Mind Games

Firstly let me begin this blog by wishing everyone a very HAPPY EASTER, I hope that the bunny was kind to you and that you allowed yourself some freedom to enjoy the chocolately goodness, I know I did - all in moderation of course :)

Now that's been said its back to business as usual which for me means back to my Herbalife (detox) and Personal Training Sessions.

A component of today's session with Craig was Single Legged Deadlifts (with the 20kg bar).

As soon as he mentioned that we were doing them my mind shut down and my head started to hurt as it was filled with self doubt.

What if my knee isn't strong enough to hold me?  I know that I have done heavier weight but that was with both legs!  I don't think I can keep my balance.  I'm going to slow.  Come on FFS just do it!! (This is some of the self talk).

Despite all of that I still did it!!  Admittedly not as perfectly as I would of liked but that just gives me something to work on and perfect.  It's time to trust that my 'not so perfect knee' wont let me down.

This question applies to so many things in life....Does fear hold you back?

Answer this question with honesty so that you can then release it as fear is the resistance that keeps us locked into our frozen energy patterns. Consciousness (awareness) is the vibrational shift that keeps the cycle of existence turning. It gives us the ability to create heaven on earth and the knowledge to manifest and achieve what we wish for. It creates peace in the face of war and tolerance when all around there is none. It releases compassion, expanding our perceptions, dissolving veils. We have the ability to actively and 'consciously' choose to change our reality. Our minds have such an amazing ability that if we believe in something enough, it ultimately comes true. 

Choose hope instead of fear and give the intent to 'consciously' be all that you can be.

This week I plan on doing just that, I will conquer my fear by learning to balance again and trusting that my knee can in fact do it.

NOTE:

PER-FECT

Adjective

Having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be. 

Verb

Make (something) completely free from faults or defects, or as close to such a condition as possible. 

Noun

The perfect tense. 

Synonyms

adjective. 

complete - absolute - consummate - utter - thorough 

verb. 

improve - complete - finish - accomplish 

I have noticed that I have mentioned the word 'PERFECT' a couple of times throughout this blog post and I wanted to clarify that I believe perfection is purely a state of mind but still something worth striving towards. That to some could come across as a cat's chasing ones tail especially if expectation (state of mind) is set highly, but to me its about finding the excellence along the way. Perhaps practice really does make "perfect".

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Bring on the Booty Butt

WHOO HOOO - I beat my PB again!!!!!!!!!  

3 reps @ 56.5kgs baby that's what I'm talking about *High 5*

Before that though I pushed out 5 @ my previous PB weight (find out what that is HERE)

AND.....

I weighed in today and I have reduced my weight by 2.1kgs (I don't want to say LOST it because that implies I would like to refind it and that I do not want to do) since Monday which feels awesome as on Monday after my big bender weekend I shamefully weighed 87.5kgs - today I am 85.4kgs which is 14.4kgs off my lowest weight when I lost the 56.5kgs (yep the amount I squatted today).

I lost the weight by doing HERBALIFE.  I have a shake for breakfast and lunch and a normal dinner and snacks along with herbal vitamin supplements 3 times a day.

The first day I struggled with my mind wanting a 'bad choice' midnight snack - I compromised with a good choice.  The second day I was a little bit hungry as I didn't time my meals right and missed my daily snack.  Today day 3 I am finding it easier, mind you seeing an awesome result helped somewhat.

I have tried using the products in the past but because I wasn't dedicated enough to sticking to the shakes and I allowed myself to be tempted by 'bad choice' snacks I didn't get the results I was after.  It works the same as everything else really, if you are dedicated enough to really wanting it to work, it will.  

I signed up as a distributor back in October 2012 after seeing a friend of mine get amazing results.  

Whilst I believe that learning about nutrition and being consistent with your clean eating is a very important process I also understand that sometimes it can all get too much and you need a little boost to help you along the way.

Herbalife is great for people who want to Lose Weight, Maintain Weight, Gain Weight, Want to maximise Sports Performance or just generally need More Energy.

The products are safe for everyone from pregnant and lactating ladies, celiac, lactose intolerant and children and there is a 30 day money back guarantee as the company ensures that if you follow the plan and eat a clean and nutritious meal and snacks and also include some exercise then you will get the results you want.

If you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact me at tashhurst@yahoo.com.au

I am doing the ULTIMATE Plan

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Inner Strength

Losing our way and getting down and lacking energy happens to all of us at some point or the other but beating ourselves up for feeling that way isn't going to do us any favours - its normal, accept it and find the determination within to not let it beat you. 

Everyday you can decide to just get up and seize the day, to make it yours no matter what is thrown at you. For every negative respond with a positive - search deep if you have to but make sure you find one.

Also be proud of where you are on the path and focus on the now taking one step at a time towards your goal because even when we do the dance of life...one step forward and two steps back we are still moving and we will eventually get there.

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I want to be the Biggest Loser 2013

If you are one of those people like myself who watch The Biggest Loser now is our time to get inspired and motivated and driven and every other word you can think of to actually start doing rather than wishing. Let's not sit watching the finale wishing we had of achieved the same results - let's make it a reality.  

For me, whilst my training is going great guns my nutrition is still letting me down.  NO let me rephrase that!  I am letting myself down because I keep self sabbotaging myself and going off track with my nutrition.  

I don't want to be on a diet or to deprive myself and restrict certain food groups (although I know that in order to achieve my ultimate goals this will need to be done) I just want to live a healthy and happy life and so it all comes down to two things....  

Unfortunately lately my biggest problem has been GROG!  I've gone from a person who would be lucky to have one drink every 6 months to drinking on a regular basis and the amount of empty calories in it is ridiculous!  I know its just a phase at the moment as I'm still getting used to having every second weekend off from the boys but I also know that its not doing me any favours.

Anyway, I started my detox (herbalife) yesterday in the lead up to EASTER (Chocolate torture is what is should be called) and despite really struggling last night to fight the midnight munchies I managed to stay true and not go off the rails. 

NOTE TO SELF:  Revisit some old blogs to help you say NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! to temptation!

PS.  Easter SUCKS but I am looking forward to spending time with the boys over the holidays.

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