Heat-related illness such as dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke should be taken very serious in the upcoming Oklahoma hot weather. Most serious heat illnesses can be prevented.  As a 918mom I want to provide you with some valuable information so that your kids can stay safe while playing outside and so that you can still reach your fitness related goals during these hot summer months.

We hear it every year during the summer months. “It’s just too hot to exercise!”

We see it every year during the summer months. People not reaching their fitness related goals. Why? “It’s too hot to exercise!”

I don’t want you to allow the heat to stop you from reaching your fitness related goals and I want for your kids to be safe while out swimming and playing so today I will give to you…

Coach JC’s Top 3 ways to prepare you for the beautiful Oklahoma heat wave!

1. Get Ready! Prevention is a lot less costly than rehabilitation! Get ready now for the hot weather that will be coming. Spend some time outside starting today to help acclimate your body to the heat. Just a few minutes outside each day in the heat and your body will start to react to the heat and your body will learn to handle the hot Oklahoma sun. It typically takes 10 to 14 days for a person’s body to acclimate so that is why I want for you to start today. Don’t push yourself… Just try spending about 10-20 minutes each day feel free to take some breaks in the shade or in the AC. Get Acclimated starting today and don’t forget that good old sunscreen!

1. Stay Hydrated! Drinking water is the best thing you can do for your body. In the extreme heat your body requires even more water. I want for you to start drinking water early in the day. Don’t wait until you are thirsty. I recommend drinking two glasses the first thing when you wake up. A lot of times the heat will make you not feel thirsty..don’t let this fool you! Be careful with too much alcohol as it will dehydrate you and too much caffeine will actually pull your liquid out since it is a natural diuretic. How much water? I’m glad you asked! A good rule of thumb is to take your body weight, divide it into half and that is the minimum amount of water you should be getting in ounces a day.

1. Be Smart! No one knows your body better than you do! Make sure not to avoid the common warning signs of overheating. There are warning signs and symptoms to overheating. Your goal is to notice the warning signs and not allow it to progress to the symptoms! A lot of times people ignore the warning signs and are then dealing with the symptoms which can be life-threatening.  It is all about getting your body to adjust to the weather and staying hydrated but even then the heat can still get to you. There are a few signs that the heat is getting to you- thirst, headaches, fatigue and weakness, severe sweating and muscle cramps are just a few. If you stop sweating, faint or feel nausea you are really in danger of dehydration. Monitor your urination…if you are not urinating as often, that is a sign that you are not getting enough fluids and could be dehydrated.

So my advice is very simple…Be Smart and Stay hydrated!

Your Transformation Coach

Coach JC

These will motivate you and inspire you!

Yes, they are both from  my favorite movie series of all time, ROCKY!!!

Enjoy and don’t forget to leave me a comment with your favorite inspirational videos…I would love to hear from you!

Coach JC

Coach JC is a Life coach in Tulsa and does life coaching in Tulsa through motivational speaking in Tulsa OK. Coach JC has been able to reach a large audience and is known as a motivational speaker in Tulsa. His Bootcamp Tulsa Outdoor Fitness Program has been transforming lives. The Tulsa Boot camp now has locations in Owasso, Jenks, South Tulsa, Midtown and Broken Arrow. Jonathan Conneely is dedicated to transforming lives through his latest book The Secret To REAL Weight Loss Success.

Ok, I don’t think I have ever watched a whole episode of the Biggest Loser but due to my wife’s obsession and love of the show I have seen bits and pieces of the show.

First, let me say that I am not a hater. I am all about people transforming their lives and I am all about the part of people getting a kick in the butt to lose weight.

I say that to say, IT IS A TV SHOW! It’s a TV show in a $50 billion weight loss industry!

They make money off playing with people’s emotions and drama! That is what people want so that is what they give you. Just like a great soap opera.

I want to caution you today, do not become a viewer victim!

The problem that I see with the Biggest Loser is what I have seen with a lot of the other products in this $50 billion industry. They mislead and lie to get what they want!

The Biggest Loser  is you, the viewer! This show is hurting most viewers rather than helping.

“Well, coach how can you say that? They are changing lives!”

Yes, I understand that people watch the show and get motivated to get up off of their couch and start moving. But being in the fitness industry now for 10 years I understand that reality is not always what is perceived.

The false hope and expectation that people receive from watch this show is ridiculous. If you don’t believe me check out the emails that I receive!

People are desperate searching for a solution and the answer to their weight loss that they believe the Biggest Loser Show has…and if only they could get on the show then they would lose the weight.

