I am so excited to announce we are just a few days away from XANGO Founder Joe Morton joining us for a TEAM call. You and your entire TEAM do not want to miss the vision that Joe has for XANGO 2012 and beyond. His vision thus far has created over 100 Million dollar earners and help better the lives of millions of people. And in the words of his business partner and XANGO Founder Gary Hollister “This is just the beginning”. 

The month of January saw many new lives added to the XANGO family. This means lives that will be changes forever because you where the difference makers. The momentum that was created in January is already seeing GR8 effects just the 1st 2 days in February. So congrats to Y-O-U!

Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Time: 6:00 p.m. PST | 7:00 p.m. MST | 8:00 p.m. CST | 9:00 p.m. EST
Number: 712-432-0075
Pin: 274082#

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Here’s my stats review prior to FAVAO:

• Weight – 306.8#
• FAT % – 45.6%
• Water % – 41.6%
• BMI – 39.5
• Total Inches (from forearm, bicep, chest, waist, hips, belly, calves, & neck) – 310.75

Stats from the end of Week 1:

• Weight - 297.2 (-9.6#)
• FAT % - 40.8% (-4.8)
• Water % - 43% (+1.4)
• BMI - 38.4 (-1.1)
• Total inches - 301.0 (-9.75)

Stats from the end of Week 2:

• Weight - 294.6 (weekly difference -2.6#) (to date difference -14.0#)
• FAT % - 44.7% (weekly difference +3.9) (to date difference -0.9) according to the scale, so who knows what’s up with that number, or even how accurate it is, it differs every time.
• Water % - 40% (weekly difference -1.4) (to date difference -1.6)
• BMI - 37.8 (weekly difference -0.6) (to date difference -1.7)
• Total inches - 298.25 (weekly difference -2.75) (to date difference -12.5)

Stats from the end of Week 3:

• Weight – 293.6 (weekly difference -1.0#) (to date difference -15.0#)
• FAT % – 42.2% (weekly difference -2.5) (to date difference -3.4)
• Water % – 42.1% (weekly difference +2.1) (to date difference +0.5)
• BMI – 37.7 (weekly difference -0.1) (to date difference -1.8)
• Total inches – 292 (weekly differece -6.25) (to date difference -18.75)

Stats from the end of Week 4:

• Weight - 293.6 (weekly difference 0.0#) (to date difference -15.0#)
• FAT % - 43.4% (weekly difference +1.2) (to date difference -2.2)
• Water % - 41.3% (weekly difference -0.8) (to date difference -0.3)
• BMI – 37.7 (weekly difference -0.0) (to date difference -1.8)
• Total inches - 286 (weekly differece -6.00) (to date difference -24.75)

So yes, in closing, even if you don’t lose weight, but still lose inches, you’re making progress in the right direction. Don’t be discouraged! Sometimes you get the urge to cheat a little here and there, and my philosophy is go ahead and take a day and cheat in moderation, if need be. Just make sure the other 6 days your hardcore to your FAVAO program. I know this might come as a shock to some of you to hear me say this. But like I said at the beginning of this post, I just tell it like it is.

Today is my first day in Week 5. This week presents some logistical challenges since I’m going to be on the road a lot this week. I’ll keep you informed the best I can with my schedule. Best of success to all my FAVAO brothers and sisters!

The problem many of us have, including myself, is that we tend to indulge at these parties. We grab a plate of bbq meatballs, bacon-wrapped scallops, cheesy potatoes, chicken wings, and broccoli salad. At least that’s what I would do. And then I’d convince myself that since I had the broccoli salad, I was eating healthy. Sound familiar?

The one thing that stands out the most for me, is the conviction I have to change. These past 24 days have been fairly easy when it comes to the food since it’s so good, and so much. The fight of pushing through the hunger hasn’t been a problem like I’ve had to deal with on past diets. But to throw away all the progress that’s been made just for a few minutes of self-gratification, is pointless to me.

I’m not saying that I’m never ever going to eat the aforementioned foods again, but it’s about discipline. Disciplining yourself in eating healthy, and purposefully plan the times that you don’t. Some of you may be familiar with Men’s Health editor-in-chief David Zinczenko. David’s philosphy is that you should get to the point in your weight management that you eat healthy meals every day for 6 days, and if you choose, you can take 1 day off a week and eat whatever you want–in moderation of course. He talks about this in his book The Abs Diet, where it can help your metabolism jump start the following day when you’re back in routine.

Speaking of The Abs Diet, there are some striking similarities to FAVAO and this program. There’s a men’s and women’s book you can check out by clicking the link above if you’d like to check out the book on Amazon. The book’s title is a little misleading with the word “diet.” David makes it clear that this indeed is a lifestyle change.

So in closing, those of you planning a Super Bowl party on Sunday, just plan ahead. Be prepared that there is going to be food there that you probably shouldn’t eat on your FAVAO program. Make sure you stick to your time schedule, supplements, and routine as best as possible, so that you don’t have the disappointment the day after.

Of course this doesn’t mean that in 61 days I’m going to jump back into my old eating habits, it just simply means the first phase is complete. The whole concept of FAVAO is training our minds and our bodies how to eat properly.

Keep in mind what I said a few weeks ago. This isn’t a weight loss race, it’s a marathon. Eating properly the rest of our lives is crucial. It doesn’t mean we can’t splurge every now and then, but what it does mean, is that we must make a conscious decision each and every day to eat healthier.