Taste My Pain

A clean Slate from a clean PLATE

2009-01-18T11:49:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year everyone!
Obviously,its been awhile since my last post and I apologize.We are thrusted into a new year and that means an opportunity for people to start fresh and set some goals.If you do not set some challenges for yourself,you will just fly blind into the storm without a map.
I personally started one month early this year with THREE goals to accomplish.So far two of them have been consistant and the third I'm working on.Everyone uses January 1st to start(and lets be honest)to go nuts and be irresponsible from October until then.To me,that is just being weak and lazy.Fitness,or your desire to look and feel great,is a FULL TIME thing.Its not seasonal!!!To be successfull you need consistancy and of course determination.Part time effort produces PART TIME results.No bennies from a part time job!Get to work!!!!!!
One of my 2009 resolutions was to start running again and prepare for a Marathon(26 miles).Running is real tough and requires mental toughness,especially when those distances get up there.So far I'm up to 4 miles.That may sound like a small jog to most but I'm not exactly built for running.20 Years ago,while in Marines I was but then again,I was 170 pounds back then.
My second goal was to eliminate all meat,chicken and Fish out of my diet.I practically have been doing that for awhile so that was easy.Just fresh veggies,dairy and Whey.I cook only my egg whites.The rest is RAW!!
Third goal and was going great until a few weeks ago,was to step out of my "gym"lifestyle and take singing lessons.I love music!!I have had four lessons thuis far and love it.Getting back this week to the "do,Re,Me's"..lol!!Dont expect me on American Idol any time soon.Maybe some Kareoke or backup for my freinds band.Either way,its fun!
I hope you all make the effort this year and set goals for yourselfs.Make them attainable and realistic.Dont make ridiculous efforts.Small steps toward victory.Go hard one step at a time!!!
Good luck and talk soon you Freaks!!!!!!!

Gobble Gobble says the Fat cells....

2008-11-29T08:11:00.000-08:00

Traditionally,
Thanksgiving is a day to reflect not on "what" we have but "who" we have and give thanks for it.Seems these days alot of people are consumed with materialism.As I have always said(and always will)..it's "Quality not Quantity".
I personally give thanks to the incredible Family and freinds I have had the honor of knowing and appreciate the blessing of physical and mental health.Too much is taken for granted with our health.Having had experienced the devastion of Mental illness in my Family,I get pissed off seeing people destroy their brain cells with disgusting drugs and alcohol.When the gift of a healthy mind and body are taken from you you would soon realize its value.Kids today disrespect that and its sad.I grew up in a time were exersise was of great importance.The school systems highly encouraged sports and held us accountable with grades to continue with the athletics.Later in life its certainly is obvious who took that seriously.Can not say that for the kids you see today.The obiesity rate is higher than ever.Kids(most not all)are plain lazy and eat like crap.I blame the parents!When we were kids our parents made us go play outside and be active.
Anyway...I am rambling on.The gist of my story is this...STOP and APPRECIATE your health and STOP BEING LAZY!Eat clean and give not only respect to the loved ones in your life...but you Health.You only have one life!Be grateful!

BACK to the Stage!!..

2008-11-04T07:30:00.000-08:00

Well,not the Bodybuilding stage!
Going to be in a Play.That's right!...ME...lol!
Was asked to stand in a small part in a community Theater group.It's a production of "THE WIZ".They needed a few muscular guys to carry out the Good Witch(Glinda)at the end.I am very excited.I miss being up there and it feels great hamming it up on that stage.The cast are all great people and very talented.The Director and assistant Director(the Cowardly Lion in the show)are very cool and I am honored they would allow me to step my Tattoo'd self on their stage!More info at http://www.actandover.com/ !
It's Voting day and I will be voting my very first time today.I am embarrased to admit that being I served in the US Military(Marines).Up until now,I thought it was simply enough serving but with our current ecconomic crisis,these historical times need action.Whomever you choose to vote for,feel proud for doing so!All that matters that you try to make a difference!I proudly proffess my vote goes to McCain!Get out there and make your own choice!
Semper Fidelis and Keep smash'n the Iron!

Hard Times Soften Hard Bodies

2008-10-08T09:08:00.000-07:00

It's impossible... to pass the T.V at the gym without being drawn into the bleak dispair of out economic crisis.It is some scary times,especially if your future is invested in the Market.
One area that is NOT sufffering is the Alcohol and Food(Dining)industry.People get down and they go out and drink to ease their stress,rather than take it out on some iron.The "Take-Out" is not on our fat cells....it's on some fat storing alcohol and crap.
Best form of stress relief is some weight training or any sort of intense exersise that you like.
Still,go out on a weekend(or even mid-week)and you'll see your fellow gym members pounding down the Wine,beer,etc.All that pounding will certainly pack on the pounds!
Don't give in my freinds.Yes...these are stressfull times but do not let all your hard work go to waste.Get your butts the the gym and train!!!!You'll feel better!!!!