I am not dogging the show, I am just telling you to wake up! Please understand that the results that these contestants (actors) are experiencing are not real life. They are put into a very special environment to experience the results that they do. Please understand that everything is not always what it seems.

If Jillian or Bob would come right now and tell you that someone in their normal situation at home could experience the results that the contestants are experiencing on the show they would be lying to you.

Listen, I believe and preach results. My Bootcamp Tulsa Program has a money back guarantee and we coach people so that they can experience the results that they desire. So I am not telling you results are not possible. What I am telling you is be realistic with your results. What I am telling you is do not set yourself up for failure by watching the Biggest Loser Show!

Here are just two of my reasons to why this show should be labeled a soap opera.

Soap Opera Drama #1

My wife usually TiVo’s the shows. After the first episode she called me over to show me how these severely obese people were challenged to run a mile in extreme heat and how one of them almost died.

My response was, “That’s awesome honey!” Yes, I was being sarcastic…kind of!

I don’t know about you but if I am severely obese watching this show and decide to get up of the couch and go run a mile. Probably not the best thing to do! Do you really think Bob or Jillian would advise this for a severely obese person on their first week of training? I surely hope not!

This is a repeat occurrence. Week in and week out these contestants are asked to perform exercises that 99% of most obese people should not be doing or cannot do. Setting you up for failure!

Soap Opera Drama #2

The trainers acting like drill sergeants:

I have nothing against Jillian or Bob and I bet they are both good people but I really believe that this show has molded them to be what it needs them to be to make money. DRAMA!  I could see it now, the producers telling them, “We need more blood Jillian!” We need more sweat!”  “Make her cry Bob!”

The drama of Biggest Loser Show and its yelling, screaming, puking, crying, collapsing, extreme dieting, eight-hour a day workout regiments and falling off of treadmills…

Come on now! How is this real life?

Again, if I am an obese person watching this show why would I put down my gallon of ice cream and want to lose weight? That is not fun! That is not appealing!

It’s a friggin soap opera!

And why after the seasons don’t you hear about the contestants who gain much or most of the weight back. That’s right; I am telling you that once a lot of these contestants are put back into the real world that they put the weight back on. You don’t see that part of the show…

You don’t hear about the viewers who try to implement the Biggest Loser Show strategies and are pretty much guaranteed to fail once again. You don’t hear about the eating disorders, the depression and all the negative side effects that occur from the guilt and shame of failing because of the unrealistic expectations and misleading results.

I believe that this show is setting viewers up for failure, Period!

So, if you are reading this you have two options. You can continue to believe what a soap opera will continue to tell you or you can take control of your life today.

After watching The Biggest Loser show, which spotlights quick and dramatic weight loss, everyone wants to know the quickest way to lose weight.

With all the information out there and all of the empty promises how do you know where to turn for a quick and safe weight loss strategy.

Get six pack abs in 30 days!

Lose 11 pounds and 11 inches in just one week!

Eat all the food you want and still lose weight!

Lose up to 2 pounds a week without diet or exercise!

Have you ever heard any of these statements before?

This is the same thing that the Biggest Loser Show is doing. Capitalizing on the repeat customer, the desperate person that is searching for the answer to their weight loss struggle.

You know what they say, if it’s too good to be true, it is probably too good to be true!

Like I mentioned above, the weight loss industry is a $50 billion dollar industry and most of their profits come from repeat customers. They are out there preying on desperate people that want the quick fix weight loss.

Losing weight fast is possible and nothing is wrong with losing weight rapidly — as long you do it the right way.

We have seen some of our Bootcamp Tulsa clients drop as much as 15 pounds in a week following a very ambitious eating and exercise regimen. This is while following an aggressive routine devoting more than the normal hours per week to rigorous exercise.

Many people do not have the time or the discipline to dedicate to see these aggressive results. You can safely lose 2- 3 or more pounds a week at home with the right healthy diet and the right kind of exercise.

All I ask of the Biggest Loser show is to tell people that! Make sure your viewers are aware of what reality really is and what to expect!

Losing weight is a lot more simpler then people make it. The bottom line is you need to burn more calories than you eat.

If you want to lose weight faster, you’ll need to eat less and exercise more, period!

I am here to tell you that there are no miracle pills and this is not a quick fix. Don’t set yourself up for failure, by believing all of the Biggest Loser hype!

You can do it and do it the right way.

Rather than just losing weight you want to be more interested in losing body fat. Losing weight does not necessarily mean you are getting leaner but losing body fat will assure that you are losing the right kind of weight and getting a leaner healthier body!

Here is a mini gameplan for you to get started:

1. 1. Calories Out!

It is time to Work It and I do not mean overkill with the cardio.

