This is the reason I do what I do. It gives me great pleasure and is very rewarding to work with such great people.
Getting to 170
Training is many times lots of fun. Especially with Chirag. Chirag came to me a few months ago and wanted to gain muscle and size. When he started training with me he was 140 lbs and told me he wanted to reach 170. I told him no problem as long as we worked out hard and he did his part and ate right. So far we’re on our way. Since he’s started he has reached 155 lbs., which is a great accomplishment! Now we got 15 lbs to go and then there’s maintaining the weight and muscle.
This kind of training is fun. It’s old school lifting, heavy reps and lots and lots of dumbbells.
I read this today and felt it’s power. Thought I’d share.
1. Determine what outcome you want.
2. Identify what you need to do to achieve that outcome.
3. Make and work off lists EVERYDAY that bring you closer
to your desired outcome.
4. Eliminate all negative self talk.
(while you’re at it, stop associating with negative people in
your life)
5. Be accountable to others. Tell others your goals and the
timeline you’re going to achieve them in, and then make it
happen.
Some people call me crazy…..
I’ve been called crazy a few times. Even foolish. Why? When I tell people about how I work out myself and how they can do it too. Yes…… I push myself as far as I can. Sometimes I’ll ride 16 miles. Climb the stairs in Culver City a few times , go for a run down the trail and then ride home another 7 to 8 miles. Yeah! That’s a lot. But the truth is, I’ve worked my way up to that. It didn’t just happen over night, although I wish it did.
Bottom line is, we’re all capable of doing more than what we think we can. So go ahead and go the extra mile , set , rep , etc…… push yourself more than you’re used to. There’s nothing more rewarding than going the extra step and pushing your own boundaries. Believe you me, you’ll feel so good afterwards. 
Everyone wants to lose weight the fast and simple way. But the truth is there’s really no way to get there unless you’re willing to put in the hard work and determination to get there. So the drugs , pills , shakes, meals , etc…… Theirs a good chance they’ll do nothing but curb your appetite and have your body attack muscle and nutrients your body needs rather than going for the fat.
So put those away. Cut the processed foods out of your diet , eat healthy and start exercising. You’ll be guaranteed to lose a few lbs. drop a size or two and most of all feel better for it.
This was my mid day snack….. You’d think beets, spinach, tomatoes, carrots and radishes would taste horrible when juiced, but quite frankly they taste awesome together.
My wife and I saw Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead a month ago. Its a documentary about a man whom after being overweight and diagnosed with a number of ailments decided to do something about it and so he did. You’ll have to see the documentary for yourself. Basically it’s about fasting with only vegetables and fruits. So the wife and I decided to try it out and fast for 5 days juicing nothing but fruits and vegetables for all our meals. No solid foods. Sounds tough right? Well…. It was! But we trudged on! Day one and two were the toughest, tired and constantly hungry, and quite surprised at the amount of bowel movements I was having. I honestly seemed to be putting out more than was going in. By day 3 I was feeling euphoric, almost in a stoned state of mind. I was really happy but everything was hazy. Day 4 was pretty much the same as day 3 and 2. Day 5 I felt great!!!!
Anyhow….. by the end of the week I felt pretty damn good. Good that I accomplished the 5 day fast and also good for dropping 10 pounds and I felt real light on my feet and full of energy. Basically I felt how I should have been feeling all the time everyday.
We’re back to solid foods but are combining our meals and snacks with vegetable and fruit juices. And this was what we had today.
The tire of doom…… This guy is too fun to with play with. Sometimes he’ll get tossed around , pushed down the street , jumped on , kicked and beat with a 20 lbs. sledghammer. You should try him out with me.
Sounds like you’ve got a case of the MOON-DAYS……
Good chance you’ve heard that before . Feeling sluggish coming back to the office on Monday morning and trying to find the drive to get moving and your only motivation is for quitting time to be around the corner. Guaranteed , if you work out regularly you would perceive everyday as just the next because you’ll be feeling good and ready to tackle anything on no matter what day of the week it is. So get out there and do some exercise. After all , Why not? What else is there to do after work? Go home and sit on the couch? Boring……. Take advantage of every waking moment. Life is great all around.
New Years GOALS!!!!
I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve heard the same New Year’s resolutions and intentions.
“I want to lose weight.”
“I want to get stronger.”
“I want to quit smoking.”
“I want to eat better.”
“I want to workout more.”
But how many of us actually go through or keep at those resolutions?
Statistics have shown that 40% to 45% of American adults make one or more New Year’s Resolutions each year. Usually by six months half of those resolutioners are gone by the way side.
So from now on let’s not set resolutions. Let’s set “GOALS”!
I for one am ready to start with my “GOALS”! As a personal trainer I intend to set a goal to make more time for myself to workout and train and most of all feel even better than I already do. I also intend to branch my services out more and help more people to get fit and most importantly to feel better about themselves. Because you’ve got to admit. when you work out regularly , eat right and most importantly get plenty of sleep , you feel over all GREAT!
So I’m here to help everyone and anyone push themselves to the limit. We all have a limit , but through hard work and determination we could always push our limits even further than we’ve ever thought possible. Right? Right.
Contact me now so we can get started on the path to your better life. Together we can set those goals and get you where you need to be: Fit , healthy and most of all Happy!
I would love nothing more than that. So let’s erase the resolutions and start setting those goals.
TOGETHER!
-Luis
Wheatgrass and how come it’s good for you.
Just about everyday I stroll into my local health food mart and deli called Rainbow Acres. In the back there’s a little deli-juice bar that serves great food and makes the most delicious natural juices around. Everyday I go in for my usual two ounces of wheatgrass with ginger and pound it down. The health benefits of wheatgrass are amazing. Here are a few of the perks:
-Aids in the prevention of and fight against infections and improves the body’s ability to heal wounds
-helps removes heavy metals from the body
-helps with skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis
-Chlorophyll in wheatgrass helps eliminate body odors
-The high magnesium content in chlorophyll builds enzymes that restore the sex hormones
-helps prevent tooth decay
-the chlorophyll helps purify the liver
-arrests the growth of unwanted bacteria
-is an energizer for the body and mind
-is great for constipation and keeps the bowels open
-is non-allergenic
-aids in the prevention and fight against cancer
These are just some of the benefits that this little patch of grass once juiced can give you.
I highly recommend it to anyone out there. Sure the taste at first is not so pleasant. But like anything , it can become an acquired taste and as soon as you have it regularly , you’ll enjoy it.
So here’s a shot to salute to. DRINK UP!!!!
