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Updates From The Wedding And A New Video To Check Out.

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So I have been patiently waiting for a family member to send out pictures from my sister’s wedding to add into the blog.  No pictures yet.

Not to mention that taking a few days off wreaks havoc on the entrepreneur gym owner.

 

I am back in the saddle again after a short week. 

The Phoenicians have made their mass exodus from town in an attempt to get away from the heat.

It really is not so bad. 

 

I find the nights particularly interesting because we go through what is called “monsoon season”. 

Now don’t think south pacific but think about an hour or two of high winds followed by an intense 15 minutes of rain. 

It really is a site to see and can take the edge off even the crankiest of people.

 

I love to open the gym doors and crank the music and settle in for the storm.

Rain is something you miss when you move to Phoenix which is why I looked insane at my sisters wedding when I refused to come in from the reception because it was pouring.

 

Anyway back to Annapolis… how many people can say that they had a FIRE at their reception?  Once again, would have been nice to have pictures but oh well.

I only mention this because I have gotten at least 2 dozen inquiries from people who read the newsletter asking about the trip.

 

It is nice to know not only that you read my info but that you genuinely care about my family.

I will show some in the future.  All turned out fine but it made for interesting chatter during the reception.

 

So what do I have for you today??  Might want to give youtube a chance to load it so the video doesn’t stutter.  Press play once and then pause so the video can stay ahead of you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well I am posting a temporary video clip of what I will put on my home page.  You see I have been spending a lot of time redoing things that just didn’t get right the first time.

The home page has been high on my list. 

To explain… I never knew exactly what to say for a video testimonial. 

Believe me, loss for words is not something people use to describe me but the fact was I am who I coach and teach.

 

That is who you need to see to know exactly what I do.  So here you have it.  My first video for 7th St. 

I will continue to tweak it, get the timing a little better, and add an intro from me but the bottom line is it has a good feel for what I do.

 

Please let me know what you think.  Love it or hate it is not important.  Never mind I have spent more than a few hours on it. 

Write to me and tell me your thoughts.

 

Thanks

 

Bobby

Add This One Thing To Every Results Only Workout and You Will See Your Abs In No Time.

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Training is hard enough but when you dont always see your results form your effort you can really get discouraged.  EPOC is a term being thrown around by informed trainers these days and this video will give you the lowdown on why you need to know what it means.

 

 

There you have it.  Introduce this one simple tip into your current routine and you will be thrilled with your results in no time flat.

 

A Nosy Mom Story About Fitness!

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Anyone who has ever worked with me personally or in my group training knows I am about accountability. So one of the things I am having my clients do this month is to make a huge effort to make fitness a priority. To do this, I am asking all of them to put their workouts down as an appointment in their calendar.

Why would I ask them to do this?

Simple. I deal with powerful and busy people. And they are constantly being pulled in different 20 directions.

  • Board meetings
  • Carpool
  • After school activities
  • Family obligations
  • Business trips, etc.

What often gets left off? Exercise.

If you schedule exercise into your week at the beginning of each month, you will see that you are less likely to miss your training.

Think I am nuts? Let me give you an example.

I have one client that changes the way she fills in her Blackberry calendar. Instead of “exercise” or “training”, she writes “MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY”.

In this woman’s world if she does not get her workout in she feels sluggish, out of sorts, and is normally cranky (her words) if she misses a workout.

She tells the story of how someone was looking over her shoulder one day. The nosy mom said “Why don’t we schedule a breakfast meeting for our book club?”

My client said, “Sure when would you like to meet?” As the busybody woman looked at my client’s Blackberry calendar, she was shocked to see that this woman needed therapy 5 days a week. She must have thought she was truly out of her mind and clearly stayed away from scheduling the meeting anywhere around the appointment.

This worked wonders in two ways: 1) She was able to get her workout in and 2) Now she even had time to get cleaned up after her training. Nice!

I have had other clients use similar tactics when scheduling their workouts:

Cardiologist – This reminds him that he has heart issues and if he misses his appointment, he will spend his time in a waiting room instead of a weight room.

Blind Date – One of my clients was a young single woman who had just lost 70 lbs. She used this as a motivator to keep her from putting the weight back on so that she would never need to go on another blind date again.

Plastic Surgeon – This was another client’s way of saying she always wanted to look vibrant. She was deathly afraid of needles and never wanted to go under the knife for surgery. A little vain, but it works for her!

Accountant – Some people consider me an accountant. I keep them accountable and it is easy to say I need to meet with my accountant and people would never think of making you miss an appointment with the tax man.

Got a good one for me?

I would love to hear about it! I am sure there are tons more out there. Post your comments below and and tell me your code words or secrets for exercise.

For now, get your calendar or planner and schedule in your workouts for this month. AND don’t miss any of them. I promise you will thank me for it at the end of the month.

Check out the new Results Only Gym!!

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The new gym has been going gangbusters since the last time I wrote to you. It’s been a blast! Clients love the new environment, the extra space, the equipment and all the exciting programming we provide.

