Becoming Magnum Trailer

Just in case you haven't seen my Trailer for "Becoming Magnum" on my Website at www.becomingmagnum.tv, here it is for your viewing pleasure.

1st Gym Workout followed by interesting experience...

I ended up going to a local community gym tonight with 2 of my roommates. It wasn't really much of a gym, but I did end up doing about 15 minutes cardio/warm up on the Stationary Bike, and then I did:

Pec Deck: 20 x 25 lbs, Rear Delts: 20 x 25 lbs, Pec Deck: 20 x 45 lbs, Rear Delts: 20 x 45 lbs, Pec Deck: 15 x 75 lbs, Rear Delts: 15 x 65 lbs.

Incline DB Press: 15 x 25 lbs, 15 x 25 lbs, 10 x 35 lbs

DB Shrugs: 15 x 70 lbs, 15 x 70 lbs, 15 x 70 lbs.

After we got home, one of my new roommates has an Xbox 360 and we ended up playing "Guitar Hero World Tour," and I was using a rolling computer chair, with one foot resting on the seat, and the other foot on the floor while I played, so that I could look at the buttons on the guitar as I played.

It turns out that I got one heck of a Leg Workout doing this, as well as my wrist and forearms were a bit sore afterwards as well.

I think this is going to lead to a fun experiment. I'm going to see if I can use "Guitar Hero" and turn it into a Fun Workout because of my current issue with my knees, to strengthen up my legs as best as I can.

Shortly afterwards, another buddy that I work with stopped by. I ended up sharing with him my plans and goals for Becoming Magnum. He used to be overweight, and ended up getting into Boxing, and has lost quite a bit of weight. I was asking about his training, and he mentioned that where he trains, it only costs $100/year for a Membership, and that a lot of people quite because they can't handle the training that a boxer goes through.

That is something I'm going to look into. Boxing, along with Ju Jitsu with Shihan Tim Henry, my current instructor's instructor.

Eddie also happened to come across some meal recipes from Will Brink's "Fat Loss Revealed" Program, and commented on how similar it was to his diet for training. That is something I'm going to look into tomorrow, so I can begin changing my diet.

I've been Twittering what I've been eating daily for the past couple of weeks, and now that I'm conscious of it, it's pretty nasty.

I am responsible for every single decision that I make regarding food. No one else.

It is time that I start kicking things up a few notches, and turning my diet and my life around. It's time that I begin taking "Becoming Magnum" seriously, and starting to love myself again, and take care of my health.

That's it for now.

Mike.

MIND POWER & HOLOSYNC - Day #7

I've just finished my daily ritual of listening to Level 2 of Holosync Technologies - The Dive, immediately followed by an mp3 of "Healing Yourself" and "Creating An Abundance Of Money" by John Kehoe.

I've spent the past 3 months listening to Holosync's 1st Level, and I've just recently gotten the 2nd Level. I am really enjoying listening to - The Dive, and using it for both meditation and visualization of my goals.

I find that it really helps to calm my mind, and put me into a flow state for visualizing. I've been using it as a precursor for listening to John Kehoe's MIND POWER Audio's.

I highly recommend checking them out. I will be tracking my results on my Blog in regards to the results that I get from both Holosync and the MIND POWER Audio's so you can figure out if it is something of interest for you over the long term (and if they actually create the desired results.)

All the Best,

Mike.

No Excuses Workout - Sunday Sept.27, 2009

I have decided to label my workouts, "No Excuses Workouts" for 2 reasons.

1) In June I bought the book "Unstoppable" by Cynthia Kersey. The book is a compilation of success stories of various people who have all gone on to accomplish massive things in their lives.

I am inspired by the particular story of Richard and Dick Hoyt, a father and son who have gone on to accomplish amazing things despite their percieved setback.

2) Because of my current physical situation. In November of 2008 during an Acting Class, I ended up dropping to the ground during a scene in which I was "beating up" my scene partner. I ended up hitting my left knee onto concrete for both takes. As a result, according to the MRI that I had done, I tore the meniscus in my knee. Then in May of 2009, I fell and ended up twisting my left knee and things inside got messed up even more. I haven't had another MRI done yet, but it feels like the tendons and/or ligaments are twisted up inside.

Yesterday, on Sunday Sept. 27, 2009 I went to the Swimming Pool (50m) and did some laps. As it turns out, it was much easier on my knee's then I had thought it would be. (I tore the meniscus in my right knee back in 2004, and my doctor preferred not to operate on me, and as a result, my right knee has never fully recovered.)

I managed to swim 2 full lengths (From the starting point - to the other end - and back again) or 200m. I wasn't able to complete an entire 1/2 length (I only managed to swim about 75% of the way before needing to take a break and catch my breath), but I did it.

I forgot how much I love swimming, and it's a fun way to exercise. I look forward to swimming more often, and using it as a starting point for getting in shape, and beginning my transformation on my journey to becoming the next Magnum, P.I.

The Rollercoaster Ride Continues...

I have just recently signed up for a FREE TRIAL with Typepad for a Blog. The reason for doing this is because I would like to be able to seamlessly sync up my Blog with Twitter, and Facebook so that I don't have to re-post anywhere else.

Also because Typepad claims that I can easily add Video's onto my Blog, and build Web Pages/Website around my Blog which is what I'm currently looking at doing since money has been very tight, and I don't have any extra money at the moment to get my Website: www.becomingmagnum.tv revamped.

I plan on blogging on a daily basis to update what I'm doing as I begin production on my "Real Time" Reality Documentary, "BECOMING MAGNUM."

Here are some updates over the past year.

1) I got Ken Craw (Producer/Writer) and Michael Hamilton (Director) to come on board and help me produce "Becoming Magnum."

2) Within 2 weeks of them coming on board, they got me a Development Deal with CTV.

3) It took 9 months for us to get the Development Funding.

4) We shot 2 Days of Footage with CTV's money.

5) Because of the Recession, CTV decided to no longer do "1 Off Documentary's" and so they pulled out.

6) This now means that I own 100% of the Footage that CTV paid for.

7) In June of 2009 I met Darren Jacklin (The Mega Manifestor) and he introduced me to Gary Goldstein (Producer of PRETTY WOMAN.)

8) In August of 2009 - both Ken Craw and Michael Hamilton pulled out - because they are experienced in creating content for TV, and I've decided to broadcast "Becoming Magnum" Online.

9) I am currently learning what I can about Online/Internet Marketing via Frank Kern, as well as I just signed up for an Account with AWeber to help me start building up a Database.

10) I forgot to mention that I injured my Left Knee during an Acting Class at the Actor's Foundry in November of 2008, and again in May of 2009.

11) My current status: Weight: Approx. 402 lbs. Injured Left Knee. Money: Currently earning under $2K/Month. No money to revamp Website at the moment. No Money for Production at the moment.

12) I am going to be blogging daily, updating activitiy and meals on Twitter, and creating Video Blogs with my Sony DVD Camcorder and then uploading them onto either YouTube or my Blog and/or Website down the road.

13) I am working on getting Gary Goldstein to Mentor me through his "Hollywood Insider" Mentoring Program to get in touch with both Tom Selleck and Brian Grazer in my attempt to get myself cast as "Thomas Magnum," in the upcoming "Magnum, P.I." Movie.

That's it for now,

Mike.