6 Weeks Out (Be Inspired Every Day)

Hi everyone,

Well it is 5am and I cant sleep so what better way of starting my day with writing a Blog post.

12 weeks of dieting have already past and I must say that twelve weeks have flown on by.

I can honestly say now that the diet has hit me like a thunder blot and energy is starting to get low but having enthusiasm to write blogs really makes me feel good. If you have lots balance in your life while getting ready for a show it can be such a blessing.

If I can give anybody one tip while getting ready for a bodybuilding show is to keep busy and focus on other things or projects as this can keep your mind off the contest prep. I have found that by being busy in my other business I have found the whole process so much easier than in past contest preps.

Here is an example....I have been so busy putting together peoples training and nutrition plans that I have taken the focus of myself and focused on helping others. In my other business it is all about how Meghan and I can help the newest person become more successful. Now don't get me wrong it can sometimes get in the way of my workouts but I always schedule my training in my day timer first then I plan around my training all the other events and projects I need to get done.

One more amazing tip I can give everyone regardless if you are getting ready for a show is to plan your day the night before. Form a list of all the things you need to get done and make sure you complete the most important tasks first. I find this whole process so amazing and I recommend it to anyone. Getting things into better order is the great secret of life as Bob Proctor would say.

Try this too......If you feel low on the diet and need to be inspired just go to Youtube and watch some bodybuilding motivation video's. I like to watch Youtube video's of 50 Cent, Jay z, Sir Richard Branson, Will Smith etc to see what these guys do on daily basis and how they made it to the big time and what kind of life style they have, for me, I find this so inspiring.

Keep yourself in a good vibration everyday, especially while getting ready for a bodybuilding show. It can turn your whole day around.

Thanks for reading.

Have a super week and Think Big!

Troy Duracell Brown

PS To be coached and mentored by Troy, please send him an email at troyifbbpro@hotmail.co.uk and he will send you a questionnaire.

Comfort Zone (8 Weeks Out)

Hi everyone,

I am eight weeks out from the Toronto Pro and enjoying my prep so far.

I have been keeping my mind busy with lots of reading which is really helping me stay calm while getting ready for this show. I was given this amazing quote by my good friends Gail and Terry last week and I have put it up on my wall at home. I would like to share it with everyone as I think it has some jewels of wisdom in it..............

I used to have a comfort zone... where I knew I could not fail...The same four walls and busy work.... were really more like jail...I longed so much to do the things...I'd never done before... But, I stayed inside my comfort Zone... and paced the same old floor.

I said it didn't matter...that I wasn't doing much...I said I didn't care for things...like diamonds... cars.... and such.

I claimed to be so busy... with the things inside my zone but, deep inside... I longed...for some victory of my own.

I couldn't let my life go by... just watching others win.

I held my breath... and stepped outside... to let the change begin...

I took a step.... and with a strength, I'd never felt before....

I kissed my comfort Zone good bye.... and closed and locked the door.

If you are in a comfort Zone... afraid to venture out.....

Remember that all winners, at one time were filled with doubt.

A step or two, and words of praise, can make your dreams come true....

so, greet your future with a smile... Success is there for you.

Author Unknown

Thanks for taking the time to read this everyone and have a fantastic Easter weekend.

Train and Hard and Think Big.

Troy Brown :)

Competing With Balance (9 weeks Out)

Hi Everyone,

Everything is going nice and smoothly with my prep for the Toronto Pro in June but I don't really want to ramble on about me in this blog.

I received an amazing email from a good friend Matt Park the other day on the importance of competing with Balance and I thought it would be a good thing to share it with you all. I hope Matt does not mind..........

Do you stuggle in maintaining balance in your life with family, friends and a social life in getting ready for a show? This can be very difficult to deal with but here are a few tips that help.

1. Surround yourself with powerful, positive friends that make you laugh and are great support.

2. If you are married or are in a relationship, talk to your partner, work as a team, let them know how you feel on good or bad days. Don't hold in emotions.

3. Prepare your meals in advance. When you are prepared you have less stress and can enjoy your days much more.

4. Be proud of yourself each day. Even if you have a tough day find something positive and focus on that perspective.

5. Live with gratitude.

I think number five is very important as we tend to forget all the good things in our lives like are family, friends, our home etc.

If I am having a tough time on the diet while getting ready to compete I will sit down and get a pen and pad and write out 10 things that I am grateful for. It soon changes my state of having a pity party to feeling grateful and joyful.

Do not feel sorry for yourself, have balance in your life!!

Stay strong!

Troy :)

11 Weeks Out To Toronto Pro

Hi everyone,

It is 5am and I can't sleep. The joys of dieting lol. I am 11 weeks out and I am still around 240lbs but getting leaner. Energy levels are really good but I sometimes hit a low especially when I am training clients at 6:30am.

The last three weeks I have not been doing any cardio but this week we have put the cardio back in. So I have been back on the Gauntlet right after weight training.

