For the longest time within helping people through Beachbody I struggled with my Why. The Why is the reason(s) why you joined the Beachbody Team. I was so focused on the wrong things it finally took some deep thinking and the help of friends/mentors (Dr. Paul, I'm tagging you... :D) to really nail it:
My Why is simple: I want time with my wife. I want a life that I can build a family and that I can provide for my future children. I want to stick around on this rock called Earth long enough to enjoy time with my loved ones and . I want to go on vacations with my future family once a year, be outdoors, go on new adventures and see the sights. I want to be stress-free. I want it all, and share it all.
In January 2011 I realized that I needed to get in better shape for myself and for Amy. I didn't want my familial line of heart issues to creep up on me due to my collegiate diet (pizza, pop, beer, etc). I finally dug deep and worked hard......I mean, HARD. I watched what I ate, worked out everyday, and kept working at it. I drank Shakeology half-way through as a meal supplement (breakfast for me), and my energy shot up cah-razy! In the end of my fitness challenge from January 2011 to July 2011, I went from 225 pounds to 165 pounds, and I've kept it off.
My job as a person is to better others. Through Beachbody if I can help others shift their reality to what they want, it's a win. If I can motivate others to achieve their goals, then I feel fulfilled. I love quotes, I love to inspire others to grab their goals, and whatever I can do to help if through Beachbody, Shakeology, or just my stubborn positivity, then that's what it will be. I do make some money through selling products/programs, but it's not about that. It's about my Why. I want to help people and if people are willing to hear me out, I can possibly be that "Aha" moment that will start your goals, whatever they might be.
The thing is, my wants and my Why; they will come true. My desires for myself and Amy will come true because I'm determined enough not to let anything get in my way and I will succeed at my aspirations.
Enough said. That's all. The great thing about Life is that once you refuse to let anything get in your way of your goals, obstacles become opportunities.
Now to cuddle with my pup, read a little bit, and enjoy the rest of my night.
Dream Big - don't let anything stand in your way. Keep positive, and always know that if you want it bad enough your goals will become reality.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Movation - where does it stem from?
Short, yet sweet - Motivation.
There are numerous posters about it, people write books on it, speak about it in seminars, but my definition is based around changing, learning, and growing.
I think my motivation stemmed way back when I was tired, overweight, and not happy. I kept telling myself that I couldn't change, and that nothing would last.
Then I found Fitness and Music.
Music helped me through the emotional times, and Fitness helps tie in my emotional and physical motivations. I want to stay on this rock called Earth as long as possible, and through programs through Beachbody such as P90X, P90X2, Insanity, TurboFire and many others I find it possible to get through my day. Without a workout complete once a day, I get antsy and agitated. I have this pent up energy that I need to burn.
....some people choose to vent that energy through drama, stress, drinking, smoking, doing drugs, but I find it through Fitness. I have nothing against those listed forms, but I find them to be unhealthy. Find your Venting, I guess I would say. I know that health, wellness, and working out have gotten me not only the body/energy that I've always wanted, but also the happiness.
When I'm working out and my body says "No" but my mind says "You Can" that's where I find my motivation. That little inkling in your head that says, "You can keep on going" - that's where my motivation stems from.
Take it or leave it, that's what I think. Too many people put themselves down and not give themselves the chance to really change their future. They are stuck in their close-mindedness and they convince themselves that their dreams are not attainable.
I love the actor Will Smith and lately found this video of him talking about our words and thoughts having physical power:
...so. There you have it. Go for your dreams. Start acting upon what you want.
The only real person that is stopping from what you want is yourself.
~B.S.~
There are numerous posters about it, people write books on it, speak about it in seminars, but my definition is based around changing, learning, and growing.
I think my motivation stemmed way back when I was tired, overweight, and not happy. I kept telling myself that I couldn't change, and that nothing would last.
Then I found Fitness and Music.
Music helped me through the emotional times, and Fitness helps tie in my emotional and physical motivations. I want to stay on this rock called Earth as long as possible, and through programs through Beachbody such as P90X, P90X2, Insanity, TurboFire and many others I find it possible to get through my day. Without a workout complete once a day, I get antsy and agitated. I have this pent up energy that I need to burn.
....some people choose to vent that energy through drama, stress, drinking, smoking, doing drugs, but I find it through Fitness. I have nothing against those listed forms, but I find them to be unhealthy. Find your Venting, I guess I would say. I know that health, wellness, and working out have gotten me not only the body/energy that I've always wanted, but also the happiness.
When I'm working out and my body says "No" but my mind says "You Can" that's where I find my motivation. That little inkling in your head that says, "You can keep on going" - that's where my motivation stems from.
Take it or leave it, that's what I think. Too many people put themselves down and not give themselves the chance to really change their future. They are stuck in their close-mindedness and they convince themselves that their dreams are not attainable.
I love the actor Will Smith and lately found this video of him talking about our words and thoughts having physical power:
...so. There you have it. Go for your dreams. Start acting upon what you want.
The only real person that is stopping from what you want is yourself.
~B.S.~
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Starting a new challenge today
Just starting a new challenge today on my friend's facebook group - They are doing a 60-day Insanity challenge, and I'm joining them! I still need to get my P90X2 on, so I'm going to do a P90X2/Insanity hybrid schedule...I hope my body doesn't completely give out :D.
