Why am I doing this???

Howdy!

Long time no blog... The theme of today's post is to identify the purpose of your goals. Without a clear plan, you will just be wasting time. You have to set your mind to a realistic goal in order to achieve it. Establishing small obtainable benchmarks allows for a higher probability of completing the larger goal. In this scenario the sum is greater than the individual parts.

Let me provide an example. If your goal is to bench press 300 lbs or clean and jerk 265 lbs, and you currently bench 200 and C&J 185, you will not be able to complete this weight successfully with months of hard work an dedication. Following a properly designed training and nutrition program is the only way to do so.  I recommend Wendler's 5/3/1 powerlifting system.  Nutrition is an important element to sustain the physical activity to add strength and size, if that is your goal.  Water is the most important nutrient needed to fuel your body properly.  De-hydration will make you sluggish and you will get gassed fast. Before I start to ramble, let me summarize.

1. Write out your Goal
2. Plan some incremental goals
3. Execute them.
4. Make a chart to visualize your goal to stick to it daily.
5. Do IT.
6. Check your progress Monthly to ensure that you are on track

Stay Healthy My Friends,
doug

OMG... Has it been 5 months since my last post!

Howdy! Howdy! Howdy!

Time flies. The past five months have been both hectic and awesome. The box has moved to an new and improved location. Lots of space, new equipment, new programs, new classes... Christmas is almost near, so that means parties. We will be hosting a Christmas party and Secret Santa ($10 to $20) party at a soon to be announced venue (The box or Downhouse), depending on the RSVP's. The sign up sheet is at the box on the clipboard, so if you are interested please sign up. i will be there, so I think that is reason enough to come.

The Texans are off to an awesome start. This week we are at Tampa Bay and we are favored by 3. Lay the points, the Texans will control the ball on the group with the Ground and Pound of Foster-Tate, Yes they have become one, and then light them up in the air with Schaub's hand cannon. Also, the Texas are 9-1 ATS on First Half's, incidentaly, Vegas has the same spread at -3 for the first half. I am going to take both and ride this train to town. Other games that interest me are:

• NO vs ATL --- ATL +1.5



• USC vs Wash --- USC -11.5



• S Miss vs CenFL --- S. Miss -9



• UAB vs Memp --- UAB +12



• Stan vs Ore --- Stanford -3.5



• HOU vs TAM --- HOU -3

Also, Houston was one of my fav's but they played yesterday and rolled Tulane... Cotton controlled the game with Keenum out of the entire 4th quarter.

6:30 Class

If you have sent me your goals, please do so. Email them. I will customize your warm up and cool downs based on what you want to achieve.

Until next time. Have a great weekend. SPORTS

Stay Healthy My Friends,

doug