Going Paleo in 2012, Part One

Over the course of my educational career and professional experience I have come across A LOT of diet plans, MLM schemes and other programs promising the world to unsuspecting consumers.  I would really like to say I never fell for any of these but the truth is I have.  I’ve heard all the great pitch lines promising the moon and the stars.  What I have come to realize is that the people that create the change in their lives are those that make a LIFESTYLE change. 

You may have heard of the Paleo diet and I can truly say don’t let the quacks sell you on this.  The Paleo Diet is not just a diet it’s a lifestyle.  Let me explain the difference between lifestyle and diet.  Diet means you change a few meals and maybe select different foods.  Ultimately you have NOT changed the way you THINK and are therefore almost guaranteed to fall back into the same routine.  A lifestyle change is filling in not just the diet but also the exercise, the piece of mind and knowledge to completely shift your approach to health. 

People that loose 10,15, or 30 pound do so because they change the way they live.  They make physical activity a priority, they make a conscious choice to leave the bad foods behind, and they also research the most effective lifestyle for them and commit to taking small steps to get to the finish line. 

In part two of this article I will address how to start your journey into Paleo.  Here is the single most important thing to remember the person that finishes last in a race always does the same thing as the person that finishes first…by placing one foot in front of the other – do stop moving forward, never move backwards.

National Get a Jump on Next Year DAY!!!!

Hey Thanks for coming by and leaving a post about how your going to kill your New Year's Resolution!!!  I don't care what it is post it and let me know if I can help you in any way.
---Arman Barros

The Warrior

Just finished watching an amazing movie called the Warrior.  It the story of about family and how the commitment to provide for loved ones pushes us in ways we never though possible.  You have two brothers that have drifted apart one looking to provide for his family and one fighting to bury his shame.  I loved the fights and film work.  A great picture and I hope everyone checks it out.  It a great way to get pumped for 2012!!!

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The Victory in Competing

I believe it was the great Carlos Gracie Sr that said "I don't fight the man I fight his movements."  This is true in many regards but its never more applicable than on the Jiu Jitsu competition mat.  The road leading up to competition is littered with distractions and if you're not careful you will fall of the road.  Going into a big tournament like the US Open this weekend is nothing to take lightly.  Many competitors, myself included, have daytime jobs and a personal life which make living the ideal competitor lifestyle that much more difficult. While having a full-time job is great it seems unfair that our passion for the sport may be hindered by our other improtant responsibilities. Nevertheless we strive for gold same as everyone that will dare to step on the sacred mats of the US Open this weekend.  My prayer before each battle is the same "never for victory Lord for I must earn that with the sweat of my own brow, only for the blessing of no injuries to my fellow competitors and that the sun may rise on new day filled with more challenges."
See You In San Jose,
Arman

Clean Progression

Studies have shown that the second pull of a clean is by and large the single most powerful move the human body can make.  Before diving in work your way through this progression to ensure good for as you progress.
Front Squat with

It's Happening!!!

Friends Don’t Let Friends Do Cardio!

The change is starting to take place and our friends over at the  Everyday Paleo Blog have written a great write up regarding cardio exercise.  Enjoy and tell me what you think.

Keep Yourself Checked!!!

Keeping yourself checked is all about focus.  Every time you stray you need to act like someone just slapped you in the face.  Keep your mind where it should be - on the here and now.  Reaching a goal is a lot like walking if you focus on your feet for too long you might miss your destination. 

Earlier today I led my Boot Camp clients through another grueling but successful workout.  They wear calorie counters to gauge their effort during the session.  On most days we get about 500 calories burned...today was not like most days.  It was a bit cooler outside but we still got it done!!!! At the end of the workout we broke our record and burned 630 calories!!!  My clients did an awesome job of checking themselves.  They could have complained about soreness from workouts long gone but they did what successful people do...they checked themselves!!!

Give 100% - 100% of the time.  No excuses.
---Arman Barros

The Work

It's not an easy road that few travel.  The Work is a state of mind. A new way to approaching anything you do. It means going to work when you're sick, it means doing five more push ups after you know you're completely wiped out, it means realizing that love is the HARDEST WORK there is to be completed.  After all that we as a society and culture have overcome, now is not the time to sit back and relax - and its NEVER the time to finger point and complain.  Try this workout to remind you that The Work is going to take everything you have to get through it but on the other side is a bright, beautiful victorious day.
Bike for 5 mins @ 70-90 rpm
20 burpess
20 pushups
20 overhead presses
- repeat for 3 rounds
Bike 5 mins @ +75 rpm
15 ball slams
15 squat jumps
15 barbell rows
- repeat for 4 rounds
Bike 5 mins @ +65 rpm
10 leg raises
10 physioball roll-outs
10 "Breakdances" each side
- repeat for 5 rounds
Bike 5 mins @ +75 rpm
Cool down with active rest
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top 5 things your jujitsu teacher won't tell you

1 you're cocky
2 you still missing details
3 you're not thinking while you roll
4 you must live jiu-Jitsu to understand it
5 you rely too much on talent
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