Well week one seemed to go pretty well. the girls are kickin ass and one of the guys has gotten much more involved, which is awesome. hopefully the next week will suck in the other guy to get rolling.
Im really enjoying reading the blogs and getting the inside view at how everyone is feeling during the process. It let's me know what stages people are at. I didn't expect this to be a cake walk, by any means. Change isn't easy, especially for most people. But it is always a good thing once you get through the turbulence of the internal resistance.
I think it helps when you can see and feel change quickly, which of course takes some dedication to committing to the whole thing. But I've already noticed a difference in my body in only the first week. Which is incredibly encouraging. If I make this kind of change on a weekly basis I will be very happy with the end result. I'm wondering where or if I will plateau on this program. Im thinking that the changing of the exercises will help fight that plateau thing. We'll see.
The food is surprisingly amazing. I'm eating better, more tasteful food than before, and I ate pretty decently before as far as a healthy diet. This cookbook has certainly opened the door to some magnificent meal experiences. If you guys all read this blog and haven't gotten this cookbook yet, I very much encourage you to get it and try out the meals. they are ridiculously easy to make and are amazingly tasty.
I'm also really enjoying this program, I find a lot of motivation for myself to check in on everyone, to plan the next things, to learn more so I have more to share. I haven't been this motivated and focused in a while. this is definitely a good boat to start rowing in. (even if I have to tow some other boats behind me)
that's a reference to my fingerprint life purpose session where the woman told me that I have too many boats. And I spend my time jumping from one boat to the next and eventually I'll need to choose a boat and stay in it and start rowing, and only then will I be able to get somewhere. It's an interesting analogy and I think about it each time I start on something else. ha ha!
I'm noticing that sleep is going to be an integral part of this program. Saturday night I got so exhausted that I was passed out by 10:30pm, which for me is unheard of. Asleep, early on a Saturday night? Dave? No way. And I think the whole week of moving fast and doing all the work for this and NOT really paying attention to proper sleep cycles just caught up to me. that's going to be interesting trying to work in enough sleep into my already chaotic schedule.
I am having a difficult time with the meditation. I expected that though and I really do believe it will help. I suspect that is a difficult thing for all of us. I wonder if the guys will have more trouble than the girls with that, too. I know I'm having more trouble quieting the panel than the girls seem to be. isn't it interesting, though, that the most difficult part of this for me is the part where I do..literally, nothing. NOTHING is the hardest part. How ironic is that?
ok quick check in:
M= Sharp
E = Happy
P = Strong (and a little sore)
S = I'm definitely flowing in the right direction
Life is so different here. I feel more alive and more invigorated to be alive than I have in along time. I loved the partying with my friends, and I don't just mean the party favors, I mean the hanging out with friends and laughing and connecting with them that I did in florida. And I wouldn't trade that for anything. its the kind of thing you get after you have some really god friends for a long time. When I first moved out here I thought I would meet a lot of people right away and I was looking forward to making new friends. I am meeting people and I've met some cool friends, but at the same time, I am finding that I am really digging my time alone. Im really connecting to myself, to nature. I think that connection to spirit is well timed and something I needed to do. I find myself turning down offers to hang out with people to go do my own thing, whether its ride my bike in the mountains, or go snow boarding, or just go exploring in the FJ. I'm LOVING my own company. (although, I really do miss my partner in crime back in FL, I think about that a lot)
Anyway, Im gonna get back to my next weeks agenda here.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Week 1 Day 4
quick check in tonight.
totally slacked this morning. no meditation, no core exercises. was up late last night and hit snooze one too many times.
the critic voice and the motivator were beating me up for that as soon as I got moving. interesting that the motivator don't say much that early though. he's still sleeping until I get up and walk around. then once I do, he'd all, "yo, critic, give him some shit, please!"