Sept 20th week

2008-09-25T05:19:00.000-07:00

Hello Soldiers!!
Hope last week was plentiful in Pain and Progress for you!?!Kicked some serious booty myself.My clients have really been coming in with everything they've got and they are taking a beating!
I have stepped up my training as well and have never felt better!Dealing with the "in-the-way people" is challenging in my gym(closet).Trying not to snap and keeping cool.
September 18,1985 I held my hand up and swore in to be a US Marine.Can not belive its been 23 years now!Been a Marine ever since and will continue to deliver respect as its given!
Went to New England Raceway last weekend with the Wifey to cheer on our freind Tony Steele and his jacked wife Lori!The Steeles are a very interesting couple to say the least!
Lori competes in Bodybuilding and just won her division at the NPC NorthAmerican Chamionships!!Way to go Steele!!
Tony has a tricked out bike that runs the quarter mile in impressive time.Tony is an amazing technician.Last week his best time in the quarter mile was 8.2!!That Rocks!!!!
Regina is kicking ass in prep for her show coming up!The routine she has planned is fun!!She is looking phenomenal!I hope you all can come out to watch her rip that stage apart!

Post-Labor Day Lard Asses

2008-09-08T08:09:00.000-07:00


It never ceases to amaze me,
how people can just quit exercising for
the Summer(or for any length of time).
They just vanish into a season of
eating crap and drinking and blow
all the hard work they gave up until
there "Summer break".Sure,they
have a multitude of reasons(cop outs)as
to why they need to take time
off.They shout "well...gotta have a life
too" or..."Have alot of
cookouts to attend"...or biggest one
of all "the kids".
Well,the fact of the matter is,your fat cells
DON'T CARE about your
excuses!!
So here it is.....,one week after labor Day
and all the "seasonal" 
fitness folk are back! All the Cardio machines
are full(waste of  
time)and the weight room is jammed with clueless
people in the way.In
the way,chatting to buddies and interfering with
the dedicated people
who stayed consistent all summer.Not to worry
though.They will burn
out by Thansgiving/Christmas/New Years(More excuses for them
).I call
this time of year the "Triglyceride Trio".That will
be another article to come!
Stay strong and be patient my dedicated(and Fit)freinds!!
Our gym will be 
back in no time!

It's Hurt'n time!

2008-09-03T07:44:00.000-07:00

Just returned from a long awaited and well needed Vacation.First time visiting Mexico and had a great time.We stayed on the resort and took advantage of the amazing hospitality,food and Sun.

The resort had a gym the size of my Bathroom(no seriously)but we made due.Having to work in a small gym back home you learn to improvise.Managed to get some decent workouts in and scare some "normal" people in the process.....LOL!

Back to the grind today at work for Day One and hurt'n the willing!A few of my victim(clients)said "we enjoyed your vacation.....lol".They all are great people and I'll show them my appreciation with some Pain!

Before I left I added some more INK to the sleeve in progress!Gett'n there:)

I'll keep you all posted with more to come!Going back in for more next month!

My Wife carries on with her Contest prep and is looking phenomenal!October 19th is the show in Derry NH!

I will get more details on the contest and well all get there to cheer that little Italiano on!!

Got to go beat up a client now.

Stay focused and keep eating that Iron!!!

The Pain has returned

2008-08-21T06:52:00.000-07:00

No excuses,
I am back and ready to Rock!Been busy and happy to get back here and deliver some pain(with words:).
Check back regularly for a weekly update on things.Will chat about my amazing clients and the craziness.Going to really devote more time to this as I need an open forum to give praise to the amazing people I train and show pride in their hard work!
Just a quick note,
Second to weight training and fitness,Music is my second Love.
An old freind from the gym I managed has gone on to become a Rockstar.They are callled Rev.Theory and are #1 on Sirius Satalite now with their single "Hell Yeah".
Saw them open the show for Puddle of Mudd last week.Have to say,I thought they stole the show!
Anyway,I'm out for now and will be back with a full update on my week of PAIN.

Oh and one more thing...
Special thanks to Boston Radio powerhouse WAAF 107.3 for the props.Danielle Murr heads up the news for the Greg Hill Morning show(6am-10am-Mon-Fri)and is looking awesome!She trains harder than most guys I know and should be proud of herself for her hard work she devoted with our training!

LB(Lynden Byers)is officially in training,starting Monday(Which Monday is the question....just kidding Bro!!) in a quest to get down to 205!!?!Wish him luck!Maybe he'll let me kick his Canadian ass in the prep?Tune in every morning to listen to the show.Those dudes are great!
Rock on people!