2011: A New You

After an absolutely long delay, I'm back to provide you guys with more information for 2011 and beyond, as we all work towards improving ourselves.

A quick indulgence into my personal life:
-I graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Kinesiology on December 19th, 2010. Four and a half hard years of work are now complete, and I'm eager to take my knowledge and begin helping as many possible. An interesting note about my field is that is holds direct impact upon our population, both national and global. Far too many individuals have abandoned regular exercise as a result of excess laziness, limited information, and the "thought" that we don't have the time to exercise in today's world. So, I'm very eager to fight inactivity over the next 40-60 years and make the world a better place.

-Also spent a wonderful weekend at home during the Christmas holiday. Regardless of theology, this time of the year is excellent because of the ability to spend time with family. Life is too short to not value the moments you have stuck by a fireplace socializing about days past.


So, here we are, at the doorstep of another year. Before setting goals for 2011, I ask that each and everyone of you assess 2010. Did you set challenging goals in life? Did you achieve these goals? If you didn't, what stopped you? All these questions, and more, should be asked of yourself. Answer honestly, because within yourself there is no space for lies. If you can not honestly address yourself, how can you ever be outwardly honest?.

Come 2011 I want everyone to set goals for the body, their performance, and their well-being.
Think about the change you want to occur. Maybe you'd like to lose 15 pounds, especially around your midsection. Possibly, your a young man wanting to add some extra muscle mass so that you feel more empowered as you travel in life. Maybe its simply being able to run up the stairs without losing your breath, or dropping your LDL (bad cholesterol).

Regardless of what your goal is. I want everyone TO WRITE IT DOWN. Abstract thoughts are hard to materialize and make real, so its essential to think long and hard about your goals, and then write them down on a sheet of paper. Moreover, don't just stuff these sheet of paper in a desk drawer, or under some newspapers. I want this tacked to your bulliten board, stapled above your computer, or even taped on your bathroom mirror. You want this list placed somewhere you see it everyday (bathroom is best), so that you never lose sight of your goals. Remember, to become a new you requires discipline, of which the first act is referring to your goal list everyday.

There is no reason that everyone in the world can change their body for the better this year. It's more then just a resolution. It's a re-invention.

And to give you all some ideas of where to start, or how specific you should become I am going to post my personal goals in the next few days. I am still ironing out the details of my goals, and so I will share them as soon as I am confident that they are my goals.

One last tip, share with friends and family that your embarking on this mission. Don't go out this alone. Even if they don't want to join you in the endeavor, they will provide cherished support as you make progress, or even struggle to maintain focus. It's not always easy, but always reminded yourself of the destination, and have some great friends a long the way make the road a lot easier.

And always check back here for great information pertaining to diets, training, workouts, or up to date fitness news and thoughts. I promise that posts will be occuring far more often then recently, and that this will become one of your favorite stops on your daily commute around the net.

Starting now, Get Fit, and Stay Fit...........Forever