be different

"Based on 100 people this is what happens. By the time they are 65, only one will be rich, 4 will be financially independent, 41 will still be working and 54 will be broke. The reason for so many failures? CONFORMITY ... people acting like everyone else, without knowing why or without knowing where they are going."

Goals, are important. Individual goals, to suit ... YOU. Don't simply conform but move yourself out of your comfort zone and really succeed ...

why not you

Today I want you to ask yourself this one question ...
          "why not YOU?"
Why not YOU to do something for work that you love? Why not YOU to have a healthy body? Why not YOU to have healthy love? Why not YOU to be, have, or do, anything you have ever dreamed?!
We are so quick to think others are deserving over ourselves. The truth is that we are ALL deserving ... so why not YOU?!

Jillian Michaels

qotd

You only worry because you keep practicing it!
Today think more positively about your future. You'll enjoy it.

stay committed

Christmas, and all it entails, fast approaching ...egads where did the year go!!!

Don't use christmas as a reason NOT to exercise or, to eat all that you want without thought, because if it's that important to you, you will find a way - if not, you will find an excuse.

losing weight

There's no such thing as mindless weight loss.
Losing weight is about making the right choices, every single day, in a variety of different situations. If the weight isnt coming off as you expect, that doesn't mean you should throw in the towel - if you know youve been doing everything *right* ... keep at it!  There are other changes happening also. Good healthy changes, within our bodies, the invisible improvements we dont visually 'see', so dont notice quite so much.... that are worth MUCH more than our physical appearance.
Looking good should be the side effect of training, not the goal. The goal should be making your body functional, and getting healthy.

qotd

first four words

passionate. peaceful. patient. thoughtful.


hmmmmm ... i wonder if i am ...

:) give it a go!!

a squat

Truth: You're born to squat.
Baby humans squat with great technique before our sedentary society messes them up....

Photo courtesy of the CrossFit Affiliate Community

another (little) swim in the ocean

yet another swimming first ... christie and chris, swam this time ... from hamilton island to shute harbour - a total of 21kms ... in 6hrs 19mins ...
congratulations to them both - another fantastic and inspiring swim, under some pretty rough and tough conditions at time .... the current between hammo and dent island - a doozie!!! ...
so inspirational to witness beginning to end ...
ethan, great boating skills, and all the irish, matt, markus and pierce - you never have to see another kayak again :D great job - and you only ran over the swimmers a coupla times :P~ !?!
all photos can be viewed here

hold my hand

I used to have a comfort zone where I knew I wouldn’t fail.
The same four walls and busywork were really more like jail.
I longed so much to do the things I’d never done before,
But stayed inside my comfort zone & paced the same old floor.
I said it didn‘t matter that I wasn’t doing much.
I said I didn’t care for things like commission cheques & such.
I claimed to be so busy with the things inside the zone,
But deep inside I longed for something special of my own.
I couldn’t let my life go by just watching others win.
I held my breath; I stepped outside and let the change begin.
I took a step and with new strength I’d never felt before,
I kissed my comfort zone goodbye & closed & locked the door.
If you’re in a comfort zone, afraid to venture out,
Remember that all winners were at one time filled with doubt.
A step or two and words of praise can make your dreams come true.
Reach for your future with a smile; SUCCESS is there for you!
~unknown~

qotd

"Right now you are one choice away from a new beginning - one that leads you toward becoming the fullest human being you can be." Oprah Winfrey


What choices will you make today?

qotd

“You are what you eat. What would YOU like to be?”
~ Julie Murphy, Nutrition Across a Lifetime