Coach's Corner 9/18/12

Testing out out balance with a Slack line

Got to get the proper mouth position......I think she's getting it.



P90X - for the Mobile folks.
Ever thought about having P90X on your Mobile device?
You can now get the P90X mobile App for FREE! it comes loaded with the AB Ripper X routine.
Go to www.beachbodycoach.com/jay21
(If you do not have a Free Teambeachbody account yet, click on "Join" first.) then...
click on the "P90X App for iPhone" banner.
Using the App you sign into your existing Teambeachbody.com account.

*Confession* - I do not have an I-phone or an Android. Still cruising around with an old Palm Centro phone, which is a good PDA but I do not carry a data package. I did down load the Free App though, for when I get into the Future.

Make Little or Big Steps, but move forward.I was just out mowing the lawn and was presented withthe aroma of someone BBQ'n. I do not know what was on the grill, but it reminded me of the Reno Rib Cook-off. While Tammy and I have not been in a few years, we had always looked forward to it. As we set out to do the Ultimate Reset, I wondered if upon finishing we will desire still to have some finger licking pork ribs. I don't know, but I do know that we enjoy life and enjoy food. I also know that over the past four-five years we have made changes to our nutition that in a whole add up to significant changes. It has been all about learning more and really about changes in moderation. In all the changes we have made we have not felt depriveed of enjoyment, but have actually become to even enjoy our nutrition more. So we will see what comes of it. So I hope you are also making positive changes in your fitness and nutrition, whether large or small. Itf you are ready to jump start some of those larger changes, I welcome you to join us in the Reset. It would be great to have a group of people along for the Journey encouraging each other along. Message me back if you are interested in being part of our "Reset Accountability" group. We are planning on starting the Reset on October 1st.

It isn't a trip to Crater Lake if you don't Jump in.

Little Emry wants to go too . Not expecting a 10-yr old to jump 20+ feet.

She did it ... we could not believe it.

Coach’s Corner 9/11/12

First off most of you may not know that have the “Follow the Bright light” disease. And oh there are often so many bright shinny things around. I really am often paralyzed wondering if I should fish or cut bait. And most often try to juggle all things and get nothing complete. As I type I think I may complete this post this time. Focus, Jay.

Doing P90X in “Lego City”

As Tammy and I prepare for the Tough Mudder (Check out the Obstacles) on Sept. 23, we have been doing P90X and are on week 7. The first 6-weeks our oldest son had built a Lego City over about half the floor area where we workout. It was a great design, but it was growing. It was removed last week and he is happily on to new adventures. While it is nice to have the space back it does not make P90X any easier, yet with all the Pull-ups and strength work it will pay off in the Mudder. Just yesterday we purchased some fingerless gloves and some water-wicking clothing. We hope to maybe have a friend take some pictures.

Nutrition –

Processed; how much is too much

Saw a friend post about Butter being better than Margarine. I was hoping that by now this was pretty well known, but many are still buying what I call Franken-foods that man has made to "Substitute" for the less processed foods that are from days of old. Although we wish we could churn our own, most butter in moderation is way better than over processed substitutes.

I have also been thinking more on the heavily processed Canola Oil. There are many urban legends about its dangers, but all in all it looks much too "factory made" for me (see How It's Made - Canola Oil). I am weary to eat something that is produced by means of Solvents & Bleaching agents.

Researching diet and getting our nutrients from whole Foods – great story of Dr. Terry Wahls learned how to properly fuel her body. Using the lessons she learned at the subcellular level, she used diet to cure her MS and get out of her wheelchair. TEDxIowaCity - Dr. Terry Wahls - Minding Your Mitochondria. Most Americans eat more than enough calories, but we are starving of basic nutrients.

So much information, what do we do?

Heading down the path of nutritional information can be daunting and depressing. We all have time to learn, but it is hard to “make” the time; even with the above link about “Minding Your Mitochondria”, were do we get 17-minutes.So do I overwhelm you? Hope you can find some of it interesting. I do want to share a Univ. of CA (UCTV) series called The Skinny on Obesity. There seems to be 7-episodes (about 7-12 minutes each). Here is a link to The Skinny on Obesity (Ep. 1): An Epidemic for Every Body. I’ll wait until next time to share info about 12 great food documentaries.

Kitchen: Always room for improvement (And I do not mean needing a new sink and Cabinets)

While our family does not have the average American diet, and we eat “healthily” we are excited to see what we can learn about our nutrition as we go through the 21-day Ultimate Reset. The reset is designed to balance body chemistry, remove toxins & reset digestion. It will comprise of learning new recipes (DVD cooking class), where the last week it is Vegan and consuming Supplements of:

Alkalinize - A super-green mixture that helps maintain body alkalinity, bringing your body back to a healthy pH balance.

Optimize - systemic enzymes and added camu camu that promotes an optimal immune system and helps manage your body's natural inflammatory response.

Detox – exclusive blend of organic sources designed to gently soothe and detoxify your colon—without forcing your body/bowels into a release.

Revitalize - pro- and pre-biotics, helping your body maintain the right environment for healthy intestinal flora.

Oxygenize – Stabilized Oxygen to help your body detoxify and develop a strong immune system.

Drinking a lot of Distilled water with Mineralize (Himalayan Salt, which contains up to 84 essential minerals and trace elements) added in.

It is may be just what many need. A lot of information at www.myultimatereset.com/jay21

P.S. - Yes, I made it through the post with out getting distracted!