Our puppies are always on set with us and they normally sleep the day away, but in this instance, they REALLY wanted some camera time.

Click here to view the embedded video.

“That’s a beautiful name,” he replied. “Is it a family name?”

“No,” she replied. As a matter of fact I gave it to myself. It represents
the things that I enjoy the most – cars and men. Therefore, I chose
“Carmen.” What’s your name?”

He answered “B.J. Titsengolf.”

Source: The Onion - Paleontologists Discover Skeleton Of Nature’s First Sexual Predator

We’ve been going for almost 7 weeks now. We started out a little rocky – taking one day to rest every 3-4 days, but now were going full strength – 6 days on, 1 day off.

It’s all about creating the habit. We work out in the morning, first thing, before getting to work. Some days are harder than others due to schedules, etc. but it’s finally become part of the normal morning routine.

We did have one little oopsy around Easter. The girls were out of school on Friday, we went out of town for the weekend – and then we looked up and some how had not worked out for 10 days! How does that happen?!? Anyway, we picked it back up where we left off… At the beginning of week 6, we decided to go ahead and move up to Level 3-4 – the cardio was getting easy to me and the sculpting for both of us…

Lets just say that Level 3-4 is way more intense! In a good way. The sculpting routine added more reps and more intensity especially with the push ups and lunges/squats. It also added an entirely new set at the end for smaller muscle isolation – forearms, calves, and upright rows. The cardio routine got way faster and added more sets of the exercises. We’re both dripping with sweat by the end. And abs went from 100 reps to 200! I’m feeling that one…

One of my favorite parts of the cardio work out is the power yoga in the beginning and also the kick boxing moves. I’m thinking of ordering the entire kick boxing workout at the end of this program.

Oh, and BTW, we’ve grown to LOVE the bands!

We were unsure at first, but they’re so easy to use and to store that we’ve bought several more levels of resistance. They take up very little space in the storage chest in the living room. Couldn’t do that with dumbbells! It’s also very easy to adjust your resistance on the fly – rather than having to change out dumbbells.

To date, both Dan and I have seen a dramatic increase in muscle tone, strength, and endurance. In the beginning, I could barely do 4 push ups on my knees – now I’m doing 20 and getting ready to do full push ups! yea! Dan’s challenge has been the cardio, but he’s actually starting to make some real progress.

The only side effect that we’ve seen from the program is that we’re both quite tired after the intense workout. I’m wondering if I was to quick to judge the supplements? I still don’t think it’s a good idea long term, but maybe a boost until you get into shape is not such a bad idea.

Having said that, we have decided to add a protein supplement to our post workout smoothie to see if helps to speed the recovery. BTW – I learned the difference between protein concentrate and protein isolate… In summary, Protein isolate is higher quality protein (the concentrate has more milk fats, etc – less pure), so make sure to read the labels when buying a protein supplement. We got the Nectar Sweets (Vanilla) – It’s really good but too sweet and uses artificial sweeteners. Next time, I’m going to try one without the added sweeteners…

Here’s the smoothie recipe, which by total accident happens to be (almost) perfectly balanced 40-30-30 (Carbs-Fat-Protein) Zone proportions rather than the normal60-30-10):

Banana Almond Smoothie

2 cups of rice milk (or regular milk)

3 frozen bananas

2 scoops of protein powder

2 tablespoons of almond butter

1 tablespoon of Udo’s 3-6-9 blend

Here’s the nutritional data for the smoothie. BTW – if you’re not using www.NutritionData.com to track your food intake, you should be. It’s the best tool I’ve found! You can track everything you eat and enter custom foods and recipes. It just rocks!