I've never done this combination before (have done P90X/Insanity), so I'm thankful my friend/fellow Beachbody Coach Julie V. started this challenge!
Weather is super cold outside! Mother Nature, I thought you would finally give us good temperatures!
...and later Amy and I will be traversing to a Lucky Bucket Brewery tour - so excited! Thinking of going out to a dinner/movie combo tonight - we have it budgeted out, so we have to; it's our marital duty :)
I've never done this combination before (have done P90X/Insanity), so I'm thankful my friend/fellow Beachbody Coach Julie V. started this challenge!
Weather is super cold outside! Mother Nature, I thought you would finally give us good temperatures!
...and later Amy and I will be traversing to a Lucky Bucket Brewery tour - so excited! Thinking of going out to a dinner/movie combo tonight - we have it budgeted out, so we have to; it's our marital duty :)
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
My Day so Far - Beachbody, P90X2, and yummy food
So I started my day with P90X2...and Yoga! Back to back, baby!
(click the logo to watch an in-depth video about P90X2)
Rocked the One-on-One (highly recommend for you peeps out there that have done P90X, P90X2, and are looking for some super modified/new moves that Tony does for the first time. Ah...nothing like seeing a seasoned professional try new moves for the first time and seeing him sweat and fall...
...love you Tony - don't hurt me. I've lost 65 pounds doing P90X, P90X2, Insanity, and some TurboFire here and there, and let me tell ya, it's a rocker of a company.
I'm a Beachbody coach now thanks to all of the programs plus Shakeology. If you want to check out my coach website: www.beachbodycoach.com/Stakman
...or Shakeology: www.myshakeology.com/Stakman
If you really want to change your fitness and succeed - please get a hold of me! Find me on Facebook and we can chat!
Did a bunch of chores, finished laundry, dishes, cleaning up the kitchen (we're going to have Emily over for supper - grill style, baby!), and it came to be lunch-time.
I eyed the frozen chicken breasts in the freezer, saw a whole wheat wrap in the fridge, and my stomach took over:
BLT Chicken Wraps w/Fruit:
...I hate calorie counting. (i guess it's just digging deep and actually whittling out the numbers...so that's really my reason why; I'm lazy in that sense) ...but I'll break this guy down for ya:
-1 6 oz Chicken Breast
(grilled on skillet, added olive-oil for base, oregano/fennel/marjoram for spice)
-1 whole wheat tortilla wrap
-6 cherry tomatoes
-1/2 cup lettuce (just did the whole "salad-in-a-bag" lettuce)
1/2 cup grapes - 1/2 cup cantaloupe fruit cup
Total Calories: 588cal
Total Fat: 15.8g
Carb: 49.2g
Protein: 61.9
Quickly after I took Ellie to go get her Bordetella vaccine since we're going to have her at a kennel for a relative's wedding out of town...
Let me tell ya, that was quick! We walked in, they said hello, took her weight (which is 70.5 pounds believe it or not....she used to be such a little pup:
Now I'm just chilling, doing some personal development with inspirational quotes, readings, etc. (I really get into that stuff). I hope to blog here again to get all of my 21 Laws of Leadership notes out of my head and onto this blog.
Lesson coming in at 5PM, grill-out to follow.
...MMMmmmm...Meat....
New Beginnings
Oh, finally - some time to blog about whatever I want to! Health, fitness, food, music-like endeavors...anything!
And that's what this blog is going to be about. Right now I'm reading a book entitled The 21 Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell. I'll be blogging about each law and what I think about it.
Then I'm a Beachbody Coach (if you don't know now you do), and I'm going to be posting about my challenges, fitness and food, new products, anything really. I lost 65 pounds by doing P90X and eating right, so Beachbody is going to be a part of this blog as well - it's important to me, so that's that :).
I'll also be posting about whatever - weird news, anything! If people give me a suggestion that I find interesting enough, I will!
...and I'll give props and attention to other blogs/people that I find worthy of your blogging views. In fact, I have one right now - my wife, Amy. She has recently made a facebook fan page for her baking endeavors (which I think are pretty flipppin' cool), and she has a blog entitled "A Slice of My Life..." - look her blog up!
Well, off to the vet to get Ellie some shots for Kennel cough - be back soon to hopefully read another chapter about some Laws of Leadership that I find really interesting.
BS
And that's what this blog is going to be about. Right now I'm reading a book entitled The 21 Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell. I'll be blogging about each law and what I think about it.
Then I'm a Beachbody Coach (if you don't know now you do), and I'm going to be posting about my challenges, fitness and food, new products, anything really. I lost 65 pounds by doing P90X and eating right, so Beachbody is going to be a part of this blog as well - it's important to me, so that's that :).
I'll also be posting about whatever - weird news, anything! If people give me a suggestion that I find interesting enough, I will!
...and I'll give props and attention to other blogs/people that I find worthy of your blogging views. In fact, I have one right now - my wife, Amy. She has recently made a facebook fan page for her baking endeavors (which I think are pretty flipppin' cool), and she has a blog entitled "A Slice of My Life..." - look her blog up!
Well, off to the vet to get Ellie some shots for Kennel cough - be back soon to hopefully read another chapter about some Laws of Leadership that I find really interesting.
BS
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