tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91422598378349921092024-03-12T19:14:46.289-04:00Getting RIGHTGET RIGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10915728486614942655noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142259837834992109.post-57133194137127373922013-01-21T18:24:00.000-05:002013-01-21T18:39:05.782-05:00BIGGEST LOSER<a href="https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRECy7nktA58B_tJkCRSy9d_8yeXqSfLn2o8Kal-woWvxOHRAbq" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRECy7nktA58B_tJkCRSy9d_8yeXqSfLn2o8Kal-woWvxOHRAbq" /></a><b><u>BIGGEST LOSER -</u></b>-----<br />
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So who is the <u><b>Biggest Loser</b></u>, is it the Falcons, the Patriots, what about Tim Tebow (see Ray Lewis referencing God w/ lil Criticism), what about Dwight Howard?<br />
All those don't really matter to me. The<u> <b>BIGGEST LOSER</b> </u>will be whoever is unprepared to step on the stage their next contest. The <b><u>BIGGEST LOSER</u></b> will be the person who does not better his or herself from contest to contest. The <b><u>BIGGEST LOSER</u></b> will always be the HATERS!!! The <u style="font-weight: bold;">BIGGEST LOSER </u> will be those who do not give MAX EFFORT to Meet their DESIRES.<br />
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<b><u>(YOUR) EFFORT + (YOUR) DESIRE = (YOUR) SUCCESS ACHIEVED</u></b><br />
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Meanwhile on to other HATERS<br />
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Jillian Michael's Haters -<u><b> Biggest Loser</b></u> will be on TV tonight and many people will say how she is the meanest person in the world and how disrespectful she is to these "contestants".<br />
1. Well guess what, it is a contest, so all the "contestants" are subject to being treated in ways we may not agree with, so get over it!<br />
2. Second, these people on this show did not wake up 1 day and say DAMN I am obese and I have 0 problems in the world let me try this show out. No! Truth of the matter is many of them have problems beyond the average person's understanding. Many have tried multiple fad diets with minimal success. Many have tried fad exercise routines with minimal success. Many do not have a clear cut support team. Many of you have friends in the same situations and if you pity them and cater to the excuses you are a just as much at fault thus <b><u>BIGGEST LOSER</u></b>!!!<br />
3. Most, if not all, have had a Personal Trainer who catered to the individual and their excuses thus providing a circle of death for their clients. CLARITY - it is about the bottom $$$$ not providing a basis for the client to move on their own!!! A trainer is supposed to be a wealth of knowledge and a rock for their client. A trainer is supposed to guide and steer their client to be a success on their own. Having a personal trainer is not a lifetime commitment, it is a huge stepping stone in increasing and encouraging a healthier YOU! A trainer should be able to set you up for long term success not short term happiness. A trainer should be able to train you, lead you, then let you fly on your own (EMPOWER) and in turn you should be able to refer back to him or her for refreshers, or updates on techniques, not to start all over. Create an independent YOU not a CRUTCH for life.<br />
Could you imagine if our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines had Instructors who catered to them, what a fighting force that would be!!<br />
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ADDED DISCLAIMER - <i><u><b>Not all Trainers </b></u></i>are used car salesmen and sell you a wish and a dream, some are passionate people who want a better YOU and want you to invest your $$$ into something beyond personal training.<br />
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<br />GET RIGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10915728486614942655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142259837834992109.post-55511263144052609052012-07-03T15:58:00.002-04:002012-07-03T15:59:16.632-04:00What's NEXT?!?!?!?!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
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Well now that I have accomplished that goal of competing I am setting another goal. I want to continue to compete. I am setting myself up to continue doing so whether it is for another competition in October or compete again next year. However, since I know how it feels to compete I want to know how it feesls to have my Bacherlor's Degree. My goal is to complete my BS in Organizational Leadership <em>NO LATER THAN March 2013</em>. I have all my classes mapped out and scheduled in order to achieve this it is a matter of <strong><u>EFFORT + DESIRE = GOALS ACHIEVED</u></strong>. </div>
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So I began my return to the gym yesterday. I was anticipating it for quite some time. Between vacation and the competition I was away from the gym for 11 days and I thought about it almost everyday, but the physical and mental rest was much needed. Allowed me to regain myself, whatever that means to you it probably meant the same to me. </div>
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So, yesterday I started off with a Back workout and it was AAAWESOME. I busted through that and abs, felt great! I am still on that <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Wolfe4Life-Training-and-Nutrition/171788426169290" target="_blank">W4L</a> training and the results are <em><u>continual</u></em>. </div>
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This blog is supposed to be about <strong><em>GETTING RIGHT</em></strong>! Well I felt like I indeed made this happen. Yeah I wanted to win my division and overall for the competition but more than anything I set and met a goal. A goal that I dreamed of for several years but NEVER APPLIED myself to achieve it; therefore, I was always <em><strong>GETTING LEFT</strong></em> behind. </div>
