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Greetings FITTNation!
It's rare that I have a few minutes on a usually busy morning to give you some energy for the day and beyond!
Today I wanted to remind you just how powerful words are - YES, WORDS HAVE POWER!
They have power to build up, tear down, empower, discourage, fuel, and frustrate (just to name a few). Certain words that we use on a daily basis can be behind the success and failure of many. I can say that this is a fact because before I was Kareem aka The Positive One, I was very negative in my way of thinking especially toward myself. Those negative thoughts transformed into negative words and, well, I fell flat to say the least. The struggle indeed was real and realer than ever!
But then I had a great conversation with a friend and mentor of mine and he dropped some solid knowledge on me that made me look at things in a whole different light. When I spoke about my challenges, I used FOUR words that every time I said it, he cringed.
You would have thought that I disrespected his mother based on his reaction. Then he explained to me that whenever I use words with a negative connotation, I'm setting myself back further and further away from my goals because I'm halting the process of possibility and therefore limiting my potential of achieving my said goal.
THIS WAS HUGE! And as a result, it has changed my life #truestory
If you are like the old me, believe me when I tell you that you can change too...of course, that all depends on IF you want to. The truth of the matter is some people just like to give up; they find this odd thrill of quitting and "debbie-downing" themselves. Their reasons why are beyond me but I want to believe that they fear succeeding and would rather talk a good game rather than be about it, you know?
Advice: CUT THE HABIT NOW! IT WILL LEAD YOU NOWHERE!
So how can we change? Below are some reminders that you would want to keep close to you so as to not experience the wrath of K. Just like my mentor, I too cringe whenever someone says that to me. Check these out:
2 – Consider changing your words, incorporating a positive outlook instead of a negative one!
Too often, we limit ourselves and our abilities by telling ourselves or worst yet letting someone tell us that we can't do something. But how would you know unless you tried? Bet you'd be surprised just how well you would do if you did. Remember: when we use the terms "can't" and "won't", we actually limit the possibility of a positive outcome because our mind tells our body not to bother. Period.
Yes, that's right. When we want to do something, come hell or high water, we do it, no matter what obstacles befall us. But when that something is challenging beyond our comprehension (or we just believe that we don't have the ability to do it), we tell ourselves to forget it and do something easier.
Mistake numero uno!
How else would you progress if you weren't challenged? How else would you get to stage 10 if you stayed in stage 1? How else would you get to your goal and accomplish your "why"? Remember that important element? The reason why you're training? The reason why you're paying a trainer in the first place? You desire to get something out of the experience that will be long-lasting and progressive...right?
Now, please do not be confused by what I'm saying. I do not suggest doing something that is TOTALLY out of your range thus injuring yourself and creating a detrimental consequence for yourself Nooooooooooooooo!
But what I am saying is that
a) rest assured I would never give you anything to do that is unsafe but will be out of your comfort zone and challenging, and
b) I wouldn't give you something that I didn't think you were quite ready for.
I'm a major advocate of safety and effectiveness so don't get it twisted. At the same time, where you know you can challenge yourself, accept it and work at it.
Give your mind and body something to work with.
CALL TO ACTION: How can we change our mental and physical environment thus changing the outcome of our objectives in the process?
1) Review Your "Why" AGAIN! – I cannot express how important this is ladies and gentlemen. Your reason for being your best is the single most important factor that cannot be denied by anyone, including you. Heck, re-write your why if you have to! Keep it close by (on your phone, fridge, cookie jar, case of beer, wine bottle, wherever you will see it) so that you can be reminded of it regularly. And don't just read it in your head, say it out loud! It will press on your conscience better:-)
2) Eliminate the "NOT" words from your vocabulary – if something is difficult to perform, refrain from saying "can't" or "won't" or any other word that will interrupt the process of your progress. Put a positive outlook on it and believe you can achieve.
3) Timeline your objectives – give yourself a reasonable start and end date to your goal. How much time will you give yourself to drop a dress size or two (or three)? How many weeks until summer is over? Be specific but be realistic
4) Be Balanced – even us fitness pros have to relax and reflect sometimes. Listen, it's barbecue season! Enjoy your steak with friends; have that glass of wine; have fun! Just have to be disciplined to know when to say "no". Remember: your goal is for you:-)
5) Ask for help – I may be a busy guy but I always have time for questions. Need a little boost? Hit me up! Come to a drop in (if you're in the Montreal area) and sweat it out! Have questions regarding nutrition or training or mindset development? Ask away! My mission is to inform, not harass. I would LOVE to hear how many of you have made a positive change and what results have come from it – that's what FITTNation is all about! That's why I do this.
In conclusion peeps, it comes down to you – ask yourself those tough questions: how much do you want to make a difference?
Are you ready to make a lifestyle change or is this just a "summer" thing?
What are you willing to do with or without?
The choice is yours. Just know that I'll be around whatever you decide
Until next time…
CAN'T (CANNOT): to be unable to do otherwise than
Out of all of my blogs in recent years, I can honestly say that this one will carry the most power, the most emotion, the most energy – all based on one word and it's most widely used short form.
I've spoken of other words in our vocabulary that pack a lot of punch, but this one…this must be number one. Why would I say so? If you have not ever heard me speak so strongly about the term "can't" and why you should do everything in your power to eliminate it from your everyday speech now, please take the time to read this and, of course, offer your opinions/comments/criticism if you feel the need to do so.
I used to be guilty of using this word on a regular basis until it was brought to my attention just how much it prevented me from advancing, achieving, accomplishing, and succeeding in my personal, spiritual, and fitness goals. This word that is used as a common response by many people to a challenge, a task, a project, or in this case related to exercise, is in my mind the equivalent of cursing me to my face. As a matter of fact, you're better off just flipping me the bird, mooning me (okay, maybe not that…), or anything else that would be offensive. I can be certain that most teachers, coaches, and trainers feel the same way that I do, especially because our roles include motivating our clients and communities to move, make better nutrition choices for their health and wellness benefit, and encouraging them to push through each minute and second of their workout to get the best out of their time spent with us.
Because let's face facts here: When a person says that they can't do something, it's not because they physically cannot do it; rather it's because they do not have the desire to do it.
Now, please don't get it twisted: there are people who are physically unable to do certain things as a result of an injury or doctor's orders AT THAT PRESENT MOMENT…and I respect that 100%. As a fitness professional, I don't wish to force any of my clients to perform movements that would be detrimental to them. But, once they have recovered, who says that they wouldn't be able to work towards it or perform a regressed version of the movement?
Oh! I know! – the word "can't" tells them so.
"Can't" is powerful simply because it has the ability, along with the word "fear", to disable a person's potential, thus resulting in discouragement and reverting to what is comfortable to them. It often works against your goals instead of working with it. Allow me to break the scenario down with dialogue:
Trainer: "Ok! So your program is going to begin on the treadmill. This is how we're going to get you ready for the 5k run in a couple of months – the one that you said was part of your goals for the year. You're going to start with a 1 minute walk and then for 2 minutes your going to jog for…."
Client: "Ummmm I can't do the treadmill. I just can't do it. How about I do the elliptical? I REALLY love that…so much easier!"
Trainer: "When you say you "can't do the treadmill", what do you mean? I can show you how to operate it…"
Client: "No no, I just can't do it. I physically can't do it at all…can I just do the elliptical?"