We have also added a Taurine supplement (500 mg) for added energy during and after the workout – Basically Red Bull without the drink – especially if you have it with a cup of tea to add a little caffeine.In case you’re not aware, Taurine is an amino sulfonic acid that occurs naturally in the human body. I did a lot of research and really didn’t find any negative side effects – other than drinking way to much and overdosing – similar to drinking too much coffee. It’s used to treat many different ailments from diabetes to high blood pressure. Many of which have not been proven – but why would the pharmeceutical companies recommend a $5 cure when they can recommend a $500 ‘management’ plan. Anyway, that’s another post all together… But isn’t it funny how all of the ‘natural’ remedies are ‘unproven’ and all of the ‘pharmaceutical’ rememdies are FDA approved? (points to ponder…)

The one BIG thing that has been frustrating to me is that I have not lost a single pound since the very beginning and one of my goals going into this was to lose 15 pounds. And compared to most people, I eat a very healthy diet – very little junk food or fast food, very little break or pasta, very few sweets, etc. So, you can see why this is a little frustrating to me. Dan thinks I worry too much about that and in some ways I agree with him, but I also obviously have plenty of body fat to lose… (left over from a few years ago when my diet was more typical American junk…)

In addition, in my attempt to reach my goal weight more quickly (and yes, I know I’m being impatient!),  I am also adding a fat burner energy supplement (I’m the one who drags the hardest after a workout). I’ve only been doing this for a few days, but have noticed a HUGE increase in my post workout energy with no negative side effects (like being jittery or not being able to sleep). So far, so good, but I will be paying close attention to my body because I’m quite sensitive to those things – any adverse feelings and I’ll stop. The one recommended to me was the Viper Fat-Burner. It’s definitely a stimulant and I’m not going to take it for more than a month, but I just feel that I needed something to get me through the initial intensity of the workouts and help me burn a few extra calories.

I’m also using nutrition data to keep a closer eye on what I’m eating over the next month… I do understand that it took me 10 years to get so out of shape and that I’m not going to get all the way back in 90 days! LOL

We’ll keep you posted on our progress and we’d love to hear your experiences with the P90 program and any supplements that you have had good results with… Leave a comment below.

Source: The Onion – Children Exposed To Pornography May Expect Sex To Be Enjoyable

Warning: to my pleasant surprise, if you watch closely you can see a girl’s nipple in this. Yes, its true. If that offends you we can provide links to various resources chock full of blod and gore, that doesn’t seem to be terribly offensive to anyone and fits fine in a PG-13 rating.

(leave a comment – I want to hear what you have to say about this)

Research Shows S&M Activities, Though Stressful At First, May Bring Couples Closer

Here’s the link to the original post on CBSNews.com: 
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/03/31/tech/main4906044.shtml?tag=topHome;topStories

Not sure how long the link will be valid so here’s the article…

Study: Spank Together, Stay Together

(CBS)  Despite a spike in stress levels, couples who engage in sadomasochistic activities (S&M), may end up strengthening their relationship, according to a new study published in the magazine New Scientistthis week. 

Two separate studies, one from Northern Illinois University and one from the University of Pisa in Italy, researched hormone levels at S&M parties. 

In the NIU study, those receiving stimulation got a boost in their levels of the stress hormone cortisol. The Pisa study showed a rise in testosterone among women who took part in S&M activities, which include spanking, bondage and flogging. 

When the activities go well and are enjoyable,couples told researchers they felt closer to each other. However, the opposite was true of negative experiences with S&M. 

“When sexual intercourse is consensual it is not stressful – even if it is extreme sex,” Donatella Marazziti of the University of Pisa said.

Hope…

The Obama Administration has asked the “Evolutionary Leaders” to communicate about what is transpiring on the planet, and how we can change the course of the unprecedented events that are challenging this planet. This is a window of opportunity that must be taken! A deadline was given for this information to be conveyed to the Obama Administration.

The Evolutionary Leaders like Deepak Chopra, Gregg Braden, Michael Beckwith and many, many others, gathered together to write up the information to present to the Obama Administration. They are also asking us to sign a petition to show the Administration how many people are in favor for these changes to occur. They need 100,000 signatures. We need your help to reach that number and beyond! Below is the information presented to the New Administration.

The petition link can be found here:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/248704259

By the Evolutionary Leaders

The human family is in the midst of the most significant transformation of consciousness since its emergence in Africa over one hundred thousand years ago. Consciousness has been evolving for billions of years from the first cell to us. We are becoming aware that through our own consciousness the universe can know itself. This awareness reveals incredible new potential for our individual and collective humanity.