I want you to shorten up your workouts to be more efficient and burn fat faster. Start your workout by warming up for at least 5 minutes to get your blood going and prepare your body. The fastest way to burn fat is to create chaos in the body. You will do this by performing high intensity exercises for short bursts followed by a small amount of recovery. The key here is using both a combination of conditioning exercises along with resistance exercises.

You are probably used to doing a large amount of cardio and very little resistance training and then feeling tired, over -trained and still not seeing the results that you desire. STOP!

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1. 2. Calories In!

I am not talking about going on a diet! Crash diets do not work and should not be a normal part of your lifestyle.

Eat a well balance diet with mostly your calories coming from lean foods and green foods. Remember, more calories out then in. If you want to burn fat fast follow this general rule of thumb for calories in: Women – 1500-1750/ Men – 2750-3250. You will do this by creating a deficit of 500 calories/day through a combination of eating less calories and increasing your activity. Make sure not drop below 1,200 calories for your safety.

If you do what you have always done then you will get what you have always got. Now is Your Time!

Keep It Simple!

Have Fun!

and Remember,

Your Life Is What You Make It!

Coach JC

Coach JC is a Life coach in Tulsa and does life coaching in Tulsa through motivational speaking in Tulsa OK. Coach JC has been able to reach a large audience and is known as a motivational speaker in Tulsa. His Bootcamp Tulsa Outdoor Fitness Program has been transforming lives. The Tulsa Boot camp now has locations in Owasso, Jenks, South Tulsa, Midtown and Broken Arrow. Jonathan Conneely is dedicated to transforming lives through his latest book The Secret To REAL Weight Loss Success.

I posted  a blog post not to long ago, “Are Your Protein Powders Toxic?” and had a great response with also a lot of questions.

The most common question being which ones are the good one’s Coach?

There is so many crappy supplements out there that sometimes it is hard to distinguish between the good ones and the crappy ones. The bottom line is that these powders out there have been cheapened by large companies now buying their raw materials from china which could be contaminated.

It’s a shame but that is life…You cant believe a thing you read anymore.  I m so sick of people being told they are taking one thing  then later to find out that what they were told was not the reality of what they believed they were actually taking.

I have gotten so fed up with this myself that I have done two things.

First,  I have been on the search to find the most high quality protein supplements for myself , my loved ones, the athletes I train, my clients, and for you my readers.

Second,  I have began the process to develop my own product…this may be the only way to assure that I know what is going into the product. This s a process and will take some time so for now I want to give you..

Coach JC’s Top 5 Protein Supplements

My top 5 will consist of both powders and bars. First  let me say, I don’t make any money off of these products and don’t get paid for endorsing them.  These are products that I take myself and after researching I believe in. These are products that I believe in the ingredients used and the manufacturing process to be done with high quality and integrity!

I know this will help you and as always I love to hear your feedback. Just post a comment right here on the blog.

You Rock!

Here ya go.. My Top 5 Protein Supplements

Protein Greens +

This is one of my top favorites!! I love it! WHEY Protein Greens Plus contains 100% pure, free-range Whey Isolate and is hormone, antibiotic, and lactose-free. This powder is PACKED with the same essentials you get in  fruits and vegetables, and the essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants to have your body performing at the highest level.

Check it out! I am telling you..You will not be disappointed!

http://greensplus.com/product_info.php/products_id/202

Oh yeah, and I love their energy and protein bars also… check em out!

http://greensplus.com/index.php/cPath/84_21_124

Pro Optimal Whey

I love this protein powder for many reasons..

1.The manufacturing process!

2. The Ingredients! Besides the high quaility of whey. This whey is packed with antioxidants to support your bodys fight against free radicals. It contains Phosphatidylcholine, a nutrient that supports liver and digestive health! They added Flaxseed which is a great support for your immune system and hormone function. The essential amino acid, glutamine which aids in recovery and digestive health.

3. The milk used in Pro-Optimal Whey comes only from cows that graze on pesticide-free, chemical free, natural grass pastures. These cows are never injected with chemicals, hormones, antibiotics, genetically modified organisms, hyper-immunizations, injected pathogens, or any growth hormones.

What you see is what you get!… and of course it is sweetened with two of my favorite all natural sweeteners, xylitol and stevia rather than your typical sucralose and aspartame.

Here is the link..if you scroll down you can find the nutritional facts. It is a little more pricey but well worth it to me! You can find some great deals on the web also..

http://proteinpowder.mercola.com/Pro-Optimal-Whey-Protein.html

Jay Robb

Disclaimer: I do not endorse him or his video…just the product!

