60 Day Body Transformation week 4 | Timothy Valentin

60 Day Body Transformation week 4 | Timothy Valentin

60 Day Body Transformation week 4, so now I am nearly to the mid-way point of my 60 day workout program--Les Mills Combat.

60 Day Body Transformation week 4-Progress

I have lost a few pounds (about 7) and am getting into my workout routines pretty aggressively.  The scale tells me that I have lost some weight but when I look at the pictures that I took at the beginning of the program and those that I took at day 28, I don't see a whole lot of difference.  About the only thing that I can say so far is that I have a great farmer's tan going! Oh well.


Week 4 progress pictures. Before pics on top, Week 4 pics on the bottom. Not much change noticeable at this point. We will see what the next 30 days brings.

60 Day Body Transformation week 4-Diet Changes

Based upon the progress that I have made (or haven't made) I decided to add more protein and creatine to my diet last week and going forward. After one week I haven't noticed a difference in my arms, hips, or thighs when I check my measurements.  I have lost a half inch from my waist, so that is good.

I am currently following the Les Mills Combat program schedule and am adding in Focus T25 workouts, so I am doing two programs at the same time. I also added a couple of P90X routines that work on the shoulders and arms-two areas where I want to build up muscle mass.  I think it will take about three weeks before I start to see noticeable results.  I have noticed that most changes happen in the last three weeks of the program so I hope to see a lot more change coming toward the end of September. In the mean time I intend to keep driving toward my goals...will keep you posted!

No matter what happens with this challenge, I am having a great time and know that I will be in much better shape at the end then I was at the beginning.

Will chat again soon!


Timothy Valentin
Team Beachbody Coach

How Do You Know Your Workout Program Works? | Timothy Valentin

How Do You Know Your Workout Program Works? | Timothy Valentin

"How Do You Know Your Workout Program Works?" Do you jump on the scale right after your workout only to find out that you didn't lose any weight?  How disappointing. Actually there is a better way or should I say there are better ways to tell if your workout program works.

How Do You Know Your Workout Program Works?

We can break this down into three symptoms:

• Soreness
• Hungry
• Slow

Soreness

Your soreness comes from your fast twitch muscle fibers.  Your body has two types of muscle fibers, slow twitch and fast twitch. You get sore because you are asking your body to do something that it is not used to doing. The fast twitch muscle fibers are the first ones called into action so it is only natural that these would be the ones to break down first and become sore after your workout.

Getting sore is a good thing, it means you are making changes to your body and your workout is moving you in the right direction.

 You're Always Hungry

Okay you have changed your diet, tracking calories, and are eating right but you are always hungry. Why? Well you are asking your body to make adjustments to the types of food it is getting and you are experiencing some cravings. These will go away over time as your body adjusts to the new plan so just stick with your plan ( this is why you make a plan in the first place).

In addition to changing your diet you are burning more calories and breaking down your muscles (part of the process of building them up) your body is looking for more energy to do the repairs. This is a natural part of starting a new workout. So here again, create your plan when you start and stick with it. The cravings will soon pass and you will be off an running in no time.

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A note from expert Denis Faye: "If you're hungry even though you've eaten all your calories and you're trying to lose weight, your first course of action is to fight it. Hunger doesn't necessarily mean you need food. It just means you're used to food. However, if you're going completely nuts, then you want filling foods with few or no calories. Herbal tea is good, so is broth or veggies, as long as they're fresh and raw. If you must eat something more substantial, I'd opt for a straight protein, like chicken or egg whites. It's not going to impact your blood sugar as hard and it's not all that yummy, so you know you're not just comfort eating."

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 You feel "Slow"

Yup, you are in a phase where you are building up your muscles this is called " hypertrophy."  At this stage of your workout program you are building new muscles--they are new, big and dumb.  As your muscles are growing their ability to move slows down. This is also a natural stage that you will go through as part of starting a new workout routine and build or retraining your muscles.

Do keep in mind all three of these "Symptoms" are part of stages and are not chronic, and you should only expect to experience them for a short time when starting a new training program.

These symptoms are a way that you can answer the question "How Do You Know Your Workout Program Works."

Enjoy your workout!


Timothy Valentin
Team Beachbody Coach

Les Mills Combat Review First Two Days | Timothy Valentin

Les Mills Combat Review First Two Days | Timothy Valentin

Les Mills Combat Review First Two Days. Hey I just finished the first two workouts of the Les Mills Combat Mixed Martial Arts workout program by Beachbody and so far I am loving every minute of it.

Les Mills Combat Review: Just the first two days.

I love the way this program mixes it up, a great workout.  The first day was just going through some basic moves--punches and kicks.  In the second workout, things got turned up a bit. The team used weights to workout the shoulders, arms, and legs.  Only thirty minutes but very effective.

Here is a video that will give you a quick preview of what Les Mills Combat is all about.

 

Les Mills Combat Review: The rest of the story!

I am looking forward to getting through the rest of the Combat workout program and will keep you posted on my progress.  I hope my updates will give you some in sights to the Les Mills Combat workout and what it is all about. If you have more questions about Less Mills Combat please feel free to post a comment. Also, if you find this post informative and helpful feel free to share it with others.  I will be posting more "Les Mills Combat Reviews" as I make my way through the program so keep stopping by for more info. [caption id="attachment_9" align="alignleft" width="150"] Timothy Valentin Team Beachbody Coach[/caption]    

Important Tips to Reduce Anxiety | Timothy Valentin

Important Tips to Reduce Anxiety | Timothy Valentin


Important Tips to Reduce Anxiety.  Everyone can suffer from periodic anxiety attacks, regardless of things like religion, gender or finances. Anxiety can be crippling and will make your life miserable if you allow it to.  Here are some tip to help you get through it.