Simultaneously, we are the first species on this Earth aware that we can destroy ourselves by our own action. This may be the greatest wake-up call to the evolution of consciousness since the origin of Homo Sapiens. We now realize that we are affecting our own evolution by everything we do. This knowledge awakens in us the aspiration to become more conscious through subjective practices including meditation, reflection, prayer, intuition, creativity, and conscious choice making that accelerate our evolution in the direction of unity consciousness and inspire us to deeply align our collective vision.

THE CHALLENGE

At this juncture in human history, urgent global crises challenge us to learn to live sustainably, in harmony and gratitude with one another and with the living universe. The changes required of humanity are broad, deep, and far reaching. Only by acting swiftly and creatively can we birth a planetary culture that will bring well-being to every form of life in the Earth community. The good news is that a compelling new story of our potential as a whole human species is emerging–a story of collaboration, citizen action, dialogue and new understandings propelled by unprecedented levels of democratic freedom, multicultural exchange, and access to communication technologies. It is nothing less than the story of our collective evolution.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION

We recognize that the inner and outer aspects of life evolve together. A dramatic awakening in consciousness will involve an equally dramatic shift in outward aspects of our lives. In particular, we see the following as vital opportunities for our conscious evolution, both personally and collectively:

Cultivating a Paradigm of Aliveness: We regard the universe as deeply alive and conscious by nature. In a living universe, our sense of subtle connection and participation with life around us is the basis for a compassionate and cooperative approach to living.

Educating for an Evolving Consciousness: Awakening consciousness is the foundation for all the change we seek to see in the world. We can work to elevate our capacity for conscious reflection and creative action in our personal lives as well as our collective lives as communities. We must support research and educational strategies that optimize human capacities and explore the nature of consciousness.

Restoring Ecological Balance: The balance of planetary ecosystems is fundamental to our survival. We must reverse the pollution of our global commons-the water, air and soil that nourish all life. We must encourage the proliferation of clean, renewable energy sources and expend all necessary resources toward mitigating the effects of climate change.

Encouraging Conscious Media: We must find innovative ways to use the new electronic media as the mirror of our positive evolutionary story, investing in their capacity to reach across differences of generation, culture, religion, wealth and gender to build a working consensus about our collective future.

Engaging in Social and Political Transformation: More sustainable ways of living will require the support of a more conscious democracy and vibrant civil society from which more enlightened leaders will emerge. All individuals should be encouraged to use their gifts to create participatory, responsible and compassionate models of governance.

Working for Integrity in Commerce: Conscious businesses that are aware of the scope, depth, and long-range impacts of their actions are key to achieving sustainability. Business must become an ethical steward of the Earth’s ecology and consciously establish an economic basis for a future of equitably shared abundance.

Promoting Health and Healing: The science of mind-body-spirit health has demonstrated the profound connection between the health of a whole person and the health of the system in which he or she lives. Whole systems healing, respecting both traditional knowledge and modern sciences, must be supported in physical, social, and spiritual domains.

Building Global Community: The new story is about all of us who share this planet. Together, we can create a culture of peace that eliminates the need for armed conflict, respecting and appreciating the glorious diversity of our human family.

YOUR PARTICIPATION IS VITAL

Our group has done its best to articulate possibilities for the evolution of consciousness at this crucial moment in time. Please reflect on this document, feel what resonates in your being and calls forth a response on your part. We invite you to discuss it with others, continuing this global conversation by adding to it the wisdom that is uniquely your own.. Together, let us co-create a new narrative of conscious evolution that is a call to individual and collective action, birthing the most significant transformation of consciousness in history. Join in the Call to Conscious Evolution by signing the pledge now.

