Okay, so my workouts aren't quite as exciting as the British Open, but I get them done. We got to the gym last night and my daughter had a blast in the kids' area while my wife and I worked out. In fact, even my Mom and Dad ("Nana and Grandpa") were there ... it was a true family occassion.

I even managed to wake up early and make it to the gym today! I am so happy I have it done and always feel more confident and ready to face the day.

Nope, I don't do it on an empty stomach — sorry about that, I know it's a popular trend. I get up and have a bowl of whole grains and oats with a banana, drink some coffee, wait an hour for it to digest, then hit the gym.

My warm-up is 20 minutes, this week at a 3.0 incline, doing intervals of 5mph, 6mph, 7mph, and 8mph. Today, I did back ... cable rows, pull-ups, bent-over rows, and pull-downs (see, a nice balance of vertical and horizontal push and pull).

I feel great!

I was also excited to see that someone tried to order my book from B. Dalton and was told that it would take a week to order because it was a high demand item. Imagine that! Amazon.com just asked me to ship them another 10 copies ... it's great to see so many people taking action to make a difference!

Since Lance is all the craze right now, I thought you might enjoy reading this article from his personal coach.

Here is a fun story about a teenager who decided to compete in bodybuilding as a senior project. It turns out that he is now on his way to a good future in bodybuilding (with picture).

I found another profile about fitness model Debbie Kruck — way to be a superwoman!

Are you interested in the history of bodybuilding? Check out this museum — a history of strength.

Have you ever been told that anything more than x or y is overtraining? I've always shared that it is relative to your experience and existing abilities, and that experience athletes can take on a lot more than those of us who push computer keys all day long and then drag ourselves over to the gym. Just check out Eva Marie Gooden who does 3 hours of training every day!

Shifting gears, I was very happy to find this article about exercising your brain to work "in the now." The NOW is flow ... it is being in the moment, working from your heart and not your head, manifesting on demand. I am blessed to be coached by the Master of Flow, Jeffery Combs, and any one who has listened to my interviews or CDs can experience what it means to speak directly from the heart without getting lost or tangled up in your mind.

Here's an article about girl power, complete with "tips for women working out in coed gyms."

Are one of "those high protein, low-carb" people? Here's some fuel for pro-protein arguments.

I'm intrigued by this article that alludes to bone cavities filling with fat deposits in osteoperosis, but this is one of those news sites that require you fill out registration information before you access the article! I personally don't waste my time, but if you do it, let us know how good the article was.

In Lose Fat, Not Faith I discuss the satiety index, or a measure of how full you feel after eating certain foods. The baked potato was #1 on the list, before this came along — an injection that makes patients feel full.

Just when we got used to adding healthy fats to our diet, this study comes along and claims low-fat diets reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence. I'd like to see them go beyond just looking at fat in the diet, and examine the types of fat so we can get clear on this.

If you want to start a running program, you should train correctly according to this article. I agree, but I failed to see any mention of resistance training!

In light of Mississippi being able to claim the prize of ranking second in the nation for obesity, this article offers some advice to help you lose fat.

Here's an interesting look at obesity that says, simply, is it obesity that is the issue, or inactivity? I agree with many of the points in this article. For example, I find it ironic when I get called out for not maintaining low body fat (I often bulk up to 12 percent or sometimes higher) by people who think I should be running around at 6% all of the time. However, I'm always be more than happy to take them out on the track for a nice 10 mile run or get under the rack for some 280 pound breathing squats so we can see who the fit one really is.

One of the nicest gifts I've received from a friend is a mug that has a Henry Thoreau quote on it that reminds me to "go confidently in the direction of your dreams." Henry apparently was ahead of his time — for example, you can read in this article how he liked to "walk to work and burn fat instead of fossil fuels."

Apparently, it's newsworthy to note that scientists have no idea why ex-smokers gain weight.

I think they're looking in the wrong place. The motion of the fork to the mouth easily replaces the motion of the cigarette to the lips. Yes, as an ex-smoker, I know.

Have a fantastic day!