Ok, I really like this guys powders and bars but wait until you see the intro video on his site. If I ever was to make a video looking like this please somebody smack me! I love the part where he flashes his shirt open and says , “welcome to jay robb.com” Are you freakin serious!!!! Anyway, I love his powders, they taste great and just like the one above are sweetened with stevia and only have 5 ingredients. What you see is what you get!  In Jay Robb protein  his whey comes from cows that are pasture raised and not given growth hormones,and the whey is cold filtered!

Check it out!

http://www.jayrobb.com/

Garden of Life

I really like their products. This company was founded by a guy, Jordan Rubin and he has been pretty serious about putting out high quality integrity filled products.

Here is the link for the bars. They make a ton of great products that I like but I do believe them to be over priced..but I guess you get what you pay for.

http://gardenoflife.com/ProductsforLife/LIVINGFOODS/OrganicWholeFoodBars/tabid/683/Default.aspx

BioGenesis Bars

I love this whole food bar.

http://www.bio-genesis.com/catagorypages/catagory-weight-control-and-nutrition-bars.html

When it comes to bars, I am a big fan of a whole food bar.  There are some bars that I did not mention of course…that does not mean that they are not good ones.

A few others that I really like:

These are a few that I use and enjoy…this does not mean that there are no other good one’s out there…There are some great one’s… You just have to find them!

If you are in Tulsa, you can head over to my guys at Supplement Shak and they will steer you in the right direction on which powders I like!

I would love to hear what your favorite bars and powders  are and why! Just leave a comment right here on the blog…

Keep It Simple!

Have Fun!

and Remember,

Your Life Is What You Make It!

Coach JC

Coach JC is a Life coach in Tulsa and does life coaching in Tulsa through motivational speaking, small group coaching and one on one coaching in Tulsa OK. Coach JC has been able to reach a large audience and is known as a motivational speaker in Tulsa. His Bootcamp Tulsa Outdoor Fitness Program has been transforming lives. The Tulsa Boot camp now has locations in Owasso, Jenks, South Tulsa, Midtown and Broken Arrow. Jonathan Conneely is dedicated to transforming lives through his latest book The Secret To REAL Weight Loss Success.

I can’t believe it! I am pretty pissed off after seeing  this  report come out. I wanted to release it when the media did but like always… I like to do my own due diligence to get the facts.

Alot of times you will find that there is someone or some company behind  studies trying to bring another company down… so rather then caught up in all that, I like to get my facts strait.

I found this to be a true report!  I found some of the popular protein drinks and meal replacement drinks that I personally would drink do have high levels of toxins that have been added to them.

Chemicals and toxins like, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury and Arsenic. How much? I’m not sure!  A harmful amount? I’m not sure! But personally, I’m not a huge fan of  taking  any toxins into my body!!

The bottom line is can we believe everythin the labels really say is in something? NO

Companies are trying to mass produce and enhance shelf life of their products..why you ask? To Make More $$$!

I say that to say, To tell you the truth… I’m not shocked at all!

Why would  anyone or any company allow this to  go unmonitored? Why would they  allow their product to be filled with toxins? Cause that is the world we live in! I guess for most people what they say is true…Money Talks!!!

Well not for me!!! I am all about making money but never at the expense of another persons well being or health!!

As a fitness expert, strength coach and lifestyle coach, I care  about you and your health!

I can guarantee, if I was to produce a product to sell that I would make sure there was no toxins in it… but that’s just me.

Here is video of the report! I would love to hear what you think of this report.

I told you! Unbelievable!

What do you think?

Coach JC

Coach JC is a Life coach in Tulsa and does life coaching in Tulsa through motivational speaking in Tulsa OK. Coach JC has been able to reach a large audience and is known as a motivational speaker in Tulsa. His Bootcamp Tulsa Outdoor Fitness Program has been transforming lives. The Tulsa Boot camp now has locations in Owasso, Jenks, South Tulsa, Midtown and Broken Arrow. Jonathan Conneely is dedicated to transforming lives through his latest book The Secret To REAL Weight Loss Success.

Do you think you are not a candidate? SO did I!

Well, recently I was diagnosed with Basal Cell Carcinoma which is a form of skin cancer… I couldn’t believe it!

Since then I have done some research to learn more about this and now I want to help spread the awareness!

I read this great article about tanning beds..check it out!

Indoor Tanning Addiction Linked to Anxiety, Drug Abuse

Here is a great resource page to learn more about how you can prevent and screen for skin cancers.

http://www.skincancer.org/

Check out what I learned and how you can prevent getting it.  Also  you will find out how you can still have a sexy bronze tan without risking skin damage.