The petition link can be found here: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/248704259

FOUNDING SIGNATURIES

ChopraCenter, Carlsbad, California , July 26, 2008 and Michael Beckwith, Joan Borysenko, Gregg Braden, Rinaldo Brutoco, Thomas Callanan, Deepak Chopra, Mallika Chopra, Dale Colton, Gordon, Dveirin, Duane Elgin, Leslie Elkus, Barbara Fields, Debbie Ford, Ashok Gangadean, Kathleen Gardarian, Tom Gegax, Charles Gibbs, Kathy Hearn, Jean Houston, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Bruce Lipton, Judy Martin, Rod McGrew, Steve McIntosh, Lynne McTaggart, Deborah Moldow, James O’Dea, Carter Phipps, Wendy Craig-Purcell, Carolyn Rangel, Rustum Roy, Peter Russell, Gerard Senehi, Emily Squires, Brian Swimme, Diane Williams, Marianne Williamson, Tom Zender.
I hope you will join me today and sign the petition and forward this information to your contacts. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Love and blessings,

paul

972-964-5999
www.OnenessBlessing-DFW.com
www.OnenessNorthAmerica.org
www.OnenessUniversity.org

We took our before pictures and weighed in on the first day.

We chose not to take measurements.

My Goal For This 90 Days

My goal for this 90 days is to lose 15 pounds – 10 of those I’ve never quite been able to lose since having my two beautiful daughters and the bonus 5 pounds because that’s my ideal incredibly sexy body weight.

I can’t believe I’m going to share this in a public forum but here goes…

Current Weight: 140 lbs

Goal Weight: 125 lbs

That means that I need to lose about 5 pounds per month. Shouldn’t be too difficult – yeah right! – If it were that easy, I would have lost that first 10 pounds long ago. My biggest challenge will be eating consistently – I eat pretty healthy, but then I’ll go on a carb kick for a week and gain 5 pounds – yes, 5 pounds! Carbs are really bad for me personally so I really have to watch it. I don’t believe in dieting and do I believe we all have different body chemistry and eating requirements. Some people need a lot of carbs to feel good, others need meat, others feel best as vegetarians  - me, I need lots of vegetables and protein. I could never be a total vegetarian – especially when I’m working out, I literally crave protein! 

So my eating goal for this 90 days is to create new eating habits, to retrain my mind to make healthy choices more often than not, and to allow myself 1 free day per week to satisfy those cravings that will inevitably show up…

The First Two Weeks

The first two weeks were really tough. I found muscles that I didn’t even know I had. But I survived and feel much better for it. I’m getting stronger every day! The workouts are getting easier and I’m able to complete more and more each day.

The P90 program basically alternates between two workouts (approximately 35 minutes each) - one day of weights/bands and one day of toning/cardio. I love the fact that these are short workouts that work every area of your body rather than a separate workout for each muscle group.

Also, there are two dvds – level 1-2 for beginners and then level 3-4 for more advanced excercises. I started with level 1-2 and lets just say that it was the right choice.

A Quick Note On Supplements

Oh, one more thing – they strongly recommend taking their special formula of supplements to increase metabolism and speed up recovery time.

I’ve never liked fitness supplements because I have no intentions of taking them for life and I feel that they will jack up my metabolism above normal so that when I stop taking the supplements, I will gain weight back and maybe even lose some muscle (even if I don’t eat differently).

Similar to certain diets that require a drastic change in what you eat – they all work short term, but then when you start eating normally (or stop taking the supplements), you typically gain the weight right back…

This is just my personal opinion, not based in any fact, but because they do recommend the supplements I wanted to be completely honest and tell that I’m not taking them.

Day 1 – The “Circuit” Workout

The “circuit” program consists of 3 set of different weight exercises – if you don’t have dumbbells, you can use bands – they demonstrate how to use either one. The grand irony is that when we moved in October, I sold a full set of dumbbells because I never used them! So for now I’m using bands – it’s a little awkward because the range of motion is not the same and the weight distribution gets more difficult toward the top of the exercise.

I really like this program because each set uses a different exercise to work chest, back, shoulders, biceps, triceps and leg. You work each muscle group in each set, but with a slightly different range of motion. I personally would get really bored if I had to do the same exercise 3 times – so with this one, I don’t get bored.

Oh, and I hope you like push ups! You’ll get to do them a lot with this program… I was really nervous about that at first because on day one – I could do exactly 3 push ups on my knees – not even full push ups! But I’m getting stronger every day – yea!!! Now, at the end of 2 weeks, I can do 8 reps (still on my knees) for three sets of each type of push up – regular, fly, and close in (can’t remember what they’re called).

