Beachbody Ultimate Rese...
Today the links went live on a new line of Beachbody Supplements, the “Beachbody Ultimate Reset”. I actually have an advanced copy of this product I was given by the corporate office early in order to try. However, I haven’t used it yet since I have been in my final...
Penny Pinching!
We are all on a budget. Some of us have tighter budgets than others. But we all have to think before we spend, whether it be on fitness, food, or anything else. After spending exactly 2 years (yes, Feb 27, 2010 was my DAY 1!!!) eating right and exercising, I’ve learned a few...
Tropical Shakeology Rev...
I was very excited when my big shipment of the new Tropical Shakeology arrived. We had a big family “tasting party” with me, my wife, and my kiddos. I got my mass shipment of Tropical Shakeology this weekend (a couple bags for myself and a few boxes for samples). I have...
Nutrition / Supp Video
It’s been nearly a year and a half since I did my YouTube nutrition video and supplement video. While much has stayed the same, a few things have changed. I’ve streamlined some of my supplements, and learned which ones give me the most bang for my buck. I’ve played...
Tropical Shakeology!
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and that’s also the official release date of the newest flavor of Shakeology — Tropical Strawberry Vegan! *****UPDATE!!! ORDERING IS NOW OPEN (EARLY BIRDS GET THE WORM)!!! ****CLICK HERE TO BUY TROPICAL SHAKEOLOGY...
E&E Pre-workout Re...
This weekend I got the chance to use the new Pre-Workout product by Beachbody, called Energy & Endurance. It’s designed to be a great compliment to the Results & Recovery Formula, which is for using immediately after your workout. I’ve used a lot of PWO’s...
“E&E Pre-Wor...
Energy and Endurance Pre-Workout Formula The first Pre-Workout formula offered by Beachbody, “Energy & Endurance Pre Workout Formula”, was just released yesterday. I already ordered it and am anxious to try it and review it for all of you. Since Beachbody has kept this...
Shakeology VS. ______
Are there any alternatives to Shakeology? I get asked that A LOT! And rightfully so, Shakeology is expensive and if there is an alternative that costs less, then go with the alternative, right? So, are there alternatives to Shakeology? Absolutely! There are MANY alternatives to...
New Info from Beachbody...
This weekend was the annual Beachbody leadership meeting in California, and I had a great time. Even though I was on the road, I didn’t miss my workouts because I’m committed to my gang of Misfits and I’m not going to DARE miss a workout of P90X Classic during this 90...
Are Supps Necessary?
Are supplements necessary? Maybe and maybe not. For those of you who have been following my round by round “goals”, you may remember that round 5 — which I’m currently finishing up — was a 4 month hybrid in which I used very minimal supplements. I...
Good Carbs/Bad Carbs
We hear so much about blood sugar these days, and what foods do to our blood sugar and insulin levels. What is a Glycemic Index? What does all of this mean? And what do we need to understand about it to help ourselves get healthy, stay healthy, and develop a lifestyle of making the...
Beachbody’s Missi...
Most of you already know a little something about P90X, or Insanity, or Shakeology. But do you know what Beachbody is really all about? Do you know what the mission of this company is, and how we, as successful users of their products, can help those around us reach their goals and live...
Creatine Revisited
I’ve previously written a comprehensive review about creatine and how it works, along with what research shows about taking it and cycling it, so I won’t go into all of that again. You can read that review here = THE SCOOP ON CREATINE. I spent nearly a year using creatine...
Why Shakeology?
Why do you need Shakeology? I never want to come off like I’m a salesman, because I’m not. My goal is to help you get the results you want to get. Period. That’s your goal, so it should be my goal too. But it’s also no secret that I’ve used Shakeology...
Simple Plan
A few days ago, I posted the Hybrid workout routine I will be doing for Round 5. There is a lot of variety with the workouts and programs, so I am really looking forward to it. But I’ve also really been curious about changing my nutrition and supplementation approach in order to...
“Can I look like ...
Quite a narcissistic title of an article, huh!!?? Well, stay with me, because there’s a point to this …. I get a lot of YouTube comments on my transformation video that start with “Can I look like you?”. Usually, though, the sentence doesn’t end there. ...
My Current Supplements
Prelude to this supplement article == There are very smart people with very well-reasoned arguments on all sides of the supplement debate. In fact, it doesn’t stop at supplements. You can find smart people who will tell you that if you ever eat meat, dairy, or even produce that...
Thermogenics
“Fat Burners” (aka thermogenics) come in all shapes and sizes. Oxy Elite Pro. Lipo 6. Hydroxycut. Etc. Do they work? Are they dangerous? What are my thoughts on thermogenics? Well, first off, I never used them during Round 1, 2 or 3. It’s not that I...
Shakeology Ingredients
Shakeology Ingredients Don’t listen to a sales pitch for Shakeology. Don’t listen to a sales pitch for any other supplement either! Your body doesn’t care about a sales pitch. The proof is in the pudding! All that matters, when you get past the marketing and the...
Fuel during workouts
Like I talked about recently in my article on fueling BEFORE my workouts with some whey protein appx. 1 hour before my workout, I’ve also begun fueling my body DURING my workouts with a supplement designed especially for that. And since I am getting a lot of questions about it, I...
Shakeology Taste
I remember how excited I was to get my first bag of Chocolate Shakeology. I was 1 month into my Round 1 transformation, and I was starting to see results, but I wanted to MAXIMIZE my results and had finally pulled the trigger on Shakeology. Honestly, I didn’t really care what it...
The P90X Nutrition Guid...
