Bill Romanowski | Romo

“Mr. Romanowski,

I finished your book about a week ago. I’ve been debating whether I should write this or not but I think you should know how you impact people’s lives.

I have four small children and I find myself accepting that I will never reach all the personal dreams I have set for myself before I started having children. I’ve always wanted to finish my degree and never have had the time or money. After I read your book I felt inspired, inspired to tackle each obstacle in my life, like you have done throughout your life. I felt like I was on the field breaking fingers after I closed your book. I’ve picked up a second job to afford the tuition and I’m enrolling for online classes so I don’t have to be away from my babies. You helped me realize that my dreams are only out of reach if I decide not to reach for them! You never let anything get in your way and while climbing to the top you helped everyone around you be his or her best. That is a rare quality to have and you should be proud of what a giving and talented man you are. Your book is incredible and I have passed it on to my father to read. I’ve recommended it to everyone in the company. Thank you for inspiring me. You have made me a better person through your words!!!!”

-Jamie, Senior Marketing Analyst

Thank you for the very complimentary letter.  I am happy my own experiences could help someone like you so much. Wishing you and your family all the best, Jamie!  I know you can get reach your dream of finishing your degree!

I frequently visit radio stations to check in, talk football, and spend some time on the air.  It’s fun, there’s nothing like getting the chance to talk to and with thousands of listeners.  Yesterday I got a chance to be on the San Francisco based radio show Fernando and Greg, on Energy 92.7 FM for their Sassy Sports show. 

Those guys are absolutely crazy.
 

Here’s Greg showing off some Super Bowl rings. Both the rings and the 53 jersey are baggie on Greg, I think he needs to hit the gym this summer!

Which reminds me, I can tell its summer break from school right now because I’ve been getting quite a few comments regarding summer training for developing football players.  Awesome guys - this is the time to make the strength and fitness gains that will help you have a better season this fall.  Its those extra steps, like doing core-workouts everyday and hard work in the gym during the summer that put you in front of your competition. 

So my next entry will be in regards to a summer training advice for developing football players.  Nothing fancy, just the basics that helped me and others get stronger and prepare for the season. 

Until then, take care of yourselves and get ready for some hard work!

Well there is nothing like kicking off summer by going to see a new comedy movie, especially a movie by Adam Sandler.  Adam and I are great friends, the guy just cracks me up and it is so cool to work on movie sets with him.  So when he invited Julie and I to LA to watch his new movie, Zohan, with him, we were both really excited.  Adam has a great positive energy, like anything is possible, he his hilarious, and he also likes to surf!  He loves his three awesome bull dogs, Meatball, Matzoball, and Babu and you should check out some pretty entertaining footage of these little trouble makers.

Otherwise, I have been incredibly busy working on some new projects, including our new Ready-To-Drink (which I must say tastes awesome!).  This has been a difficult but rewarding task and it gives me new perspective on how much work goes into every aspect of producing something of the highest quality. 

Today I am off to Boston for some meetings, and then back home to spend some quality time with my family.  I am also hoping to get some summer training tips for you up here soon!

“Dear Mr. Romanowski,

We received your donation of an autographed Bronco’s jersey for the Loyola Catholic School Silent Auction.  The value of this item is placed at priceless.  Thank you for remembering Loyola School in such a special way.  Your kind support will allow us to continue our Mission in the Loyola community. May God bless you in a very SPECIAL way.”

Sister Mary Ellen Roach, Principal of Loyola Catholic School

Nutrition53 is proud to support the Loyola School Mission and the Loyola School’s quest to serve the community.

Five years ago, I learned how to do something called “Stand Up Paddle Surfing” with surfing’s greatest, Laird Hamilton.  At the time, I was working on “Longest Yard” with Adam Sandler.  I would literally get off from the movie set in LA, then hustle down to Malibu just to get an hour in on the water.  The first time I tried it, I was hooked. Think about it.  You don’t have to lay down like you do on a surf board.  You get to stand up and look out, watch the fish, watch the waves coming.  But it’s not all easy - paddle surfing takes balance, core strength, and coordination.

I was lucky enough to spend some time on the water this weekend and get in a chance to paddle surf.  If you ever have the opportunity near the ocean, you have got to try it.

Now I am back at the Nutrition53 headquarters and working hard on a new project to bring my favorite N53 product, Neuro1, to a ready-to-drink format.  It’s alot of work and I am getting to learn so much about the bottling industry, but we are making strides and I think soon you will see it on the shelves. 

I guess all challenges bring an opportunity to learn something new, which in the end, makes us more balanced, stronger, and coordinated people.  It’s lot like paddle surfing.