Day 2 – The “Sweat” Workout

The “sweat” workout is a low impact, yet very effect cardio and toning workout. It’s not all about how fast you can go or how high you can get your heart rate. This workout can be as easy or as tough as you want to make it. It combines the best of power yoga, low impact aerobics, and even a little kick boxing. Once again, the workout is broken down into 3 segments – yoga (warm up), low impact aerobics (kneed lifts, jumping jacks, and ‘x’ work which you’ll have to watch the video to see), and kick boxing (controlled kicks and punches). I love the kick boxing – I was a huge fan of Tae Bo back in the day.

This workout helped me to realize just how out of shape I really am!!!

Something very few people know about me is that I was a fitness instructor (before kids ), so I’m thinking piece of cake – never mind the fact that I haven’t worked out seriously in more than 5 years… I was huffing and puffing before the first set was complete!

As with the “circuit”, this gets easier every day, but I do find that on low energy days, I have more trouble with this workout – not sure why – but I just lower the intensity on those days and keep going.

And Just When I Thought I Was Finished – The 100 Ab Ripper!

One very special little bonus on “sweat” days in the 100 Ab Ripper – and they mean it! It’s 10 reps of 10 different ab exercises. On day one, I couldn’t do half of them, but by the 3rd work out, I was starting to get the hang of it. I still have to modify the exercises where my legs are extended, but I’ll be there very soon… 

Oh, and get this – the whole routine takes something like 4 minutes! No more excused not to do abs!

And Finally Day 7 – REST!

And on the 7th day there was rest! For the P90 program, you work out for 6 straight days and then rest for 1 day.

My Biggest Challenge

OK, I have a confession to make. In week one, I took a break mid-week. It was more of a scheduling conflict than anything else – I didn’t allow myself enough time in the morning to work out before going to an appointment and then the rest of day happened!

And about the middle of week two, I did the same thing again – sort of… It’s spring break for my kids, so I promised them that we would go on a long walk/scooter ride to Sonic for lunch (don’t get started – I know it’s not real food – besides, I only had a limeade!). Once again, I didn’t leave myself enough time to work out and by the time we got back I was too tired – did I mention that our walk to Sonic is 5 miles round trip. Given the long walk, I’m not sure if I really count this is a rest day but the fact remains that I skipped a workout…

My biggest challenge has been schedule – I learned from these two mistakes that I have to work out first thing in the morning before anything else gets in the way – otherwise I’m just setting myself up to fail. If you’re like me with kids, a very interactive boyfriend/business partner, and a business to run, it’s really easy to let your schedule control you! 

I hold myself accountable for completing all 6 workouts in Week 3!

Stay tuned – I’m going to try to provide weekly updates going forward so that you can get a realistic idea of how this thing progresses from a real person – not a model or paid testimonial.

Mine either! That’s why I just started this really cool work out program. I’ll tell you more about that in just a bit…

I’ve been looking all over for a 90 day fitness bootcamp to get ready for summer. I decided that this was the year that I’m going to get back in shape – finally! Know what I found? Every single fitness bootcamp in my area starts somewhere between 5:00 am and 6:00 am. I’m not even awake at that hour – much less ready to work out!

When we took a trip to Denver to hang out with some new friends of ours (Kasidie.com) – I couldn’t believe how great they looked! And how great their friends looked! I won’t name any names, but one incredibly hot guy that I met had pecs that felt as if they were made of granite! Dan had to pull me away… LOL

I asked myself if it’s something in the water in Denver? Do they all have personal trainers? What’s up?

So I asked and was very surprised to find out that they used the exact same workout to get in shape!

It’s Tony Horton’s Power 90 (lovingly referred to by it’s users as P90) – a 90 day IN HOME fitness boot camp. Now this is the basic model – if you’re already in shape, then there’s the P90X. From everyone I’ve spoken to, it’s just as awesome as the P90 program but much tougher!

I got so excited that I ordered it as soon as I got back to Dallas.

Stay tuned over the next 90 days to track our progress through the program. We’ll let you know if this program is everything it’s cracked up to be. (Yes, Dan and I are both doing it!)

Let us know if you’ve tried P90 or P90X and what you’re results were… Upload your before and after pics. Leave a Seesmic video comment. Or just leave a text comment telling us what you think.

