The Jedi Mind Tricks of Weight Loss

Here is a video I shot a little over a year ago as I was in the process of losing 30 lbs in 42 days. Hope this gives you some inspiration!

Live Fit Series- My Story of Weightloss (Video)

Part 2- Coming Soon!

Change Your Body Now- The Live Fit Series

Last year I shot a video blog series. My intent was to show a real time transformation and lose a substantial amount of weight in a short period of time by using both traditional and experimental techniques.

In the end I would end up losing 30 lbs in 42 days.

I have mentioned this a bit in previous posts but have not had to opportunity until now to share all the details of this transformation. I have been waiting to release this series for some time now. Something that I have noticed is that when I do make posts on this topic, I seem to get a lot of interested people who want to more details about just how I managed to do this.

This being the case I wanted to release this series all at once when I was ready as I knew I would have a lot of interested people with important questions and I wanted to really have the time to be able to answer questions.

Why Now?

Recently I have made a very important decision in my life. I have decided to go into the fitness industry as a career, helping others achieve similar results as I have. I came to this conclusion by doing some deep soul searching. After traveling extensively, working as a writer and bouncing between odd jobs, I found myself having grown immensely in many areas of my life and yet still without a firm direction or career.

Fitness is something that has become one of the most important elements of my life. Having lost over 100 lbs and completely changed my body and more importantly my lifestyle, I knew that this was an industry that I had something big to offer. Having been miserable and overweight, I understood how difficult this process really is, not only physically, but also emotionally.

I began my preparation for the NASM Personal Training Certification, the top recognized certification for personal trainers. I will be building my own business, something I always need to be in control of, and more importantly helping others achieve their fitness goals for a living, a rewarding career where I can make a real difference.

It is alarming how unhealthy our country is getting. Recent results show that over 30% of Americans are considered obese, including almost 18% of children under 18. This trend is growing at an alarming rate and today over 40% of deaths in this country are due to heart disease. This problem kills more people than anything else and it is time that we do something about it.

 How I can Help You

I can change your life in one month!

In all my years struggling with weight loss and my experience in losing a large amount of weight over both long and short periods of time, there is one thing that I know is universally true and that is that the first month will dictate your success.

If you can give me 30 days of your life, I will provide you with the tools to get the body of your dreams. As with anything in life, positive results yield more positive actions. If you are able to stick with the Live Fit weight loss program for 30 days, you will see outstanding results and will be on your way to getting the physique that you are longing for.

The Program

In the next 30 days in the Change Your Body section here on Living Bueno, I will be featuring videos from my weight loss transformation last year. This videos series is mostly just myself talking to the camera and giving you tips and tricks that I learned along to way that helped me lose a large amount of weight very quickly. You will learn methods seen seldom elsewhere as my program is extreme, not a cookie cutter approach to weight loss.

You see the truth is that if you are seeking amazing results, you must make amazing sacrifices and put everything you have into realizing your dreams. Weather it is laying in a bathtub full of ice water for 20 minutes, tricking yourself into staying motivated, or hitting the gym like a psychopath, you will learn the vital necessities that go into losing a large amount of weight very quickly and keeping it off!

Are You Ready For a Change?

On top of this video series I have started my career in the fitness industry as a personal trainer. I am looking for a limited number of people who are willing to take the leap and change their lives and become real life transformation stories.

Have you come to the point in your life where you are simply tired of not being in shape. Are you in a rut, depressed, longing for a better you, but you simply do not know where to start?

I know I was. As I look at my before pictures the one thing that is obvious is my discomfort in my own skin, the frown on my face tells the story. I was withdrawn, living the life of someone who I did not know, going nowhere, stuck in poor habits and depression.

Today my life has undergone a complete transformation and I am once again myself. My purpose is now to help those in need, drive them out of the rut and daunting depression that sets in on many of us who are battling weight issues.

I am looking for 8 to 10 individuals who I will train and help reach their weight loss goals. Whether it is the last 10 lbs or the first 100 that you are trying to lose, I am here and able to help you do so. If interested inquire at RickAGriffith@hotmail.com, and I will send you details.

Follow along with the Live Fit Series over the next 30 days where I will be sharing videos, nutrition plans, workout examples as well as some more secret methods that I have utilized to shed fat quickly.

You can change your life in 30 days, and I can help you!

How To Look Good in 25 days- 7 Easy Steps

So if you are anything like me, right after you stuff that last piece of pumpkin pie down your throat this Thanksgiving you are looking for three things, a pair of sweats, a gun and one bullet.

Maybe that is a bit extreme, but the sweats are a must.

Photo Credit -Bark

Another thing many of us begin to consider, is that soon enough many of us will be getting ready to head to various family events over the holidays. I know from personal experience that heading off to family functions and seeing relatives you haven't seen in a while is much more fun when you you don't feel like a blimp.

Disclaimer- While I am not a fitness model, doctor or bodybuilder, I have lost over 100 lbs and changed my life. I do not claim to know everything, but having struggled with this problem my entire life can give you a great deal of information on what works and what does not. Hence the following...

So lets pick that outfit out of our closet that is bulging at the seams and leave it out in a visible place. After all, you are going to be able to wear it in just 25 days and this Christmas you'll head to see your family looking lean and mean.

I must preface this little guide by telling you that I do in fact feel a bit hypocritical in writing this. After all I've been doing more drinking, binge eating than I have in quite a while these past few months, while my time in the Gym has been minimal. Needless to say I've ballooned up a bit and this is a hindrance that I have decided to put a firm halt too.

