Alright, folks. This is now my second week of posting, as well as the second week of my journey into the bodybuilding.com $200,000 Transformation Challenge. In this weeks video I talk about some pyramid sets that I tried at the gym the other day, which gave me a killer pump. I started each exercise with a lighter weight to where I could perform 15-20 reps, then I gradually increased the weight each set until I could only do 2-4 reps, then I would drop back down to the original weight (or slightly heavier) for the last set and just bang out as many reps I could muster until failure. each exercise ended up being about 5-8 sets. This gave me a great pump. Also, in this video I talk about ATTITUDE, and a very motivational gentleman that I met this week who inspired me to appreciate all the physical abilities I have, and to use them to the best of my abilities. He is an ex-motorcycle police officer and swat team member who was paralyzed in a head in collision while on his motorcycle. His attitude was very positive, despite his loss of so much, and helped me to appreciate what we often take for granted... our physical abilities. Use Them!!!
Motivational tip of the week: Without a positive attitude, you can talk yourself out of anything. You have to truly believe that you are capable of accomplishing your goal before you even take the first step. Like Johnny Depp said in Once Upon a Time in Mexico, "Are you a Mexi-CAN or a Mexi-CAN'T?" Ha! I love that line.
Fitness tip of the week: Learn from those around you. Look for those people at the gym that obviously know what they are doing, and have the results to prove it. I have learned many new things simply by watching the people at the gym that have met the physical achievements that I am striving for. Don't be shy. Most people who are passionate about fitness are also more than willing to share their secrets, and usually enjoy conversating about it.
Nutrition tip of the week: Trust your gut. Your stomach will let you know when it needs food. That doesn't mean that you should stuff yourself full of junk food every time your tummy rumbles, but it needs constant fuel throughout the day, so don't starve yourself thinking that a lack of food will help you meet your diet goals, because it won't. You will only feel miserable. Keep healthy snacks handy at all times, and indulge whenever your tummy gives you the word. The key is "Healthy" foods. Keep it clean, y'all! Here's a great article with healthy snack ideas. http://www.buzzfeed.com/caseygueren/healthy-noms
Metal song of the week: Meshuggah: Bleed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc98u-eGzlc
Hip-Hop song of the week: DMX: Stop Being Greedy. I know this is kinda old school, but this came on the other day while I was working out, and had my ipod on shuffle, and I couldn't help but bob my head. Enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjD2yrW1bxE
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