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I challenge you the reader to set yourself a goal that may be slightly challenging and complete it. Remember challenging for you could be as simple as setting a goal that you have struggled to achieve and finally achieving it. Goals are meant to be an achievable obstacle for the individual it should never be able to turn in to a complete road block or brick wall. </div>
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<em>DP </em></div>GET RIGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10915728486614942655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142259837834992109.post-88073532837830252982012-06-21T16:25:00.000-04:002012-06-21T16:25:14.013-04:00What you cooking????<div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
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Final prep phases tonight = I need to get a haircut, shave, tan, prepare the remainder of my meals and most importantly practicing my posing and finalize my routine. Sure I am nervous, but I am getting <strong>EXCITED.</strong> The excitement is taking me way pass the nerves and will continue to be that way up until it is <em>GO time</em>. I don't know if I will be nervous, but to tell you the truth, probably not I want this. AT this point I have done all that I can to set the bar high. </div>
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The contest is only 2 days away. I am looking forward to Friday because it is that much closer to Saturday. IT has been a week of counting down the days for that <strong><span style="font-size: large;">1</span></strong> big moment, that <span style="font-size: large;"><strong>1</strong></span> big opportunity, I am Eager. </div>
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<em><u><strong>Like Eminem said WILL YOU CAPTURE? Or Will you LET IT SLIP! OFC I am going to go out and CAPTURE! Its mine for the TAKING, make me KING!!!</strong></u></em></div>
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<a href="http://pastors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="146" id="il_fi" src="http://pastors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/3.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="200" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">There goes the neighborhood.</span> I have been good up to this point, but BAM it hits me. I am ready to get it on. My buddy had to pull out of this contest because of his back and he is asking me if I am ready. <strong><em>YES </em></strong>I am ready! I was ready yesterday and now that you brought it up I am ready right <em><strong>NOW.</strong></em> I have talent and I want to showcase it. I want my hard work and dedication to be on display and judged by complete strangers. I want to be told I was excellent here and bad here. <em></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><em>I want to walk across the stage with stage lights reflecting off of the bright shimmer of my muscular body into the eyes of everyone, like I am an angel breaking through the clouds.</em><strong> : )</strong> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Am I ready, who is he to ask me this? I have been dedicated to this for the last 14+ weeks. I have been sacrificing so much just for this 1 shining moment. Hell I do not know how I will finish, or how I will truly feel, but I do know this much once its all said and done no one can take away what I learned because <u><em>I LIVED IT</em></u> and if you <u><em>LIVE IT</em></u>, it becomes <u>your</u> <u><em>EXPERIENCE</em></u> and <u><em>NO ONE</em></u> can take that away. </span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>NO one</strong> can take away the lessons learned. Granted it has been a roller coaster (there it is again), but whose life isn’t we all ride on one it just may be called a different name. </span></div>
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Today is Tuesday <strong>4</strong> days before its <strong>SHOW TIME/ GO TIME!!</strong> I am not nervous, but I do feel something building in my gut. </div>
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I have 2 more workouts left in my week, Shoulders and Legs. Shoulders/ Cardio tonight Legs/ Cardio tomorrow morning. Then the water depletion begins. <em>Low Carb and Maximum of 1 gallon of water</em> started yesterday. I did not realize how much water I drink until I was restricted, OMG!!! </div>
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SO far I am feeling well, and I am a little slow motion in regards to my thought process and movement. Although I did have a great day back work yesterday, but posing right afterwards fatigued me, but I have/ had to dig deep.</div>
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I have been working on my routine as well, wow, it is fun but it is like sprinting <strong>400m</strong>, for those who know what I mean. </div>
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My attitude has not been the best, but I have stepped back several times and realized the direction I was going and shut my mouth because I was not thinking clearly. I have a great support team in my wife. So far I am enjoying this journey; I am enjoying it because it is a <strong>CHALLENGE </strong>and <strong><u><em>I will not QUIT</em></u></strong>! </div>
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<strong></strong>GET RIGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10915728486614942655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142259837834992109.post-51414362329979734832012-06-15T14:14:00.000-04:002012-06-15T14:14:11.784-04:00REASONS & EXCUSESSo 8 Days left. I am a little
tired/ fatigued. I do not know if it is mentally or physically. I think it is
more physical than mental; however, sometimes it boils over and becomes mental.