Trainer: "Are you afraid of the belt? Is it the style of the treadmill? Did you have a bad experience with the treadmill before? I'm trying to get a better understanding as to why…"
Client: "No I just can't do it. I just can't…like I can't"
See that face? That's me every time a conversation like this has transpired. "Can't" has the ability to cause some kind of paralysis with people that is mind-boggling…especially when you are asking them to do something that they have done before. What the client should have said was "I know you want me to use the treadmill but I don't want to, even if it's going to help me progress, even if it's going to challenge me, even if it is not in my comfort zone."
Look friends, if you're totally okay with being where you are right now and you want to just maintain the progress you have made thus far, then do your thing! You will not be criticized, harassed, or pushed to do more. But if you know that you can, why limit yourself by telling yourself that you can't?
Reality check: YOU CAN DO ANYTHING!
Want to save a million dollars in the bank? DO IT
Want to see the other side of the world? DO IT
Want to lose weight? DO IT
Want to eat better? DO IT
Want to perform a push up on your toes, run a 5k race, squat 100 lbs, reduce your sugar intake – DO IT!
It all comes down to choice – do you want to or not? If the answer is "yes, I want to" then be prepared to do what it takes to make it happen. Surround yourself with people who will help you get there. Feed your mind and your heart with POSITIVE influences that will give you the boost you need to continue. Give yourself a chance and TRY, even if you don't succeed on the first effort. And get rid of that word "can't" – chuck it out the window along with other negative vocab that when used can and will destroy instead of build.
You have the opportunity put before you to go where you want to go. Your potential is within – repeating the word "can't" only buries it deeper and deeper, tucking it away so far that you forget where you put it. The only time "can't" is acceptable is when it's associated with the word "quit." Period.
Change your vocabulary, change your outcome.
My client sent me a picture of this shirt to serve as motivation for her…I look forward to a) ordering one and b) implementing this rule with my clients and myself. Now your penalty doesn't have to be the same but try docking yourself every time you use the word. Attach a consequence to the term which will train you not to use it again, or as often. Make your support team is aware of your penalty so that they can ensure it's enforced.
What's up FITTNation?
Seems like this weather is playing tricks with us again. First its wicked cold, then mild; sun comes out and its manageable, then it snows (we're expecting some snow tonight so stay warm and get them shovels ready!)
What does weather change have to do with our fitness?
EVERYTHING! Allow me to explain.
I had a conversation with a mentor of mine a couple of years ago as I was lambasting him with my weight challenges. I kept asking, "Why is this not working? Why haven't I seen much change happen? I'm eating well (common answer) and I'm training (the easiest part of the process)…what the heck? This doesn't make any sense."
That person turned to me, and with very few words, he hit me right in the head – "Kareem, when the student is ready, the teacher will appear."
One short sentence with a powerful effect. Damn – words can be really striking!
I thought about it for a moment and I realized something – he was right. As much as I was all for doing what I was assigned to do, I wasn't giving it my best. I still had lingering habits that…well…hindered my progress, essentially lying to myself about my efforts.
Now he wasn't accusing me or pointing the finger in an "it's your fault" manner, but he was simply highlighting a point - a very VERY important point when it comes to change: in order for change to happen, it must start and end with you.
Take that in for a moment and let it marinate, penetrate, and BAM! Almost seems mind-blowing right? What if I told you it's the honest truth? Would you be willing to accept that?
For those who are seeking the slice of honest pie like I received, this is what you would have to do. Because friends, let's face fact: if you do not commit to change now, you will be in the same place when the next month rolls in…worst yet, when the new year comes knocking. Is that what you want? I would assume no, considering that you probably feel how I felt a couple of years ago – frustrated, fatigued, and confused.
So what actions do you need to take in order to get the process going? Remember that "why" I spoke about last time? Yeah, you know that 3-letter word that has so much force behind your efforts if it is as solid as you say it is? This is where your "why" is going to be tested. How much are you willing to give in order to get what you want and to be where you want?
Again, let's be realistic here – good ol' coach K is not telling you to go all in at once because that move, like in poker, is a gamble. And since I'm not into gambling, I'm not going to promote that idea. But, I will promote a couple of questions that I think will help you out:
Why do we sometimes find it difficult to change habits? Maybe it's because we like our habits. Maybe it's because it requires work and effort to change. Maybe it's because you just don't want to…or that you're just not ready. But ask yourself this question: When will I be ready?
If your answer is "well (insert reason) has to be in place first and then (insert reason) has to be like this…then it will be easy! Then I'll be ready," I have breaking news for you: if you wait for the perfect scenario, you are just delaying the process of change even more.
No situation will be perfect because we are not perfect people; nor will your environment be perfect. But you have the power to change your environment in order to make change happen. You also have the power of choice – which at the end of the day puts the ball in your court and not anyone else.
If your current M.O. has not been producing the results you hope to have, ask yourself this question: How has that been working for you?
Analyze where you are at and answer yourself honestly. Sure, doing what you are doing now is easy, but how will you get better? How will you experience change? Let's use a training program for example. You have an established number of reps and sets that you work with every day. The first time you did the program, it was challenging, but now it has gotten easier. Great! What do you do next? Stay at the same number of reps and sets? Or do you increase the weight load, add more reps, or increase the number of sets you perform?
The same applies to change – you won't experience change if you don't take the opportunity to change. Evaluate your current path and consider where you can make adjustments. It doesn't have to be all in one shot, but one step at a time. Focus on one habit and once you've tackled that successfully, add another.
I bet you didn't know that your vocabulary plays a major role in changes to your health and wellness. The words we use can have such impact, even if used in a subtle manner. I am a huge advocate of positive thinking and positive vocab because words have the ability to affect us in a large way. This is one adjustment of course that comes with time, but if you make slight changes now, it will prove to be beneficial going forward. That's right – ditch the "can't" talk and ask yourself "how can you?" One word terminates the possibilities whereas the other allows for options.
See the difference?
Friends I had a lot to say today about this because it's essential to your progress. The process is one that takes time which requires you to trust it. But if you are ready, you'll learn a lot about yourself along the way. And if you're not ready, no worries! I won't judge you and neither would anyone else. You must be honest with yourself and accept that.
Just don't wait for the worst to happen first before you make a move;-)
MOTIVATION 101: SHE DID NOT QUIT - PERSEVERED WITH PATIENCE AND PERSISTENCERead Now
Summer 2016 is slowly drawing to a close and…what was the result of your efforts? Did you hit your targets, or get as close to them as possible? Did you commit to fitness and began exercising again on a consistent basis? What challenges did you experience and how did you overcome them? If you personally didn't have any challenges, were you able to help others with theirs? What kept you motivated? Or…
Did you quit?
It's common that during the summer months, most people take a break and pace their drive a little bit to accommodate their busy schedules with family, work, and vacations. It's also common that some will completely abandon their goals and "wait until later" to start again which often times can lead to excess weight gain and overall demotivation.
Truth is: we hear you.
That being the case, please allow this story of perseverance to jump start your engines and give you some mojo to work with. I've had the privilege of interviewing a couple of fitness professionals and friends whose examples are one to be recognized, acknowledged, and admired. They had personal trials to endure no different than yours, some more medically serious than others. Nonetheless, they all had a common denominator: quitting was not an option.
Enter Jernine Carter.
