Friday Yummy Breakfast

I was craving Cottage Cheese this morning. I usually eat it at night but today I decided to add for breakfast with my oatmeal and a spoon of peanut butter. 

I use the 21 day fix system to measure my foods. It helps me save time and I know I won't be over eating. Everyone in my support group starts with this program. Specially those that really struggle with nutrition. 

I notice that cottage cheese gives me an extra boost before my workouts so I started incorporating it more in my diet lately. Right now my goal is to reduce body fat and continue building muscles. 

This journey can be difficult at times that's why I surround myself with like minded people to continue pushing forward. Don't give up, keep pushing!! 

Remembering the Past

Going through my old pictures tonight I found one that brought tears to my eyes. Because it took me back to one of the darkest moments in my life. We all battle many demons on a daily basis back then mines were depression, anxiety, emotional eating, feeling worthless, and even suicidal.

I was so addicted to food back then, Food was my comfort, food was my escape, I felt food was the only thing I had control over. But I will eat junk food and then feel guilty afterwards. During those times I felt the storm was never going to pass and now that I’m able to look back. I can’t believe it was all part of a bigger plan, because most of the people that come to me for help somewhat are going through something similar. Through the storm God is equipping you for the next chapter in your live. I believe this with all my heart

Sometimes the biggest battles in this journey can not be measure on the scale. Believe in the process and show up everyday guys. it can really save your life the way it has saved mine. Stay faithful the storm will pass

IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO START AGAIN

It doesn't matter how many times you failed before what matters is that you never give up. This journey has been really hard and challenging for me but each time I given up I discovered another reason to come back stronger. Before I gave up because I was afraid to be around people, I guess you can call it Social Anxiety. But also it had to do a lot with laziness. I will find any little excuse to stay home and do nothing but play video games. I will eat ice cream and play video games for over 12 hours everyday.  I had to learn the hard way I'm the only one stopping my self from the things I want. I really want to turn my life around and make my health a priority is not jus the fact I also want to look good lol. It was hard for me to start lifting 15 pounds in this move and watching everyone one else lifting 100s. Just watching my friends lift heavier then me it made me feel a little down, but once I started to focus in me again everything changed. I started to remind my self that this is my journey and I stopped comparing my progress to theirs. Currently lifting 75s and loving the changes and progress. It's been 31 days straight since I started working out consistently and not slowing down. From here I am more determine to become the man God created me to be. 

To all my badasses out there start believing in you again and start slowly. You will reach your goals as long as you consistently show up to your game. Create a game plan and follow it. Take care and God bless you and remember there is Greatness inside you!

Have Faith, Not Fear!

Today was one of those days I really had to dig down to get through it. We all have this two voices in our heads and I like to call them the hater and the winner. Today the hater was trying to ruin my day with a lot of negative self talk. Saying things like you are not good enough, you don't have the strength, you failed in the past and look at you 3 weeks in the gym and you are not getting results. I have to be aware when this is happening because before I will stay in bed and eat Pizza and Ice cream to feel better. Now I decided to take a different approach and is call personal development. 

I read books that focuses on rewiring your brain or re programing and as crazy as it sounds. It has helped me a lot because of all the new Ideas that I find in the books. There is one book in particular that I am reading at the moment, and this book it's called "The Charge" by Brendon Burchard. Many of the ideas that he shares in the book are not really unfamiliar to me, but the way he breaks it down it's so easy to Understand and put into practice. 

This journey has many challenges but most importantly it has shown me all the parts that make me who I am, the good and the bad. I have come into terms with the fact I am very lazy and a procrastinator. I will look for any excuse not to do the things I need to do to move forward. It's not easy but I found that coaching other people has helped me stay accountable to my Fitness Goals. Since I have a lot of people that look up to me. 

Whatever it is you are struggling in your life at this moment. God is using this storm to help you become stronger, and although you may not understand this at the moment. It will become clear when the right time comes. So stay faithful, remember to do your workout, drink your water and eat healthy. And if you can pick up the book I mentioned here today. I know this is going to be of great help to you as well. One more thing just remember you are not alone in this journey

Have Faith, not Fear!! 

The Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With The First Step

I believe that taking the first step in your Journey is the hardest part. For the most part because we already have created this image in our minds that you simply can't do it. Developing this Toxic and Negative image of yourself has taken a lot of years. As i look back in my life, I still can remember some of this moments where I experience Doubt, Fear , and Failure. And the occasional I told you so from a family member.

For many years I struggle with Depression and Obesity. As long as I can remember I have always been the big guy. And all the names and titles that come with this. For a long time I was usually call hey big guy, you are so cute and chubby. This remark had a tremendous impact in the why I felt about my self. I never felt pretty or good enough. 

It has been many moons since then, but now as I have grown closer to God. I began to discover a new Identity. As his favorite child, I was created for Greatness and nothing less. That all the talents, abilities and beauty was deposited in me, and so it has been deposited in you as well. But like in any other journey the Journey of a thousand miles will take a first step. This first step is gonna place you in a path of self discovery and love for yourself. Where the opinions of others will o longer affect you. Because you know have discover a new Identity in christ.

This Journey began  for me through fitness. With the hope of losing weight. The first round I was able to lose over 40 pounds, but slowly gained it back. All because I fail to do it the right way. I was still avoiding the emotions inside my heart, the fear of failure was still present, and my emotions were controlling my life.

I found my self shaky and inconsistent with my Workouts and Nutrition. But now is time to really confront this  emotions and become the best version of my self that I know is inside me. If it wasn't so the Devil will not be fighting so hard from keeping me from my blessing.

This post is a statement that a new me is in town and that I'm owning my decisions moving forward. I will become the best version that God has created me to be!!

My Weight loss journey

I was going through all my old pictures today and I realize I haven't shared my story in a long time but I want to keep it real tonight.

 

Sometimes I know you most feel like Dam coach doesn't understand what I'm going through right now. His to hard on me with this stupid meal plan but let me tell you something. Before I started this program I was at a very dark place in my life. I suffered from a severe depression and I honestly did now want to live. I was eating my emotions way. I will by an Ice cream almost every night, I will order pizza every other day, and chinese food the days I didn't buy pizza. I was drinking alcohol daily, Some times a Box of corona a day, Wine, Tequila you name it. I was at a very dark point in my life. I hated both of my Jobs, the stress and negativity were driving me insane! I hated the gossip, and the competition and By the way I used to work for FEDex or how we call it FEDup lol.

My problem was that I was looking for every shortcut on the Planet! I tried Diet pills for months. I tried Teas, Grandma Weight loss recipe and my Favorite one STARVATION. I will only eat 2 times per week and the rest of the week I will drink water and eat one slice of bread. I was doing my 200 calorie diet. I refuse to workout because my insecurities will not allow me to go the gym. I was terrified to let others see me struggling. I continue on this cycle for many years. I will lose 10 pounds and gain 20. I lost all hope, I was depressed, sad, broken.

A friend of mine kept telling me about this workout he was doing at home. For months I ignore him. I didn't want to be part of this stupid program that was the lie I was telling my self. One day my friend sent me the transformation picture and I was Shocked, I could not believe how much weight this person had lost in 2 months. At this point I had made the decision I was ready for change. All the excuses I told my self I put them to the side Money, Time, and all the negativity was not going to STOP me. I was determined to change. If my friend can do it there is no way I won't! That was my driving force.

The First week it was difficult but I kept pushing. I will get home at 11pm and I will do my workout at 12-1am at night to wake up the next day at 5. I remained focused and determined. I will take things one day at a time. the first week I lost almost 10 pounds and I was happy. Second week 14 pounds, t

hird week I had lost like 18 pounds and in the fourth week I had lost almost 25 pounds. I was happy from a size almost 40 I was down to a 34. After my second month I had lost a total of over 40 pounds and from a size 38 and a half to a size 30 in pants.

Was this process easy NO it was not but it was worth it. It gave me back my confidence, my health but most importantly My Life! There were days My body was in total pain. There were days I was sick, there were days I had no sleep, there were days family members past away, there were days Life Got to me But I never let anything get on the way of my journey. My story is not yet finished I’M still a work in progress… I will continue to make bad choices, gain, lose weight because that’s life but now I have the tools and the support to always get back on track.

Madeline's Transformation

My challenger and Coach Madeline had an incredible physical transformation but her emotional and mental transformation are amazing. When I met Madeline about a year ago, She was suffering from a thyroid condition that was taking her life away. Her symptoms will vary from Extreme Depression to light mood changes. At that time Madeline was drinking over 10 different pills of medication to control the hormone levels in here body. Madeline was a Gym Rat, she will spend over 3 hours in the Gym, but she was not getting the results she wanted.

After Madeline began working with the 21 day fix program she began to notice the changes in her body. First we focused on her nutrition, using the color coded containers she began to learn how to control her portions. Little by little she began to noticed the changes on her body. She began to lose weight naturally and her body began to tune up. Thanks to all the nutrients, antioxidants and all the ingredients in Shakeology Madelines health began to turn around.