For instances, yesterday was a LEG days for my workouts. Now I have enjoyed LEG
days no matter how much pain it has put me through, but yesterday I had a lot
of <strong>REASONS</strong> not to do it. Let me show you my thought process. <br />
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<strong>REASON #4</strong> I can just jumble my
schedule around to fit it in this weekend.” … Weekend really, after being gone
for 2 weeks, be reasonable. = <u><em><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">EXCUSE # 4</span></strong></em></u></div>
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<u><em><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">EXCUSES</span></strong></em></u> for not getting in the gym and BUSTIN MY A$$ in order to be better than
the next man come June 23<sup>rd</sup>. I am not sick, I am not broken, and
nothing is holding me back from working out except pure LAZINESS. I sucked it
up and took the Green Mile stroll to my torture chamber known as the gym on LEG
DAYS. You know what……. I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT. Sure my legs are fatigued
today but that would have happened no matter what since I am traveling. I feel better mentally today knowing I did what I felt I was supposed to do. </div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><em><u><span style="background-color: #9fc5e8;">DID you MISS ME?!?!</span></u></em></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Oh my time has flown since I last Blogged.
Sorry my mind was not on sharing my trials and tribulations with the world, but
what else is the purpose, DUH. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">So here I am. I am currently on assignment
for my reserve unit, which means I am not at home. I will be gone from home for a total of <strong><u>12 days</u></strong> and my contest is <strong><u>12 days</u></strong> out. The only thing normal
is my workouts. My DIET has changed, and let’s just say... I have GONE FISHING
and GARDENING!!! I have learned some valuable lessons while I have been away. </span><br />
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SUPPORT is the BEST</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Even when things are not normal,
find ways to make it seem normal</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">For example I bought a Lil’ Foreman
and make all my meals in my hotel </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">I ensure I still get my
workouts and cardio in </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">I was talking to my wife and we were trying
to figure out once you reach your goal where do you go? OFC the simple answer
is create a new goal, right, but what if the original goal was unexpected. The
answer is actually simple we just fail to see it sometimes, because we as a
society believe that our goals always need to be upward and forward, but why
can’t they be lateral to our current GOALS ACHIEVED. Let’s say I lost 20lbs and
that was my goal, where do I go from there? How about turning my new body in to
a more toned me? In <strong><u>12 days</u></strong> I will have competed in my first contest, I will
have lost 30+ lbs, I will hopefully have made my family, and friends who
supported me proud of what I did, but where do I go from there? I have some
ideas, but that will be saved for another BLOG. Oh I don’t want more than just
competing in this bodybuilding contest, but you will have to stay tuned to see
if I have reached that goal. </span></div>
<em>DP</em><br />
<br />GET RIGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10915728486614942655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142259837834992109.post-4198319248490256022012-05-25T12:31:00.003-04:002012-05-25T12:31:43.251-04:00Reflecting on the Memories!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3;">Well it is the unofficial start to summer. Many people will be traveling this weekend to create <strong>Memories</strong> with family, friends or just to have something enjoyable to reminisce about. My fondest <strong>Memories</strong> of this weekend are the Backyard BBQs my father traditionally puts on. 50 or more people would show up for some FREE GRUB. Oh the smell of charcoal and lighter fluid cooking up some tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone ribs along side BBQ chicken, hamburger, hot dogs. Oh and the sides: potato salad, Mac n’ cheese (homemade), greens, rolls, oh the list goes on, I am STEADILY SALIVATING. Can’t forget the numerous people that would show up, family, friends, neighbors and complete strangers, everyone was invited. If my father seen some one in the streets while surveying the down town area he would send them an invite, it didn’t matter who they were. Oh how I miss those days. <br />Well this is the first year my father is not doing his Memorial Weekend BBQ for the first time in years, I can’t even remember the last time he did not do it, its got to be 20+ years. Good thing I have the <strong>Memories.