Project Miami
I've decided I'll move to Miami as early as next year. Now that I have a team I rarely do anything alone, so I called up Marvin to see what he thought about the m0ve. He said he was also planning on moving back to Miami within the next year and a half. I told him my idea's and plan for making the move and now we are going to use 2010 to get things set up and get to planning next years move. We figured if we are going to make this happen we should assemble the A-Forces so I called RR to see where he stood on making the move. He's also thought about it and would love to make the trip. However he has a lot more responsibility in New York than me and Marv so he has a lot to think about. I really hope he joins us.
Now the Oprah deal is that much more important to me because it will set the stage and make the transition a lot more smoother. As with everything life is full of curve balls and nothing is set in stone. However I firmly believe that I am the master of my own destiny and if I apply myself I can make anything happen as life is filled with infinite possibility. As I am writing this I am in Miami on vacation which has been going very well. (There has been some problems on this trip though location being the biggest one, the hotel I'm staying in is 30min away from everything but I was able to make the most of it and make things happen) So when I get back to New York I will inform the rest of the team of our decision, well some of them will see this before I get back but a few of them are too lazy to read my blog lol some team members they are.
I really wanna have things set up so I can live in Miami September to May and live in New York June to August. That would be the ultimate situation. When you dream you have to dream big yet realistic and I think my dreams are both big and realistic.
Life is a journey, follow mine ~ http://www.avadeanlewis.com
P.S. summer is fast approaching so I will start posting my summer body tips like I did last year soon, to help you get in the best possible shape you can be in before summer gets here. As you know if you keep procrastinating you will get no where so take action. I will actually republish that as tip 1 of 2010, that's both a fitness and life tip. If you pay attention you will see that all the rules and strategies not only apply in the gym but also in life. Live your life and enjoy every second of it because you only get one.
The Importance Of A Team
It's true no man is an island so it's important to have a team behind you.
A team is only as strong as it's weakest link. So when you look at my team you'll see no weakness. We all know that if one person is weak, the team is weak so we take the time to build each other up. You have to focus on everyones strength and be mindful of there weaknesses. The key is positivity.
I've never been alone and I don't believe I'd have the success I have if I were. In the gym my workout partners push me far beyond the point I'd push myself. It's easy to say fuck it and just give up but with a team like mine that's just not an option. They just don't let you and that is important and beneficial. This isn't just in the gym this in life.
So if your failing I suggest you surround yourself with strong positive people.
Life
Life isn't a bed of roses...don't I know that all too well.
One of my best friends Santos Wainwright's son Jaiden has been in the hospital since Monday, however he is steadly improving thank God. They say God doesn't give us more than we can handle and if that's the case Saint is the strongest guy I know because he has been having to deal with one problem after another since the end of 2008. I'm praying this change for him in 2010 however it's not starting out very good.
Things have been up and down for me however they never get too bad. I'm still waiting on my start date for CCPD which I should get by next week. I'm very excited about that. I'm still waiting on my car...actually waiting on some paper work for it then I'll be good to go so I'm not worried. Next weekend I'll be going on the No Sleep Weekend Ski Trip with Marvin and Clint. Then next month I'll be going to South Beach for a week. Oh and the 22nd I find out the date for Oprah/Dr Oz.
I was speaking to someone who was saying that they don't trust anyone. I believe he who trust no one cannot be trusted and I have 8 close friends that I trust some of whom I consider brothers. I would trust Clint Reese and Jason Mills with my life and then the other 6 I trust are Santos Wainwright, Jason Nolasco, David Fajardo, Marvin Campbell, Richard Romero and Jason Marescie. Friends come and go but those 8 I'll forever hold on to.
Life isn't perfect but it's good.
ReCap
The weekend was fun. Friday wasn't our best night but it was fun none the less. Saturday was real fun we went to Porter House in White Plains and we were rolling 15 deep. We had to stand on line for about 30min and it was freezing cold. However it seems some people are immune to the cold because girls were wearing skirts and dresses with no coat and guys wearing only a t-shirt. I had on 2 layers of clothes and a leather coat and I was still freezing.
The logo for New Legion Auto Club is currently being worked on and we are about to have the name trademarked. I gotta find a way to move things along faster because I have a lot going on this year and things are moving too slow.
I got my paperwork for Co-Op City Police, however it didn't have a start date. So I guess I have to wait till they let me know.
It seems in life we are always waiting for something ~ http://www.avadeanlewis.com
2010 (Best Year Yet)
2010 is going to be the best year yet for the people around me and myself. One of my best friends, Jason Nolasco won a car from his job. Few of my other friends are starting new careers. I myself will be starting a new career this month. I've also been upgrading my avatar for the new year; new year new me. Next month the final paper work goes in for the Oprah and Dr. Oz show, which has me very excited because my 2 best friends/brothers Clint Reese and Jason Mills will be going with me. Also going on the Fabolous ski trip with Clint Reese and Steven Valdez next month and it turns out Jason Nolasco and a few of my other friends are going to the Trey Songz ski trip the same weekend. We finally decided the name of the auto club will be New Legion Auto Club and our logo will be a Gargoyle holding a skull similar to the image below.
