Sounds like a pretty audacious. PGX is launching a campaign this fall offering an online program for consumers. They have enlisted Julia Havey, author of the Vice-busting Diet, to champion their cause. Hopefully, I can get my hands on her book soon.
PGX will be revamping their site to offer 24/7 access to a variety of online tools and coaching to support people's weightloss goals. The site is supposed to be free so I'll check it out. I am not certain when the exact launch will be but I will be sure to update.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
For Better Workouts Rethink Your Log book
How many of you have or had a fitbook or fitness log book? Looked pretty sweet for the first while. Every little detail filled in; hell even the "This Book Belongs to:" is filled out. All my meals, my workouts, my moods etc. How do the more recent pages look? I'll tell you how mine look. BLANK. It is not that I am not working out. But writing it down afterwards is the least pleasurable thing about working out.
I have rethought the whole process and decided to turn it all around. I am writing my workouts and meals before they happen. This motivates me to do more during my workouts and leaves less to temptation. Namely, that little voice that says, "that's enough for now" or "I'll just eat whatever".
After writing my week's worth of workout down ahead. I do not give myself any excuses not to do them. I keep the workouts short to make sure I can have time to do them.
eg.
Monday - ride bike 45 min;situps 25 x 4; plank 20' x 4; stretch
Tuesday - biceps 16 x 3; shoulders 16 x 3; triceps x 20 x 3;pushups 30 x 3; stretch
Wednesday - Golfing; stretch; situps 25 x 4; plank 20' x 4
Thursday - ride bike 45 min; lunges 10 x 3; leg curls 12 x 3; calf raises 20 x 3; stretch.
Friday - Rest
Saturday - 60 min run; Bike 45 min; stretch
Sunday- biceps 16 x 3; shoulders 16 x 3; triceps x 20 x 3;pushups 30 x 3; stretch
I have rethought the whole process and decided to turn it all around. I am writing my workouts and meals before they happen. This motivates me to do more during my workouts and leaves less to temptation. Namely, that little voice that says, "that's enough for now" or "I'll just eat whatever".
After writing my week's worth of workout down ahead. I do not give myself any excuses not to do them. I keep the workouts short to make sure I can have time to do them.
eg.
Monday - ride bike 45 min;situps 25 x 4; plank 20' x 4; stretch
Tuesday - biceps 16 x 3; shoulders 16 x 3; triceps x 20 x 3;pushups 30 x 3; stretch
Wednesday - Golfing; stretch; situps 25 x 4; plank 20' x 4
Thursday - ride bike 45 min; lunges 10 x 3; leg curls 12 x 3; calf raises 20 x 3; stretch.
Friday - Rest
Saturday - 60 min run; Bike 45 min; stretch
Sunday- biceps 16 x 3; shoulders 16 x 3; triceps x 20 x 3;pushups 30 x 3; stretch
Friday, June 25, 2010
After One Year on PGX Daily?
Its been about 1 year since I started taking PGX Daily. During this time a lot has happened. I found out I had a previously undetected heart condition so I have had to change the type of exercises I can do. I made a couple business trips which made it hard to keep a healthy schedule. I had a family vacation to Disneyland with the kids which was also hard but manageable with regards to diet. I also renovated a washroom and worked full-time. But it's report card time so not matter what the excuses are here are the results.
I have been taking: (most days ~ not everyday ~ )
PGX Daily or No Nonsense PGX Meal Replacement
Omega 3 Fish oil
Resveratrol
Multi Vitamin
CoQ10
I exercise 2-3 times per week. Usually a bike ride or walk. I wish it were more than 2-3 times but life happens.
I started at 192lbs BMI: 27
Today 180lbs. BMI: 25
Still have a little more to go... but I am getting there. Special thanks to my loving wife for all her support. Making a changes in my diet have been so much easier with her help. Also thank you to the customer service at NatVD for making PGX Daily available, giving me motivation and recipes. A shout out to any readers out there striving to take control of their health. Best of luck.
I have been taking: (most days ~ not everyday ~ )
PGX Daily or No Nonsense PGX Meal Replacement
Omega 3 Fish oil
Resveratrol
Multi Vitamin
CoQ10
I exercise 2-3 times per week. Usually a bike ride or walk. I wish it were more than 2-3 times but life happens.
