Phil Parham's Blog (8)

Phillip and I are going to be doing the Strides for Breat Cancer 5k walk at Haywood Mall on Sept 19th. We want you to join us!!! Go to stridesupstatesc.org and sign up on the 90 Day fitness challenge group! This is a great way to exercise and support a great cause. Amy Continue

Hey guys! I have had several people asking me questions about the weight loss boot camp and I want to answer them for you here. It is not too late to join!! The ladies that are in the class have already started losing weight in the short time since the class has started! We have 2 classes. M W F at 5:30 am and T Th at 5:30 pm. The classes are $25 per class with a required one month committment. You can jump in anytime because it is ongoing. Email Phillp at phil@philandamyfitness.com if you want… Continue

So here are the details on the bootcamp! It is going to be held at D1 sports and training. There will be 2 class times- 5:30 and 7am. It is a weight loss class with food journals, weigh ins, meal plans, shopping list, etc. The classes are 3 days a week. The cost is $300 per month (basically $25 per class). The training is in a group but it is very induvidualized like personal training. If you sign up by August 1st you get $25 off. If you are success story in the class we may feature you in our b… Continue

I am sitting here on a Sunday afternoon about to go to runnersworld.com and… Continue

I was talking to a friend today who is going through a difficult time in his life. In many ways he is having to pick up the pieces and start over. My heart went out to him but as I was trying to sympathize with him he stopped me. He said something that made me sit up and take notice. He said "if I do everyday what I need to do to put my life back together then eventually, if I don't give up, I will get through this and come out better." Wow! That sums up exactly what we are trying to communicate… Continue

I have been in a grumpy mood today because I didn't eat well this weekend and I didn't work out much. I had sushi, Mexican, and even a HAMBURGER yesterday! It is so amazing how just getting off track for 2 days can throw you into a tailspin. But instead of staying in the bed and sleeping in like I wanted to to do this is what I did. I got up and dusted off the food journal and started meticulously measuring out my food. Then I put on my tennis shoes and went to D1 to work out. Then I came home… Continue

Yesterday we went to the casting call for season 9 of The Biggest Loser. There were hundreds of people in line who stood there for hours and hours waiting to get in to possibly get the chance to do what I was so blessed to have the opportunity to do this time last year. I was able to sit at the casting tables with the casting directors and hear the stories of these people. I heard the quavering in their voices as they told how they have taken care of everyone else and left themselves in the bac… Continue

Amy and I are excited that we feel we are getting back in touch with our friends! I am a the coffee shop writing what we hope will be a continuing blog on our progress. I just spoke to the man at the counter and he was asking me diet and excercise questions. I always say I would have never guessed a year ago that I would have been known for that. I love to share what has worked for me and talk to others about their struggles and victories. I want to say thank you to all of you who have responded… Continue