or heard people saying how great P90X is. You’ve...

New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

posted on: Dec 31, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

1 year ago I made a New Year’s Resolution to start working out and eat right. At the time I was at the highest weight I had ever been, probably...

Tip of the Week – Push Ups

Tip of the Week – Push Ups

posted on: Dec 18, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

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BRING IT!

BRING IT!

posted on: Dec 17, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

So I just had quite a workout! Today was Shoulders and Arms for me, one of my faves. I tried something a little different. Since I have been doing...

My P90X+ Review

My P90X+ Review

posted on: Dec 17, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

During my 2nd round I have been using P90X+ as part of a hybrid workout program I put together to help me achieve my goals of strengthening my core...

My Plyocide P90X 1-on-1 Review

My Plyocide P90X 1-on-1 Review

posted on: Dec 14, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

I received my Free P90X 1-on-1 Plyocide DVD in the mail yesterday, just in time for my Tuesday Plyometrics workout. I must say it was tough, but...

Happy Birthday to Me!!!

Happy Birthday to Me!!!

posted on: Dec 10, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

Well yesterday was my birthday. My day when it is completely acceptable to eat a whole cake and pig out. No worries though, that didn’t happen....

P90X 1 on 1 Penny Promotion

P90X 1 on 1 Penny Promotion

posted on: Dec 6, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

You may recall the coveted P90X ONE on ONE penny promotion. This December, we’re bringin’ it back for another spin—and just in time for...

Tip of the Week – Abs

Tip of the Week – Abs

posted on: Dec 4, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

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212

212

posted on: Dec 4, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

212 degrees, the boiling point of water.  It is the temperature that water actually makes a physical transformation to steam. It’s cool to...

Day 150 Update

Day 150 Update

posted on: Dec 3, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

I love taking these progress photos! When I woke up this morning, I was a little nervous/discouraged because I knew I was taking pictures and I was...

Tough Start?

Tough Start?

posted on: Nov 30, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

I get a lot of emails from people who are just starting their workout routines or who are thinking about starting and have noticed a commonality...

What is Glycemic Index?

What is Glycemic Index?

posted on: Nov 28, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

So carbs are our enemy right? WRONG! Many people have been lead astray by an Atkins approach to weight loss that depletes your body of energy stores...

Special Beachbody Coaching Offer

Special Beachbody Coaching Offer

posted on: Nov 23, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

This is a dangerous post, so I am going to open it with this disclaimer:  I just want everyone to know that as your coach I will NEVER try to push...

Coach Mike’s Transformation

Coach Mike’s Transformation

posted on: Nov 21, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

My P90X Round 1 Transformation This is permanently linked under “My Story” “I’ve always been somewhat “thin,” but have also...

What Motivates You?

What Motivates You?

posted on: Nov 19, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

 It’s time for my favorite part of the week again. The weekend! No more work. Going to church instead, getting some extra sleep, watching...

Tip of the Week – Resistance Bands

Tip of the Week – Resistance Bands

posted on: Nov 17, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

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My Shakeology Review

My Shakeology Review

posted on: Nov 17, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

When my transformation video first hit YouTube, the overwhelming majority of the questions I kept getting were about my diet. With that in mind, I...

Eating Out

Eating Out

posted on: Nov 13, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

So are you on a roll, eating healthy, doing everything right all week, then the weekend comes around and your family wants to go out to eat? That...

Cheat Meals

Cheat Meals

posted on: Nov 12, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

A healthy diet is typically the most difficult part when you start a physical transformation journey. I had a terrible diet prior to starting P90X....

Tip of the Week – Pull-Ups

Tip of the Week – Pull-Ups

posted on: Nov 7, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

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Day 120

Day 120

posted on: Nov 5, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

Alright everyone. Day 120 in the books for me! Don’t want you guys thinking I’m letting up. I think my combo workout is working!...

My Insanity Review

My Insanity Review

posted on: Nov 4, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

  During my 2nd 90 day round, I have decided to incorporate some Insanity workouts into my weekly routines. I like these workouts because the...

AMP N.O. Loaded Review

AMP N.O. Loaded Review

posted on: Nov 3, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

Before I did P90X, I had never even heard of N.O. Boosters, much less tried one. My coach recommended using one, because he liked what it did for...

Bonus DVD’s

Bonus DVD’s

posted on: Nov 2, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

Just a heads up that Beachbody has started a policy of including a BONUS DVD workout with all of their most popular workout programs for customers...

Getting Started Right

Getting Started Right

posted on: Nov 2, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

One of the most difficult things when starting P90X, Insanity, or any other similar workout program, is making it work for you. The workouts are...

My Combo Workout

My Combo Workout

posted on: Nov 1, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

For round 2 I have mixed up my workout schedule. I have added P90X Plus and Insanity workout programs to help me accomplish my goals of more upper...

Beachbody Teams

Beachbody Teams

posted on: Oct 30, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

What’s the big deal? I personally think that being involved in a community is instrumental to success in almost anything you do. Whether it be...

Protein Shakes

Protein Shakes

posted on: Oct 28, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

How I make my Protein Shakes. In your fitness journey, you will likely find that you need much more protein than what you will get in your food....

Family Benefit

Family Benefit

posted on: Oct 28, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

Get fit and benefit those close to you too! When I started P90X in July, I really did not know what I could expect. I was fairly sure I would be able...

P90X Review

P90X Review

posted on: Oct 27, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

P90X is a revolutionary system of 12 sweat-inducing, muscle-pumping workouts, designed to transform your body from regular to ripped in just 90 days....

Weekly Diet

Weekly Diet

posted on: Oct 27, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

For those of you struggling with thinking of things to eat or finding the P90X guide hard to keep up with. and would like ideas on what I do, I have...

Protein/Carbs/Fat

Protein/Carbs/Fat

posted on: Oct 26, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

 When it comes to deciding what you are going to eat, this is going to mainly be determined by your diet plan. If you are on the “fat...

Grocery Shopping

Grocery Shopping

posted on: Oct 26, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

The P90X diet guide is an excellent starting point for setting up your diet. However, some of the recipes are a bit complex for me and a lot of the...

P90X Newsletter

P90X Newsletter

posted on: Oct 26, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

So I received an email today saying my transformation video was included in the P90X weekly Newsletter! Check it...

Supplements

Supplements

posted on: Oct 26, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

Here is a list of the supplements I take or have taken. I will give more in depth reviews of each separately. Shakeology So why is it necessary? How...

Nutrition-Getting Started

Nutrition-Getting Started

posted on: Oct 26, 2010 | author: Coach Mike

I get a lot of questions regarding my diet and nutrition plan. I feel so strongly about adhering to a strict diet, that I have dedicated an entire...