I played racquetball again today , man I love that sport, we just have so much fun. And its great that I am getting my dad active and moving a lot. he's in pretty damn good shape for a 61 year old. he definitely keeps me runnin.
everyone seems to be rolling pretty well. the guys are starting to jump on board now a little better. women still kickin ass.
over all a great day considering I started out a slacker. =) I reeled it back in.
totally slacked this morning. no meditation, no core exercises. was up late last night and hit snooze one too many times.
the critic voice and the motivator were beating me up for that as soon as I got moving. interesting that the motivator don't say much that early though. he's still sleeping until I get up and walk around. then once I do, he'd all, "yo, critic, give him some shit, please!"
I played racquetball again today , man I love that sport, we just have so much fun. And its great that I am getting my dad active and moving a lot. he's in pretty damn good shape for a 61 year old. he definitely keeps me runnin.
everyone seems to be rolling pretty well. the guys are starting to jump on board now a little better. women still kickin ass.
over all a great day considering I started out a slacker. =) I reeled it back in.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Week 1 Day2
Im gonna keep this one short.
personal stuff: feel great, meditation this morning was difficult, I think my back was sore from the previous night work out and made it difficult to sit still. but for a bit, my mind was quiet, and that was nice.
Mentally Im good. staying relatively focused during the day. I see and feel an improvement.
Physically Im tired.. but a good tired. 4 games of racquetball in an hour. that was some serious cardio. boy do i love that game.
Emotionally..Im really happy. I am consistently happy. I've always been a happy person but lately I've just been enjoying the hell out of life.
Spiritually this one is hard to describe. I feel connected. I feel as though Im flowing more yet kind of in the dark. as if Im "on to something".
I LOVE seeing this group go through this. I love their excitements, I love their frustrations and fears. there is something wonderful about this. Im glad I finally did something about it.
ok thats it for today, Im bushed.
personal stuff: feel great, meditation this morning was difficult, I think my back was sore from the previous night work out and made it difficult to sit still. but for a bit, my mind was quiet, and that was nice.
Mentally Im good. staying relatively focused during the day. I see and feel an improvement.
Physically Im tired.. but a good tired. 4 games of racquetball in an hour. that was some serious cardio. boy do i love that game.
Emotionally..Im really happy. I am consistently happy. I've always been a happy person but lately I've just been enjoying the hell out of life.
Spiritually this one is hard to describe. I feel connected. I feel as though Im flowing more yet kind of in the dark. as if Im "on to something".
I LOVE seeing this group go through this. I love their excitements, I love their frustrations and fears. there is something wonderful about this. Im glad I finally did something about it.
ok thats it for today, Im bushed.
Monday, March 24, 2008
week 1 day 1
So I've been teetering on the edge of something... I wont say something great, but definitely something leading to greatness. and I don't mean for myself, I mean for "us". whoever us seems to be. whoever "us" joins in this path.
I have been accumulating data, tools, insight, & experience for a few years now. My Mentor had a lot to do with guiding my way and I am grateful for that. In the last year especially I have attracted to myself, or otherwise been lucky enough to have things fall into place and in some way, I feel, steer me to this purpose...or this path.
And it all sorta came together at the World wellness Conference In Albuquerque a few weeks ago. And then with a little work I realized I actually do have enough material to put together a program that I think can change peoples lives.
So with the cooperation and commitment of some good friends, I have launched the first round of the 12 week transformation program. I really gotta get a better name. I think that's one of the things I should meditate on.
The program encompasses the mind, body and spirit and the strengthening of each. Growth. Change. Awareness.
Im not sure where this can go, but an infectious epidemic would be fantastic. And helping anywhere from 1 person to epidemic proportions would be "werth" the trip. It's already changing me and I have only just begun. I expect this will have incredible results and I predict that they will likely be nothing like what I expected. well, hopefully a little bit. I'm really sorta counting on bigger biceps and pecs and a nice solid 6 pack again. =)
It was a great first day. the girls are kicking ass. the guys are either slackin' or busy and not full committed yet. even though they SAY they are committed, this is a prime example of say what you mean and mean what you say... and do what you say.
My guinea pig test subjects for round 1 are a nice group. 2 guys, 2 girls, and me.
