Thank you so much for all of your support, and getting the word out. It really means alot!
Unfortunately, I have some bad news...
B.E.A.R. Fitness has to take a little break. I have my own personal goals that I need to work out before I can successfuly help you guys! There will be major changes...hopefully.
I am busy trying to get signed with a Modeling Agency and trying to work 3 jobs. On top of that, I need to get my fitness and nutrition lifestyles back in order. But don't worry, goals and due dates are set. Time to get life back in order!
So, when B.E.A.R. Fitness comes back, we are hoping we can get an actual website together. Not just a small blog site. When we come back, one of the big things will be a new FREE workout program for guys looking to lose weight and put on muscle. The workout can be modified to fit girl's needs as well. So, stay posted.
While B.E.A.R. Fitness is taking a break, this will be a great opportunity to ASK ME QUESTIONS!! We need ideas for videos and your questions will be greatly appreciated.
I'll do another article on all my personal goals and plans, but for now, expect us to be up and running by APRIL 5TH!
We'll see you soon!
Hey cubs!
So, I know I kinda suck in front of the camera...who wants to give me acting lessons!!
In this video we talk about actually getting started with your new lifestyle. This is the HARDEST part of doing anything; actually getting started. So without further adeu, let's get STARTED!
The first thing you'll want to do is find out why you wanna get started. So you can live to see your kid get married? So you can bungee jump off that cliff? Or just to look good without a shirt? All are valid reasons, you just need to have a good reason and follow it.
When you find your reason, start writing goals, I recommend you read the article on how to set goals here. Make sure your goals follow all the SMART guidelines, and you're not too overwhelmed by goals.
Next, get started with some before pictures. You know the drill, you see them all over t.v. and the internet. ALSO! Be sure you weigh yourself, it's not necessary, but numbers always help.
Now that we have reasons and goals, now we gotta find a workout and a nutrition plan. Unfortunately, B.E.A.R. Fitness is still an infant, and we don't really have anything yet. So, I'll show you some great resourses. Bodybuilding.com is the world's largest fitness website. It has several resources and amazing workouts and nutrition plans at your disposal, for FREE! You can also get awesome apparel, supplements and books here too. Livestrong.com is one of my favorite websites to just read around and browse on. They have alot of great workouts and nutrition plans as well. They also have great tips and tricks to implement into your routines as well.
Now, you're going to be doing something very different. Something that your body isn't very familiar with. Exercise and proper nutrition may be out of your comfort zone, so your body won't want to do it. It's imperitive that we stay motivated so we DON'T GIVE UP!
Find pictures of a celebrity or a really fit friend and post them somewhere where you'll see them when you wake up or you go to bed. That way, you can wake up and say, "What do I have to do today to look like that?" or when you go to bed, you can say, "What did I do today to get me closer to looking like that?"
Okay! We have goals, we have a workout and we have some motivation. Now begins a new lifestyle, a new YOU! So, don't hold back, let's live a healthier, more enjoyable life. Good luck Cubs!! Feel free to comment or shoot me a message if you have any questions!
Sorry about the quietness, I promise I'm not that way in real life. I'm just a bit camera shy.
So! It's January and it's time to start setting goals for the new year! The most popular goals are centered around fitness, unfortunately not alot of people follow through with their goals.
In order to achieve goals, we have to set real goals. We are going to use the S.M.A.R.T. Goals Technique.
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-Bound
Be Specific with your goal. If you're trying to lose weight, how will you lose it? Cardio? High Intensity Training? Don't be afraid to get too specific with your goals
It helps to have a number set in your brain like, "I want a 32" waist." or "I want to lose 30 pounds." That way, you have something to measure. This alone will be a good motivator.
Is your goal Achievable? Will you be able to achieve this goal, is it possible? If not, what must you do to fix your goal?
Along with the big goal in mind, it's very helpful to make smaller goals to help get you to your big picture. It's like stairs, in order to get to the top, you gotta make one step at a time. So, with these tinier goals, will they be relevant to your big picture? If you're looking to run a marathon, swimming laps probably won't be very relevant to you.
Having your goals time-bound is probably the most important step in achieving goals. When you have a due date in front of you, you are much more likely to get an assignment done. Whereas if you don't have a due date, you're probably going to procrastinate, even forget the assignment. So, set a date on the calendar!
So with these goals in mind, let me explain one of my goals to you. I still want to put on muscle weight, along with getting as lean as possible. So, here is what my major goal will look like.
"By March 28th, I will weigh 170 pounds and have at least a 9% Body Fat. I will go to the gym Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Wednesday will be my swimming day."
Specific: I have a workout regimen, and I want to gain weight.
Measurable: Plenty of numbers in here! 170 pounds and 9% body fat.
Achievable: For me, this will be difficult, but it is achievable.
Relevant: Swimming and Weight lifting are essential to reaching this goal.
Time-Bound: I have a set date, March 28th.
So that's my very basic example of my main goal. Of course I have workout goals and nutrition goals to go along with that. And I will help you make those smaller goals.
*TIP* Find a picture of someone you want to look like. It could be a celebrity, or just a really fit friend. Find a good picture and hang it somewhere where you will see it often, hang up several if needs be! Do whatever it takes to stay motivated.
I'm interested in hearing what your goals are. So feel free to contact me or shoot me a comment and I would love to here from you! Please Share and spread the word! This blog needs your help!
oh p.s. JUST BECAUSE IT'S NOT THE FIRST OF JANUARY DOESN'T MEAN YOU CAN'T START NOW! The beginning of January is just a date. You can start a healthy lifestyle whenever you want!