</strong> </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEget9C6XK29e-bBK59w23C-s_6hymxqTDpJCyWVqgAOYEAtxOQRnINJvEjywCly72lp7Jvlx4AfGFhJQGPBmGXQIrBXRlkMjZ0ID_Q-dsG4Ob-dr5OpkWX3kcmBnczNDwP5NA2kZ5TD5Lg/s1600/Memories.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" qba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEget9C6XK29e-bBK59w23C-s_6hymxqTDpJCyWVqgAOYEAtxOQRnINJvEjywCly72lp7Jvlx4AfGFhJQGPBmGXQIrBXRlkMjZ0ID_Q-dsG4Ob-dr5OpkWX3kcmBnczNDwP5NA2kZ5TD5Lg/s200/Memories.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3;">Other <strong>Memories</strong> I have are of my fellow service members. Man you guys (men and women collectively) helped me to develop in to the man I am today. Some of you have lost your life fighting battles in lands foreign; whereas, some of you are able to still fight on and to all of you I SALUTE this MEMORIAL WEEKEND. The moments we shared I will forever embrace, remember and pass on to my kids. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Without your <em>DEDICATION</em> to service, your <em>HONOR</em> and your <em>SELFLESS</em> acts I would not be able to carry these <strong>Memories</strong>, shedding a tear! </span><br />
<span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK3;"><em>DP</em></span><br />GET RIGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10915728486614942655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142259837834992109.post-57334261442801351512012-05-24T21:19:00.001-04:002012-05-24T21:19:10.061-04:00SLOW MOTION & 3<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb5-7NBfi7mdPT7uUymsX2_pNIrmEYopPsnFdwVIL-muBXhmnhGBF8lCpS18NsT1h3jI6EOAqZphxXA0Wqho4bnBCsRhU29N_F5v3OwZTRo5nIV5Q9PHYQ5uqrG0XmzxD3ehj509K1sLU/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb5-7NBfi7mdPT7uUymsX2_pNIrmEYopPsnFdwVIL-muBXhmnhGBF8lCpS18NsT1h3jI6EOAqZphxXA0Wqho4bnBCsRhU29N_F5v3OwZTRo5nIV5Q9PHYQ5uqrG0XmzxD3ehj509K1sLU/s320/3.jpg" width="213" /></a>Today was just one of those days. Everything seemed to be in
slow motion. My Lil’ Girl was sick so she did not get to go to the daycare/
summer camp. I was at work with 100 things to do and only did a small bit of
it, Why, because everything was in slow motion. Sure I could have done more,
but just when I was more proactive, things moved slower. There were only 3 of
us at work today but all of us felt the same. Maybe it is because a 3 day
weekend is lurking and I am excited to be off for all 3 DAYS! I don’t know why
I am excited, I already have a whole list of household chores that need to be
completed, both inside and outside the house. Did I mention I need to bath all
3 dogs, once again there goes that 3. After the 3 day weekend I have 3 days of
work and then I leave for San Antonio, damn that 3 again! <br />
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Reflecting on this blog, I have a lot of things to do in
increments of 3. So to all of you who are reading this after 3 tomorrow, you
might not read a blog from for another 3 days. Who knows I might change my mind
but I have 3 people to entertain, 3 dogs to bath, 3 days off of work, and 3
days to get ready to go out of town. Oh and in 3 weeks I will be in final
prepping stages for my Bodybuilding contest. LET’S GO!</div>
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<em>DP</em></div>GET RIGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10915728486614942655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142259837834992109.post-42928780048626807912012-05-23T16:06:00.000-04:002012-05-23T16:06:35.011-04:00DYING<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">
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OK not like literally, figuratively… Yesterday, I got to the gym and was excited to be in the gym, but something was a little off. I couldn’t tell right away so I ignored it. I began my workout doing pull-ups. Pull-ups are my absolute favorite exercise, you can ask anybody. I love PULL-UPS and any variation I can come up with or see. Completed 1<sup>st</sup> set and all of a sudden I just felt dead. I mean NO ENERGY no life in me, no edge nothing. It was almost as if I had not taken a day off from the gym. <em><u>So I LEFT the GYM</u></em>! </div>
