Recipe: Tex-Mex Migas | Runner's World & Running Times

Recipe: Tex-Mex Migas | Runner's World & Running Times

Combat weight in the New Year

Tomorrow is New Years Eve! Ah the new year, for most a time to start fresh and start new years resolutions. For most or at least a large percentage, weight loss or health and fitness will be at the top of resolutions. I guess for me I don't have much of a resolution. I just want be better in all areas of my life than the year before. I don't need leaps and bounds although I won't complain if it turns out that way. I'll still be happy with small improvements.

For those that are reading and are fitness revolution minded, I have a new work out to start the new year.

The new workout is Les Mills Combat. Its the newest in the ever expanding line of workouts by Beachbody.  Combat is a 60 day workout based on mixed martial arts and uses explosive fat-burning, strength-building moves from 6 major martial arts disciplines. The disciplines include; karate, tae kwon do, boxing, muay thai/kickboxing, capoeira, and jiu-jitsu. Combat comes in three different package options. Base kit which is just the basic DVDs, Supreme Warrior Package which comes with DVDs and training gloves, and Ultimate Warrior Package which comes with DVDs, gloves, and four additional workouts. Also if you order through a coach (me), you get a bonus DVD (Combat 30: Live). This program should be lots of fun for those that really liked kenpo in P90X or capoeira from Rev Abs. Combat is also for those at a beginning fitness level looking to enjoy fun, energetic moves that ramp up their cardio, burn off their fat, and lean out their muscles.

I have been looking forward to starting this program. I will be doing the Ultimate Warrior schedule. I am just coming off two rounds of Body Beast and am looking forward to getting back into the extra cardio. After the Ultimate Reset I went straight into Body Beast and gained fifteen pounds. The extra size is nice but I know my cardio and flexibility took a small hit. Tomorrow starts my new year off and its time to lean out. I'll keep you posted and as they say on the videos "Stay with the Fight".

To find out more about Les Mills Combat click here.


Remember -"Can't never could because Can't never would!
Until next time :)
Independent Team Beachbody Coach
-Coach Ric

Ultimate Reset Complete

The last time I blogged about the Ultimate Reset I was on day 6, now I am one week out of finishing it. My 21 day journey ended well and was enjoyable for me. If you would have asked me two years ago if I'd ever go vegan I would have said "that's crazy and no way". Well times have changed in terms of my fitness and my mind set about eating.

So how did I do it, Mr. never going to try being a vegan. Well the program is very well laid out with what to eat on each day. It was really more about the mental rather than the physical with this. The one thing for sure is I am always determined to finish a workout program, therefore this time I took the mind set that this was really just another workout program but this time it was for my insides. I didn't starve myself, I didn't lose muscle mass, and I didn't become sickly looking. What I did was become as of today is 13 lbs. lighter and feeling healthy,  and also much more conscious of what I put into my body to fuel it.

I would recommend the Reset for anyone. It is getting some outstanding and astonishing results, with some dropping their cholesterol by as much as 40 points. The main thing is to keep an open mind and be willing to try new foods. I tried and liked foods that before I would never imagined I would be eating. The menu was very good and it taught me how to prepare food to be very simple and flavorful. There are things I am still cooking and will be a part of my normal nutrition regimen from now on. Along with the food, the new Vegan Chocolate Shakeology is amazing and is my new favorite.
This was not a huge transition for me because I ate fairly healthy to begin with. My advice is do your homework about the Ultimate Reset. I did my homework and listen to others that had done this before I did and had such a great support group through each phase of it on Facebook. My friend dropped out after 3 days due to not reading up on this and really seeing what he had to do. I'm here to tell you, you will have to prep and cook and again be willing to try new things. If your not use to that this will be an adjustment for you but it shouldn't be a road block.

There are so many valuable lessons to learn from an experience like this that you owe it to yourself to give it a go. What have you got to lose except some bad habits and maybe a few pounds and possible points off your counts.

To find out more info on the Ultimate Reset click here.

Remember -"Can't never could because Can't never would!
Until next time :)
Independent Team Beachbody Coach
-Coach Ric

Ultimate Reset Day 6

     Today was day 6 of the Ultimate Reset. Had a really good morning, I got up and had a good amount of energy. I went for a 3 mile walk/run which ended up being more of a run/walk. I felt so good running, I had to make myself back off because I didn't want to over do it to where I would want or need a recovery drink.
     I have to say I am loving the menu and really starting to love cooking. The menu has some simple things that are just full of flavor. It makes me want to look up more vegan food recipes. Its amazing how different food choices make you feel. I still plan on getting some meat and a little dairy back in, but I could honestly get use to eating this way. The only thing I miss is my normal Shakeology. I have been enjoying the tropical vegan Shakeology and my new chocolate vegan Shakeology should be here in a few days.
     Overall I have to say I am loving the Reset so far, detox week starts on Monday.  In case you are wondering, YES I miss working out but the rest has been nice and needed. This break and the Reset should lead to better performance and results.


To find out more info on the Ultimate Reset click here.

Remember -"Can't never could because Can't never would!
Until next time :)
Independent Team Beachbody Coach
-Coach Ric

Ultimate Reset Day 4

It's been a little while since I last blogged but here goes. At last we met I was in the midst of a hybrid of P90X/Insanity/P90X2 and a little of Asylum mixed in. I made it through to day 84. I ended it a little early to start a new journey... The Ultimate Reset. For those that don't know about it, it's one of Beachbody's newest programs based on nutrition.
What is The Ultimate Reset? Simply its a 21 day program in three phases designed to improve your energy, digestion, complexion, nutrient absorption, and increased clarity and focus. During the program you will also be nurturing your mind, body and spirit through conscious lifestyle choices and techniques.
The Three Phases

Reclaim
In PHASE 1, you Reclaim your body, balancing its inner chemistry and preparing it for change—much like soap loosens grime.

Release
In PHASE 2, you Release the toxic compounds that are clogging your cells and stored within your tissues—like a purifying surge of clear water that flushes away years of impurities.

Restore
In Phase 3, you Restore your metabolism to maximum efficiency, while fortifying your body with the nutrients, enzymes, and probiotics it needs to maintain healthy performance in the future.

I started this journey with a friend that wanted to give it a go and asked for motivation and support. So far we are on day 4 and doing great. The adjustment hasn't been bad for me, minimal headaches mainly from being off any pre-workout supplements. I am really enjoying the program thus far and enjoying all the cooking and food prep. The first three days for my friend have been a bit rough. The main problem has been inconsistent diet. I eat fairly clean and that has helped. However if you are use to eating what ever you may adjust way different.
The menu has been fairly easy to prepare, and the food has been flavorful and good. After today there is no more dairy. I have been pleasantly surprised by what I have made so far. At this point I probably will not be buying store bought dressing anymore, or microwave products unless I'm in a real pinch like traveling or something of that nature. I am starting to like to cook and feel I am a better and smarter grocery shopper. All in all it will be worth the journey.
It does take some time and some smart shopping but hey anything worth having takes work. Whats Tony Horton say "Rome wasn't built in a day and neither was your body".

To find out more info on the Ultimate Reset click here.

Remember -"Can't never could because Can't never would!
Until next time :)
Independent Team Beachbody Coach
-Coach Ric

Hybrid P90X/Insanity/P90X2 Day 20

Today was day 20 of my hybrid workout. The day started with Insanity; Fast and Furious. Today was supposed to be Base and Back but I wanted to switch it up a little. I followed Insanity up with P90X One on One; On one leg for legs. Needless to say I am toast. This was my first time doing this workout  but I love that leg workout, the brutal part was one legged wall squats towards the end. This one worked my core like crazy because of the balance work involved. Hard to believe I'm on day 20 already. I'm going to look into putting Asylum into the mix once I get to the P.A.P. portion of this workout. So far I'm feeling good and knowing my challenge group buddies are doing well helps drive me more.

Remember -"Can't never could because Can't never would!
Until next time :)
Independent Team Beachbody Coach
-Coach Ric

Day 15 Hybrid

Today was day 15 of my P90X/X2/Insanity hybrid. Today was Insanity Fast and Furious followed by P90X2-Chest, Back, and Balance, and ARX2. Once again I am beat! I was so looking forward to my recovery drink, and breakfast after this one.
I had to do some foam rolling this morning because my calf and hamstring muscles were really tight. I am trying out some new shoes, Skeletoes AMP by FILA, a new minimalistic athletic shoe. Really feeling it in my left calf, but so far I love these shoes.
I have still been adding the extra Insanity workout on some days because I am helping a friend with some cardio. Insanity-Fast and Furious is good because its a twenty minute workout that torches some calories and gets you going with max intervals.
I gotta say I still love this hybrid. So far my core continues to get stronger and feel like I am seeing good results 15 days in. I missed doing P90X and some of the Insanity workouts while I was doing P90X2. This gives me all three and kills some major calories. The workouts are easy compared to the extra calories I need to eat to keep up, but hey it will all be worth it.
More to come...

Remember -"Can't never could because Can't never would!
Until next time :)
Independent Team Beachbody Coach
-Coach Ric