BTW – The before pictures were very scary so we’re post them at the end – with the after pictures!

UPDATE: Here’s how it’s going: Power 90 (P90) – The First Week (And The Second Week)

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Today I’m going to share something a little personal, something that we both enjoy. We’re putting this out there, as always, with the intent that it will help others find inspiration, hope, joy etc. 

The purpose of this blog is to share more of our raw ideas, thoughts, insights, passions, blah, blah. Not just the Love & Sex variety (as on Ask Dan and Jennifer) or personal development / spirituality (as on Today Is That Day), or even the love and respect animals message from our Help Doggies Foundation.

You may have seen our post on January 1st where we shared our goals for the year, including the results of our Passion Test that we take every January 1st.

And this much deeper and more profound post sharing our our new level of real clarity with our vision and our mission, we shared this with you as well.

Today we’re sharing with you the visual affirmations we created for ourselves use this January, based on our Passion Test and our shared goals and vision. Think of this as the “visual representation” of our Passion test. Enjoy: 

(higher resolution image in our flickr account here)

So how did we do it, and what specifically does one with a pretty picture that has inspirational writing on it? 

How we created it: it started with an extensive search on iStockPhoto for ‘just the right image’ and a  $10 download for the right size; followed by again extended search for the right font that ’spoke to us’.

Then getting the core affirmations formed ‘just right’, with just the right shading, etc. so it’s actually readable and appealing. Finally, upload to CVS online for photo quality prints, which we then placed in photo phrames throughout our home.

What we do with it: the purpose of these visuzliations is to actually see them throughout the day, both consciously and unconsciously, so you’re alwasy being reminded of your goals. So they’re all over the house.

This is just to give you some ideas from what we do, in case they help you in your own life.

The good you find in others, is in you too.

The faults you find in others, are your faults as well.

After all, to recognize something you must know it.

The possibilities you see in others, are possible for you as well.

The beauty you see around you, is your beauty.

The world around you is a reflection, a mirror showing you the person you are.

To change your world, you must change yourself.

To blame and complain will only make matters worse.

Whatever you care about, is your responsibility.

What you see in others, shows you yourself.

See the best in others, and you will be your best.

Give to others, and you give to yourself.

Appreciate beauty, and you will be beautiful.

Admire creativity, and you will be creative.

Love, and you will be loved.

Seek to understand, and you will be understood.

Listen, and your voice will be heard.

Teach, and you will learn.

www.MindMaster.tv

MindMaster is a really cool subliminal tool that we use to achieve our goals. I’m also on their mailing list, which is where I got this very inspirational message.

When you are feeling challenged and annoyed by another person, stop, take a deep breath and ask yourself where you see this same behavior in your own life.

But in the meantime… As part of our “more” raw food plan for the first part of the year, we just purchased our first juicer, a.k.a. a “juice extractor”.

For our first ever juicer we went with the Breville JE95XL Two-Speed Juice Fountain Plus. After a bunch of research, this was the best value for a first juicer: good quality, fairly low cost for a good juicer. Here’s the new juicer beast – 13,000 (yes, thirteen thousand) RPM! Not to be messed with.

If a little plastic cramps your style and clashes with the Subzero and all the stainless steel in your kitchen, you can also get the stainless steel version for an extra $50 or so:  the Breville BJE510XL Ikon 900-Watt Variable-Speed Juice Extractor.

And if you have $500 absolutely positively burning a hole in your pocket, you may want to check out the “professional grade” Breville JE900 Juice Fountain Professional Juice Extractor.

Here’s a preview of the raw materials that go in, and how they end up looking on the way out… 

Yum! Breakfast AND lunch. 

And here’s what was left over from ALL THOSE oranges, bell peppers, tomatoes, and even kale…

In fact, we’re in a bit of a rush to head out this afternoon, but I have a serious fresh squeezed orange juice craving. Stand back, I’m firing up the juicer…

Over the past couple of weeks, really since the beginning of the year, I’ve spent much time in deep introspection. Granted I lean to the cerebral and tend to “ponder” a lot, but this was different, much more introspective. 

