It’s freaking amazing.

Watch the video below (it’s less than 3 minutes):

I can talk fitness and nutrition until we’re blue
in the face. I can give you the most effective
workouts, give you the best foods to eat…

…but you will stumble.

You will mess up.

You will fall down.

That’s life. It’s a certainity.

But it’s not about falling. It’s about getting back
up. That’s what matters. That’s what separates
winners from losers.

You see what Heather Dorniden did after she fell
down. And she’s a champion!

No matter what happens… you MUST get up!

I have a quote above my computer screen from
Calvin Coolidge, the 24th President of the United
States:

“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.
Talent will not; nothing is more common than
unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not;
unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education
will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.
Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.
The slogan, ‘Press On’, has solved and always will
solve the problems of the human race.”

I love this quote. It makes me feel OK that I’m not
the strongest, fastest, smartest, etc… But also
hope knowing I can still come out on top IF I just
keep getting up and keep pressing on. In sport,
business, life.

Because it’s NOT about being the fastest. It’s NOT
about being the smartest. It’s about doing the
right things CONSISTENTLY over time.

I know you want immediate see-it-in-the-mirror results. But the magic pill doesn’t exist. And you need to tell yourself the truth if you haven’t already.

Focus on a consistent program – strength training,
cardio training, and nutrition – that will transform your body over time.

And then couple it with accountability, support, and motivation
to keep it going.

Does that make sense?

I hope so. Becuase at the end of the day, it’s the
best coaching I can give you.

But this week John Goodman has lost a reported 100
pounds! And he has done it the RIGHT way.

Let’s talk about how he did it.

His Turning Point

“It’s been constant. It’s always been in the back
of my mind. It just ate at me the whole time. That
may be part of the reason I shoved food in my
mouth so much. That satisfaction.”

When John got a role in Santa Clause he said
enough was enough. But he finally wised up and
didn’t set the ever-futile New Year’s resolution.
He hired a trainer and got on a program.

Whether you have a specific turning point or not,
you MUST decide enough is enough.

His Nutrition

“I had to clear out my own house first. It was
built on a bad foundation.”
“…But also fresh vegetables, lean protein… I’m
not a real hard-on about keeping strict calorie
counts. I know what’s in my wheelhouse, what I can
eat and what I can’t. And I’m satisfied eating it.
I cannot tolerate sugar. I crossed over to the
diabetic side, but I can’t tolerate it anyway
because it creates hunger.”

Spot on John. First fix the foundation. Get rid of
the crap. Now he’s getting protein and cutting the
sugar. Very important. And if you notice his
nutrition is supportive to his exercise.

His Alcohol

“Alcohol is alcohol. I’m an alcoholic. I would
drink no matter what. That’s just part of being an
alcoholic.”
“…and the big key was drinking.”

Goodman has cut out alcohol completely. The
problem with alcohol is not the calories or how
many carbs are in your beer. That’s marketing
hype.

Alcohol inhibits your metabolism. And your
metabolism is your body’s process for burning the
fat. If you want to lose weight and get in shape,
cut out the alcohol.

His Identity

This is very important and I probably don’t give
it as much attention as I should. I’ve talked to
men and women over the years that feel as if their
weight helps identify themselves. If your weight
helps identify you, i.e. being the ‘big cuddly
bear’ or defines you in any way, then YOU WILL NOT
LOSE WEIGHT.

I’m not being a cold s.o.b. here. I’m being
honest. How you define yourself will dictate how
you think, act and live your life. I identify
myself as being a healthy guy. Will I always be
healthy? Yeah, I probably will. I may eat a donut
from time to time, but I won’t let myself become
grossly unhealthy. Because that’s not how I define
myself.

So if you identify yourself with being ‘the big
guy’ or in some other way with your weight; you
won’t lose it. You might lose some for a period of
time, but you WILL gain it back.

So… on weight being apart of his persona and
being worried about losing his weight and having
people perceive him differently in the acting
realm…

“Hey, that’s too bad. I’ll scream and cry when I’m
in the unemployment line, but that’s really
secondary. I am what I am. I can act at different
weights. It’s a miracle I was hired at all for a
lot of these jobs.”

Don’t let ANYONE tell you who you are and what you
can or can’t do. Ever!

His Exercise

All cardio John?

“This time we mixed in strength training with
resistance bands. They’re great for me because I
can contract and release slower, and that builds
up better muscle for me.”

“I was doing a job in New Orleans twice a week
called Treme. I was only working a couple days a
week. I wanted to treat this other thing
(exercise) like a job–to get healthy.”

This speaks to how much he’s exercising. I wish
more people took their health and fitness as
serious as John has.

His Effort

Does he like it?

“I do. I’m still a sucker for highs, and I get
those endorphins. It’s just a feeling of well-
being. I’m where I’m supposed to be. I’m doing
what I should be doing. I feel good. I’m hopefully
extending my life. Before, I didn’t care.”

Being fit, firm and strong; able to handle stress
or any situation that comes your way; not just
looking good, but feeling good… that’s when you
have it all. That’s when life is at it’s best!

But I can’t adequately describe to you what being
fit feels like. That feeling must be experienced.

There are a TON of lessons to be taken from John’s
weight loss journey. I hope you pick them all up.
Of course the 80/20 rule will apply to these
lessons.

Many will read this and say, “Well, he’s a
Hollywood actor, with money, and time, and blah,
blah, blah.” And those people won’t do a thing.
They’ll stay the same. Stagnant. Inactive.
Unchanged.

The other camp will take this as another success
story (yes, I have given you others) to model and
motivate and make a change in their life. What you
do is your decision. But I hope you decide wisely.

If you haven’t signed up for a free trial you can reserve your spot here.

Check it out below. #2 is a biggie. Watch for it
with 4:45 remaining. Also, Julia demonstrates
one of my favorite exercises. Can you guess which
of the three it is?

Are you making any of these mistakes? If so, we can help! Come join us for a FREE Boot Camp class. Come out and have some fun and get fit. Investigate, then decide. Hope to see you soon!

We’re half way through 2009. Can you believe it?! Did you have a New Year’s resolution? If you’re like 90% of Americans you had a resolution to lose weight and get in shape. But if you’re like 90% of Americans, that resolution went bye-bye long ago.

But do not fear. Boot camp is your answer! Women are getting fantastic body changing results faster than ever. And they’re having a blast while doing it! Just look at what some of them have to say…

“I really look foward to class. My body craves the feeling! My clothes are fitting differently. I’m seeing and feeling muscles in place I never have before.” Kilinyaa, St. Louis, MO

“I had tried to lose weight and start working out on my own, but had been unable to stick to a plan. I feel better overall. I love the supportive environment and my clothes are fitting better!                          Cindy – St. Louis, MO

“I love the variety and the positive attitude of everyone. I’m seeing my body change into a more toned and healthy one!                               Anne – Frontenac, MO

The fact is, boot camp is a FAST, FUN way to get FIT!

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To your beach bod,

Tim

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Boot Camps are a FAST and FUN way to get FIT and FIRM. If you’re looking to get started with a health and fitness program then this will give you the kickstart you need. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or starting from scratch, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for.

And don’t worry about the weather. We’re holding it inside still. And yes, it’s early in the morning. But that’s because all you’ll have to sacrifice is your sleep. Get up, get in, get out, and get on! What’s 12 measley hours of sleep in exchange for a fit and firm body…energy out the wazoo…and getting back into those old jeans!?

Register today! You have a little more than 24 hours to do it. Don’t delay. Do this now while it’s fresh on your mind.

If you have any questions just give me a call, 314.863.7799. I look forward to seeing you there!

To your health,

Tim

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