Take care of your skin and don’t forget to call my friend Erin Tietsort to get your bronze, safe, convenient sexy tan!!!

Remember, BcT clients get a buy 1 get 1 until July 4th!!

Coach JC

As a coach my job is to pull the most out of people! I love to see people overachieve and hate to see people under achieve..

Do me a favor, watch this video and when you’re done, take immediate action on something you have always wanted to do, but for some odd reason, you always made an excuse for.

ENJOY!!!

Coach JC

Coach JC is a Life coach in Tulsa and does life coaching in Tulsa through motivational speaking in Tulsa OK. Coach JC has been able to reach a large audience and is known as a motivational speaker in Tulsa. His Bootcamp Tulsa Outdoor Fitness Program has been transforming lives. The Tulsa Boot camp now has locations in Owasso, Jenks, South Tulsa, Midtown and Broken Arrow. Jonathan Conneely is dedicated to transforming lives through his latest book The Secret To REAL Weight Loss Success.

Randy Pausch passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 47. He was a professor at a University and He left behind his small children and his wife.

He has become very well known for a speech that he gave and a book he wrote:
“The Last Lecture”
Check this clip out:

What would you say if you knew you were going to die and had a chance to speak about everything that was most important to you?

Are you living your life to the fullest?

Are you doing everything you want and need to do?

What will people say about you when you are no longer around?

Leave a legacy!
Make an Impact!

Remember tomorrow is never promised!

I get so many emails of people wondering when I have time to workout and what kind of workouts I do  so here is a video for you so that you can check out my workout from this past Friday..Enjoy!!

CHASE YOUR DREAMS!

Coach JC

Are you really committed?

When I heard this story and watched the video… well, let’s just say it will really make you think! Oh yeah, and if you are not at least teary eyed by the end, something is seriously wrong with you!

This guy shows what the word commitment really means!

Here is the true story…
The son asked his father, ‘Dad, will you take part in a marathon with me?’.
The father who, despite having a heart condition, says ‘Yes’.
They went on to complete the marathon together. Father and son went on to join other marathons, the father always saying ‘Yes’ to his son’s request of going through the race together.
One day, the son asked his father, ‘Dad, let’s join the Ironman together.’ To which, his father said ‘Yes’ too.
For those who don’t know, Ironman is the toughest triathlon ever. The race encompasses three endurance events of a 2.4 mile (3.86 kilometer) ocean swim, followed by a 112 mile (180.2 kilometer) bike ride, and ending with a 26.2 mile (42.195 kilometer) marathon along the coast of the Big Island.
Father and son went on to complete the race together.

Now, wait until you see the amazing twist to this story! It will inspire you!!!

View the race below:

Wow!!!

This is one of the most inspirational story’s I have ever seen!

Check out there story at the link below…it’s amazing!!!

Dick & Rick Hoyt, the most inspirational father and son team to race in an Ironman.

Let this video motivate you like it did me!

Start to challenge yourself today……

What does commitment really mean to you?

What areas of your life do you need to become more committed in?

Coach JC

Coach JC is a Life coach in Tulsa and does life coaching in Tulsa through motivational speaking in Tulsa OK. Coach JC has been able to reach a large audience and is known as a motivational speaker in Tulsa. His Bootcamp Tulsa Outdoor Fitness Program has been transforming lives. The Tulsa Boot camp now has locations in Owasso, Jenks, South Tulsa, Midtown and Broken Arrow. Jonathan Conneely is dedicated to transforming lives through his latest book The Secret To REAL Weight Loss Success.

Get READY! I am about to give you another of my favorite inspirational videos!!!

“I will start  tomorrow!”
or
“I didn’t eat breakfast this morning, I woke up late and had no time.”
or
“I didn’t get to train today, I just got caught up with so many other things going on.”

or

“I didn’t schedule that meeting today, I just got too busy!”

So many people want to be great…but they just never get there because they wait until tomorrow!

Tomorrow is never promised!

Everyday Matters!

Today Is Your Day!
Don’t wait until it’s too late and then look back with regret. That is a horrible feeling!

There is no tomorrow!

Here is a clip from one of my favorite movies about the value of today…

I GET goosebumps everytime I watch it! Enjoy!

If that doesn’t inspire you than something is wrong!

Your life is NOT a game!!

Tomorrow is NOT Promised!!!

What can you do TODAY to take control of your future?
What can you do TODAY to make yourself a better person?
What can you do TODAY to guarantee yourself success?

Make Today Count!
Take Control of your future… fight for what you need…Go and take it today!

Coach JC

PS. I still have 5 more of my Top 7 favorite inspirational videos coming!! Get Ready!!!