I started at 192lbs BMI: 27
Today 180lbs. BMI: 25
Still have a little more to go... but I am getting there. Special thanks to my loving wife for all her support. Making a changes in my diet have been so much easier with her help. Also thank you to the customer service at NatVD for making PGX Daily available, giving me motivation and recipes. A shout out to any readers out there striving to take control of their health. Best of luck.
Monday, May 31, 2010
No Nonsense
This week is a no nonsense week for me. I feel like I am beginning to lose focus on my goals for a healthier body weight. Not catastrophic but I feel myself losing interest or rather focus. A piece of cake here or a cookie there. Do you know what I mean? It seems to come and go for me. About every two-three months I need something to pick up my motivation for keeping fit and losing weight.
This weekend I got together with some old teammates for dinner. It's been 10 years since we have seen each other. Besides laughing over old stories and episodes of foolishness we had time to catch up on everyone's lives. Seeing how health plays such an important role is quality of life I've found a little more motivation to keep in control.
This morning I happen to wake up early so I had a quick ride on the spin bike before work. Cereal and fruit for breakfast & PGX Daily along with my other supplements in the morning. PGX No Nonsense Meal replacement for lunch. I have to keep it up!
This weekend I got together with some old teammates for dinner. It's been 10 years since we have seen each other. Besides laughing over old stories and episodes of foolishness we had time to catch up on everyone's lives. Seeing how health plays such an important role is quality of life I've found a little more motivation to keep in control.
This morning I happen to wake up early so I had a quick ride on the spin bike before work. Cereal and fruit for breakfast & PGX Daily along with my other supplements in the morning. PGX No Nonsense Meal replacement for lunch. I have to keep it up!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Is Travel The Killer of Your Diet?
I am on a business trip again and using another tool to keep me honest to myself. I have been keeping a food journal to monitor my habits. So far so good. I have not put on any extra weight. If fact according to this Hotel's scale I am 4 lbs lighter then when I left.
On the airplane I will have the fish or chicken if possible. I will pass on the bun unless it is whole grain. And the preservative filled vacuum packed dessert is returned with the tray.
At the hotel when breakfast is included I will load up on salads and fruits before having some cereal or whole grains. I have had an omelette once in the pass week to change it up a little bit. The journal is making sure I am not having them everyday along with bacon, sausages and hash browns. You know what I mean?
It can be impossible to fit in a workout everyday but I have my PGX Daily and other supplements in tow to help me out.
On the airplane I will have the fish or chicken if possible. I will pass on the bun unless it is whole grain. And the preservative filled vacuum packed dessert is returned with the tray.
At the hotel when breakfast is included I will load up on salads and fruits before having some cereal or whole grains. I have had an omelette once in the pass week to change it up a little bit. The journal is making sure I am not having them everyday along with bacon, sausages and hash browns. You know what I mean?
It can be impossible to fit in a workout everyday but I have my PGX Daily and other supplements in tow to help me out.
Monday, March 22, 2010
PGX Diet in Disneyland
Our trip to Disneyland was highly anticipated by all. We made the early morning trek to the airport and boarded the flight happily without much trouble. We brought along some sandwiches and fruit for breakfast at the airport. Since you can not bring liquids through security I had to stand in a massive line at Tim Horton's to buy milk for the kids. I resisted buying a sour cream glazed donut or even a double double. Score on for the good guys.
After arriving in Los Angeles and picking up the rental car, we drove to Venice Beach area in hopes of letting the kids run around outside for away. Unfortunately, the early morning start meant they we happily snoozing before we could reach our destination. Plan B was to drive to Anaheim in relative peace & quiet. So far so good except traveling with a pregnant wife meant food is needed. With two sleeping children in the car you know what that means drive thru. I let my wife choose (she is the pregnant one) and it was off to the nearest McD's. I ordered a coffee instead of a soft drink and only a burger no fries. Not exactly the great start but oh well.
I suggested to my wife the we stop buy a grocery store to pick up some supplies which she was okay with. I figured this would be the only way to prevent constant drive thru meals. We stopped at a local grocery store in Anaheim to pick up fruit, juice, lunch meat, bread, milk, cheese and other staples before heading to the hotel.