After re-connecting with her this past summer via Facebook (it had been almost 7+ years since our last interaction), we had a solid exchange of our own individual updates and by far, her accomplishments outweighed mine…not that we are competing, but, she won (just saying!). What's so significant about her story? I'll let her tell you herself via a letter she produced for a competition in her current hometown Alaska, USA. Get your jumper cables ready because you're about to be recharged:
Hello, my name is Jernine Carter and I am a 30-year-old Physical Therapist living here in Alaska, and it is my desire to participate in Mount Marathon this summer. In February 2014, what started off as a 4-day vacation to Alaska, ended up being a moment that changed my life forever. While experiencing all that Alaska has to offer, I was in a snowmachining accident in the back country of Willow. I sustained a severe right Tibia/Fibula spiral fracture and another fracture through the mid line of my tibia. It was 3 days later where I met Dr. Schweiger and Jessica. I was told I would need intermedullary nailing, which involved a rod and 6 pins being placed in my leg for a period of 4-6 weeks; I would be NWB. After that I assumed I could return to my normal life. 2 months had passed and my leg looked exactly the same, no calcification, nothing at all. Mind you, I am a "young", healthy, college level athlete in tennis, who loves to kickbox and workout on a daily basis. Being NWB for that amount of time killed me. A year had passed and I was still taking medication for my pain. With a continuous limp, I went through a bout of depression, feeling bad for myself because every time I went for hike or worked out, my leg would be in pain for the next day or two. I had many follow-ups and my doctor and friend stayed by me. Surgery #2 occurred a year to date after my accident, Dr. Schweiger stated the next step was dynamization. Literally right after surgery I felt the difference in my leg, I was able to go hiking and I finally got off of pain meds. However, the pain continued, and I still wasn't able to jump, run, pivot, or anything of high intensity. After multiple appointments and follow-ups, Dr. Schweiger said the next step is complete removal of the hardware. In December, I put my trust in my doctor for the 3rd time. With a rocky 2 weeks post op, I questioned myself "why didn't I listen to him before and get this done a year ago?". I was able to run, jump, pivot, and do my high intensity exercise I used to do. It has been a very long 2 years, with many ups and downs, but throughout the whole time OPA stayed by me and supported me through every decision. My goal last summer was to compete in a half marathon, but my pain still limited me. This summer I would like to compete in Mount Marathon, to prove to myself that this injury did not take me or change me. I would rather think that the injury changed me and made me a stronger individual, able to take on anything. And as a result, I've been able to help my clients rehab and recover from their own injuries with the same attitude.
Did you notice what she had that kept her going despite the major injury, multiple surgeries, extensive recovery, and bouts of depression?
Two words: mindset and support
Her mindset helped her to persevere with patience and persistence; her support team helped her to keep moving confidence that if she was to fall, she would have a cushion to land on. She maintained her focus despite the slight blur; she remained determined, refusing to be defeated.
She did not quit.
Team, you can do the same. Challenges will always be present and sometimes to a greater degree than others. But if you maintain the right mindset, refuse to give up, and rely on your support team to pull you up when you need it, obstacles will no longer be viewed as the problem but part of the process of progress.
Accept the challenge
Persevere with persistence
Welcome support and support others
And do not quit
Until next time…
Greetings FITTNation!
I must say it has been a while since I last gave you some "juice" to work with. I too have been slightly demotivated in the past couple of weeks. The truth is, as much as I would like to believe I could be Superman, I'm very much the Clark Kent type aka human.
We all experience bouts of being disengaged or demotivated, either because of external situations or within ourselves. Statistics get the better of us, the success of others gets to us, and time seems to be going so s-l-o-w-l-y that we feel like throwing in the towel and letting our gains diminish.
I can hear you sighing, and can see you nodding in agreement with that statement.
So…what do we do? How can we change the outcome tomorrow so that it doesn't resemble today?
A lot of times, our demotivation stems from doing the same things over and over and over again usually because we're used it, we're good at it, and, well, it's easy.
This is where we become trapped. Stuck in a rut at the bottom of the hill, driving ourselves literally out of gas as we continue to accelerate thinking that we're going forward when we're not really going anywhere at all. Granted, as I always say "small progress is still progress" and this is true…but you cannot expect continuos progress to happen if you're staying put in the same spot.
Make no mistake, this is not my way of saying "thanks for coming to class each week people but it's time for you to go away and do something else." Please please please do not take what I'm saying as such. But what I am saying is this: accept the challenge when presented to you.
If your trainer asks you to run three laps around the building and you're "comfortable" with just one lap, add two more and give it a shot. Yes, you will be winded in the process and just might experience a slight out-of-body-asthma-attack experience but you have just taken your limits and pushed it one step further.
Now you have a new goal, a new objective! That is motivating:-)
It's easy to say "I'm sooooo much better at doing half squats so even though he told me to sit 90 degrees deep, I'm just going to stay where I'm comfortable…"
Remember: accept the challenge when presented to you. Try, give it a shot, do the best you can, even if it's uncomfortable. It will be at first, until you master it, and you'll need a new challenge. GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE!
In my experience with my clients over the past 7 years, I've watched people fight and fight and fight to stay in their comfort zone – from food to fitness – and I've had the privilege of watching them step out and experience amazing changes.
If you haven't yet done so, ask yourself – why not you? Of course I'm not promoting the idea of going from 10 lbs to 100 lbs in one shot (because that's just ridiculously OVER ambitious) but more like 10 to 20 lbs?
I watched a client who has been stepping out of her comfort zone since she started coming to my bootcamp class take her efforts to another level, pressing weight with proper form that, at first, was pretty challenging. She re-adjusted, lifted, and handled that bar like it was nothing (I spotted her of course).
She believed she could, and she did.
Everyone has the potential to do the same, not just because I believe you can, but because deep down inside, you believe you can.
So are you ready to accept your challenge? Are you ready for change? Well pack your bags, grab your stuff, and jump on the first flight out of your comfort zone…and let's make it happen:-)
Until next time!
MOTIVATION 101: CHANGE YOUR VOCAB-CHANGE YOUR OUTCOME-CHALLENGE YOUR OBJECTIVERead Now
Greetings FITTNation!
It's rare that I have a few minutes on a usually busy afternoon to give you some energy for the weekend to come and beyond!
Yesterday I had a great training session with two of my hard-working clients and I had to correct their lingo. When I gave them one of the exercises to perform, I heard 3 words that rank on the same level as the F-word = I can't do it.
Before I transformed into a drill sergeant, I kindly suggested that she did me two favours:
2 – Consider changing your words, incorporating a positive outlook instead of a negative one
Too often, we limit ourselves and our abilities by telling ourselves or worst yet letting someone tell us that we can't do something. But how would you know unless you tried? Did you know that when we use the terms "can't" and "won't", we actually limit the possibility of a positive outcome because our mind tells our body not to bother?
Yes, that's right. When we want to do something, come hell or high water, we do it, no matter what obstacles befall us. But when that something is challenging beyond our comprehension (or we just believe that we don't have the ability to do it), we tell ourselves to forget it and do something easier.
Mistake numero uno!
How else would you progress if you didn't challenge yourself? How else would you get to stage 10 if you stayed in stage 1? How else would you get to your goal and accomplish your "why"? Remember that important element? The reason why you're training?
Now, please fine people, I hope to not confuse you in what I'm saying. I do not suggest doing something that is TOTALLY out of your range thus injuring yourself and creating a detrimental consequence for yourself Nooooooooooooooo!
But what I am saying is that
a) rest assured I would never give you anything to do that is unsafe but will be out of your comfort zone and challenging, and
b) I wouldn't give you something that I didn't think you were quite ready for.
I'm a major advocate of safety and effectiveness so don't get it twisted. At the same time, where you know you can challenge yourself, accept it and work at it.
