So last weekend I celebrated my birthday in Las Vegas with my Mom. This may sound like a bad place to take your Mom to… but then mine is a little bit of a party animal.
(In fact, she won over $700 on a penny machine – watch the last part of the video below to see how she does it)
And since all my clients asked me the same questions about my trip…
(are you going to drink in Vegas? Are you going to eat bad in Vegas? Surely you’re not going to work out in Vegas? Are you going to pump your fist in Vegas??)
.. I decided to document everything I did on the video below (…most of it)
From the whole weekend I learned that everyone HAS to get out once in a while. It puts things into perspective when you come back, and when you’re recharged you go back to work much harder than before. Whether on your fitness goals, or even your career. Plus if you really let go of yourself on vacation you’ll be more inclined to ‘make up for it’ during your normal daily life 
But of course the calories that happen in Vegas, don’t stay in Vegas. Calories and marriages.
So hey, this blog is still under construction, but if you liked this post, or if you want to learn how to ‘beam’ the penny machine so that you too can win big – simply leave a comment below!
August 10th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Michael- I am going to Vegas in a few weeks and this was helpful. I learned — workout and eat right before you go. Play hard while there but eat right. Fajitas are a good choice with corn tortillas. Drink water — lots of water. Oh, and play the penny machines and do arm exercises while playing. Your Mom is hilarious!! I love her.
Cheryl
August 11th, 2010 at 12:59 am
Haha, that was awsome! woot woot for your mom Can’t wait to party whith her this Friday…Michael youre awsome too.
Michael did you cheat on the other meals???? you only showed fajitas and corn tortillas but what about the rest of your stay?? ha???
August 11th, 2010 at 2:26 am
Hi Cheryl – you’re absolutely right, work hard & play even harder… that makes the work much easier to get through.
Look forward to seeing you in bootcamp soon!
And Sonia, yes this friday my Mom will be there… at the head of the table, ordering her steak extra ‘rare’ .
And to tell you the truth, that airplane ride made me a little nautious… so I didn’t eat that much.
(Never eat those Greens bars 5 minutes before take-off)
August 11th, 2010 at 4:38 am
I Love your mom Michael!!! HOW FUN!!! That’s it!!! Next year forget Roadhouse grill we are going to vegas!!! We can get a group, pitch in for a party bus and have a great time!! I love vegas too!!!So I’m wondering why you stopped recording at the club. We are all dying to see you bust a move.LOL WOOOHHHOOOOO….CHOW!! ; )
xoxo
Sandra
August 11th, 2010 at 5:45 am
Hi Mike! I love the video and your mom looks like a blast to be around lol! Also, your new blog freaking rocks man! Your articles are rockin!
Jonas
New Orleans Boot camp
http://www.neworleansfatloss.com
August 11th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Hey-hey! Bootcamp Rockstars!
I so agree with everyone, mom ‘Marjike’, truly know’s how to party like a Rockstar!
Can’t wait for Friday and party with mom. We love you Mom….
OH! Before I forget… Attention everyone, this is very important. This Friday, Michael the Birthday Boy … will be performing for us on a piece of card board…”Break Dance!” Wooohooo… Does anyone remember those days?? Hahaha… I soo can’t wait to see you break dance for us Michael. Talk to you soon!! =D Hahaha… LOL!
Love you Michael!
August 12th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
Hi Mike,
Really cute video. Nice view of Vegas:)
I had a blast in Vegas and what happened in Vegas will forever stay in Vegas!!
Can’t wait to do it again in Hawaii!
Thanks for all the health tips, they helped.
Your buddy,
Irma
August 18th, 2010 at 9:38 pm
Marijke: You go girl. Next time it is nickles.
Michael: Next time you fly drink some ginger tea. No motion sickness. (From an old, wise SCUBA diver.)
October 15th, 2010 at 3:56 am
Cool video Mike! but the club video was like one second, whats up with that!? LOL!
October 16th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Awesome video Mike! Looks like you had a lot of fun and I am definitily getting those chocolate energy bars.
Thanks!
Linda