At twelve weeks out my Glutes were coming though which is a good sign and I am very happy about that. In past shows they come in the last three weeks.

I am still visualizing every day and now increased my meditation to twice per day. I find meditation just so amazing and I feel a big difference, I feel more calm and relaxed and I am not as snappy lol. Here is the link to the guided meditation I use. Check it out http://justexhale.ca/

I thought I would post my diet and show you guys what I am doing and you might even get some tips from it.

Here goes........

5:30am

60 gr whey (ISOFLEX BY ALLMAX)

1 Shot of Vemma (mangosteen and minerals supplement)

8:30am

12 egg whites

1 cup oats

10:30am

280 gr chicken

veggies

1 pm (Pre workout)

60 gr whey (ISOFLEX BY ALLMAX)

1 cup oats

3: 30pm (Post workout)

60 gr whey (ISOFLEX BY ALLMAX)

5: 30pm

300 gr shrimp

1 cup rice or 454 gr potato

veg

8:30pm

280 gr chicken

veggies

1 shot of Vemma (mangosteen and minerals supplement)

Nothing fancy just nice and simple and easy to follow.

I have have been getting lots of support from fans, family and friends and I am so grateful for all the messages I have been receiving. You guys really inspire me to keep going on my journey.

So thats it really not much else to add. Oh and by the way if you ever need any help with your training and nutrition just fire me up a email and I might be able to help.

troyifbbpro@hotmail.co.uk

Train hard everyone and see you next time.

People with goals succeed because they know where they're going. It's that simple."

--Earl Nightingal

PS If you would like to order Vemma and add it to your supplement needs then you can order it from http://meghanmccurdy.vemma.com/

13 Weeks Out From Toronto Pro!!

Hi gang,

Well I have been dieting since 18 weeks out and it is going rather smoothly. Once 18 weeks out hit I got on the game plan of cardio and clean eating. I started my diet at 257lbs and now I am sitting around 240lbs. My weight dropped so fast so my trainer decided to pull my cardio and I am not going lie, it is fun not having to do any cardio lol.

I thought it would be a good idea to post my current diet on here so you guys can see what I am doing and to help you guys get some ideas on how to get in shape especially with the summer coming. We all want ripped abs for summer.

Some other things I have been doing which could be of benefit to everyone reading this is that I read something positive and uplifting every day for one hour while in my contest prep mode. I would also recommend meditation for people as it can really keep you calm and in a relaxed vibration.

Some good news happened this month. I re signed with Allmax Nutrition and I am ever so pleased to be a part of such a great company with an amazing product line. Check out there web site http://www.allmaxnutrition.com/

I will keep you all posted on how things go with my contest prep and my goal is to help inspire you all and keep you all on the path to your health and fitness goals.

Train hard everyone.

Troy Duracell Brown :)

PS For a free training program put together by myself, please email me at troyifbbpro@hotmail.co.uk and I will send it personally free of charge.

A New Year...A New YOU!!

Hi everyone,

The new year is upon us. How was 2010 for you? Did you achieve all you said you were going to achieve. Did you put 100% into your training and diet? Did you meet your weight loss targets, did your physique make the changes you would have liked? If your answer is no then put all of that behind you and let's get focused for 2011.

A great Christmas present for yourself is to invest in a Troy Brown Approved Training & Nutrition plan. This will get you off and running for the new year. This could also be a great present for a dear friend, family member or your spouse. Nothing beats the gift of health!!

Make it a priority to put your health and fitness first for 2011. You may have had training plans in the past but did you give those plans justice, did you give it your all? Take action and make 2011 a new you.

It is my mission to help as many people as I can live a healthier and better life and to also help people get their gym body.

Drop me an email and let me know that you would like a new Training & Nutrition plan for 2011.

Don't put it off, ACT NOW!!

2011 is YOUR year!!

Troy :)

troyifbbpro@hotmail.co.uk

We All Need A Coach

No matter what gym I go to if it is in the UK, USA or Canada, I constantly see people walking around on the gym floor with no sense of direction, no plan and just going though the motions.

What is sad to see is people not showing any evidence of changes to their body. They continue to look the same year after year. If this is you then you need to look at all areas of your lifestyle. Are you getting enough sleep every night, do you have a good nutrition plan to follow and do you have a plan attack when it comes to your training? Really sit down and ask yourself these three questions.

What springs to mind is that all great sports men and sports women have coaches. I know for sure that Tiger Woods and Michael Jordon have coaches. You may say that why does Tiger Woods need a coach as he is the best in the world at what he does? My answer is that he is always working on becoming better, creating a better version of himself. No matter what level you are we all need a coach.

My advice to anyone reading this who does not have coach is to go and find a good coach that walks their talk and above all.... YOU have to be coach-able...you will be amazed with the results you will get. Having a coach makes you accountable. This shows that you are hugely committed and commitment means going towards your goal no matter what even after the mood you set it in has faded.

Troy Duracell Brown :)

IFBB PRO

Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them - a desire, a dream, a vision."
--Muhammad Al