Give your mind and body something to work with.
CALL TO ACTION: How can we change our mental and physical environment thus changing the outcome of our objectives in the process?
1) Review Your "Why" AGAIN! – I cannot express how important this is ladies and gentlemen. Your reason for being your best is the single most important factor that cannot be denied by anyone, including you. Heck, re-write your why if you have to! Keep it close by (on your phone, fridge, cookie jar, case of beer, wine bottle, wherever you will see it) so that you can be reminded of it regularly. And don't just read it in your head, say it out loud! It will press on your conscience better:-)
2) Eliminate the "NOT" words from your vocabulary – if something is difficult to perform, refrain from saying "can't" or "won't" or any other word that will interrupt the process of your progress. Put a positive outlook on it and believe you can achieve.
3) Timeline your objectives – give yourself a reasonable start and end date to your goal. How much time will you give yourself to drop a dress size or two (or three)? How many weeks until summer is over? Be specific but be realistic
4) Be Balanced – even us fitness pros have to relax and reflect sometimes. Listen, it's barbecue season! Enjoy your steak with friends; have that glass of wine; have fun! Just have to be disciplined to know when to say "no". Remember: your goal is for you:-)
5) Ask for help – I may be a busy guy but I always have time for questions. Need a little boost? Hit me up! Come to a drop in (if you're in the Montreal area) and sweat it out! Have questions regarding nutrition or training or mindset development? Ask away! My mission is to inform, not harass. I would LOVE to hear how many of you have made a positive change and what results have come from it – that's what FITTNation is all about! That's why I do this.
In conclusion peeps, it comes down to you – ask yourself those tough questions: how much do you want to make a difference?
Are you ready to make a lifestyle change or is this just a "summer" thing?
What are you willing to do with or without?
The choice is yours. Just know that I'll be around whatever you decide
Until next time…
Good Morning FITTNation!
What does it mean to have the mindset of a winner? How much does having the right mindset matter?
Let me set the scene for you and see if you can relate.
You have a goal in mind…a number of goals to be specific. Goals that you put out there before your friends and family, letting them know what you are setting yourself up to achieve.
"Yes! You can do it! I'm rooting for you!"
Of course, in doing so, you have people who doubt and dismiss you right away because they don't believe you have it in you to make them happen.
"Unrealistic! How do you plan to do that with all these events, and BBQ's, and parties, and vacations! Just forget about it…you're only going to be disappointed when it doesn't happen so why bother?"
What do you do? Do you use the energy derived from the positive push you get from your support squad and go with it? Or do you accept the perceived "inevitable" and "impossible" that others state will be the outcome and throw in the towel before the fight starts?
Consider something that will help you decide. It may be small to you, depending on your experience, yet it can yield such a BIG change and literally catapult you in the right direction.
Reflect on how you have succeeded in the past and what you have accomplished before.
Now, as I mentioned, depending on your experience, maybe your accomplishments have been somewhat minor…but would it be right to look at them in that way? NOPE! Because no matter how you slice it, how big or small it is, it's still an accomplishment or an achievement. You still encountered challenges, roadblocks, hindrances along the way and yet YOU STILL KEPT GOING!
Maybe what you accomplished is not related to your fitness or lifestyle goals but the process is still the same. The struggle is still the same. The fatigue, the battle, the push, the feeling of wanting to give up and let it go is still the same.
What's the difference? One you have already completed and the other(s) are waiting on you to start (or to continue).
Enter: MINDSET
Having the right mindset will help you to stay focused and committed to your goals regardless of what you're up against. Truth - Adversity, challenges, circumstances beyond your control will ALWAYS exist…the question is: do you allow those elements to affect your mindset and therefore affect the outcome of your efforts?
I'll tell you who doesn't allow that to happen: WINNERS
Winners push past those elements and strive for victory, thriving under the most pressured situations. Winners don't look at what's immediately in front of them that may be in the way of their vision – they look past it and do what they have to do to get through it. Winners struggle too…but they take that struggle, learn from it, head back to the drawing board, make an adjustment or two or ten, and go at it again.
Winners are underdogs – just like you. They have doubts, they are doubted, and sometimes they fall. But they get back up…because winners don't lose even if the score says otherwise.
And it all starts with their mindset – their focus, their "why" being front and center in their thoughts, and their vocabulary – POSITIVE talk to get them through the struggle.
Ask yourself – what have I accomplished? What goals have I crushed in the past? In what ways have I won? Do I have the mindset of a winner now?
Remember team: success begins and ends with you. We (your support team and myself) are just here to see you through it and everything that comes along with it.
Until next time…enjoy the weather and get out there and get active!
MOTIVATION 101: BE BALANCEDRead Now
Good Morning FITTNation!
Allow me to change your train of thought for a moment as I would like to address a growing concern in the fitness world – OVERTRAINING.
According to a number of sources, Overtraining is defined as when one exercises to the extreme in intensity, frequency, and/or duration. It can cause a number of symptoms such as fatigue, elevated resting heart rate, and lowered performance. Some other common symptoms are lack of motivation, lack of results (no change appearance, strength, or endurance), increased soreness following a workout, injuries (sprains, muscle tears, etc.), and lack of focus and/or concentration.
Another major detriment of overtraining is the increase of cortisol (the hormone that causes catabolism of muscle and as result shrinks your lean tissue) as well as the exhaustion of your adrenal glands, overtaxing of your central nervous system, and fat weight gain.
In a nutshell: Overtraining is doing too much without allowing your body enough time to recover.
The sad truth is that many people are victims of overtraining, brought on by themselves. There are a good number of people that, as a result of how they may see themselves (or because of past experiences with weight issues for example), they push and push and push…to the point where their body says "I cannot continue, I'm sorry!" The problem is too many times we ignore what the body says and keep going.
Now, some of you may be saying "but YOU and these motivational posts on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter keep encouraging me to push hard and keep going even when I want to stop and 'never say can't' and…and now you're saying to calm down???"
Answer: Yes
Allow me to explain. I am all for supporting the efforts of people who work hard. But I DO NOT SUPPORT overtraining or excessive training. Even I know when enough is enough for me and I am a trainer and an instructor. I know where to draw the line. I know when to listen to my body. I know when to stop. I too, as some of you may know, used to battle with weight and image challenges back in the day, and I believed that training for hours and living at the gym and on the treadmill was the key to a better me…and I was wrong. It only resulted in taking supplements that affected my sleep (result: insomnia), fat gain, muscle loss, and fatigue on top of fatigue, not to mention injuries.
No doubt about it, I LOVE seeing people go HAM when they train. It's empowering, motivating, and encouraging. But if you're living in the gym…you can't expect a high five from me. If you're doing two or three classes a day (and even in a row), you can't expect a smile from me. No gold star, no thumbs up, nuh-uhJ I encourage healthy active living in a BALANCED manner, not in an excessive manner. You should too.
The reality is this: the information I have just provided for you is what it is – information. I've never been one to single people out for what they do because I wouldn't want to be treated that way either (i.e. the golden rule). So after reading this, you can file it away in your mind as being "cute" or "doesn't apply to me" or you could just ignore it altogether. Will I be upset? Nope. Will I bring up the topic again at a later point? If someone has a question for me, I will happily answer them in private.
