YES! I am doing this great opportunity, OK??!!! - Mitch

My name is Mitch.  I'm the loudmouth weather guy on the show.  Do you remember that great scene in the movie "Stripes" where Ox, played by the late/great John Candy, was telling his story to the group on the first night of Basic?  He starts off with "My friends call me Ox. I dont know if you've noticed, but I got a slight weight problem."  He then goes on to say that he's jumped from gym to gym trying to lose weight and finally signs on to join the Army because its like a free health club so that he can get into shape.  While my story is not 100% the same as Ox's, but it does mean that in order to get in shape and be healthy, you might have to do some "Basic Training" and learn the things you need to learn to keep it going your entire life.  That's what I am hoping from all of this.  I messed up my knee a while back, so I am a little concerned about that.  The rest of the gang tells me they are puking and I'm intimidated about that too.  I have waited to begin the program because of my vacation time.  I think that is going to work against me.  Let's see.  Let's rock.

ISYWILAY - Mitch

Im Slacking, ARGHHHHHHH!; Natalie

Ok so here's the deal, I started VELOCITY about 2 weeks ago and the first week was SO intense I totally threw up on day two!!! But the training you get at this place is amazing and more than that the trainers are right there every step of the way. Unfortunately, I was unable to make it this whole week and Im terrified at what awaits me next week; but this is a LIFE CHANGING experience, especially for me. I've got the most to lose on the girls team and I really want to change my body and change my life. So starting on MONDAY come super intense sun or scary hurricane Im taking my butt to VELOCITY.

With just one week of this training I feel better, VERY SORE, but oh so much better!!! I'm really looking forward to a new leaner, healthier Natalie.

Talk to you soon,
Im outta here!

Working out the fingers

Hi, I'm Travis.  I'm a motivational coach for the guy's team, which means I tell them not to eat the donuts lying around the studio and make sure they show up to work-out.  This is a great opportunity for all of us.  With our night-shift schedule and high-stress work environment, it's really difficult for us to get proper sleep and exercise.  After starting this program two weeks ago, many of us have noticed how much more energy we have- despite working ourselves to exhaustion during our sessions.  I personally have been the most focused I've been in a long time and have gotten so many things accomplished.  And it's really been a bonding experience, too.  I think if we all stick to this and motivate and challenge each other, we'll all achieve the results we want.  Thanks for reading!
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Just got done with week 3; Mike D.

Hey all,

It's Mike D. director of The Daily Buzz.  Wish I started blogging a bit earlier but my schedule has been hectic the past couple of weeks.  So I'm on week 3 of training with Velocity and I've gotta say I've never felt better in my life, sore yes but what a difference already.  Gary and Steve know exactly how hard to push you and I can already see the improvements in my overall health and the shape I'm in, not to mention the amount of energy I've got right now.  I feel like I've got energy for days!  I haven't worked out this hard since college, which by the way was 11 years ago......yeah I'm getting old I know.  Which is one of the reasons that I'm taking this as serious as possible, I work hard at Velocity and the results are fantastic.  I'm getting excited about what changes will happen to my overall shape, stamina and energy in the coming weeks!  I may finally get to the point where I can take my shirt off and not be embarassed.  Stay tuned.  Velocity ROCKS!!!!!!

YOW

Hi everyone!! IT'S FRIDAY! AMEN!!!  I hope everyone is enjoying there Friday as much I am by watching Miley Cryus on The Today Show.  Anyhoo~My name's Lauren...and I'm on the girl's team.  I'm feeling so sore today - yesterday our trainer KILLED our calf's and I can really feel it when I'm walking.  But I'm so glad we're all going through this together.  There's no question that doing it with a team makes you want to push yourself harder.  And as much as I call this "torture" I know there will be a great pay-off for all of us and I'm so excited!

Are you sore today?  Let me know how you're getting through it!

 

It isn't easy

Our trainer for the weight loss challenge is not giving us any breaks.. .yesterday when we worked out he worked us every minute we were there.  On the one hand i am grateful on the other hand i need a massage... a full body massage.  But in the ned it will all work out... It was easy to put on and hard to take off.

Another thing that has been hard is eating so i google some info on nutrition... check it out... http://www.nutritiondata.com/

it's helping me keep tabs on what i am eating and what i should saty away from...

Monday was a trip

So we officially started the weight loss challenge today and it was not easy. When i got to velocity Garry our trainer was putting the crew through their paces and it was hard. The girls complained so much if you translated it too money i would be rich right now. But in all seriousness it was tough. It's crazy how when putting on the weight you're all smiles but when you're trying to lose it boy is it all frowns... this will be a long journey... that was mouthfuls of food in the making.

But in this competition between the men and women of the buzz i will come out on top no doubt!

I am a champion!

We are off to great Start