Where Do I Begin?

     This week i am going to try to give anyone who is looking for an excuse to stop making excuses just that.  Many people tell me "I really need to start eating better" or "I really need to start working out again".  Its great to hear but Ive found that most of those people never actually do what it takes to get back on track or to even get started in the first place.  This week I am going to give you simple ways to change the way you are eating and also great quick workouts that will leave you no room for excuses.  I hope it is a good foundation for you getting yourself started down path to a healthier/more energized you.  Think about how you would like to look in the mirror.  You can do it but you have to get started and you have to want it bad enough to do something about it. 
     I had a conversation with someone a few days ago and they were saying that it was impossible for them to get into really great shape.  They had lost weight but couldn't get the form they desired.  I asked them what body type they were shooting for.  "Athletic, like a professional athlete" was the answer.  I love that answer!  Dream big!  You can do it BUT having worked in professional athletics, I can tell you that these athletes try to be the best they can be by outworking everyone else.  In reading Tim Tebow's book Through My Eyes he emphasizes that being successful comes from a desire to outwork your competition.  These guys and girls look the way they do because they push themselves past average everyday.  They don't stop when they get a little tired, they push through.  There is a reason they look the way they do.  During our Shredded workout program, we pushed each other to work harder.  If you struggle motivating yourself, get a workout buddy.  If you don't have anyone, just use your goals as motivation. 
     Start this week making small changes to your eating and starting short workout routines.  Once you get in the groove it will be much easier to keep going.  Many people workout regularly and eat pretty well but it takes a real desire and hard work ethic to be more than average. 


Step #1
Eating Healthier Step #1:  Eat breakfast everyday.  Eat 15-20 grams of protein (eggs or low fat yogurt) and a complex carbohydrate (oatmeal or bran cereal) 

Workout Step #1:  Do 50 pushups total each day this week.  You can split these up at any time in any number, just get 50 before you go to bed.  Do modified pushups if you need.

Modified Pushups

  This is just a start but you have to start somewhere.