Feeling Good, Feeling Great

Good Day All!!!

I realize my posts have been a bit sporadic, especially since I ceased shilling for BeachBody.

Sorry about that.

I know you all miss my updates of how much I sweated and lifted and my continuing hatred for all things lunge related (I'm sure they're evil).

I know you miss my shirtless bathroom pictures.

I know you miss my bad jokes.

You don't?

Well, too bad. I have plenty more shirtless pics and bad jokes to share with the world and I'm not giving that up for anybody.

All jokes aside (I mean, really? How do you not think I'm funny?), I want to help, inspire, and motivate others to get in shape.

I'm not saying that I want everyone to become ripped, hulking beasts walking around chest bumping, high-fiving, and shooting the breeze at protein shake bars.

I just want people to be able to live longer, healthier lives while also enjoying all that life has to offer.

Is that wrong?

So yes, you may have to suffer through a few more shirtless pics and bad jokes (I'm trying to see how many times I can fit the word "jokes" into this post).

Also, working out makes me a bit vain and I want to share my vanity with everyone.

I also want to get in shape to try my hand at a competition or two, although I still have a long way to go (ALL FRIED EVERYTHING!!!). So, this is also a way to track and share my progress.

I have some friends that have inspired me to pursuit this goal (Go Yanick and Amber!!! You guys are great!!!).

There you have it. A small update on where I am in regards to my fitness goals. Please feel free to share your fitness goals with me.

Have a bless day and #letsgetstrong.

It's the Return of the Motherf... I Mean... I'm Back

Did ya miss me?

While my frequency of posting ceased, my workouts kept going.

This is what I do. I like to workout. I like to lift weights. I like to ride the stationary bike.

I HATE LUNGES!!! 

I pick stuff up. I put stuff down.

This isn't enough for me.

I'm working towards something, although I have yet to give it the full focus it deserves. Still, things are coming along nicely.

One of these days I get a hang of this whole nutrition thing. I just happen to love fried foods and sugar (I ate a funnel cake cover in chocolate syrup, peanut butter syrup, and Reese's cups yesterday).  But, as most of you know...

I try so hard.

Unfortunately,

I really do.

Now that I've bombarded you (BOMBARDMENT!!!) with random pictures that I found on Google, I'm making my dedication to improve my diet public. I got goals, dagnabit! And 40 is getting closer. 

So, stay tuned for updates, pictures (I'm really not as vain as I come across), babble, psycho-babble, and bro-science (I love this term).

WE WILL PROTECT THIS HOUSE!!! By "house," I mean body. And by "protect," I mean throat punch.

#letsgetstrong

Les Mills COMBAT: Day 23

While I may have slacked off on my blog, I've kept up with my Les Mills COMBAT routine.

Here I am at day 23 and I've never felt better. The order of the sessions has changed a bit since my first two weeks. This week started with COMBAT 60: Extreme Cardio Fighter on Sunday and Shock Plyo HIIT 2 today. Those just happen to be the last two sessions I did last week.

Since I began Les Mills COMBAT, I've noticed that my legs have gotten stronger. That's been especially evident when I do the Plyo HIIT 2 session. The lunges are getting easier and my legs don't get fatigued as quickly as they did in the beginning. I would go for a run if I didn't hate the cold so much.

In just a few more days, I'll be at the halfway mark of Les Mills COMBAT. I'm excited to see what changes there are in my measurements. Whatever changes have occurred, I know all the credit doesn't solely go to this DVD workout set. I had to get off of my butt and put forth an effort to make my body change. Some days I didn't feel like doing anything. Other days, I wanted to do more than expected. 

Overall, these workouts have kept me motivated with the simply notion of wanting to complete a goal. That goal: to finish all 60 days and to give my all at the same time. At day 23, I feel that I've been doing just that and I plan to keep on going to day 60 and beyond.

If you're ready to grow and want to change your body, check out Les Mills COMBAT or any of the other programs Beachbody has to offer at beachbodycoach.com/philipm78.

Also, follow me at Twitter at @pmelton357.

Les Mills COMBAT: Day 12 - Shock Plyo HIIT 2

I have found my white whale... or maybe my Jerry or Tweety Bird. I've never read Moby Dick. I have watched a lot of cartoons.

Shock Plyo HIIT 2 challenges me. It pushes me to a point that I haven't reached yet. The other sessions do not compare. They're easy.

I ran in place. I did jump squats. I did lunges and double lunges. And then I paused the DVD, had a drink of water, and took a deep breath. Press play.

More running in place. More jump squats. And there's still 20 minutes to go. I keep pushing. 

Wait. You want me to do burpee, transition to a squat, and then jump up in the air? Ok. 

You want me to do that again? Ok. 

I try not to think about how much I sweat or how heavy I breathe. I push pass the burning sensation in your arms and legs, although at times I want to stop. If you want to change your body, then you have to take control.

I want to change my body. 

If you're ready to grow and want to change your body, check out Les Mills COMBAT or any of the other programs Beachbody has to offer at beachbodycoach.com/philipm78.

Also, follow me at Twitter at @pmelton357.

Let's get in shape, let's have fun, and #letsgetstrong.

Les Mills COMBAT: Day 5 - Shock Plyo HIIT 2

Here I go again. Back on the 30 minute track to reshaping my body with Les Mills COMBAT. Today's session is the Shock Plyo HIIT 2.

My plan today was to go above and beyond my Les Mills COMBAT workout and as tough as it was, I did just that.

Shock Plyo HIIT 2 is all about constant movement. I did squats, lunges, double lunges, ski hops, jump squats, suicides... heck, I can't even remember everything. And when I wasn't doing one of the aforementioned actions, I either ran in place with high knees or bounced from side to side. 

At the end of the workout, I did planks, side planks, cobra push-ups, and mountain climbers. I pushed through it and was drenched with sweat by cool down time. It was a great feeling.

However, I wasn't done. I wanted to push myself further with a little light weight training and core work. So after shutting off the DVD, I did:

• Bench press - 3 sets of 20 at 70lbs
• Leg extensions - 3 sets of 20 at 25lbs
• Leg curls - 3 sets of 20 at 25 lbs
• Upright row - 3 sets of 8 at 70 lbs
• Ab roll out with Ab Wheel - 3 sets of 15

After all of that, I know I'm going to sleep well tonight. I feel great about pushing myself to the limit. I have nothing left to give and my body is worn out. I wanted to see if I could go further than my scheduled workout and I can. 

Don't let me have all the fun. Check out the Les Mills COMBAT workout for yourself. Go to beachbodycoach.com/philipm78 and order your copy today.

Also, follow me on Twitter at @pmelton357.

 

Let's get in shape, let's have fun, and #letsgetstrong.