There’s a quote I like, “be the change you want to see in the world” – which is so profound. Indeed, don’t just talk about the probelm, BE the solution. And that’s exactly what we’re doing…

Consider this: We don’t have “web traffic” or tens of thousands of “pageviews” or “unique visitors” per day to our website(s) and videos. In actuality, we have tens of thousands of real PEOPLE, each with his/her own problems, concerns, fears, dreams, hopes, aspirations, seeking answers.

Not pageviews – PEOPLE.

And it is our goal, and our humbling responsibility, to help them find that answer, that hope, in whatever way we can.

FACT: We live today in the most enlightened time in human history. And that makes today the most flexible time in history for even more change, acceptance, true evolution as a society. 

Our Vision: Help people find peace, joy and happiness in their lives and their relationships, and to live in harmony with our ever loyal four legged friends. 

Our Mission: BE the change we want to see in the world. 

Our Goals: Impact 10’s of Millions of Lives every month in a healthy and positive way. Create massive change in the world – one life at a time.

So here’s how our plan is taking shape, and how it’s being executed. 

Ask Dan and Jennifer – Love & Sex Advice and So Much More… 

 You’re probably familiar with Ask Dan and Jennifer and our helpful, non-judgmental approach to all topics Love & Sex.

We’re preparing to launch our new Sex Honesty Campaign through which we’ll challenge our society to be open and honest about sex and sexuality, to stop hiding from our sexual nature and to stop hiding the facts from our children and ourselves. 

We need to have the facts, the information, the knowledge so we can all make educated, smart choices. The current state of sex education is largely an argument for why ignorance is better… and we strongly disagree. In the broad history of mankind, rarely (if ever) can you find an example where ignorance has been the  solution… Ignorance is generally a reason for gross failure and stupidity. 

And from education and understanding also comes acceptance. It’s time to move on from antiquated, naive notions about relationships and sex. 

Our Help Doggies Foundation

 Help Doggies is an effort we kicked off only a couple weeks ago, and it’s still in the very early stages.

Our Vision: Love and a chance at life for ALL our four legged animal friends. 0% kill rate – period.

Our Mission: To help man become dog’s best friend through education, training, and financial assistance. It’s time.

Today Is That Day – Our New Personal Evolution Site

 Personal development / growth / evolution is another passion of ours. Today Is That Day (currently in transition - see the Alpha development site here) is our new Personal Evolution site.

We’re actually taking over  the site from a good friend, so it’ll be a great head start to making a powerful impact in people’s lives. Currently we’re busy DanAndJennifer-izing it, which means lots of bling and sparkly things, our “edge” that you all know and love. The new site should be live in a week or so.

We have great plans…

including our Random Acts of Kindness campaign where we’ll be leading the charge to spread love, understanding, compassion, and kindness wordlwide. Again, by impacting one life at a time, which in turn will impact countless others.

Don’t like how people treat other people? Be the one who lets someone ahead in line when they’re in a hurry, let a fellow driver merge in front of you in traffic, hold the door for someone, smile and say hello – all for no reason other than because you can and it will brighten someone’s day. 

That’s the core message: don’t just talk about the probelm, BE the solution. Be the change you want to see in your world.

How Are You Living Your Passion?

“What is passion anyway?” Think of it as your gift to the world… what you’re here to do. At least that’s my take.

If you aren’t sure that you are living your passion, if you live every day with some margin of doubt or boredom… if you don’t wake up in the morning excited to get out of bed and DO, get the Passion Test book. This book literally changed our lives. It’s short, easy, and cheap: no excuses. It’s a very simple process to help you identify what your true passion inlife is. We do this Passion Test together on January 1st of each new year.

And amazingly, our passions are getting more and more in sync each year. This year was truly transformative and we are both very, very, very excited about what’s coming… 

Be sure to stalk us on Twitter and bookmark our personal blog and/or subscribe by RSS so you can get involved and make a difference. And DO get involved in any way that you can, we are actively seeking all the help we can possibly get to make this overall vision a reality. 

Any thoughts, suggestions, ideas? Leave a comment! Even a quick video comment if you’re up for it – a picture’s worth a thousand words, and video’s 10 times that.

Remember: Be the change you want to see in your world. It begins with you.