Keep this in mind: what I give you is not to make me look good. I don't blog for praise. I do it out of genuine concern for people. This topic I just covered was out of genuine concern for people, even if it didn't apply to you. We all know someone who could use some balance. We all know someone who pushes…a little too much for their own benefit. Overtraining and exercise addiction are known syndromes and are common challenges in today's fitness world. If I do not take time to educate our young people, clients, friends, and family members about this, I feel like I'm not doing my part.
With that said, keep up the hustle and enjoy the process!
Until next time…
Greetings FITTFans
Have you heard the latest story in sports, namely European Football? Regardless if you are a soccer fan or not, you must be familiar with the team from Leicester City in England.
Never heard of them? That's because they were virtually non-existent last season until they made a dramatic and historic turn-around this season.
I can sense the look on your faces now, curious to know who it is I'm speaking of; or you may be thinking "where is he going with this? Get to the point!" Follow my lead for a moment because there is a VERY important lesson to learn from this team.
The Leicester City Foxes are a Pro Football team that play in the Premier League – one of the most prestigious leagues in all sports. They went from being ranked in the bottom three of the entire league to being crowned league champions this week exactly one year later.
What were the odds of that happening? Try 5000 TO 1
They are the definition of a team that defied the odds to the nth degree and then some – can you imagine? Truth is, they could. And what they set out to do came to fruition. Regardless of what happened last season, they put it all out on the field, went to work every practice, every game, and every moment they could.
The result? A pretty major accomplishment!
They dealt with doubters, naysayers, scoffers, and much more – but it all didn't matter once they learned that they were tops in the soccer world for the first time in a long time.
What was they're secret? Superstar players? Forfeited games?
No. They utilized their true strength – the ability to overcome which lead to achievement, accomplishment, and accolades from around the world.
Now, what does the story of a team that literally "started from the bottom" mean for you?
Maybe you feel like you're starting from the bottom all over again. Maybe you feel like the odds are stacked against you so much that you just cannot catch a break, nor will anyone give you one unless its in the form of a Kit Kat bar.
Maybe you feel like giving up, letting go, and putting your goal behind you for now because "there's just too much going on" that you've allowed yourself to feel defeated and deflated.
Imagine how this team must have felt. But…look what they were able to do! These guys were counted out COMPLETELY, not even given a chance or even a third thought for a moment. They used that "fuel" to fire the up and execute, most notably against some of the regularly top-ranked teams.
What are you using as your "fuel"? Or…what "fire" are you allowing to burn you?
Ask yourself this question friends: WHAT IS DRIVING YOU RIGHT NOW?
What are your doubts? Your fears? And why do they affect you so much? Why are they allowed to occupy space in your mind and heart, landing there on perma-reserve? Why hasn't it been replaced by positive and up-building and re-enforcing words and thoughts that are there to help you and not to tear you down?
This is where strength really comes in and plays its role. Strength is not just about how much you can lift, press, push, pull, or squat. Strength is how much you can bear. Strength how much your body can handle physically and your mind can handle mentally.
Strength is not measured alone by what you can do, but by being able to overcome what you thought you couldn't.
We have the ability to defy odds, push limits, conquer challenges, and accomplish our goals…only, of course, if we want to. Strength will help us to do that every day.
So remember, we are all the underdog to somebody…even the most dominating squad or player can be considered against the odds. It's up to us to find our "inner Leicester City" and prove our potential. Show the world that numbers do not matter and be LOUD about it!
Stay hungry
Stay focused
Stay committed
And…don't quit!
Not while it's still early in the season.
Until next time…
Good Morning FITTFamily!
Finally…Spring HAS COME BACK…home
For all of your wrestling fans (or if you've ever seen the Rock on television) you would know where that comes from…yes, I used to watch wrestling…
But back to the topic at hand – Spring Training Season has arrived! Oh yes, it's here and you are ready to go! You got your training schedule, your gear, your goals and objectives set, your music, and BOOM! Time to make good use of that Vitamin D you've been lacking.
Yet, despite all of the excitement, you still…find…you're a bit…just a bit…sluggish…slowed down…your mojo is teetering on non-existent…beastmode has been turned off for a bit to conserve energy…you mean well but you're a little…stuck.
But the sun is coming out, the snow is clearing up, the weather is warming, and runners, walkers, and hikers are out of doors and up and about…what about you? Why are you not out there? What's holding you back? You've waited for this to happen and now that it's here, your drive is running out of gas already! Oh boy…
Ok, let's not panic here! It's just a short rut…you'll get out of it right? Right?
What has changed? What's happening now that wasn't happening a couple of weeks ago that is bringing you almost to a halt? WHERE IS THAT PUSH?
Does this sound like you? Believe me when I say, you're not alone.
Sometimes the transition between seasons can be tough to adapt to, especially when the previous season was winter. A lot of people take that time to rest, relax, recover, and recharge but those 4 R's get a little too comfortable. It happens – it's life! How do we prevent that feeling of "now I have to start all over again" from surfacing (or re-surfacing) every time?
Well, for starters, understand the importance of this one thing: in every season, no matter the weather or the storm that ensues, you have to keep moving!
I'm not saying that you shouldn't take a break because that wouldn't be balanced advice; but coming to a complete pause/stop is also not the best option either, especially when your goals are all year round! It's like driving in a Nascar race. When you're on the straight, you're high-tailing it, gunning that car like there's no tomorrow because winning is the only option. But, because of an accident ahead, a caution flag comes up and you have to bring your car to a pace, only for a short time. You would lose the race if you stopped completely whereas you would still have an opportunity to win as long as you keep moving! That is one major key to your success that you need to remember.
Keep this in mind too friends – you have the power to sprint or to walk, it's YOUR choice! You'll get to your goal when you get there; in the end the same result has been generated. The time it takes, on the other hand, is not…but that all depends on how you view the race – a marathon or a sprint?
Embrace the new season! Challenge yourself to something different and then do it again! Make a goal for the season and progress week by week until the season is over. Then, compare where you were to where you've arrived to.
And then, before you know it – Summer Training Season will be here. Man, it can only go up from where you are now so stay positive, keep pushing, and hustle with your muscle
Until next time…
Trainer Profile: Kareem Rawlins
Experience Personal Training – 5 years | Nutrition Counseling – 3 years | Group Fitness – 3 years


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Happy Holidays, everyone! I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season!
It's almost a full year since I started this blog, and since then, I've play a lot of really beautiful and interesting games. It was a joy playing all of them and then sharing that with you, and I decided that I wanted to do a year end round up of some of my favorites. This isn't a Top Five list by any means and is in no particular order, I just wanted to highlight some of the games that I've really enjoyed. I'll be linking to their original post in each segment as well.
Okay, this one really shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. There were years of build up to Persona 5's release and it really delivered. Everything from the soundtrack, the art style, the gameplay, the characters, all of it was an absolutely joy to experience. Persona 5 acknowledged elements of every installment of the Persona series and blended it together to create what is possibly my favorite installment in the series. The themes included heavy material, but Persona 5 kept a strong tone of fighting for justice throughout, engaging the player and encouraging to see this fight to the end. That being said, Persona 5 does suffer for mistreating some of its characters for the sake of "humor" and undermining some of its storylines for the sake of fanservice, and I'm hoping that Atlus changing directors for Persona 6 addresses some of these issues for the future.
Persona 5 was a game well worth waiting for, and I'm excited to see some of its spin-offs and what future installments bring!
