Quit Wishing and Start Living

Most people have probably seen the Disney classic "Pinnocchio" as some point in their life. If you have, you have probably heard Jiminy Crickett sing the familiar song 'When You Wish Upon A Star" (If you haven't, listen to it here)

One line from the song goes, "...anything your heart desires will come to you."

This really is a heartfelt sentiment and there are scores of people who genuinely believe this. All we have to do is make a wish and "all your dreams will come true." And as much as we want to believe this, it's not completely true...here's why...

In order for something to happen... action MUST be taken!

Let me say that again...In order for something to happen... action MUST be taken!!

To me it's like this...you can have a full tank of gas in the car and you can have every intention of going on a trip, but until you actually get in the car and turn the ignition, press on the gas and start driving down the road, you are going to ALWAYS stay in your driveway! The reality of turning "I wish" into "I will" takes one thing....ACTION!

Look...I understand that change can be a frightening thing for most people...I get that! But at the same time, in order for one to really take control of your life, courage is needed and courage goes hand in hand with taking action. One can't take action without having the courage to make that decision to be the change that you want!

So quit wishing and turn that wish into action by telling yourself, "I WILL!!"


***If you are ready to turn your "I wish" into "I will", then leave me a comment with your e-mail address so I can contact you and help you get started on your journey.***

I can be reached at jamesmecale@gmail.com. 
You can also find me on Facebook: New Beginnings Health and Fitness, 
On Twitter: @jmecale72
On Instagram: coachjamesmecale

12/10/13- YOU GOT 30 MINUTES???

IT'S ALMOST HERE!!!!!

If you don't know what I'm talking about...then let me tell you a little secret! 

P90X3 will be available on 12/ 10, 2013!!!

Here are the down and dirty details about P90X3:

When is P90X3 available for purchase?
P90X3 will be available to order by end of day 12/10.

Where is P90X3 available for purchase?
Find it in the TBB Store and take advantage of free shipping until 12/31. .

When should I order it to guarantee I get it by Christmas?
Order by 12/15 11:59 PM to guarantee delivery by 12/25.

What special offer is associated with the release of P90X3?
All orders of P90X3, purchased on TeamBeachbody.com, through a Coach or through a Challenge Pack, from 12/10/13 through 12/31/13 will include a free P90X3 hat. There are no hats for P90X or P90X2 orders at this time.

Is there an App available?
The P90X App will be available for Android on 12/10 and the Android version will include the ability to track P90X3 workouts. The functionality to track your P90X3 workouts will be available soon for the iPhone App.

Is there a vegan meal plan option available for P90X3?
There will be vegan options included in the new P90X3 Nutrition Guide that will be available on December 10, 2013.

How long does it take to complete P90X3?
P90X3 is a 90 day program, split into 3 Blocks. Blocks 1 & 2 each consist of 4 weeks, while Block 3 lasts 5 weeks.
Additionally, the Elite Block calendar, which is an optional block to be completed AFTER the initial 90 days, lasts 4 weeks.
The Elite Block includes 3 workouts not included within the P90X3 Base Kit. These workouts and calendar can be found within the P90X3 Deluxe and Ultimate Kits. In addition, they can also be purchased separately.

How long are the workouts for P90X3?
All P90X3 workouts are 30 minutes. The lone exception is the X3 Ab Ripper workout (15 minutes), included within the Deluxe Kit. Most workouts include a 2-3 minute cool down period.

What is included in P90X3?

P90X3 Base Kit Includes:

• 16 unique and brand new workouts on 8 DVDs
• Plus, 5 Free Gifts
• Fitness Guide
• Nutrition Guide
• 90 Day Workout Calendar
• How to Accelerate Intro DVD
• 24/7 Online Support
• Network Exclusive P90X One on One: On One Leg DVD
• Network Exclusive Premium P90X3 Hat ($24.95 value) - December Only!

