What's on my mind today?
Today I will continue discussing the details of my goals for the next 365 days.

Never limit yourself!

We all have the tendency to defeat ourselves before we start.  That's just wrong.  You can't possibly know what will happen unless you try.  I always teach that when faced with a situation, trying things is the way to go. 

Mission 2, Day 71: I like rest days

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

What's on my mind today?
Today I continue my discussion of my goals for the next 365 days.

Launch a new fitness website

Information overload–that's what I see with most of the people I talk to.  They have no clue what works and what doesn't. They are confused by the conflicting information they receive on the internet today.  I plan to present a simple plan for success that everyone can use.  I also plan to partner up with one of the biggest names in fitness to present this information to the public in a manner that will make it invaluable to everyone who uses the site. 

This site will be completely separate from the companion site for my eBook.  This site will be an educational site.  Alot of what is contained in this site will also be in the physical book I plan to release.  My goal here is to help people understand the correct path to take on their road to physical fitness.

Mission 2, Day 70: Change will do you good

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

What's on my mind today?
Today I continue my discussion of my goals for the next 365 days.

Most likely I will sell the book from my Get Back to Lifting companion site.  Members will get a large discount on the book.  Non-members will pay full price.  I have not yet decided upon a price for this book.  Look for this to happen late in the year in 2009.

  

Today was another great workout.  I am totally in love with H.I.T.  I changed up my form on my Thigh Extensions and still managed to hit 210 lbs. and 12 repetitions.  I got aggressive and raised my standing calf raises to 800 lbs. and still managed to hit 14 repetitions.  I have to say that it was pretty ominous putting 800 lbs. on the sled and pushing it with just my calves.  I upped my squat to 235 lbs. and managed 8 repetitions.  I was a little disappointed in that effort, so off to the Quad Blaster to fix that issue!  I grabbed the 55 lbs. dumbbell and cranked out 15 repetitions.  My heart was pounding and my entire body was shaking.  Next I hit my pullovers.  I've been stressing with this exercise because it hurts my left tricep.  I focused on being perfect with the form.  Not only did the pain go away but I managed 4 more repetitions.  Isn't it interesting how when you do something correctly it just gets better?  The rest of the workout was just as good.  The highlight for me was my deadlifts.  I've been upping the weight in 5 and 10 lb. increments, but today I decided to go for 15 lbs.  I put 300 lbs. on the bar and managed to pull 7 repetitions.  It felt awesome lifting 300 lbs. off the ground.

Mission 2, Day 69: Ending the week strong

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

What's on my mind today?
Yesterday I commented on my goals for the coming 365 days and today I'd like to go into more detail about those goals.  I will choose one goal each day and explain what I have in mind for that goal.

Finally publish my eBook

Unfortunately, I've "finished" this eBook several times, but each time I go through and edit I find more and more information I want included in the text.  My plan will be to publish Get Back to Lifting and the companion web site around the beginning of 2009.  I am extremely excited because this eBook will help all those who have had back surgeries or other back injuries get back to lifting.  I explain in great detail how to go about a lifting program after a back injury.  The information I provide comes directly from the plan I followed after my back surgery.  As my workouts show, my back is not a limiting factor in my workouts at all any more. 

The companion website will likely have a membership area which will require a monthly fee and a free area as well.  The free area will have abridged articles and less information than the membership area.  The membership area will have full articles and tons of great information, including a discussion board.  I'm very excited about launching this eBook and the companion website.

Mission 2, Day 68: Perfect timing

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

What's on my mind today?
Today's post will be simple and to the point.  I am thinking big. 

The next 365 days will see me:

– finally publish my eBook
– publish a paper book on fitness
– launch a new website about the fitness industry and helping those with information overload
– win a body building competition in my age division
– get into the best shape of my life
– teach millions how to copy what I do and get great results doing so

That's all I have to say.  Let the New Year of Shredding begin!

Progress Photos:

As you all know, I've been using the H.I.T. system and man, have I seen some awesome results.  Here are some photos of my calves and thighs that show the growth I've gotten. 

 
Thank you, Quad Blaster

Heavy calf raises to complete failure!

 
Heavy seated calf raises for the definition!

Please note that I've moved my workout days to Tuesday's and Friday's.  Ever since the movement by one day of my workout last week, I didn't feel it was wise to come back on Monday with just 2 days rest, so I've extended it to Tuesday. 

Mission 2, Day 67: Avoiding adaptation

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!