And if it weren’t for my friend Rumu in Calgary, it would have probably been even longer. Thanks for the kick in the pants.

I realize I was getting  fairly sporadic with my posting.

I had all the excuses.

And I could come up with a million more excuses.

All of them would be fairly valid.

I’ve been working 12 hour days at the clinic doing physical therapy, I’ve been out of town for continuing education courses and seminars, and I’ve been putting out a slew of professional fires. But in reality, if I actually look at the reasons for my absence they’re pretty weak…

Now, you’re probably wondering what the hell this has to do with motivation to move.

So here it is: how often have you created, crafted and customized an excuse not to move?

We’re all guilty of it.

Too tired. Too busy. Too (fill in the blank here).

In our mind it’s pretty easy to create justification for not only our actions, but our inactions as well.

I told myself that I was too tired, that I’d worked long hours, that I’d write tomorrow, or the day after. Somehow, I still found time in the past month to watch a few movies (I don’t watch TV, but I do have a DVD player) or just veg out. In that time, I could have pumped out a few blog posts or written a few articles.

In reality, it comes down to my poor planning and preparation. I knew my hours at work would be increasing. I knew I would have those courses and seminars. I didn’t plan ahead and for that I am at least a month behind on my blogging.

There was, however, one area where I did take a few steps in preparation.

My training.

I knew that with my increased work and education load that it would be easy to push this fairly important aspect of my life to the back-burner (or even off the radar!).

Then serendipity struck.

At the same time that these changes were taking place, about 9 weeks ago, I came across a forum post on Precision Nutrition.

In this post, a gauntlet had been dropped, a challenge had been set forth. It was a 16 week body transformation challenge where the only prize on the line was EGO. No cash. No prizes. Nothing more than self-actualization.

Putting my name down and being accountable, even to an essentially faceless group of people on an internet community, has kept me on task at the gym. That an those half-naked pics.

My goals were lofty but not body composition related.

I figured if I chose performance targets my body would change during that journey.

In the 16 weeks I am to complete a triple body weight squat, a triple body weight dead lift, a double body weight chin up and a double body weight bench press.

I hit one of the four already. Because I had to.

I am getting close on the second. But that still leaves two more that need work in the next 7 weeks.

So here’s my challenge to you.

Find your motivation to move.

And let everyone know about it.

That social accountability will go a long way in keeping your on track towards your movement goals.

I know it worked for me.

Yours in movement.

Dev Chengkalath

Far and away, the most frequent questions had to do with his
$20,000 prize – $10,000 to the top female winner and $10,000
to the top male winner.

Click here to check out the blog post announcing this amazing
prize:

>>Precision Nutrition $20,000 Prize

Now, today, I want to share with you a post covering the flip
side of the 10K prize.  In other words, if the prize is the
carrot, today’s video talks about the stick.

You see, Dr. Berardi’s a coaching expert.  In fact, he’s
probably the most successful nutrition coach in the health and
fitness business.

And after speaking with him, I realized that there’s something
powerful to this idea.

You see, the biggest transformations – body transformations or
otherwise – are accomplished when people have big incentives.

And I’d say 10 thousand bucks qualifies as a big incentive all
right.

But big inspiring goals also need some potential punishment.
Or, some risk.

And in today’s video, Dr Berardi shows you how to coerce
yourself into sticking to the plan, even when the motivation
wanes.

Enter “the best kept secret in weight loss.”

>> Precision Nutrition-The Punishment

So, if you’re REALLY interested in changing your body and
you’d like a little extra incentive for doing so, this is
definitely a program you need to check out.

Again, this message is time sensitive.  From what I hear there
are A LOT of people clamoring to get in on the program.

So check out these posts below.  I know you won’t be
disappointed.

Could The Chance To Win $10,000 Help You Get In Shape?

>>Precision Nutrition $20,000 Prize

The Best Kept Secret In Weight Loss

>>Precision Nutrition-The Punishment

Yours in movement.

Dev Chengkalath

In fact, I’m even honored to a be a volunteer moderator on his amazing online forum.

So when Dr. Berardi dropped me an line the other day,
telling me all about his new program, I thought for a second
the guy had lost his mind.

>>Precision Nutrition

Now, don’t get me wrong.  I respect Dr Berardi.  He’s
recognized as one of the top nutrition coaches in the world.
And his programs get people results.  Fast.

However, when I watched this video he sent over, and learned
that he’s giving away $20,000 of his own money, he definitely
got my attention.

Check out this blog post for yourself.

>>Precision Nutrition

Now, to qualify for this reward, you have to participate in
the Lean Eating program.  But that’s a no brainer. You should
want to do that ANYWAY if you’re interested in body
transformation because there is nothing else like it.

You get 6 months of world class coaching, the type of coaching
you can’t find, well, anywhere.  And, during these 6 months,
if you achieve the best body transformation, you’ll win 10K.

>>Precision Nutrition

Worst case scenario, you come out with the best body of your
life.  Best case scenario, you come out with the best body of
your life, and 10 GRAND.

So, I highly encourage you to check out this post below.  In
it, Dr Berardi shares with you two critical components for
body transformation success.

And then he tells you exactly how one man and one woman are
going to swoop in and claim $10 G’s of his own money.

>>Precision Nutrition

Now, this message is time sensitive.  No, it’s not gonna self-
destruct or anything. However, spots are limited in this
program.  And LOTS of people want in.

So, if you’re interested in finding out exactly how to eat to
get in the best shape of your life, click the link below.  10
grand may be waiting for you on the other side…

>>Precision Nutrition

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Yours in body transformation.

Dev Chengkalath