TIP! If you suffer from chronic anxiety, along with millions of others, you should pay a visit to your doctor. From different forms of therapy and medication, you have a variety of options to choose from to assist you.

To make sure anxiety doesn't drag you down, exercise enough every day to keep calm. Physical activity promotes endorphins, which can make you feel happy and relieve stress. In addition, physical activity is recommended for your general well being.

If you are someone who is dealing with anxiety, go to the doctor. With all the medical advances and treatments out there, you have a lot of choices and options for dealing with this health condition. See your doctor to receive the proper treatment.

Important Tips to Reduce Anxiety-Add some Laughter

Although you may not think so, laughter is actually good for treating anxiety. Catch a comedy on television, read an amusing short story, or visit with a friend in order to start seeing the brighter side of things.

TIP! Make a point to set daily goals, every day. Work through these goals and and keep a good focus along the way.

Music is a powerful counteractive force against anxiety. If you're having a hard time when it comes to anxiety, try playing your favorite album. Focus on each word in the lyrics. In no time, you will forget the problems that had you worried in the first place. Keeping your mind occupied can really be helpful in treating anxiety.

Everything You Need To Know About Anxiety-Deep Breaths

Deep breathing techniques are useful, especially during an anxiety attack. Sometimes anxiety causes individuals to hyperventilate, which keeps healthy oxygen from flowing deep into the body. Anxiety can be lowered by taking deep breaths, making the stomach go in and out.

TIP! Eating a nutritious diet will help you stay healthier, because you are more prone to anxiety attacks when you are feeling hungry or run down. When you fill your body with vitamins and nutrients your body begins to function properly and you can win the fight against anxiety.

Important Tips to Reduce Anxiety-Be Positive

As you are getting ready for your day, recite a few positive affirmations to yourself. Tell yourself exactly how you want your day to unfold and state what you need to have achieved by the end of the day. Then, do the best that you can to ensure that it happens that way.

Sometimes, a little self discipline is all that you need to control your emotional state. You'll have far more control over all anxiety attacks once you have garnered some self-discipline over your emotions. Negative feelings and emotions just add fuel to the attacks. Find a way of separating emotions a little from other aspects of your life, and you are apt to note improvement.

Now you are equipped to be more proactive in handling your anxiety, using the helpful ideas you just read. Never forget that there are always steps that you can take to fight anxiety, and there is always help available to assist you. Many forms of assistance exist that you can use towards a happier life, free of anxiety. Hey, and a great workout can be more helpful than some pill your doctor can prescribe!

If you are suffering from symptoms brought upon by anxiety, I hope these tips truly provide "Important Tips to Reduce Anxiety!"



Timothy Valentin
Team Beachbody Coach
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Best Selling Home Workout Program

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Best selling home workout program is...well it is P90X of course!.  Creator Tony Horton uses a concept called "Muscle Confusion" to create this highly effective and "best selling home workout program."





P90X, what is it?

P90x is a 90 day workout program consisting of 12 individual workouts. Tony induces "Muscle Confusion" by creating a workout that has enough variety in it that will keep your muscles "Confused."  If you don't add the variety to your workout your muscles get used to the routine and plateau out, leaving you to experience several days or weeks-very frustrating and boring. Not only does your body not plateau, you don't get board.

Tony Horton uses weight lifting, resistance training, cardio and Yoga to create this groundbreaking 90 day program.

Best selling home workout program--P90X, who is it for?

This workout program is for anyone who wants to get in shape. I was not in great shape when I started P90X the first time and I had to modify some of the workouts.  I was able to make some adjustments to meet my needs. As I progress through the program, I began to modify the workouts less and by the time I finish I was hanging in there with the peps in the videos.

It is recommended that you take the fit test that is included with the program before you start so you can determine if the workout is right for you.  If you don't meet the minimum standards, I would suggest that you look into do the Power 90 program first and then come back to P90X when you can smoke the fit test! (personally I wish I had done this first but I didn't have a coach to give me advice.)

Best selling home workout program--So what do you get?

Ok there are a couple a packages that you can buy, a base package and a deluxe package.

With the Base package (or kit) you get:

12 Workout DVDs
3 phase nutrition plan
P90X fitness guide
Tony's how to bring it video
90 day workout calendar
With the Deluxe kit you get:

Everything that is in the base kit
30 day supply of P90x Results and Recovery Formula Post workout drink
Professional chin up bar
Three Resistance bands
You also get a BONUS!  Yes, you get 2 free workouts when you order from me, your Beachbody Coach.

P90X One on One, Fountain of Youth
Mammoth UML (Upper Middle and Lower) workout

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Check Out These Great Tips For Help With A Massage! | Home health and fitness

When getting a massage, make sure that you show up early for your session. You can easily become unaware of how much time you have in the day. You won't be able to properly relax if you are late. You need to be as relaxed as can be when you lay down on the table.

Loved Ones

You will really be able to impress your loved ones with the tips you just learned. You'll find great pleasure in being able to relieve the suffering of your loved ones using massage. These tips will help you learn about a skill that you never thought was possible.

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