Base Kit Pricing

• Retail           $119.85 + S&H
• Club             $107.87
• Coach          $89.89 (90 PV)

P90X3 Deluxe Kit
Includes everything in the Base Kit PLUS:

• 3 Elite Extreme workouts on 1 DVD
• Includes free Elite Block Calendar
• 1-Month E&E Tub
• 3 B-Lines Resistance Bands

Deluxe Kit Pricing

• Retail           $239.70 + S&H
• Club             $215.73
• Coach          $179.78 (180 PV)

P90X3 Ultimate Kit
Includes everything in the Base & Deluxe Kits PLUS:

• 1-Month R&R Tub
• Gym-Quality P90X^® Chin-Up Bar
• P90X^® Chin-Up Max
• Premium Beachbody Jump Mat

Ultimate Kit Pricing

• Retail           $329.55 + S&H
• Club             $296.60
• Coach          $247.16 (247 PV)

P90X3 Challenge Pack
Retail Price: $205 (December Promotional Price: $180)

• P90X3 Base Kit
• 30-Day Supply of Shakeology HD
• 30-Day VIP Team Beachbody Club Membership

So this is the skinny on the P90X3 release! I can't tell you how excited I am for this to come out so I can add it to my home workout collection. I have to tell you that I got some FANTASTIC  results from P90X, so I can't wait to see what kind of results I will get with P90X3!

I will also be starting a P90X3 Challenge Group in January. I am looking for at least ten (10) people who are ready to BRING IT!!! Do you have the guts to transform yourself into a new you?? If so... you have plenty of time to get on board and get ready to bring in the New Year and to get started  on your New Year's resolutions!

If you have any questions, I can answer them! Contact me at any of the links below! 

Contact me: jamesmecale@gmail.com
Sign up for your FREE membership at Team Beachbody: CLICK HERE!
Beachbody Coach Website: CLICK HERE
Shakeology Website: CLICK HERE
New Beginnings Health and Fitness Page: CLICK HERE

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P90X3??? IT'S COMING!!!!!!

 As some of you may have seen on my Facebook posts, P90X3 will be available on 12/10/13. I can't tell you how EXCITED I am for this to come out!! I did two rounds of P90X and if P90X3 is anything like P90X...it will be EPIC!!! Here is what we know about P90X3 so far...

• P90X3 is NOT a graduate program, which means that if you have never done P90X or P90X2, that is ok...
• P90X3 has 20 different workouts!
• Each workout is ONLY 30 MINUTES LONG!! 
• P90X3 is broken down into three different phases
• ADAPTIVE
• RESISTENCE
• EXPLOSIVE (POWER)

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO PREVIEW

As with any new Beachbody workout program, I will be having a P90X3 Challenge group that will start on January 6, 2014! So if you want to get on board, you have some time to save up your cash and be ready to roll come 01/06/2014!

If you want to keep up to date on P90X3, send me your e-mail and I will keep you updated on the latest with P90X3!

Contact me: jamesmecale@gmail.com

You can also go to my website to learn about P90X3 and other great workouts from Beachbody.

BRING IT!!!!!!

Get Busy Living Or Get Busy Dying....

 

I don't know about you...but no one has ever asked me this question. Up until recently, I have never even asked myself this question. I say "up until recently" because it has always been my mindset that I would fail at whatever I attempted. I was not brought up with the notion of having dreams, setting goals and doing my best to accomplish them. There was never any talk like, "What are your dreams?" or "What kind of goals do you have?" But it was never instilled in me to think about goals that I

Don't get me wrong, while I was growing up, I was able to witness how hard my parents both worked to take care of me and my four siblings. I knew that hard work was required to take care of family. I knew that being responsible required hard work to take care of those responsibilities. But I think somewhere along the way, as we grow up and have these responsibilities to take care of, we often forget about such lofty ideas like dreams and goals. 

I feel that at some point, we need to re-evaluate where we are in life and take time to either establish some goals or take some of those old goals we set for ourselves and get busy trying to fulfill those goals. After all, if we are not trying to reach our potential, then one isn't really living are they? It's like Morgan Freeman's character in the movie Shawshank Redemption says, "Get busy living or get busy dying." I feel that a lot of us are busy just trying to get by that we don't have time to think about goals or dreams. In my opinion, when we stop dreaming, we stop living. Dreams are what gives life substance! Achieving those dreams is what should light a fire under us to go out and not settle! Dreams can transform us into an entire different human being. 