Transistor is one of those game that kept appearing everywhere for me until I finally bought. And I am so very glad I did. Transistor is something I can describe as simply beautiful: the gameplay, the artwork, the music, I loved every second of it. The story is fascinating, but what's even more fascinating is the way that strategic battles are actually incorporated into said story. You unlock more about the world as you experiment with different ability combinations, forcing you to be constantly evolving in your style of playing. It is clever, and Transistor is one of the first games that comes to mind when I want to describe ways in which video games can be an excellent medium for storytelling.
If you haven't already, please play this game.
A recent entry, but no less appropriate. A Witch's Tale was a game I fell more in love with the more I analyzed it. I enjoyed seeing all the references to Alice in Wonderland, but I loved it even more once I realized that these were not just aesthetic choices. It was a great reimagining of the original story, pulling directly from the book's themes and also connecting them to related fairytales and stories. Being completely controlled by the Nintendo DS' touch screens, it was also one of the more unique games I've played on either a DS or a 3DS, fully utilizing the platforms' iconic features. A Witch's Tale is cute and fun and emotional when it needs to be, and it does well in uniting characters from well-known fairytales and stories to make an interesting world.
Masquerada: Songs and Shadows is a game I don't talk about much when I really should. Originally part of a Kickstarter campaign, this game unites fantastical magic with the intrigue of Venetian masquerades. Venetian-style masks run this world and its politics, when their magical abilities only being granted to higher stations of power. These masks serve more than combative purposes, as it demonstrates various forms of symbolic meaning across the main cast and throughout the story. Since I played Masquerada, the game has been released on PS4 and Xbox One and it will eventually also be released on the Switch, so I definitely recommend taking a look at it.
I've mentioned this before, but the Dishonored 2 E3 trailer is what actually intrigued me to play this series in the first place. Despite assuming I'd be terrible at stealth games (a fact that was indeed confirmed upon gameplay), the aesthetics of the world was enough to pull me in. While either Dishonored or Dishonored 2 could be worthy of this spot, Dishonored 2 just nudges past because of the story's decision to shift the character focus onto the protagonist and because it challenges our perceptions of established characters. Not many stories that I've seen are willing to highlight the flaws of characters we've grown to love from the previous installment, and at least with Emily's perspective, she was given the opportunity to recognize said flaws as well as grow from it.
Like I mentioned at the beginning of this post, this is not a Top 5 list and I wholly recommend any of the games I've played/posted about this year (so check them all out if you've got the time)! This is my last post of the year, but I will continue to post on my social media and I'm still uploading Extra Life Twitch Highlights onto my YouTube channel. And follow this blog if you haven't already! I've got several exciting games already lined up for the beginning of the year, and I'm excited to share them with you all!
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Because Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) is committed to being an accessible education option that meets the needs of local residents, it will offer multiple short sessions this fall, giving students another way to earn full academic credit.
The College will add almost 370 classes to its already impressive list of curriculum classes. By doing this, CPCC will make more than 4,000 seats available to any student seeking a college degree or certificate.
"We enroll a number of non-traditional students – individuals who hold full-time jobs, while juggling family and school responsibilities," said Dr. Tony Zeiss, president of CPCC. "Our new short sessions will not only help this student population, but also the many Charlotte residents who want to take those first steps toward achieving their academic goals before the end of the year."
CPCC is offering 12-week, eight-week and four-week class sessions this fall. The beginning of each session varies – some sessions start as early as the second week of September, while others begin as late as the last week in October.
The College's short sessions will focus on those classes that are typically in highest demand at CPCC and tend to fill quickly; these include reading, math, English, nursing, and communications courses among others.
Interested individuals may still apply for financial aid, take any necessary placement tests, attend orientation and register for these classes. To learn how to get started, please call 704.330.6006 or for instructions on how to search and register for short session classes, go to https://www.cpcc.edu/features/fall-short-sessions.


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Shia LaBeouf opens up to Variety magazine about his past & present!
Variety had the excellent opportunity to do a photo-shoot with Shia LaBeouf. And they said it was a 'live-wire experience.' LaBeouf looked mighty sexy with his curly hair slicked back and his Nikes and old and torn pants.
The 30-year-old actor never allows them to do hair or makeup. (It's a good example he's setting) don't you think? And while he's friendly he's also very firm in what he will and won't do for the Variety and at the photo-shoot.
During the photo-shoot he pointed at the bottles of alcohol and asked for it all to be removed saying:
"No… That sh-t almost f-ked up my life."
And it's not secret that in half a decade Shia LaBeouf has been part of speculation, bizarre conspiracies and he even claimed a woman raped him during one of his "I'm not famous anymore," events. The sad truth is Shia has been through a lot over the years but he knows how to stay strong and he also thanks his mom for that because he's really close to his mom.
It's been a rough road but he's the perfect example of what it takes to be successful, firm but still put on a beyond perfect performance and keep your family, friends and fans engaged in your career. My favorite videos released so far has been his music video with Sia. The cinematography also blew me away. Shia is definitely doing a great job with the choices he's been making in his career, don't you think?
He opened up to Variety about the trials he's been through. He said:
"I had people tell me it was going too [that his trials would hurt him professionally]." LaBeouf was honest during the interview. He continued " People I respected—dudes I wanted to work with—just looked at me in the eyes and said, 'Life's t
oo short for this sh-t.' I'm still earning my way back. I'm happy working.'
LaBeouf opened up about alcohol saying it will send you "haywire." He said:
"You don't touch it. Alcohol or any of that sh-t will send you haywire. I can't f-k with none of it. I've got to keep my head up now."
And to be honest that's why he's such a great example because we all make mistakes but that doesn't mean we can't learn from them and become a better person because of those trials, right? Shia LaBeouf is an example of falling but standing right back up again. And we're glad that he's "keeping his head up," because he deserves to be happy.
And he's happy he messed up a little bit because it Shia LeBeouf feels it did help him get where he is today. He said:
"I don't think I'd be working with the directors I've been working with if I had not f-ked up a bit. They wanted a f-king fireball. They wanted a loose cannon. I'm learning how to distill my 'crazy' into something manageable, that I can shape and deliver on the day." And because he didn't have the tools he felt like he was bleeding out. He continued "I was an open would bleeding on everything."
Shia LaBeouf has been through a lot and he's a great person to learn from in life. It doesn't matter if you're looking to learn about something in the industry or life in general (I think he would give great advice).
You can check out the full article on Variety and check out all the sick photograph's they got from the photo shoot with Shia LaBeouf. Let us know what you think of the interview in the comments below and don't forget to subscribe to our positive celebrity gossip Newsletter.
Blessed be.


text: DwayneGen7 0 Posted December 23, 2018 Hi celica people I was part of the celica club uk a few years ago, when i had my celica gen 7 1.8vvti 2001, i did miss my gen7 when i sold it. I also had a celica 1994 st202 jap import sold that too. i owned all sorts hondas and mercedes afterwards sorry toyota people, i couldn't really decided between honda or toyota. but since i always wanted to get another gen7 and i was always daydreaming. it finally happen after circumstances have changed. depressing mode kicked in. I have now bought myself a celica vvtli sport 190 after i sold my present car to a friend. ive got big plans for it. ill update pics once i finished customising it. hopefully next year ill come to another car show since i wasn't allowed to do the hobby i like, long story. i'm definitely keeping the toyota this time. look forward in meeting new people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Saturday, September 4, 2010
1994-95 Vancouver Canucks Sergio Momesso Jersey
Born on this date in 1965, Sergio Momesso was drafted 27th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft after scoring 69 points in 70 games with the Shawinigan Cataractes of the QMJHL.
He continued to play for Shawinigan the following season, raising his point totals to 42 goals and 130 points. The 6' 3" left winger also made ruggedness apparent with 235 penalty minutes. After scoring 8 points in 6 playoff games, Momesso gained more experience by joining the Nova Scotia Voyageurs of the AHL for the remainder of their playoffs. Additionally, he made his NHL debut with a single game with the Canadiens.
1984-85 saw Momesso gaining more confidence and experience with the Cataractes as he scored 56 goals and 146 points in 64 games, earning QMJHL Player of the Year recognition.
He made the Canadiens roster following an impressive training camp in 1985, but suffered a knee injury after 24 games, which included his first NHL goal. The injury prevented Momesso on opportunity to play for the Stanley Cup, which Montreal would go on to win at the conclusion of the season.
Momesso played for his hometown Canadiens for two more seasons before being traded to the St. Louis Blues after a 53 game season in 1988-89, he would set an NHL career high with 24 goals and 56 points, as well as 199 penalty minutes, while playing with the high scoring Brett Hull and Adam Oates for much of the 1989-90 season.
At the 1991 trade deadline, Momesso was one of four Blues sent to the Vancouver Canucks, a trade considered one of the best in Canucks history, as addition to Momesso, Vancouver also received Geoff Courtnall and Cliff Ronning as part of the deal.
The highlight of Momesso's four seasons in Vancouver was the team's run to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1994, where they took the New York Rangers to a decisive Game 7. Momesso contributed 3 goals and 7 points in the Canucks 24 playoff games, including the game winner in overtime in Game 4 of Round 2 against the Dallas Stars.
Following the 1994-95 season, he was dealt to the Toronto Maple Leafs where he played 54 games before being moved to the New York Rangers. He started the 1996-97 season with the Rangers, but after just nine games, he landed back in St. Louis for the final 31 games of his NHL career.
Unable to find work in the NHL for the following season, Momesso signed with the Cologne Sharks of the DEL in Germany for the 1997-98 season. The German game agreed with Momesso, as he scored 33 points in 42 games that season. He played for the Nuremberg Ice Tigers in 1998-99 where he set a professional high with 59 points which came in just 48 games.
A return to the Sharks came for 1999-00 followed by one final season with Cologne before Momesso retired following the 2000-01 season.
His final NHL career totals were 152 goals and 193 points in 345 games, plus an additional 63 goals and 151 points in Europe.
Today's featured jersey is a 1994-95 Vancouver Canucks Sergio Momesso jersey. This jersey style was first introduced in 1989-90. The NHL 75th Anniversary patch was worn in 1991-92, the Canuck Place patch arrived in 1992-93, along with the Stanley Cup Centennial patch worn that season.
1993-94 saw the 2 Pts. F. G. patch worn as a memorial to team owner Frank Griffiths, which was later joined by the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals patch.
Today's featured jersey sports the Vancouver Canucks 25th Anniversary patch, as worn in the 1994-95 season. There were no additional patches worn for the final two seasons of life for this highly decorated style, which saw six different patches worn in eight seasons, including a high of three at the same time during the 1994 cup finals.
Bonus Jersey: Today's Bonus jersey is a 1997-98 Cologne Sharks Sergio Momesso jersey as worn during the final four seasons of Momesso's career following his move to the German DEL.
This jersey is typical of the European leagues with it's multiple sponsorship logos which are often given priority over even the club's own identity.
All of the available videos online of Sergio Momesso are fighting videos, and here is the best of the lot.
First up, Momesso gives as good as he gets when he and Mark Tinordi exchange blows in a great scrap called.
Momesso apparently has an issue with Minnesota North Stars, as here he has a go with Basil MacRae and gets in a clean shot that staggers MacRae, who to his credit gathers himself up and comes back for more. Take note of MacRae's doctored sleeves, which open up to free his arms for fighting, particularly his left sleeve at the :50 mark!
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"RosCo" company is officially accredited for appraisal work
Since 23.11.2012 "RosCo" company is a member of nonprofit partnership "Partnership for assistance in the operation of the companies accredited by the Russian Society of Appraisers". Certificate No 310/77-1111/12.
"RosCo" company passed accreditation by the Russian Society of Appraisers and has been entered into the Register of appraisers and appraisal companies of RSA and acknowledged as a provider of professional appraisal services.
"RosCo" company has been certified as a provider of appraisal services on the territory of Russian Federation. The certificate was given on the basis of the Resolution of the Board of the NPP "Partnership of the Russian Society of Appraisers" (Report No 0002 from 12.12.2008 ).


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Canterbury Bulldogs Rubber Logo Keyring
A great addition to the keyring of any Canterbury Bulldogs supporter to subtlety let people know who you support.
Being made from rubber this is durable and sure to be with you for a while.
By purchasing this official licensed product you are supporting the National Rugby League and your club.


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Sun-Dappled Sunday for PS Event Poets
Sunday Poetry Salon was welcomed to write poems for guests in attendance of a gorgeous garden party. Our sincere host was excited about poetry and genuine in wanting to honor her guests with artwork. We received hugs of thanks for our poems from A-list attendees, which included 3 Academy Award winners! In fact, our host exclaimed at … Continue reading
Poetry Salon goes to the Oscars!
Commissioned to write an event, party favor poem for The Hobbit Oscar party, Poetry Salon earned poetry a ticket to the red carpet! "The road goes ever on and on,/ can never lost or lonely be," says Bilbo throughout his walking poems, as he wanders in the fantastical, Tolkien world, and so begins our Hobbit Oscar Party poem, … Continue reading


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Davi Crimmins
Co-Host & Assistant Producer
I'm the girl who wears many hats here in The Bert Show studio! I'm Davi! You can find me on-air, editing audio, running the board, interviewing listeners on the street, sitting in on the Entertainment Buzz & facilitating our guests. The party starts at 5AM every Monday and it's a privilege to be a part of The Bert Show "fam." If you couldn't already tell - I like to keep busy.
I was born a beach baby in Pensacola, Florida. Shortly after, my parents pursued their dream of owning a farm and moving to the Mountain Momma, West Virginia. I went from scooping sand to scooping poop from the likes of horses, chickens, buffalo, rabbits, ducks, geese, deer, and even two Capuchin Monkeys. I got a machete for my 8th birthday "for safety" and killed Copperheads with it. Challenge me to a FARM OFF, I dare ya. I played every sport I could from basketball, to softball, to track. But I hated the competitiveness and "smack-talk". I only played because I enjoyed the unity of being part of a team with a common goal.
When I was 16 I packed my bags, left the zoo behind, and moved to Georgia to finish school and chase my many dreams. The first stations I listened to as a resident? 99X and The Bert Show. I said, then and there, I would be on one of those stations one day. I worked as a production techie and actor throughout high school and college. I spent many years working unpaid gigs while gathering critical knowledge and skill. By night I was a bartender and when morning came I worked brunch service to pay my bills. This left a few hours for sleep or auditions before I'd go back and do it all again. I joined an Elvis Tribute band. Then I was awarded an internship working in Promotions for Rock 100.5. I was performing dinner theatre in Little 5 Points in 2007 when a friend asked me to help with a "simple box step" dance number for the Dames Aflame. Soon after, I would add Burlesque to my list of skills. The lights, laughs, and sequins of this sensual world stole my heart. I had always been playing a character on stage. In this world the character was a more confident me - and I loved it. I began hosting burlesque shows and writing jokes to stall for time in between acts. This is where I started dabbling in stand up comedy.
I started writing/producing/and hosting my own comedy variety shows and pageants in venues all over Atlanta, collaborating with many incredible local talents, including the band Blair Crimmins & The Hookers. I was instantly smitten with the piano playing, banjo strumming, jazz singer. We fell in love over mutual passion for all things vintage. I would say we've been inseparable ever since but he's a touring musician.
My internship turned into a part-time position here at Cumulus Media as a script writer and producer. I hosted an on-air show on 99X overnights, just getting my feet wet as a DJ. I started submitting more content to the morning show, putting myself out there comedically and emotionally. I worked harder and longer hours. I did voiceover. I said yes to every opportunity and was awarded with tremendous knowledge which made me an integral employee at the station. This long road of eclectic tastes and unique talents led me to a promotion working full time with The Bert Show, a #1 rated morning show. It is on this show that I learned the strength and beauty that grows from vulnerability. It's easy to be funny. It takes a special kind of talent to be REAL. I am so fortunate to be a part of this team. A team with a common goal of excellence and rising above.
Nowadays, I own a home in Atlanta with my incredible composer husband, Blair Crimmins. 4 new albums and many miles later - we've been happily married since 2014. We have two fur-kids named Mama Cass and Banjo. My ever growing list of beloved hobbies now includes filmmaking and yoga. I love putting another stamp in my passport and look forward my trips every year. You can still catch me performing all over town and doing stand up comedy - so follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Insta, etc. to stay in the know! But you can always catch me cutting up with my work family, weekdays 6am-10am!
Turn on your radio - I'll make you giggle.


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Oyster stitch is a member of the chain stitch family and although it looks complex but it is not difficult. Oyster stitch is also very versatile as you can often adapt it to use in situations where you would use chain stitch. It creates a textured slightly raised stitch that is fun to work and adds variety to your hand embroidery. You can also work a beaded variety. I wrote a tutorial on Beaded oyster stitch here
Step by step instructions on how to do Oyster Stitch
You start Oyster stitch with a twisted chain stitch.
Commence by bringing the thread to the front of the fabric, insert the needle, take a bit of fabric with the tip pointed downwards. Wrap the needle as you would a twisted chain in other words cross the working thread over the needle, then wrap the thread under the needle.
Pull the needle through the fabric to create a twisted chain stitch. Pull your working thread snug, until the loop lies flat but not tight it pulls on the fabric.
Pass the needle under the right-hand top thread above the loop that has formed. Slide the needle through without picking up the foundation fabric.
Pull the thread through.
Insert the needle through the fabric at the top of the stitch, with the needle pointed downwards, slide it behind the knot, so that the needle exists the cloth at the base as illustrated.
Loop the thread under the needle (as you would for a chain stitch) and pull the needle through.
Repeat this process if you want to use the stitch as a linear stitch or you can use this stitch as you would a detached chain stitch.
It can be used as buds in floral motifs, or worked in a circle with the stitches pointing outwards to create flowers.
If you extend the last tie off stitch that secures the chain, to a long straight stitch you have another variety.
You can use these pointed towards the middle of circle or outwards to crate daisy and flower like motifs.
These samples were worked using a cotton perle #5 thread that is variegated.
Oyster stitch will follow a curve well as it is a member of the chain stitch family.
It has a highly textured appearance so sprinklings of this stitch in contemporary work produces a nobly relief particularly when worked in a thread with a good twist or a fine ribbon.
And of course it is great in crazy quilting
I hope you enjoy the stitch!


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Just looking at the name, I assume they are supposed to be similar to Too Faced Lip Color.
Each is 8.99 (at Rite Aid/would be a few bucks more at Duane Reade)
Luxe Pop Festive Chic Nail Lacquer - The names instantly reminds me of some youtuber I no longer bother to follow.
Acoustic Guitar, Fringe Vest, Floral Halo
Music fest, Hitch a Ride, Mood Ring, 1960s Vinyl and Barefoot in Bell Bottoms
Prestige Eyeshadow (pictured are the trios, the singles and lip color are worth getting at 75% off) is on clearance at Duane Reade (The Duo Chrome singles Hocus Pocus is totally worth hunting down)
Probably not new - Wet n Wild face sticks, bronzer and Color Icon blush
This is the first time I see the Ombre blush and highlighting powder.


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South Buffalo Farmers Market
South Buffalo Farmers Market, Sundays 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Warren Spahn Way, Cazenovia Park, Buffalo
Now in its third year, the South Buffalo Farmers Market looks like it's been there for decades, with neat rows of white tents and trailers tucked into a green swale among the oaks and maples of Cazenovia Park. It's one of my favorite markets, where you can lazily browse for staples like corn, tomatoes and peppers, but also come away with surprising finds, like a bushel of locally grown tomatillos for homemade chili verde, or enough tiny elderberries for a pie (both from Prudom Farms, which is not participating this year).
The idyllic setting aside, looks are deceiving: it took organizers, including South District council member Christopher Scanlon and the folks at Public Espresso + Coffee, quite some time to get the market up and running, but that's not unusual for any new market. "It took a bit of organizing, getting the word out and convincing farmers, especially, that it was a great place to set up," says Sam Scarcello, cofounder of Public Espresso + Coffee and a founding vendor.
The market had a dozen or so vendors committed in 2014, and its Facebook page began to fill with likes. It has grown steadily since, with twenty-one vendors ready for the 2016 season in early June. Farmthisway, a CSA farm from Brant, and Desi's Produce farm stand are joined this year by Groundwork Market Garden, a small urban farm that just began growing fruits and veggies on Genesee Street in 2015. There are hanging baskets and other flowers and plants from Peppermint Farms in East Aurora, along with a predominance of "value added" and artisan vendors selling handmade food products and crafts, like soaps from Alpine Made, Hens Honey Bee Farm, and wines and ciders by Chateau Buffalo.
"We really try to have a good mix that will appeal to a lot of people," says Scarcello, whose small-batch roastery sells outstanding cups of pour-over espresso and coffee drinks every week. This year, there will also be yoga in the park and live music every week. Unlike most markets, South Buffalo's is open on Sundays—a relaxing alternative to the Saturday grocery shopping crowds.
The vibe is very friendly, with a nearby playground along Caz Creek and the old casino building a few feet away. Its front steps are the perfect place to have a seat and munch a hot, freshly made donut from Duke's. In many ways, the market feels like a natural extension of South Buffalo's small businesses and family-friendly neighborhoods—a community with roots in mom-and-pop values and old-world food traditions.
For Public's cofounders Scarcello and James Rayburg, it's also a return home; they're both South Buffalonians, born and (locally) raised.
Lauren Newkirk Maynard writes frequently on food and farming in WNY for Spree.


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Finding Shelter Animal Rescue began on January 1, 2010 as a no-kill rescue for dogs and cats. Finding Shelter was inspired by Sprout, a blind Chihuahua who was abandoned on the side of the road in November, 2009. Sprout was sick and afraid and was expected to live only two, short weeks. He had quite a bit of fight in him for such a small guy, but on February 1, 2012, Sprout lost his battle with hydrocephalus. He was and will continue to be our inspiration and we will continue to honor and celebrate his life.
In continuing with this tradition, we're holding our 10th annual super-adoption event in honor of Sprout's anniversary. Please come out and celebrate with us!
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Sunday, October 27, 2019
Pavilion at the King Of Prussia Mall, King of Prussia, PA
Events will be held indoors. