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I would often hear 1 Timothy 4:8 from fellow pastors, “For bodily exercise profits little…” This famous quote has often been “the way out” for many who serve in the ministry, as it was for me. I used 1 Timothy 4:8 as an excuse not to work out and eat healthy. As a result, it led to symptoms of pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, and a heart that had grown weak from lack of exercise. That is until I took action. I knew I needed a change if I was to ever serve again in active, full-time ministry. The temple of God – my body – needed a healing before I could be used again to help others.

I send this challenge – to examine yourselves – to all of you who serve in ministry. Take the time to get a physical before it’s too late. Lead by example, Pastors, and at your next potluck dinner, you be the one who brings the fresh or steamed veggies instead of the fried chicken. Preach series on healthy living, and see both the physical and spiritual changes take shape in the people you pastor.  If we are ever going to help end the trend of obesity in America, it must start with us who have been given the opportunity to lead people into life-giving relationships that honor and represent Jesus Christ. Here is a great article on insight on 1 Timothy 4:8.

The next 90 day challenge starts Monday April 9th, 2012. Are you in?

P90X2 builds upon the fitness level that what one has already gained by completing P90X. While it is not recommended that you start P90X2 before completing P90X there are modifications for the routines like in P90X. My advice to one that has never done either would be to check out P90X first. It will give you the foundation you need to go to that next level in X2 land. Let me just say that the medicine ball push up’s and front lever pull ups are no joke in X2. Everything in P90X2 is all about core engagement and connecting the muscles, joints and ligaments in a way that get’s you the body of an athlete.

If you are looking for a new way to press play then I invite you to make me your coach and join one of my P90X or P90X2 challenge groups. I have learned from the best and know what it takes to get in great shape. If you have a question that I cannot answer then “fear not” because you will be joining a team of P90X2 graduates that have been coached by an all star that can assist you.

Let’s Bring it again! The next 90 challenge groups start on Monday April 9th. X2, round 2, here I come! Will you join me?

On March 24th I became P90X qualified and on April 21st, & 22nd I will become a certified P90X instructor. This means I will have the knowledge, coupled with experience to help you achieve the best results possible using P90X.  But I want to warn you that you can’t have it both ways. You have to make up your mind to put down the whopper and pick up the weights. Should you decide to take the P90X challenge then you will have to clean out the pantry and discover the “Why?” in your life. Why do I want to get fit in the first place? Is it because summer will be here soon? Or is it to get fit before it’s too late with high blood pressure, diabetes and all the other preventive diseases? Diseases that can be avoided with proper nutrition and exercise.

Have I said, “You can’t have it both ways?” Well, “You can’t have it both ways!” What I’m offering you is the best affordable healthcare on the market. Join my P90X challenge group and make me your coach and I promise I will do everything to help you accomplish your fitness goals. I can’t sweat for you but I will sweat along side of you. “Bring it!”

Should you take the Beachbody Challenge?

• $500 daily winners
• $1000 monthly winners
• $5000 quarterly winners (plus a paid trip)
• $100,000 grand prize

That’s not exactly chump change!  And like I said, it’s free to enter and it will light your fire to push harder than you ever would have before!

There are also some great product bundle deals for those of you looking to start a program or wanting to buy an additional / different program.  You can save some nice $$ with the Beachbody Challenge Packs (see below for details on the packs).

Why just buy a workout program and do it alone?  Why not set a goal and go for the prize??  That will keep you motivated and pushing play every day!  Here’s Beachbody’s CEO, Carl Diakeler, telling you a little more about the great incentive of the Beachbody Challenge =

When signing up for the Beachbody Challenge, you have 2 options. If you already have the workout program and supplements you need, just do the free signup and you are set!  If you still need to get a workout program, or you are interested in trying Shakeology, the #1 supplement Beachbody sells, then you have a way to get both at a much reduced rate.  This is possible through the “Beachbody Challenge Packs”.

The Beachbody Challenge Pack bundles come in 3 options, a $160 pack, a $180 pack, and a $205 pack, depending on which workout program you want.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE CHALLENGE PACK OPTIONS

All 3 packs come with:

1) The workout program

2) One month of Shakeology on Home Direct

3) 30 Days of the TeamBeachbody Club VIP membership

4) Free Shipping

5) Free Coach signup (only if you sign up as a coach, then select the challenge pack as part of your coach signup process)

So as you can see, with these Challenge Packs, there are some big savings if you are looking to get a new workout program, try Shakeology, or become a coach.

And if you already have your workout program, you can still enter the Beachbody Challenge without buying anything.  You don’t have to buy a Challenge Pack to enter the Beachbody Challenge.  It’s just an added incentive if you are looking for a bundled package discount.

So for those interested in taking the Beachbody Challenge (which should be all of us because who wouldn’t want to be in the running for free prizes??)

click here to TAKE THE BEACHBODY CHALLENGE.

As I continued my unhealthy lifestyle, in the summer of 2009 I began to have heart palpitations at night when I would try to sleep. It was at this juncture that I realized something had to give, and a change in my nutrition and health had become a priority. Those sleepless nights began to scare me as I would wake up in a deep sweat with my hands over my chest. I began to think about what kind of example I was setting for my children. My wife feared me dying of a young age and leaving her with three children to raise. I’ll never forget her words, “You better not leave me here with three children to raise alone!”

Three years have passed since I heard those words from my wife, and today I am healthier, happier, and more determined than ever before to pay it forward to people who want to get in the best shape of their lives. Like many people on “The Biggest Loser,” finding their “why” behind the weight gain is usually the tipping point to getting back on track or for the first time ever getting on track. It’s difficult at first, but when you find your “‘why” in life, then finding the “what” will become clearer to getting the results to reaching your fitness goals. When I found my “why” in the summer of 2009, I knew ‘what” I needed to do. I had to start moving. I got up and headed to the gym – even if it was only for 20 minutes, I exercised. Then I cleaned out the kitchen. You have probably heard the old saying, “Garbage in, garbage out!” My wife and I cleaned out all the junk food and for the first time in our marriage, we started on our journey to healthy eating. I soon traded my Blue Bell rocky road ice cream to chocolate Shakeology. I can’t tell you how Shakeology has transformed my life, but you can check out my transformation video here for yourself for the proof. I began to workout hard using P90X and joined the world of TeamBeachBody. Little did I know there were coaches out there willing to coach me and give me the tools to succeed and accomplish my fitness goals. Shout out to you, Coach Sean!

I guess what I’m trying to say is that if you’re reading this and at the end of your rope, you are not alone. I can relate because I’ve been where you are at right now – eating ice cream and watching “The Biggest Loser.” If you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired and out of shape and out of sync in the world around you and want help, then I invite you to take the challenge and join my team. I can help you with nutrition and a program of your choice along with free coaching.

If I can give up the rocky road then so can you! Let’s get fit together.

( The pic above was taken at the end of my second marathon in November 2011.)

Here is my P90X2 30 day results. The med ball addition to doing burpees and push-ups make you “Bring it” to a “hole nutha level!” If you have done P90X and are ready for a new challenge then look no further and get P90X2. It will push you beyond your limits while adding more functional fitness that will  make you feel younger, stronger, and more flexible. You can get P90X2 here. Summer will be here before you know it. It’s time to “Bring it again!”