So the question I have for you is...

WHAT WOULD YOU ATTEMPT TO DO IF YOU KNEW YOU COULD NOT FAIL??!!?

I really would like to know...so come on and leave a comment!

XTREME TRANSFORMATION CHALLENGE...

It was about three years ago that I watched the P90X informercial on late night TV. After much debate, I decided to order the program and I'll tell you....my life hasn't been the same since! It was tough and there were many times where I thought I would quit, but at the end of that first 90 days I felt like a new person! I was stronger and more confident because I knew that I had accomplished something worthwhile!

So that brings me to the point of this particular blog!

Starting on November 4, 2013, I will be co-hosting the Xtreme Transformation Challenge with some of my fellow Beachbody coaches!

I am searching for five to six people who have that desire and mental toughness to commit to 90 days of P90X  OR P90X2 and who KNOW, like I did when I did my first round or P90X, that an Xtreme change is needed in their life!

***WARNING*** The workouts are brutal (especially if you haven't worked out in a while) but I guarantee you that if you stick with the program, you WILL see results!

So if you are ready to get started, or if you have a family member or friend who may be interested in making a life changing transformation in their life, then contact me to find out how to get started!

You can reach me at jamesmecale@gmail.com

You can also get started by clicking one of the following links:
P90X Challenge Pack
P90X2 Challenge Pack

You can also find me on my Facebook fitness page: New Beginnings Health & Fitness

Your "official" invitation to join us: Facebook Event

Focus T25- Got 25 minutes?!?

One of the biggest reasons (AKA excuses) I hear from people is that they don't have enough time to workout (among countless other excuses). Well look no further because that excuse can no longer be used!

Shaun T (the creator of Insanity) has come up with a new exciting workout program that is as intense as Insanity but that's where the similarity ends. Most Insanity workouts are anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour long. With Focus T25, you get the same intensity as Insanity...but in ONLY 25 MINUTES!!! Yes...you read that right, ONLY 25 MINUTES!!! Focus T25 is a 10 week program with each workout lasting only 25 minutes, five days a week!

So you may ask...how can a workout that only lasts 25 minutes get you such awesome results? Here is brief overview of the different workouts that comprise Focus T25:

The Base Kit comes with:
10 Workouts

• ALPHA: Cardio is a calorie burning, sweat drenching, cardio based workout.
• ALPHA: Ab Intervals is where you will be spending a lot of your time on the floor doing ab workouts with quick cardio recovery workouts in between. This routine will have you shredding the fat from your midsection and getting you the abs of your dreams.
• ALPHA: Speed 1.0 gets you fast results with this fast paced workout that will ignite your quickness while burning the fat from your body.
• ALPHA: Lower Focus is the key to burning fat and kicking up your metabolism as you focus on working your lower-body muscles.
• ALPHA: Total Body Circuit focuses on strength and resistance without having to lift a single weight.
• BETA: Core Cardio is where you'll "get your sweat on", with this progressive cardio-core workout designed to get you shredded fast.
• BETA: Dynamic Core will take you from vertical to horizontal and back again in this dynamic, crazy core routine.
• BETA: Speed 2.0 has you rev it all the way up with Shaun's calorie-scorching, core-focused speed drills.
• BETA: Upper Focus will help you develop the upper body you've dreamed of; all you have to do is focus.
• BETA: Rip't Circuit is a workout comprised of cardio, upper body, legs and abs that you do on repeat, taking your body to the next level to get you even more shredded.

Bonus Tools:

• Alpha-Beta Workout Calendars tells you which workouts to do on which days, taking out the guess-work so all you have to do is nail it.
• Get It Done Nutrition Guide makes eating simple with just 5 meals a day, using 5 ingredients that take only 5 minutes to prepare. It doesn't get any simpler.
• Quick Start Guide helps you to hit the ground running with this step-by-step guide for how to achieve your best results.
• Free Online Support tools keep the motivation strong with 'round-the-clock access to fitness experts and peer support.

