Life is built off of routine – and ‘performance’ is like a ‘religious’ action that we not only perform unconsciously but also intentionallly every day. As we step into the gym, there are a series of things we do that prepare us for execution and assist us in success. In this list I will use a lot of war verbage not only because it’s fun, but because it resonates with many since getting in shape will be tough and can…
Top 6 Motivational Quotes
December 15, 2006What will move you into action? For those who don’t know it yet…I’m all about motivation, obviously! And I chant a few things in my head whenever I am challenged in this journey towards a better physical self. Below are my top 6 favorite motivational quotes I have used to keep me focused and disciplined during the most challenging times. 1. “Every Day is a New Battle” This quote signifies the power of ‘right now’, for it doesn’t matter what…
Top 6 Cool Workout Songs!
December 9, 2006I love music as much as I equally love dancing and working out. Studies have shown that listening to high energy music increases your calories burned because your body is more revved to move to the pace of the music. Here are my favorite workout songs (that I usually listen to in my car driving on the way to the gym since I don’t own and ipod) Maybe they can help energize all of you as well…Enjoy! 1. Shakira “Hips…
Top 6 Christmas Gifts for the Fitness Intendor.
December 1, 200690% of the American population are ‘fitness intendors’ = meaning that they want to exercise, they know they need to exercise, they ‘intend’ on exercising….but they don’t! So this is Christmas, it’s your job to support the ‘fitness intendors’ in your life by making them ‘fitness winners.’ Here’s my list of some basic tools you will need when STARTING a fitness program. For all those who have trained for years, this list is probably not for you. 1. Buy them…
Committed Decisions
November 7, 2006November 6, 2006 Last week was incredibly busy. There were days when I felt mental and physical total exhaustion. For the first time in a year and a half, I couldn’t even write my weekly journal on this site. Believe it or not, committing to these weekly entries is not an easy task. I usually spend about half an hour staring at the computer and then after some deep contemplations and allowing my fingers to type without directionI end up…
Top 6 ways to curb your hunger.
November 4, 2006I know I said I would write my ‘top 6’ every Friday, but I’ve been soooo busy!! Sorry! But now that I finished my early morning workout (I’m talking 5am y’all!) I am ready to get busy telling y’all ways to curb your hunger! Especially since it is now officially the weekend and I know there will be lots of temptations out there for everyone. Eat Fibrous Foods. 1. I am a huge proponent of eating fiber! Fiber dereases your…
Top 6 ways to NOT lose your diet while going out!
October 27, 2006All of us deal with the pressures of being with friends in an environment where we just want to be bbbaaadd! Below are top 6 ways I stay out of trouble. Maybe this will work for some of you. 1. Become the designated driver. This way, you have an excuse as to why you can’t drink. You also feel like a good samaritan for taking responsibility over the safety of friends. 2. Drink diet soda. I’ve done this many of…
a piece of a puzzle.
October 25, 2006October 24, 2006 Last week I was frustrated because everything in my life is new: where I live, what I do daily, who I hang out with and when I train. While change is hard, it is necessary in order to grow. The main reason I moved to Sacramento was to spend more time with my mother and assist with her health. I never want to regret decisions made in my life, and I never want to take every opportunity…
Top 6 Exercises to firm your Lower Body.
October 20, 2006One of the biggest concerns for woman is trimming and toning their lower half. Naturally, women are more pre-dispositioned to carry extra fat in these areas, therefore, your genetics and body composition will determine how much you can change the shape of your figure. There is no such thing as ‘spot training’ – however, there is something called building muscle in areas that you challenge. Muscle not only speeds up your metabolism but gives your body more shape and definition.…
The Game of Strength
October 16, 2006October 16, 2006 Wow. I began my trek in Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia, then to the state of Sarawak in the small village of Sibu, where my father, Francis Kang was born and raised. After a week or so, I flew to Bangkok and Pattaya in Thailand, where I continued my journey by myself, and discovered the countryside and beach areas of a beautiful and friendly country. The trip seems almost surreal, for here I am, in a new environment, in…