My Weekend in SoCal

Weather was awesome in SoCal this weekend! Did another corporate hike at East Canyon in Santa Clarita. Flowers are coming out, clean air, really pretty. Tonight I went for an easy spin on my MTB along the river bike path. I rolled up on a bobcat stalking some one's backyard. Pretty cool animal. We curiously checked each other out as I rode by the quick and agile cat. After a few pull ups and push ups at the local park, I saw the cat again on the return darting into the river brush. I've seen a couple of bobcats on East Canyon too--even a mountain lion one day! While the bobcats are cool, I can do without the mountain lion sightings! An Easter in solitude for me today. Spent most of the day working...the life of a road warrior Wellcoach. KFC announced grilled chicken today! Health-minded customers forced them to change. Keep it coming baby! The more health the better, and it's about time! From sunny SoCal today, Coach RJ

Getty Villa in Malibu

I took a day off and went to the Getty Villa in Malibu, CA to check out the Greek antiquities. I have long appreciated the Greek culture and its appreciation for the human body, health, and athletics. What a wonderful day. Pretty windy in SoCal but not as bad on the beach. A tad cool but refreshing. Rolling down PCH is not bad by any stretch! After a couple of hours at the Villa, I rolled my Z back up Topanga Canyon to 101 and back to Santa Clarita. Rejuvenation today! Ahhh...to appreciate the body and muscle definition without obesity...time tested and TRUE. We should pay better attention. If you get a chance, check out the Getty Villa. It's free! The only thing you have to pay for is the $8 for parking. Food is reasonable inside. People are pleasant. What a breath of fresh air. In health from SoCal, Coach RJ

Atlanta's Birds

I love Atlanta's birds! I've really enjoyed watching them this winter. The Cardinals are my favorite bird. They show up in the early winter. Their reddish orange color almost looks fluorescent against the dark gray of winter. Our dining area overlooks a forest greenbelt. My family has spent hours eating and watching the wildlife out back. The twins have learned a lot about life watching the forest activities. On any given day, we have and can see: about 6 different species of birds at one time, squirrels, chipmunks, snakes, turtles, and the occasional neighborhood cat cruising by. But my favorites are always the Cardinals. They are wary birds--very cautious about humans. Just seeing us move behind the glass can make them exit. We have a bird feeder on the patio deck near our window. The twins have learned to be still and watch so they don't scare the feathered friends. It's soothing to sit and watch the forest. Primal survival...nature's order. Life itself is it not? How about nature's big screen with high def? Definately more educational for children that TV trash. Reflective in Atlanta, Coach RJ

Cheetos Argument!

My four year old twins told me this morning they don't like Cheetos. Apparently, they have been arguing with their fellow students at the preschool where Cheetos are served. Ronnie and Cade tell the other kids they are nasty and taste bad and are not healthy. The other kids argue back saying they taste great and good food. See what a difference assertive training makes vs. passive acceptance?!!! If YOU don't stand up for what is right, as in health, the junk food giants will brainwash your kids into thinking crap like Cheetos is good food. Let's THINK about this for a minute! Why is there an argument that Cheetos are good? Cheetos are clearly toxic and completely manufactured food. It's not rocket science folks. Ronnie and Cade already know that eating food like that will make them sick and slow them down. Isn't 20+ years of obesity and diabetes increases enough evidence so far?!!! Cade actually said Cheetos will make you throw up. They refuse the status quo of ILLness through food in this country! Good for them. Your kids are next. Good wholesome food and health...or junk food, obesity, and illness. It's time for a change. Join the revolution--for health! Fighting for my kids' lives, Coach RJ!

Death by "Food"

"Don't kill yourself with your own knife and fork."
--English Proverb

Road Warrior & Day After

Well, I spent another five hours on an airplane Sunday plus one hour in traffic getting to airport then another hour leaving the next one--plus errands after I got there! My back hurt! Actually, it felt better by doing my warm-up and some extra spinal mobility stuff. I'm telling you there IS a magic to simple movement! I was in Target recently. A morbidly obese woman in her late forties was behind me with a package of those damn Tyson Any'Tizers and a Cocktails for Dummies book! She waddled out with all of them later. I hate those Any'Tizers and their marketing! I'm going to write an article about them in my next newsletter! I went to the store today and bought one! I had to hide it under my reusable shopping bag until I hit the counter. What a waste of $2.50! But, I'll make it worth while with my story. On that lady @ Target and people like her...I always want to say something to people because I know I can help them so fast and so clearly, but how do you begin that sort of conversation at a store line?!!! I felt bad for her. Today I noticed more than usual all the crap on TV, media, and pretty much everywhere about eating disorders, diets, etc. My God we are jacked up when it comes to eating food! The best thing I did for myself on my own nutrition lately was to listen to my Wellcoach Bro Kevin Rail going off about how Americans are getting duped by the hype at the supermarkets and beyond. A few minutes with this guy and one of two things are going to happen...you're either going to start thinking about what the hell you're eating and why or you're going to be running as fast as you can the other way...well maybe waddling for some. I've really been thinking about what I'm eating more at the store. I've been eating well for years, but the last couple of months I'm really getting more into it. It's cool. Health is cool! It's great to eat good food for your body and appreciate what you've got when it comes to health. More people should do it! Take care, Coach RJ!

Super Rep Sunday!

I got a wild hair before the Super Bowl again. Like some years past, I decided to exercise for 60 minutes before the game's kickoff. Here are the rules of engagement: 60 minutes prior to game only--no exercise distractions "during" the game! Only exercise on commercial breaks. If you're finishing a set as the commercial ends, you can finish up the set as they start coverage again. I chose body weight exercises only this year. In years past, I sometimes used a pair of DBs. In 60 minutes on "commercial time" only, I ripped off a total of 865 reps in the following categories: 150 military push ups, 290 bicycle crunches, 345 prisoner squats, and 80 Superman Pointers. Set reps ranged from 20-80 depending upon exercise. When 60 minutes was over, I drank my favorite beers--420 Pale Ales made in Atlanta--then ate my wife's homemade veggie and turkey pizza...and enjoyed the game! Oh...had a few of her chocolate chip cookies too, but I figured I earned them after 865 reps! Ripping in A-Town, Coach RJ!