Free Gifts:

• Stretch Workout (also 25 min): after 5 days of hard work you get to stretch it out and relieve those muscles. Enjoy it because you deserve it!
• B-Lines Resistance Band (15 lb) will assist you in burning fat and carving lean muscle faster.
• 5-Day Fast Track gives you a jump start on our weight loss with this 5-day low calorie meal plan; it's not easy but it works.
• 24/7 Online Support keeps you motivated with 'round-the-clock access to fitness experts and peer support

For an even better look at what the program looks like...check out the video...



For the month of July, the Focus T25 Challenge Pack is on sale for $180 (Regular price is $205)

The Challenge Pack consists of the Focus T25 workout program, (all the stuff listed above), as well as your first 30 day supply of Shakeology. With the purchase of a challenge pack, you also get a 30 day trial membership to the Team Beachbody website as well as me as your motivational and accountability coach. You will also be added to my private Facebook page where I will help you reach your goals and help you succeed!

So this is the new, exciting Focus T25 workout program in a nut shell. If you are one of those people who is constantly pressed for time and you need a quality workout that  delivers fantastic results, then you would be hard pressed to find another workout that would measure up to Focus T25!

As always, if you need more information, feel free to contact me:

E-mail: jamesmecale@gmail.com
or you can visit my website here and click the Focus T25 banner on the right side of the page.

You can also find me at the following:
Facebook: New Beginnings Fitness
Twitter: @jmecale72

Life Got You Down? Fight Like Hell!!

How many times have you tried to do something and maybe you failed miserably? Maybe you're one  of those people who will try to accomplish something and no matter what you do to try to succeed, it just doesn't work out. That saying "one step forward...two steps back" might pertain to you. But even with faced with many uncertainties, what separates those who try, fail and then quit from those that try, fail, but pick themselves back up and try again until they succeed?

It all comes down to three things...desire, perseverance and patience.



Every goal or dream usually start with desire. Now I'm not talking about some spontaneous idea that is thought of on a whim. I'm talking about a all out, full blown desire that keeps you up at night. The kind of desire that as soon as you wake up in the morning, that desire is there, pushing you out of bed telling you that you NEED to get things done to bring your desires into reality! The kind of desire that will go unfulfilled until you get to where you are going. Yea...THAT kind of desire!



Now even though you have that deep burning desire to make your goals a reality, something else is needed... Perseverance!

 Perseverance is defined as:  

-steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/perseverance)

    
So you have a desire to do something great. Next comes a difficult part about making those dreams of yours a reality. As you can see in the definition, there will be difficulties. Yes there will be obstacles. And YES...discouragement will creep up on you and try to keep from reaching your goals. That's just the way life is...get over it and move on!! Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and get back on track. If what you desire is so great and that important to you then you know that reaching that goal or dream is going to take hard work and you also know that obtaining something great is NOT going to be easy. Accept that fact and move on citizen! 


You have the desire...you have the perseverance...NOW...one other thing is essential...patience! Everyone has head that Rome wasn't built in a day. So it should stand to reason that achieving your goals and dreams isn't going to happen overnight. Like the person who is overweight and wants to lose weight. That person needs to understand that they didn't get overweight in a short amount of time. It took years of not eating healthy and not exercising to put all that weight on. So anyone who thinks that a magic diet pill is going to help them drop all that weight overnight has another thing coming and is in for a rude awakening! It's that way with ANY dream or goal!! The trick is to keep working at obtaining your goal and learn how to hone that fine art of having patience. I guarantee that as long as you keep pushing, you will come out on top!!!


Life is rough! Some people know that more than others...but ultimately we all have experienced rough times and hardships. But even though we all go through these kind of situations, we as human beings have an amazing ability to persevere and overcome hard times...I truly believe that this is one of the greatest abilities we as human beings posses! So when you've been knocked down, stop and make the decision that you are not going to go down like that...you are going to stand up, and fight like hell and finish strong!!