When you are surrounded by positive people the blessings are contagious ~ http://www.avadeanlewis.com
2010 (Life Soon Change)
I'm really looking forward to 2010. I feel it's going to be a good year. Life is a journey and so far my journey has been wonderful, filled with ups and downs but always interesting. I learned a lot along the way and still have a lot to learn. So forward to 2010. I was supposed to go on the Oprah show in December, however that got delayed to February because we are going to do both the Oprah and Dr. Oz show together so it's and even better deal than the original. I think things will get real interesting after the show airs and I'll be sure to let everyone know the air date as soon as I can. I'm going to be 25 in 2010 which I feel is a significant age. There's a lot I hope to accomplish before the age of 26 so 25 is going to be crunch time. This might be a little crazy but I hope I find a potential wife before the end of 2010. I also start a new career as a co-op city police officer in 2010. I think that's going to be cool, it seems I was always suppose to be a cop because I was originally suppose to be NYPD back in 2008 but I had decided to stick with personal training instead. I'm suppose to do a lot of traveling next year so that should be fun. Going on a ski trip in Feburary, South Beach Miami in March, Brazil in summer and planning a few other trips with my friends. There will be a bunch of stuff happing in 2010 and I will get back to updating my website more frequently. From the looks of it 2010 is set up real nice and you know what they say: it's better to have plans and schemes than hopes and dreams, hard work is the key to success. I have a lot of plans and I'm working hard so you know I'm on the road to success. So continue to follow and learn from me on this journey we call life.
For the new year I wish everyone the best, hope you'll find joy and happiness. ~ http://www.avadeanlewis.com
Weeks From Hell
The last two weeks have been horrible. 1st I catch a cold, fine I can deal with that. Then I wake up with a stress fractured left ankle only God knows how it happened. Then to top it all off my phone fell last night and shattered. It's just been one headache after another. I only mentioned the 3 biggest headaches, you know what they say when it rains it pours so I'm praying for better days.
I can't wait till tomorow to get in the gym and lift some heavy weights, that always makes me feel better.
http://www.avadeanlewis.com ~ life is a journey, you got to stand firmly, you got to be strong.
What Is True Family?
A little over a year ago one of my best friends/brothers Jason Mills sent me this as an email while I was in Virgina for a bodybuilding competition. That email meant everything to me and it helped me stay focused. See Clint Reese and Jason Mills are more than just my best friends they are closer to me than a brother. Lately we've all been busy with all the responsibilities that comes with getting older like jobs and such so we haven't been able to spend much time together but that hasn't changed anything between us. I know if I needed any kind of help from them right this minute they would come running like they've done so many times before and If they needed me I'd be there in a heart beat. It is important to keep your true friends/family close because friendship is a priceless gift for which you pay nothing but love.
What Is True Family?
By
Jason M. Mills
A lot of people get caught up on titles like brother, sister, mother, father and so on. Worrying if they are blood related or not. When most of the time, the ones that are not even related to you can be considered true family. Those close friends, co-workers, adopted family members or even another family member that is taking the place of some kind of parental figure each of them can count as a true family. Now you are more than likely wondering why I’m bringing this up; well I’ve come to learn that those family members that are blood related to me are nothing more than strangers that know my name. Those that know me might know the people I speak of. If you don’t know that’s fine. Then these words can echo truth to you and whatever family members that come to mind as you read this. It’s sad to think let alone say that one can have family that they don’t consider family and for one to have friends that they can consider family. The ones that will go through hell and back, stay by your side when you’re in trouble, help you even if they are not getting back in return but a thanks, help them make their dream/goal become a reality, and among so many more things. These chosen ones that you can consider family regardless of what they really are (friend, co-worker, etc…) you need to keep them close and never lose them because at times you will forget they were anything else to you but family. Oh if you were curious I have some friends like this as well. I need not name names you should know who you are.
You have To Crawl Before Can You Run
Now this isn't always the case but 99% of the time it is. You have to crawl, then walk and then run. Sure we would all like to start off running but if your not one of the 1% who are born with the ability to do so you have to take your time and learn how. You'll find in life you have to do a lot of crawling.
Take bodybuilding for example, I wasn't born with the physique I now possess I had to take my time to get here. The funny thing is here isn't no where near where I want to be. My ultimate goal is to be between 225and 250lbs with 5% body fat, 21" arms, 31" thighs, 21" calves and a 30" waist. I started out as skinny as can be and that is slowly changing because I've worked and continue to work hard at it. I didn't take anything to accelerate my progress. I know a lot of people think that coming from where I'm from it will be easier for me to reach my goal than someone who is coming from the other end of the spectrum when in fact that isn't true. It's easier to lose weight than to gain it. What sets me apart is that I've accepted that fact and I still keep pushing forward though the journey is a long and hard one.
The common mistake people make is that they try to run before they walk. I myself sometimes fall victim to that. Take a job for example. We know how much we want to make and so we look for our ideal job. However most of us never find our ideal job right off the back. We have to be O.K. with starting small and then patiently climbing our way to the top. We should never sit around and depend on luck, instead apply some hard work.
The point of this is that it is very rare that we are born into the circumstances we'd like to be in, however we should never let that stop us from getting where we want to be. Just be patient and work as hard as you can to reach your goals. Also never forget that you have to crawl before you run so set realistic goals. Over reaching is why a lot of us get discouraged and don't reach our goals. Be true to yourself and your situation
http://www.avadeanlewis.com ~ hard work is the key to success, never forget that.
I’m So Blessed
I'm so blessed and the blessings keep coming. Only a few weeks away from the Oprah Winfrey Show. I will be in Chicago for the filming of the Oprah Winfrey Show with Dr. Oz the second week of December and the show will air February 8th. Thanks to Rosemarie Marescie being triumphant on her weight loss quest, we will be on the Oprah Winfrey Show to tell her story. Never had I imagined this year would turn out so great. Granted it's had it's downs but every down was followed by an even greater up. Started the year riding the bus now I'm driving a BMW. I still have a long way to go but it sure feels like I'm on the road to success.
http://www.avadeanlewis.com, from negative to positive. Follow me and I'll inspire you so you will progress too.