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NAH LOL, I am playing, I pushed through the workout, I am not going to let that be a deterrent. I have a goal and I am going to meet it, but I had to mentally dig down because I could have laid it down and taken a nap. I felt good afterwards but during whoa, death. </div>
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With that said no food no energy right? Well my caloric intake is low, especially for me. I am still eating 6 meals a day (for those of you who didn’t know) but I burn through those calories quick. (Man what I wouldn't give for a <strong>BIG OLE' HEARTY MEAL!!!</strong>) Once I burn through them I am starving, but I have to wait my 2-3 hours to eat again. I cannot eat too soon and if I eat too late I am missing a window of opportunity to fuel my metabolism. Oh and for those that don’t believe in the frequency of 6 times a day, you need to try it and see if it helps achieve your goals. I BET if you eat right it will help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Well its time to suck it up, find the energy and head back to the gym. I got shoulders today. Let's see if I can get it done in 45 minutes or less. Going to be tough but hey just another challenge in order to reach my goal. </span></div>
<em>DP</em>GET RIGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10915728486614942655noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142259837834992109.post-14861011694015239992012-05-22T16:26:00.001-04:002012-05-22T16:26:47.860-04:004 Weeks 4 Days<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
Man the weeks and days are dwindling down and I have a lot on my plate before the show. Hmmm, going TDY for 2 weeks, finishing up 2 classes while gone, staying focused on my diet and workout while TDY. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The packing for this trip is going to be REEEEEE DIC U LUS, I will definitely have to inform you guys what all needs to be packed prior to going. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once I return I will be 1 week from contest time and 9 days from family vacation = more packing. </div>
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I am ready for today’s workout. I am <u>Feeling Great</u>. I completed some cardio at lunch time, man I really have not found that love for cardio like some people have, it like watching paint dry; however, I do LOVE the results it helps achieve. I guess that is what is called <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Sacrifice</u></b>. </div>
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<u><b>Effort! </b></u>What is effort? <b>Effort</b> is hard work. <b>Effort </b>is pushing myself 100% in order to accomplish a goal. <b>Effort</b> is giving my all even when I have nothing left to give. </div>
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Man what a week/ weekend. 7 straight days in the gym but today I will need to take off. Not because I want to, it’s a matter of ensuring I don’t break myself down too much and end up sick and unable to workout at all. </div>
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Ray Lewis said it best, ... it is all about <b><u>EFFORT</u></b>!! “<b>Effort</b> is between you and you” … you know whether or not you gave it your all. Don’t be mad at your results if your <b>effort</b> was not 100%, who can you blame, who can you fault? I know my perceived perception of my failures has been strictly because of my <b>effort</b>s did not meet my desires. </div>
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<b>EFFORT: Myron Rolle</b> = Rhodes Scholar; <b>Jacob Tucker</b> = <place w:st="on"><placename w:st="on">Small</placename> <placetype w:st="on">Town</placetype> <placetype w:st="on">College</placetype></place> Dunk Champion, <b>Shawn Wolfe</b> = Natural Bodybuilding Champ </div>
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The reason why I defined the two words is because based on these definitions anyone can be a leader. By these definitions a person given the title of Manager can be a leader when a goal or objective is met and they are the lead. Did that manager guide, critique, help, or jump in and assist the group, or did that manager sit in an office and just ask if each task was/ is done </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF3o9hfzRNtM1XdCEg7IjJG-00kBhdeyr7wX8SvXSmeDJ2A2Jlm9xwkHOm5aznWjfv0PKbDzK82-scsMULmtHuRreJQTYdJRcbSihzPcAuLT4aytm69zUmGqr7D8zo8l4HEw8JKG2eykI/s1600/Griff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><strong><img border="0" kba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF3o9hfzRNtM1XdCEg7IjJG-00kBhdeyr7wX8SvXSmeDJ2A2Jlm9xwkHOm5aznWjfv0PKbDzK82-scsMULmtHuRreJQTYdJRcbSihzPcAuLT4aytm69zUmGqr7D8zo8l4HEw8JKG2eykI/s1600/Griff.jpg" /></strong></a><strong>For me, being a leader is <u>more intricate</u> than that. A leader not only leads you to the ultimate goal, but a leader guides you, watches over you, critiques you and is willing to do anything his or her subordinates are doing. A leader is willing to stand up for his or her subordinates. A leader understands how hard the people around him or her work. A leader’s <u>INTEGRITY</u> is never questionable. A leader knows that without the subordinates he or she does not and will not exist. </strong></div>