The other day I wrote about how meditation has helped me feel more balanced in my life.  I think it can help many others too, even if you don’t think it’s the type of thing for you.  Here is my guide for beginners who want to give meditation a try:

1. Find a Quiet Place - Just someplace where there aren’t a ton of distractions, traffic, people talking.  It may just be a peaceful corner in your office or home.

2. Get Comfortable in Your Surroundings - If there are distractions, try to eliminate them.  Make sure you feel comfortable and stable so that you can really focus during your meditation.

3. Your Position - Sit crossed legged on the floor, with both sit-bones square and on the ground.  Relax your muscles but make sure your spine is straight, starting from your neck all the way down.  Place your hands on top of your knees, palms facing upwards and allow your fingers to naturally curve upwards.  Gently close your eyes.

4. Focus On Your Breathing - Start breathing with a pattern of 5 seconds inhalation through your nose followed by 5 seconds exhalation through your mouth.  Bring your breath all the way down to your tummy.  Allow yourself to let go of other thoughts and focus on this breathing pattern.

5. Nurture Your Body and Your Brain - I like to visualize on how amazing the human body is, visualizing different functions, joints, muscles, and how my brain works with the rest of my body. 

6. Focus on You - Think about the person you are and the person you want to be throughout the rest of your day.  When I do this, I try to take myself through my day and goals, or my intentions for the day.  I try to make my energy real and set a precedent for being positive throughout the day. 

7. Give Thanks - Finally, I give thanks for the world, for my life, and the people in my life. 

8. Focus on Your Breathing - Once again, return your focus to your breathing pattern of 5 seconds inhalation through your nose followed by 5 seconds exhalation through your mouth.  Do this for a few minutes until you are ready to open your eyes.

I wish I had found meditation while I was playing football.  I think it could have really helped me focus my energy and add balance to my life.  It could have helped me be a better player than I was and I think it can really help other developing atheltes. I hope you give meditation a try and please leave a comment if you have any questions.

I started meditating about a year ago.  It was something that I always had an interest in and heard different people talk about it, but I didn’t know how to do it.  Well, that’s what I thought.  Then somebody gave me a book called “Ask And It Is Given” about meditation, I read it and decided to give meditation a try. 

At the time, I didn’t realize the impact it would have on my life but now when I don’t meditate, I feel a little off during the day.  The first time I tried meditation, my entire body went completely numb.  When I meditate now, I feel like I am waking up from a refreshing night of sleep or a great nap.  Just that very peaceful feeling you get when everything is in perfect balance.  From that day forward, I tried to make meditation a part of my day.  I try to meditate for about 15 to 30 minutes a day, ideally twice a day but at least once a day just to stay balanced.

Meditation has been a positive activity in my life, I want to encourage you to try it if you haven’t done so already.  For anybody - athletes, busy parents, business leaders, artists, meditation is an incredibly powerful tool.  I know it’s hard with schedules and business, but sometimes don’t force your mind to focus all on work; try to make a balance and take a meditation break to relax your mind.  Use that 15 minutes to visualize your intentions for the day, to generate positive energy, and to find a balance between your body and your mind. 

Come back to my blog in the next day or so because I will be posting some steps for meditation that I have learned over the last year and would like to share them with you. 

Our trip to the BodyBuilding.com expo in Boise, Idaho was a whirlwind but we finally got all our photos from the event posted here!  If you were at the event, check out this link - we will send you a FREE copy of your photo autographed by Romo! 

We gave out Neuro1 to hundreds of people at the event and the response has been overwhelming.  If you haven’t tried it yet, now is your chance to get energized!  Click here to order a free sample of your choice (plus shipping and handling). 

Just got back from a long weekend in Boise, Idaho at the BodyBuilding.com convention.  What an event!  Tons of people, tons of products, and even a “Mr. Puny-verse” contest for the skinny guys - gotta hit the gym!

Two of our awesome Nutrition53 reps, Lisa and Erika, were at the show with me and they got to talk to alot of our customers and some football fans.  We took hundreds of photos and will have them uploaded on this site soon, so if you were at the show and are looking for your picture, please check back this week! 

My birthday was last week, and my good friend Lenny sent me this picture as a “present.” Thanks Lenny.  Everyone in the Nutrition53 office got a good laugh at this picture of me as an early teenager playing hoops.  I am not sure what I was thinking in terms of my training attire, but luckily now my wife Julie helps me avoid similar wardwrobe disasters. 

Anyway, my point in sharing this funny picture with you is to express that everyone has a starting point, wherever that might be.  And the route from point A to point B is simple: you figure out where you want to go, you determine your strategy to get there, and then you execute with hard work and determination.

So when you get done laughing at this picture, just remember that we all start somewhere.  And it’s where we end up that’s important.