Raw and Ripped – Declaration of Change

I’m back home after a wonderful visit with world champion bodybuilder, Carlos DeJesus at his gym in Richmond, Virginia. As you can see I survived the strength training session yesterday and live to blog about it!

The strength training program is part of my new R & R Mission – Raw and Ripped! (sounds like a WWF special – lol) which officially kicks off today and ends in EXACTLY six weeks on Thanksgiving Day. I asked Carlos to design a program that would burn the most fat while building muscle in a limited six-week timeframe. And what he came back with is MASSIVE but easy.

Massive because each week, it involves 3 days of aerobic circuit weight-training, 2 days of strength training, 5 days of cardio plus 5 days of ashtanga (which is my addition.) Easy because I have Carlos’ guidance and everything laid out step-by-step in print-outs and charts. I will also be following a high raw food diet and doing daily meditation/pranayama. So now to do the work!

While in Richmond, I also recorded a ton of footage with Carlos. It’s going to take some time to edit, so I will posting it in segments – nothing fancy. There is so much great information coming! Some highlights:

Video tour of the legendary “wooden gym”
My hour-long “chat” with Carlos DeJesus caught on tape
Carlos giving exact instructions of proper Quad Blaster form
The inventor himself demonstrating the QB!

And the answer to everyone’s burning question yesterday – did I try the infamous Quad Blaster? Yes, I did and WOW! Now the question remains: In the picture below, am I (a) screaming, (b) laughing or (c) crying? Leave a comment with your guess and tune in for the video answer soon!

And before I sign off – big thanks to Carlos and Susan for their warmth and hospitality!

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Shari

I think you're laughing!

Kali Lilla

You and Buff hit it right on the head! Good guess.

Ron

I'd say screaming, and then laughing right after collapsing on the last rep!

Kali Lilla

Good guess, Ron! The vid will reveal all. ;D

lynda

I dunno what you were doing, but for sure I would be SCREAMING, so guess that for you too. I will never forget seeing ADAM and his screaming....did you buy one? Will you use one to get into R&R? I am so in awe of all those great vids you are going to show us. Cannot wait! Congrats on what you are doing...I predict one preeeeety neat LILLA coming up....
Lynda

Kali Lilla

I hope your prediction is right!
And yes - I will be using the QB to get R&R.

Adam Waters

Can't wait for your vids Lilla, I'd have to say screaming (the Blaster is brutal!)

Kali Lilla

It is BRUTAL! I think I eeked out only 6 reps.

buffedstuff

Raw and ripped, hmmm.......sounds like a Las Vegas headliner ;)

In the picture you are laughing....that has to be a fun ride LOL

Kali Lilla

Never heard it described as "a fun ride" before!

Diane

Girl, I am with you on this...wow sounds like a kick ass of a workout with benefits, and no doubt you will reap great rewards from doing it. Thanks for your encouraging comments on my blog and your all inspiring website.

Kali Lilla

Thank you for the kind words. ;)
I love your blog, your self-exploration and open-mindedness. Most people wouldn't even consider a naturopath. I think you are headed for great things!

Diane

thanks... I was actually using celery and not spinach...gotta try the spinach:-)

Kali Lilla

Celery is good too!

Mike Groom

I think it is possible that all 3 answers are correct, but I'll go with just SCREAMING and LAUGHING. I bet Carlos had a big grin on his face too :)

Looking forward to the videos.

I'll have to get off my backside and borrow a video camera and do a QB video too.

Kali Lilla

Cool! Pretty soon the entire shreddersphere will have QBs and videos! Can't wait to see yours.

Suzette

I say screaming AND laughing!
excited to see your videos!
Love your new mission, "raw and ripped"!
I think 2009 will be even better than 2008!