Having located a local grocery store was key to the survival of my diet habits. Throughout the trip we made a couple stops there to restock. For two of the three days we went to Disneyland we brought our lunches with us. The other day we exited the park and ate at Denny's on S. Harbor Blvd. Not too bad as my wife and I split a salad and sandwich plate. For dinner we hunted out some restaurants that were not too heavy on the fried foods. We ate at a Korean Restaurant in Buena Park, McCormick & Schmicks for Seafood, Olive Garden in Santa Ana for Pasta (I took a lot of it back to the hotel; it was too much food), and Vietnamese food in Little Saigon.
All in all I would call it a draw. I wouldn't say my diet while being away was perfect but I think it was better than it could have been. Some planning ahead made food choices better and self control was a key. I still took my PGX Daily to minimize the blood sugar highs and low due to poor food choices. As a result I had no cases of "I'm starving give me food" and later on saying "ooh I shouldn't have eaten so much. I feel awful."
The kids had a great time and still talk about Disneyland. I had a great time with them enjoying Disneyland, the beach and swimming at the hotel. I was glad to have a little getaway without a lot of guilt about eating poorly. I am still on the wagon for my PGX diet and ready for the next challenge.
After arriving in Los Angeles and picking up the rental car, we drove to Venice Beach area in hopes of letting the kids run around outside for away. Unfortunately, the early morning start meant they we happily snoozing before we could reach our destination. Plan B was to drive to Anaheim in relative peace & quiet. So far so good except traveling with a pregnant wife meant food is needed. With two sleeping children in the car you know what that means drive thru. I let my wife choose (she is the pregnant one) and it was off to the nearest McD's. I ordered a coffee instead of a soft drink and only a burger no fries. Not exactly the great start but oh well.
I suggested to my wife the we stop buy a grocery store to pick up some supplies which she was okay with. I figured this would be the only way to prevent constant drive thru meals. We stopped at a local grocery store in Anaheim to pick up fruit, juice, lunch meat, bread, milk, cheese and other staples before heading to the hotel.
Having located a local grocery store was key to the survival of my diet habits. Throughout the trip we made a couple stops there to restock. For two of the three days we went to Disneyland we brought our lunches with us. The other day we exited the park and ate at Denny's on S. Harbor Blvd. Not too bad as my wife and I split a salad and sandwich plate. For dinner we hunted out some restaurants that were not too heavy on the fried foods. We ate at a Korean Restaurant in Buena Park, McCormick & Schmicks for Seafood, Olive Garden in Santa Ana for Pasta (I took a lot of it back to the hotel; it was too much food), and Vietnamese food in Little Saigon.
All in all I would call it a draw. I wouldn't say my diet while being away was perfect but I think it was better than it could have been. Some planning ahead made food choices better and self control was a key. I still took my PGX Daily to minimize the blood sugar highs and low due to poor food choices. As a result I had no cases of "I'm starving give me food" and later on saying "ooh I shouldn't have eaten so much. I feel awful."
The kids had a great time and still talk about Disneyland. I had a great time with them enjoying Disneyland, the beach and swimming at the hotel. I was glad to have a little getaway without a lot of guilt about eating poorly. I am still on the wagon for my PGX diet and ready for the next challenge.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Spring Break
It's Spring Break time and it's off to Disneyland with the kids. The kids are extremely excited to see Mickey Mouse and the gang. I am looking forward to spending some quality family time. My wife and I always say we better enjoy them now while they still want us to play with them.
One concern for me is the food on these types of trips. In the past going on trip's like these have been murder of any diet I have had. Is it truly inevitable that I will end up with a burger and fries? I am trying a "be prepared" motto in this case. I have packed some snacks for the airport and plane ride so I do not end up at the golden arches by the boarding gate or having to consume whatever is on the plane.
In and around Disneyland I am bringing some meal replacements and PGX along with my other supplements like Q&G, Reversatrol and Omega-3. I am hoping the PGX will stave of endless nibbling.
I will update how it goes.
One concern for me is the food on these types of trips. In the past going on trip's like these have been murder of any diet I have had. Is it truly inevitable that I will end up with a burger and fries? I am trying a "be prepared" motto in this case. I have packed some snacks for the airport and plane ride so I do not end up at the golden arches by the boarding gate or having to consume whatever is on the plane.
In and around Disneyland I am bringing some meal replacements and PGX along with my other supplements like Q&G, Reversatrol and Omega-3. I am hoping the PGX will stave of endless nibbling.
I will update how it goes.
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