I want to revisit the whole topic of the nutrition guide and P90X / Insanity in a single post, because I often get the same questions over and over (which I’ve answered over and over), but people don’t know where to go on the site to get the answers so they just keep asking. ...
Ode to Shakeology
Allright gang, it’s the Christmas season, and what better way to get in the spirit than to have a little poem! As you all know from my transformation, P90X, Insanity, and Shakeology can do amazing things, even for someone who’s been relatively sedentary for 14 years. But...
Why Supplement?
Should you take supplements? If so, which ones? And why? I get asked all the time if supplements are needed to get great results with P90X or Insanity. People are trying to guage whether or not they want to shell out the $$ for a supplement if it’s not really necessary. ...
Building MASS w/P90X!
As you all know, I’m giving a lot of attention this round to building muscle mass. I’ve been researching it quite a bit, learning as much as I can about workout techniques, nutrition, and supplementing to maximize the effects of a “clean bulk” (building muscle...
My Bulking Diet
As most of you know, Round 4 for me is about BULKING UP!! I’m not wanting to get fat though! I want to add about 8 lbs of lean muscle mass over the next 90 days, and I will accept a small increase in body fat to help me get there. Then the next round I can cut to get the body...
Pre-Workout Experiment
I have been using pre-workout supplements since early in my P90X / Insanity fitness journey, and they make a huge difference in energy, pump, intensity, and endurance. I’ve written about them before (N.O. Boosters). I started using Jack3d, and liked it pretty well. It took 3...
Round 4 Changes
Friday I begin ROUND 4!! I’m pumped to dive into a new challenge!! That’s one of the most fun parts of using these programs — the possibilities are endless! I’ve done a massive body fat loss round (Round 1). I’ve done a refinement round to get shredded...
Navigating teamRIPPED
Many of you are quite familiar with this website, but there may be some features you are unaware of. I’m constantly adding new stuff to make teamRIPPED a place to plug in, get motivated, get answers, get advice, and connect with others going through the same journey you are...
1 M R Review
I have been trying a new pre-workout for the last several days, and I’ve got to say that this is my new favorite! I have used Jack3d quite a bit, and I have used NO Loaded and Arginine as well. But my favorite is now 1 MR. Different people respond differently with these...
Introducing TBB
Most of you already know a little something about P90X, or Insanity, or Shakeology. But do you know what Beachbody is really all about? Do you know what the mission of this company is, and how we, as successful users of their products, can help those around us reach their goals and...
Shakeology Samples
Shakeology is a product I’ve used EVERY DAY for over 6 months now, and I absolutely can’t go without it! There are a lot of products and supplements out there, but nothing as balanced and complete as Shakeology. It gives you protein, healthy carbs, vitamins, minerals,...
Fat Loss/ Muscle Loss
Many of you start with a goal of losing weight as part of your P90 / P90X / Insanity transformation. Did you know that one of the most important things to consider when losing weight is how to lose the body fat without also losing muscle. We all want the scale to go down, but if we...
The Scoop on Creatine
Okay, okay, by popular demand (and since people ask me questions about creatine every day) I have finally decided to put some of the research points together for you into one article. This is a little technical, but I tried to make it as brief as possible and still get the necessary...
Shakeology Substitute?
Two of the most common questions I get about Shakeology are: “What can I use as a substitute for Shakeology?” and “Why is it so expensive?” These are good questions. As you know, I always try to give you all my honest feedback on every product, whether good or...
Never Sick!!
This isn’t a scientific poll, but I’m curious what the rest of you are discovering about how often you get sick now that you are going through your transformation. I work with kids all day long … lots of them! So I typically get sick at least every couple weeks all...
N.O. Boosters
“Pre-workout supplements”. I had never heard of them, much less used them, before P90X. Despite the fact that I have spent many years of my life lifting weights, I never spent much time researching supplements. Then I listened to the advice of my coach and tried Jack3d (a...
My 3,200 Calorie Diet
I totally nailed the Round 1 diet and lost a ton of body fat. I’ve discussed that diet extensively. For Round 2, I’ve changed it up to meet my new goal of gaining muscle and shedding that last bit of extra body fat. If you’ve seen my Day 150 update, I’d say...![Results/Recovery Formula](http://teamripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/<a href="http://teamripped.com/P90X">P90X</a>-Recovery-Formula.jpg "Results/Recovery Formula")
Results/Recovery Formul...
For those who have kept up with my “Must Have” list, I did not include the Results/Recovery Formula on my list of supplements during Round 1. I tried it, loved the flavor, and definitely loved the fact that it replenished my energy and kept me from dragging all day long...
P90X Results Day 150
I’m still bringing it, and still seeing more results. I am constantly amazed at how awesome the combination of workouts / nutrition / supplements works. It’s a perfect trifecta! 150 days ago, I had never in my life seen one of my ab muscles. That’s all changed...
New YouTube Vids
By popular demand I’ve decided to put up some of my most helpful tips on new YouTube videos. If a picture is worth 1,000 words, I figure it’s easiest to put this stuff on video for y’all. **I now have several videos posted, including a video with tips on how to improve...
Shakeology Review
Shakeology Review Shakeology — Is it worth it? Is there a “Shakeology Substitute”? These are the 2 most common questions I get about this product. Let me just give you my straight up analysis and recommendations regarding Shakeology. First, I must say that I LOVE...
My Favorite Supplements
My Favorite Supplements Below is the list of supplements that have helped me maximize my results during my P90X / Insanity / P90X2 transformation. There are others I’ve tried, but I didn’t feel they gave me as much “bang for my buck” as these. This is not to say...NEW – my X2 Results Video!
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