If there is one thing I am good at, it is without question making a firm plan and sticking too it. The main reason I can be successful in executing the plans I set forth is because I often times set a lofty and even seemingly unattainable goal.

Last year in the Live Fit series I lost 30 lbs in 42 days by implementing a strict diet plan, daily workouts and intense discipline. I could only do this because I made a plan to lose 30 lbs in 40 days and even though it took me an additional two days to complete the task, I pushed so much harder than I otherwise would have had I set a more attainable goal. The point is set your sights high and you just might get there.

While I won't be going quite as crazy this year, my sights are still set high and I have set a goal of losing 20 lbs in the next 25 days. This will admittedly be a difficult task as I am lighter and have less weight to lose than when I started this program last year.

How will I go about doing this?

In my weight loss quests in the past I've learned a few very important lessons. These 7 lessons are the absolute must haves for me personally and I find that they are great habits that will help keep your eyes on the prize and remain focused. Below I will list these principals and then go on to explain in more depth just why these concepts are so important.

1. For myself personally and also for most other people it seems, it is vital to eat the same meals over and over again if you are looking to lose weight quickly.
2. Swimming is by far the best fat burning activity I have found.
3. A combination of Lean Meat and Veggies will take care of your hunger pangs.
4. When in doubt add water and protein.
5. No Alcohol or other recreational drugs. (I know, sorry)
6. Get some sort of exercise every single day and find a walking route that you enjoy.
7. Track everything you possibly can on a white board or in a journal that is in front of your face daily.

Eat the Same Thing Daily

Eating the same meals often is a practice that I have noticed always coincides with my most successful weight loss attempts. So many times I see people try to justify what they are eating by citing its calorie count, the number of weight watchers points it is or that it is an Atkins approved meal. So what diet again was it that you are on? Don't get it twisted. Pick a plan and stick with it. Lean meat and veggies, eggs and protein powder, that is really all you need. If you can stick to this diet it is going to be extremely hard for you not to lose weight and you will have to feel atrocious to eat enough of these items to actually gain weight. Stay away from the starches and sugars that incite cravings and the rest is smooth sailing.

Get In the Damn Pool

Sure hiking mountains burns a hell of a lot of calories, but try doing that every day and then lay in bed for a month with tendonitis while you write a new plan. Low stress on joints, utilization of your entire body and lowered body temperature during cardiovascular exercise are all huge benefits to swimming. I have become quite an avid swimmer and at no time since I started have I stepped on the scale the following day after a swim and not lost weight. Bottom line, this shit works. Get your form down, because yes, it will suck at first. In the end it will pay big dividends in your quest to lose weight.

Photo Credit - Jim Bahn

Meat & Veggies Will Save You

I've been back on the horse for just two days now and have stuck with only meat and veggies. Not once have I been hungry and I have never dreaded eating these meals. Lean beef and steak, chicken, fish and green veggies, carrots and even corn are all acceptable. Don't be afraid to spice the shit out of it with Shiracha, Tabasco, Tapitio and other hot sauces, I know I like the pain these sauces cause me.

When in Doubt Add Water and Protein

Trying to make this work but feeling hungry? Go drink 32 oz of water and a protein shake and let me know how starving you are. I am currently drinking nearly 2.5 gallons of water daily and trying to consume 3 40g protein shakes daily. It is often painful to get this much protein and water through your system and if you are hungry after implementing this step you might want to see a gastric bypass surgeon.

No Alcohol or Other Recreational Drugs

I know, I know. I really do hate to be the party pooper here. If we could all live like Kate Moss and Charlie Sheen while dropping weight that would be wonderful right? Alcohol messes with your schedule, your eating patterns, your motivation, your workouts and pretty much any other element of your weight loss efforts you can think of. Give your liver a rest and you'll be on the path to success. I become some what of a hermit when really focusing and refuse to sacrifice my health by going out and being tempted to drink. If you have the will power great. I choose to stay home.

Photo credit - Lel4nd

Exercise Daily & Find a Walking Route

Go out right now and find a walking route around your residence that you can live with walking everyday. This provides great time for mental clarity and thought and gets you up and moving around. Shoot for 1-3 miles and if you have a day where you are feeling particularly ambitious, just do it twice. Also get to the gym and or swimming pool as much as possible. I shoot for 4 times per week which in find to be more than enough to get in good shape, but not enough to become burnt out.

Track Everything

This is a big one. I have a white board in my room currently where I am tracking the number of walks, swims, lifts, gallons of water, sub bathing(I know right?),weight loss and days of consecutive clean eating. You can do this in a journal you leave open on your night stand as well. Track as much as you possibly can. Every check mark will motivate you to keep pushing on toward your goals.

Following these easy steps, you can easily reach your goals in a resonable amount of time. My goal is 20 lbs in 25 days. I started 2 days ago and I am down 3 lbs so far. I will be updating this section with my progress as well as some tips, tricks and videos that will show my progression.

If you are ready to get in shape for the holidays along with me, don't be shy and shoot me a line in the comments section below. I'll be posting an update one week from today with more info and answering any reader questions. So here is to a better life and better health. Remember, the only person who can change your own course is you.

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Update on Monday, December 19, 2011 at 1:18PM by RickAGriffith

UPDATE- So I usally try to abide by a no excuses philosiphy when pretaining to these types of things but due to moving three states away, catching an awful cold and the horrible timing of the Holidays, I have delayed this little project until after the holidays which will better coincide with everyone else in the world looking to lose weight. Happy Holidays and you better bet that on Dec 26th its on...

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