1.4.12 - Project Danger. Final Day Results.

I once lost 60 pounds doing Kazaxe with Azuka Bom. My testimonial hung on the wall for over two years. I sometimes felt guilty when I saw it because I never told anyone I gained back 30 of those lost pounds. I felt it was better to leave it up as it may inspire someone else to focus on their physical health. But it was wrong, because the methods I used did not allow my body to substain the weight-loss.

On June 28th, 2011, Fern Bom challenged me to a weight-loss competition (while we eating at a Korean BBQ). I quickly accepted. By morning I was rollerblading the three miles to workout at Kazaxe (This should explain the cuts and bruises on my face in the "before" photo). Kazaxe was my guaranteed method of losing weight. Quite simply: dance in a room full of women for an hour. For any single, heterosexual male with a hearbeat you don't really need any more motivation. I knew that as long as I kept it up for at least three times a week I would lose weight like I did in the past.

I caution anyone reading, however, that exercise is just a part of the weight-loss process. My diet and eating habits had to change. I consulted David Dang who gave me guidelines on the types of foods I should be eating. More importantly, he fit the plan according to my lifestyle: I don't cook. I eat out every day. Because of my job I'm on the road often and unable to "bring food to work." Oh yes, and I LOVE food!!

To build this type of commitment it takes TIME. I didn't share the same lifestyle as David did so I couldn't expect to receive the same results he acquired in 120 days. I continued to eat out but this time I was much more careful about the selection (hint: it involved a lot of double-meat Chipotle meals). Do you understand how difficult it is for an Asian man to hear he can't eat rice? Puh-leaase... There are just something that I am NOT willing to give up!

In addition to the meal plans, I integrated weight-lifting into my lifestyle. For the first time in my life I got a gym membership. January is the month with the highest amount of new members as people begin their New Year's resolution. It's a great goal, but you HAVE TO HAVE A PLAN. "A Goal Without a Plan is Just a WISH."

In order for this plan to work it MUST be a PART of your lifestyle; not an addition. Working, eating, showering, brushing your teeth, pooping and peeing. These are all things that we do every day (at least I hope it is). Exercise MUST be a part of that. You can't find yourself saying "oh, I don't have time to workout," or "I'm just too tired." That's the BEST reason to workout! Eliminate excuses and results will come.

I'm happy with the results I have. I lost a total of 25 pounds since June 2011. Although it may not seem like a dramatic change like David's, I'm still happy. Happy because it shows you that normal people will get normal results - but results nonetheless. I'm normal; David is not. During this six months I fell into the trap of fast food and alcohol. I sometimes became lazy. We're all human. But I knew how important my goals were so I had to turn away from these traps.

If you really want it to work, reward yourself every now and then (on the weekends only). Don't give up. Have a plan. Stick to the plan. If you fall of the plan, fine. Wait it out for a couple days and get back on it.

Project DANGger is offically over. I met the goal I set by following the plan that was written. This does mean I will stop working out. Kazaxe and lifting have become a PART OF MY LIFE and I will not give it up - like rice.

-Virak, 2012.

For more information about Kazaxe visit:

www.Azuka-Bom.com

To watch videos visit:

www.YouTube.com/KZXVideo

To read more about Project DANGer visit:

virakKZX.blogspot.com 

12.1.11 - Project DANGer - Day 90.

Today marks Day 90 of Project Danger. I am thankful to have met David Dang. Because of him I have undergone a transformation beyond physical attributes. He has shown me the symbiotic relationship of Mind, Body and Spirit. (Happy Birthday, by the way!)

Every Wednesday I posted my progress as I lost weight at an average of 2 pounds per week. It was so encouraging when people read it and left comments or even simply clicked, "LIKE.' Several weeks ago, I stopped. Although the words of affirmation fueled my passion for success, it also made me realize I was doing things for the wrong reasons.

After re-evaluating my goals I realized that I really didn't care about losing weight; instead I just wanted to be happy. Project Danger occurred during a turbulent time in my life that I was struggling with career challenges, ailing family members, tough financial decisions and death. When I heard words like, "Good Job," or "You can do it!" it made me feel like someone was watching; that somebody cared. It felt good. I like feeling good.

But as many self-help books will tell you, "You must always make sure that it is your true inner passion that is driving you forward in life. EXTERNALLY DRIVEN PEOPLE WILL ALWAYS CRASH AND BURN." - Enough Dammit, Karen Salmansohn.

I crashed. I burned.

The words of affirmation sooned turned to silence and eyes began to roll. Many became tired of listening to my stories of success. The people I looked to for encouragement soon spoke words of doubt or indifference. Was my delivery bad? Was I being too arrogant and cocky? Have they all heard the same stuff before? I didn't feel good.

When I realized that no one cared (among other reasons) I went through a phase of self-sabotage. Alcohol found a way back into my life as well as fast-food and carb-heavy foods. I stopped going to the gym. I stopped going to Kazaxe. I stopped caring. The progress reversed.

Luckily I replaced the time with the gym with coffee sessions with David Dang and my girlfriend, Doris Yi. Minds of intellect coming together to TELL IT LIKE IT IS. Unscripted, unrehearsed, unFILTERED. True friends will tell you stuff to your FACE; even if it hurts. And trust me, it HURT.

I realized that it shouldn't (and doesn't) matter what other people think about me. I need to do this for myself. Ironically, I made a Bootcamp commercial that stressed the notion of "I'm doing this for ME." You can view it on www.YouTube.com/KZXVideo. On that video Sanjeet Ram says, "The world has so much to offer... I just want to have enough energy to experience it all."

I was ready to call it quits today. But now I realize that I must shift my MIND using POSITIVE VIBES. I must embrace my SPIRIT within and do this for MYSELF. Once my MIND and my SPIRIT come together, my BODY will transform automatically. No more alcohol. No more food abuse. No more seeking external affirmation. Back to the gym and Kazaxe I go. I will reach my goals before the New Year.

I'm doing this for me.

9.1.11 - Day 1.

181.8 lbs
24.8% Fat
55.7% Water

David Dang is a success story. He developed a workout routine that brought unprecedented results in a period of four months. He has since joined the Kazaxe Bootcamp team and become a regular fitness instructor.

Along with success comes skeptics and doubters. Project DANGer is not about losing weight. It is about proving that the methods he developed works. It is designed to push the human body to its maximum potential through weight training, cardio, and dieting.

As a subject, I have committed the rest of 2011 to listen to pretty much everything David asks of me and push myself beyond my limits.

David writes: "Project DANGer is only for the most mentally disciplined candidate. One with will-power, determination and tenacity. Virak has those qualities so there's no doubt in my mind he will succeed."

Enter: Project DANGer.