Today Madeline is back to her normal weight feeling incredibly healthy but most importantly she's been able to stop drinking all those pills and her Thyroid condition is been under control. Amazing things can happen when you follow the right exercise program, follow the right nutrition plan and add a dense glass of dense nutrition like shakeology in your Diet !!

If Madeline can do it, you can do it. Maybe you can be our next transformation Story !!

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21 Day Fix Approved Banana Pancakes

I have recently discovered my passion for this babies. I always loved pancakes and Now I found a way to incorporate them into my 21 Day Fix Meal plan. You need very few ingredients and they really simple to make and most importantly they really fast to make.


Ingredients :

1 Ripe Banana
2 Eggs
Cinnamon
1 table spoon of Vanilla extract
and coconut oil

                 

Step 1 

Place banana and eggs in a bowl and whisk it until you get a nice creamy consistency.

 

Step 2

Heat up the pan, place coconut oil and add the pancake mix in to the pan. Cook like any other pancakes. You can also add some oatmeals to this recipe.

Now your Banana Pancakes are ready for you to eat.... Enjoy !!

Over Coming Depression by Helping Others as a Beachbody Coach

I was over weight for many years, I had many insecurities about my body and my self. For many years I suffered from Depression to the point I committed Suicide 3 times, but God had other plans for me. Here I am today bringing Hope to those who need it and helping others live a Happy, Healthy, Fulfilling Life !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAeyuvBelJo&list=PL0iV0OjePPWPIhNWrwKzOwv1oSaz9lzK-

21 Day Fix Approved Cauliflower Crust Pizza

This is the Recipe that saved my Body. Ever since that first encounter with Pizza, when I was a little boy. I been madly in love with her ever since. If I could eat Pizza everyday I will be the happiest man in the world, But as we all know this is not Possible. It was really hard for me to stop eating Pizza the way I was doing it. For many years I will eat Pizza 5 times a week. The guys from Dominoes already knew my are and the deliveries from the local Pizzeria around my neighborhood already knew my name. This love affair let me to gain a lot of weight over the years and many health problems due to the lack of nutrition value and the high levels of sodium and bad carbs.

When I started eating healthier Thanks to Shakeology, My body started craving other healthy foods. Before this journey I hated all veggies. But now I’m proud to say I can eat most of them and thats how I came about this incredible recipe of the Cauliflower Pizza. I found it in Pinterest by chance and one day my brother decided to make it. To my surprised it tasted amazing, I finally had found the only bad craving I couldn’t have, I was extremely happy.

If you are on 21 Day Fix you will need:

 1 green container of shredded cauliflower 

 1/2 green container of tomatoes 

 1/2 green container of spinach 

 1/4 red container 1/2 egg 

 1/4 red container 

 1 piece of turkey bacon 

 1 blue of mozzarella cheese 

 21 Day Fix all seasoning mix

                             

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Eating healthy doesn't have to be boring !

Most of the time when we are considering starting a new Lifestyle change it can be really overwhelming. Specially when it comes to exercising and eating healthy.

I remember when I started my journey everything seem so confusing and I didn't know where to start. I didn't have any guidance or help, My diet consisted of junk food. Most days I will eat pizza from dominoes or Chinese food from restaurants around my area. I'm from East New York Brooklyn and you can find a Chinese restaurant in every corner. At that time my weight was over 220 pounds. I had high cholesterol and high blood pressure, both sides of my families are Diabetic. The fear of all this deceases allowed me to consider it was time for a change.


The 21 day Fix program was the solution I needed for many reasons. It has a balanced exercise program is not hard but i not easy at the same time. For someone like me who never worked out before it was the perfect balance. The program focused a lot on nutrition and the containers changed the way I saw my food portions. It gave me the guidance that I needed to start getting my health back. I am a Dominican man and we love our foods to see that this program allowed me to continue eating the foods that I was already used to, Created the excitement I needed to start. This program has allowed me to get created with my meals because is so simple to use. If the ingredient is in the book. You can eat it and if it fits the container, then you eating the right portion.

In this particular meal I used 2 Yellow containers for my carbs, 2 Greens containers for my Veggies, and 1 Red container for my protein. For one of the yellow containers I used brown rice. I also used black beans for the other yellow container and I just added a little salt and pepper to give it some flavor. I seasoned my ground chicken with some sea salt, garlic, black pepper and some onions. This meal is really simple to prepare, to be honest the simpler the better for me. I try to keep things very simple in the Kitchen that way is easier for me to stay consistent. Nutrition is 70% of all the work, the other 30% will be the workout. If you give everything you have in the Kitchen than you already winning !


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