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<br />GET RIGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10915728486614942655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142259837834992109.post-67076258043841239402012-05-16T16:03:00.002-04:002012-05-16T16:03:44.505-04:00Roller CoasterSo, I feel great today. Yesterday’s workout went well and cardio thus far today has too, so I am on a high right now. Shoulders workout tonight, one of my favorites! I stepped on the scale after cardio and was somewhat pleased as to what it said. I am about 6 lbs heavier than what I need to be at competition and I am hoping I make it. I know in the end I should be but not being there now makes me uncomfortable. I guess that kind of reverts back to yesterday blog... I want it now!!! it is pointless to have it now because then I will be really light for the contest which would not be good AT ALL.<br />
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Reflection on the last 2 days is simply explained metaphorically as a <em><strong>ROLLER COASTER</strong></em> ride. </div>
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So I guess in hindsight this is similar to other aspects of life. Like many people I want results yesterday with today's one time effort, versus seeing the big picture in which it took many little goals and challenges I had to overcome in order to make legitimate progress. <br />
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The saying goes... History repeats itself, but does it have to? Technically NO, the only thing that history repeats are life lessons and the only way you see those lessons as being the same is if you never learned from it to begin with. <br />
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Lesson for me today is simply this.... I did not have a bad yesterday, matter fact it was great: I made more strides towards my ultimate goal and if I keep going my goal will be obtained and I will be able to show the world that I am truly a SUPER HERO. Ok not so much a super hero but I can show that anyone is able to accomplish a goal simply by Persevering. We all have bad moments/days don't let the Bad Moments/Days Define the Real You. <br />
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<em>DP</em>GET RIGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10915728486614942655noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142259837834992109.post-71859271755774456432012-05-14T11:45:00.000-04:002012-05-14T11:45:58.165-04:006 WeeksSo, you may be wondering what in the world would I have to blog about?! Well quite frankly nothing. This is probably the best way for me to vent out my frustrations on my journey to my first Natural Bodybuilding show. Trust me sometimes it just helps to say things out loud, well blog versus blurting them out, someone may think I am crazy. I am currently 6 weeks out and have been dieting and exercising for the last 8 weeks in order to prepare. <br />
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Let me tell you DIETING is no Joke. It is not and has not been as hard as you may expect. Granted the pleasures of FATTY FRIED GOODNESS are missing from my regiment but it is amazing what you can do at home with a Foreman. Additionally, I am an avid milk lover I had to surrender that as well, ugh, but my physical results have been Phenomenal. <br />
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Anyways, back to these 6 weeks. What makes the journey most difficult is TIME MANAGEMENT. Some things have to be sacrificed and some things have to be prioritized. For instance, like most of you I work full time, I am married w/ 2 kids and I attend school full time, so where is the time for weightlifting & cardio. Hell I don't know but I find it. Remember 1 hour of working out is only 4% of my day so 2 hours is only 8% so I got time, just have to prioritize & organize. <br />
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