4 Ways to Look and Feel Great by Summer

The summer months are almost here! The perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and all of the chores are done.

But one thing you have to be careful of is not backsliding and finding yourself dreading the summer months because of the way you look and feel.

Winter is typically the blame for your inability to stick to your fat loss plans and fitness goals.
However, I do have 4 simple tips that will help you avoid blowing it and enjoy the all the summer fun activities feeling healthier and stress free.

1. Flush it out - Water does the body good when it comes to good health. Water helps flush out toxins and other unwanted things lingering in your body. Water also replenishes fluids that help lubricate the internal body, while keeping you hydrated, lowering your desire to eat, and also helps keep your skin looking smooth and young. You should be drinking your body weight divided by half in ounces of water per day to keep your body hydrated and working properly.

2. Flax Seed - A great way to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system is by adding flaxseed to your healthy meal plan. Taking Flaxseed is a great way to control high blood pressure and helps with digestion; just make sure the flaxseed is crushed for easier consumption and absorption.

3. Eat Less Later - Everyone knows, whether they want to admit it or not, reducing calories will help you lose weight. However, just as you should reduce the calorie intake, you need to know when to eat. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and the one meal that you should not miss. Lunch should be healthy but less than you ate for breakfast. As you approach dinner, eat healthy and light. Avoid after dinner snacks and DO NOT Eat at least 3 hours before you go to bed at night.

4. Reduce the Pressure - Stress can be an incredibly powerful drag in your life and when a person is stressed, the body reacts. Results of stress can lead to high blood pressure, tension headaches, upset stomachs, and many other ailments. Exercise is probably the most effective defense against stress in your life. So keep your stress in check with good quality well balanced exercise program.

JJK Visits MVP

Jackie Joyner Kersee, who won a silver medal in the heptathlon in the 1984 Olympics and gold medals in the 1988 and 1992 Games, made a visit to the MVP Fitness Studio on Monday, April 1, 2009.

JJK came to MVP for a quick, light workout and pick up a signed copy of my new book entitled Get Fit 4 Christ.

What a blessing, Jackie Joyner Kersee, who is one of the greatest female athletes of all time has my autograph.

MVP Client Signs Pro Baseball Contract

Congratulations goes to MVP Dustin Smith, who has signed a minor league baseball contract with the Newark Bears of the Altantic League.

Dustin has worked very hard with the MVP Program, increasing his speed in the 60 yard dash from a 6.8 to 6.6 and increasing his bench press from 185 pounds to 250 pounds in just 60 days!

Dustin is a young man with strong faith and recognizes that with God all things are possible.

Dustin is also the son of Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith and brother of Nikko, an one time finalist on American Idol.

Good Luck Dustin and remember to take God with you every where you go.

Sinbad Coming To The STL

David Adkins, better known as comedian, Sinbad will be in St Louis at Church on the Rock on Easter Sunday, April 12th.

If you live in the St. Louis area I'd personally like to invite you to come out and hear his testimony. It is awesome!

Plus, a MVP client, Shauna Martinez will be performing a beautiful praise dance solo to "Don't Cry" by Kirk Franklin.

There are two services 9 and 11 AM. for more info go to http://www.cotr.org/.

I Promise That I Will Never Cuss at You

I have gotten a lot of questions about MVP Boot Camp.

The best one was:

"Are you going to YELL in my FACE, call me names and CUSS me out?"

Although that may be the perception when you hear Boot Camp. It's really not my style.

I believe in getting the best out of you in a constructive, supportive manner.

So,

If I'm not going to cuss and scream then what should you expect from MVP Boot Camp?

Although I could go on all day, but are six things you can expect from Boot Camp.

1. Four Weeks To A Better You: That's all it takes - 28 days- just four short weeks. And you will never be the same again.

2. Four Weeks of PROGRESS! Let's face it...if you don't see progress...you don't want to do it. Nobody does. That's one reason people struggle with their fitness...they do the same exerise routine over and over and get no results. The body is very adaptive. Performing the same routine over and over is not only boring, but your body will get used to the routine and quit responding. At Boot Camp, I use variety, every workout is different, challanging and fun!

3. Lose Weight, Tighten, Tone and Firm Your Body, and Drop Dress pr Pant Sizes Fast!

4. Meet Other People Like You: One of the really nice benefits of MVP Boot Camp is that you're surrounded by like-minded, kind and supportive people just like you.

5. Metabolism Makeover, Regardless of Your Age: With each passing week you'll see your body shrink before your eyes as your metabolism increases so you're burning fat at ever-increasing speed and efficiency.

6. Friendly, Professional Expert Guidance In a Supportive, Structured, Motivational and Accountable Program: I'm proud to say I am a child of God. I am a Certified Personal Trainer with years and years of experience and a long track record of success.

Master The Met Results.

Last week I told you about Kym Hunter and Nikki Taylor who were getting set for Master The Met, a 42 story stair climbing race.

Kym finished with a time of 11:48 and Nikki finished with a time of 10:38. I also participated in the event and finished with a time of 7:27 for 38th place of of 907 runners.

I am very proud of Kym and Nikki as they accomplished another goal in their fitness quest. Kym and Nikki's hard work and dedication is what becoming a MVP is all about.

Go here to find out complete results.

http://www.fleetfeetstl.com/racetiming/results/MASTER_THE_MET_2009_42_OA.HTM

Reaching Their Goals One Step At A Time

On Saturday, March 7th, MVPs Nikki Taylor and Kym Hunter will participate in Master The Met.

Master the Met is a competitive stairclimb to the top of the Metropolitan Square Building in downtown St. Louis. At 42 stories, it is the STL's tallest building. Master the Met is a physical challenge, and believe me when I tell you this there is no other workout that can compare.

Nikki and Kym are perfect examples of what goal setting is all about. Both of these young ladies are incredibly motivating, and I have noticed that their self-confidence is building fast everyday.

Join me in wishing Nikki and Kym good luck on Saturday and remember you two.... is not running 42 flights of stairs, its running one flight of stairs 42 times.