All of us needing some changes in our lives right now so its a great group of people to hammer out the kinks with. Id' already decided on a few changes.
for example (and Im writing this down for myself so I don't forget) the excel chart to track the daily work out is awesome. except it really doesn't need to have the columns for planning and actual. I plan y work out before I go on the chart I print out. and then I only need to record the actual when I get back. Anymore than that is too much work and not really useful. I do understand where the whole planning and actual concept came from, and I think that's something that is helpful for people are are not completely committed. or reluctant to move. I think that may be where the going from knowing to doing might help make that bridge.
I don't think the "reluctant dieters" will be part of the groups that this program attracts. that said, we'll see what happens with the dudes here and find out. maybe we will need to keep some of that in. ha ha . or maybe just more instruction on how to plan before you work out.
I think a lot of people need to plan meals. I've already incorporated that whole life style into my food choices daily so everything I make is in line. but I am noticing a benefit to planning what I want to eat all day in just saving time.
So my quick check in for the day.
woke up great, meditation was scattered as expected, but nice. ate well. work out was awesome. and now I'm blogging. which is fantastic.
I'll be introducing a few new layers at the end of the week. I just want to keep it easy for people to get into first. I think ti might be a tad overwhelming for the guys at first. the girls seem to be cool with it. we'll see what happens but I think I might have some incredible success stories out of the girls. I hope the same fro the guys. that will be a challenge for me to keep them motivated.
I have been accumulating data, tools, insight, & experience for a few years now. My Mentor had a lot to do with guiding my way and I am grateful for that. In the last year especially I have attracted to myself, or otherwise been lucky enough to have things fall into place and in some way, I feel, steer me to this purpose...or this path.
And it all sorta came together at the World wellness Conference In Albuquerque a few weeks ago. And then with a little work I realized I actually do have enough material to put together a program that I think can change peoples lives.
So with the cooperation and commitment of some good friends, I have launched the first round of the 12 week transformation program. I really gotta get a better name. I think that's one of the things I should meditate on.
The program encompasses the mind, body and spirit and the strengthening of each. Growth. Change. Awareness.
Im not sure where this can go, but an infectious epidemic would be fantastic. And helping anywhere from 1 person to epidemic proportions would be "werth" the trip. It's already changing me and I have only just begun. I expect this will have incredible results and I predict that they will likely be nothing like what I expected. well, hopefully a little bit. I'm really sorta counting on bigger biceps and pecs and a nice solid 6 pack again. =)
It was a great first day. the girls are kicking ass. the guys are either slackin' or busy and not full committed yet. even though they SAY they are committed, this is a prime example of say what you mean and mean what you say... and do what you say.
My guinea pig test subjects for round 1 are a nice group. 2 guys, 2 girls, and me.
All of us needing some changes in our lives right now so its a great group of people to hammer out the kinks with. Id' already decided on a few changes.
for example (and Im writing this down for myself so I don't forget) the excel chart to track the daily work out is awesome. except it really doesn't need to have the columns for planning and actual. I plan y work out before I go on the chart I print out. and then I only need to record the actual when I get back. Anymore than that is too much work and not really useful. I do understand where the whole planning and actual concept came from, and I think that's something that is helpful for people are are not completely committed. or reluctant to move. I think that may be where the going from knowing to doing might help make that bridge.
I don't think the "reluctant dieters" will be part of the groups that this program attracts. that said, we'll see what happens with the dudes here and find out. maybe we will need to keep some of that in. ha ha . or maybe just more instruction on how to plan before you work out.
I think a lot of people need to plan meals. I've already incorporated that whole life style into my food choices daily so everything I make is in line. but I am noticing a benefit to planning what I want to eat all day in just saving time.
So my quick check in for the day.
woke up great, meditation was scattered as expected, but nice. ate well. work out was awesome. and now I'm blogging. which is fantastic.
I'll be introducing a few new layers at the end of the week. I just want to keep it easy for people to get into first. I think ti might be a tad overwhelming for the guys at first. the girls seem to be cool with it. we'll see what happens but I think I might have some incredible success stories out of the girls. I hope the same fro the guys. that will be a challenge for me to keep them motivated.
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