Here are two pictures for you to see what the gym looks like.

Jealous? Don’t be!

I will make sure you have access to a lot of the same programming soon enough. Everything we do at Results Only is based on a tried and true proven system.

For over 15 years, I have successfully used time-tested tools including interval training, circuits and food logs with my clients. And over the years, I’ve been able to add a few new tools like iPod workouts to help people with their fitness goals.

The more success my personal training and group training clients have, the less you have to worry about figuring out on your own what works best. I have figured it all out for you. And will make it available to you very soon!

I know that you are a person of integrity and discipline. Why else would you subscribe to my newsletter? However, there are tons of people out there that make excuse after excuse for why they do not make time to eat healthy and exercise.

I know you don’t make excuses, but you may know people who do.

Last week’s feature article, “Negative People Stink and So Do Their Lame Excuses“, addressed 6 of the most common excuses I’ve heard. The language may vary, but I figure if I can equip you with answers for those negative statements you might be able to help the people around you.

Sometimes it also helps to see the answers again and again. Just in case you have a bad day yourself.

Results Only … it’s not just a name, it’s a lifestyle!

Negative People Stink and So Do their Lame Excuses

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The only thing I think people should regularly lose in life is body fat.

You want to lose fat, right? You want to win that battle, right? Those that WANT to win never settle and nothing less will do.

I get tons of emails from readers each week and you know what I hear the most? EXCUSES about why they can’t do this and haven’t succeeded at that.

Hey, I know there are people out there who have serious problems. But they are not the people I am referring to. I’m talking about the “I cant’s” or “I don’ts” or “I will never be able to’s”.

I know you don’t normally say these things because you are disciplined and you know what it takes to make a difference in your life. But unfortunately, these excuses hold some people back from getting healthier.

We all know these people. Sometimes even we can have a bad day and slip into a tough frame of mind. Take a look at some of the excuses I hear and learn the answers.

Maybe reading them will stick with you. If you ever have a bad day, it will be easier to get out of that bad space. If you think you might give into an urge to blow off a workout you will think twice. If you are sitting at a friendly or business luncheon and hear one of these, you might be able to steer the naysayer in a different direction. It definitely helps to be armed with good answers.

Excuse #1: “I Don’t have the Time To Eat Right”

Everyone’s busy these days. Some people make eating right a priority. Others don’t and complain about not having enough time to cook healthy meals or prepare healthy snacks.

Do you want it or don’t you?

It takes discipline, organization, and scheduling to prepare your meals and snacks the day before. You need to cook in larger quantities, for a whole week and then refrigerate or freeze the extra to eat at later meals throughout the week. By doing this, you end up spending less time cooking and more time enjoying delicious healthy foods. You will actually find more time in your day than you ever thought. To help you stave hunger in between meals, make sure to carry healthy snacks with you. Keep some at the office. Keep some in your car … Make it easy on yourself so you’re not stuck in a hunger panic at the nearest fast food restaurant.

Excuse #2: “I Hate Exercise/Diets/Water, etc.”

Really? Would you rather be 40 pounds overweight, have no energy, and be a walking zombie? Decide what you hate MORE and then make sure you can live with the answer.

Excuse #3: “I Have No Time to Exercise”

Are you kidding? If you can’t find 15-30 minutes two to three times a week… your schedule stinks. That’s less than 1 hour per week out of 168 hours! If you are overweight, are you even a little bit serious about making positive changes? If your fitness and poor eating habits become a serious issue, I won’t be the one telling you that there needs to be a change. A surgeon will.

Excuse #4: “Healthy Food Is Expensive”

Yes, this one might have a little merit. However, you must realize where your grocery money goes… CRAP. Eat less from a box or a can and more from what comes out of the ground.

If you start eating more nutrient-rich foods, you will need to eat less…which means you will buy less!

Excuse #5: “I Eat Out All The Time”

You can eat out and find healthy substitutes. It’s all about choices. But don’t let eating out become an every day event either or you’ll look like you eat out every day.

Just look around a restaurant. Do you want to look like you just ate the “Grand Slam” breakfast, at the “All You Can Eat” buffet or like, “Boy, I need some Pepto-Bismol??”

MY FAVORITE Excuse: “I’ve Tried Everything…Nothing Works For Me”

Have you ever stuck to a program for 1 solid year? How about 6 months? 12 weeks?

If you did, you would definitely see results and feel better. Often times, people try something for a few weeks, get bored and don’t give the program a fighting chance to see if it really could work for them.

This is where most people end up after trying a fad diet or a workout cut out from some magazine instead of a system that works like the ones we promote art Results Only.

Integrate some of the programming from the newsletters. Read the motivational tips every Monday and put it all together into your daily lifestyle. Next thing you know, positive changes have occurred and you are better for it.

So are excuses like these holding YOU or someone you love back? If so, ask yourself what you are going to do about them right now? What kind of person are you? If you could conquer anything, who would you want to be?

You know the answer. Now do something about it.