http://www.sixpackandadonut.com Goal to reach and maintain target weight for good health and happiness Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:46:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just a quick entry as I enter week 4 of P90X. I’m actually on week 5, but I missed a week during the labor day holiday so I decided to do week 3 last week.This week is not a heavy weight lifting week. The focus is more on core exercises. ... http://www.sixpackandadonut.com/true/ I woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. It didn't seem to be me as the only one who saw the downword spiral as events were turning tough. I saw clients dealing with unfortunate events that were out of their control. As I was getting ... http://www.sixpackandadonut.com/time-to-bring-it-even-when-its-no-fun-to-workout/ Well, this week is drawing to a close for me and I’m here to report that I’m still alive. I started out this week as I normally do any other week. I’ve been eating healthier and had settled in on a 5 day workout split routine that I ... http://www.sixpackandadonut.com/daily-burn-90-day-fitness-challenge-p90-x-week-1/ Over the recent months I’ve been searching for a workout and nutrition routine that will help me reach my fitness goals. I love reading and seeing others who have reached their goals.  I get inspired when I see someone who has been completely out of shape, and then transform their ... http://www.sixpackandadonut.com/daily-burn-90-day-fitness-challenge-day-3/ Recently, I've become a member over at DailyBurn. This is a social networking site where you can track your nutrition and workout progress. There is a forum there and other like minded fitness individuals who can help you meet your fitness goals. Quite a bit has happened for me ... http://www.sixpackandadonut.com/dailyburn-90-day-ceo-challenge-is-on/ It’s been awhile, I know, but I’m not much of one who makes claims that I’m not able to verify myself. When I last wrote, I wasn’t eating that well and surely wasn’t even working out on a consistent basis.  Therefore, I didn’t want to be hypocritical in ... http://www.sixpackandadonut.com/finding-motivation-to-stay-healthy/ As promised, over the next few posts I will begin sharing some of the exercises and techniques I have learned. First, some advice from my friend at the gym: 1. One of the most important things he told us is that “It’s all Mental” meaning we are ... http://www.sixpackandadonut.com/six-pack-abs-strength-training/ Obviously, when we refer to having Six Pack Abs, we're referring to the all encompassing idea of having and maintaining better health and greater physical strength in our bodies.  Having a six pack (along with a donut every once in awhile) is just the benefits of a healthier life.  ... http://www.sixpackandadonut.com/5-keys-to-maintaining-the-six-pack-ab-habit/ Here are 5 key areas I've been adhering to in making my six pack ab and workout goals become a habit... 1. Gym membership – If you’re paying for it, you’re going to want to use it! 2. Kid Care – Make sure that you have someone ... http://www.sixpackandadonut.com/5-keys-to-building-the-six-pack-ab-habit/ In my last post, I told you of my new 5 day a week program. Well, the other day I came home so excited, I had to show my husband…I had a new muscle! I know that sounds so funny because obviously we don’t just start sprouting muscles. Everyone has ... http://www.sixpackandadonut.com/developing-strong-muscles-seeing-the-results/