Single Xers Workout Group

You can check out in the video tutorial section how to get set up in WOWY and then also join the Single Xers workout group so you know instantly when you're working out with other single Xers.

Are You Kidding Me?

Here is just another reason why what we are doing is so important. You are inspiring people to change how they live. Keep pushing play!!

From foxnews.com

Obesity can be "caught" as easily as a common cold from other people's coughs, sneezes and dirty hands, scientists are set to declare today.
The condition has been linked to a highly-infectious virus which causes sniffles and sore throats.
Professor Nikhil Dhurandhar said the virus, known as AD-36, infects the lungs then whisks around the body, forcing fat cells to multiply and also causing sore throats.
"When this virus goes to fat tissue it replicates, making more copies of itself and in the process increases the number of new fat cells, which may explain why the fat tissue expands and why people get fat when they are infected with this virus," Dhurandhar said.
In one test, a third of obese people had the rare and highly contagious virus compared to just 11 percent of thinner people. Weight gain can last three months until the body has built up resistance to the bug.
New research supports earlier theories from studies on weight gain; evidence in tests on mice and chickens shows the bug could cause overweight people to gain weight.
"People could be fat for reasons other than viral infections, so it’s pointless for fat people to try to avoid infection," said Dhurandhar.
The study also reveals research claiming dieters always feel hungry because humans have a "natural body weight" and they will always suffer hunger pangs.

It's up to us!

I'm sure many of you just recently saw that report that states that there are more people in America now that are classified as obese then there are people that are just merely overweight.

• 34% of Americans are obese
• 32.7% of Americans are overweight
• just under 6% of Americans are "extremely or morbidly" obese

That means only around 27% of Americans are considered to be in a healthy weight range. That is staggering when you think about it. To add fuel to the fire, experts are now saying that with the onset of financially hard times, it is only going to get worse.

It's a vicious cycle. If a person is depressed about the finances, they are more likely to engage in "emotional" eating. When the finances get tight, people turn to cheaper food which is usually not good for them. They gain weight which causes more depression which leads to more eating. So enough of the gloom and doom.

What can we do?

The easy answer to that is "Keep Pushing Play!" As we continue to look healthier, people notice. People will ask you what your doing and then you can share what you've done for yourself. Many of you reading this are coaches and some of you plan to be a coach in the future, but even if you never become a coach, you can change people's lives by changing your own and sharing what you've learned.

Another thing we can do is share what diligent training has done for us. I get asked all the time by coaches, "How do I approach someone about BB?" Remember this: Nobody wants to hear that they "need" something. Ask yourself how you would feel if a good friend or family member came to you and said, "I've got this great new workout and you need it!" All I do is share what it has done for me and let the person discover the value for themselves. For instance, I sat down with my sister and told her I wanted to show her something. I took her to the Single Xers thread and showed her my progress pictures and progress pictures of some of the women in the thread. I never really said anything and then she asked me, "Okay, how do I do that?"

Look around you. There are people everywhere that want what we have. Whether you're a coach or not, you can help people by continuing to push play and sharing what you've learned. More and more it's obvious that it's up to us!

Blog Launch

With the popularity of the Single Xers thread, it has became apparent to me that I needed a place where I could post information where people can come to make their transition into diligent training easier. I realize that when new people come to the thread, they are a little overwhelmed by it all. The thread moves at lightning speed at times, and maybe people might feel intimidated to ask questions even though we try to make them feel as comfortable as possible.

I'll be working on some video tutorials that will help people with some of the things that can be a little confusing at first. For instance, new people will ask, "What's Wowy and how do I sign up for it?" I'm sure some people have not even bothered to ask thinking it was a stupid question. So those will be the types of questions people can get answered here.

So check back periodically for new vids but I'll also be announcing them on the thread.

I just want to thank my coach Barbie for her awesome support and I also wanted to thank everyone that has made the SXer thread such a wonderful place for people to hang out. It truly is turning into a family and I'm grateful to have met you all.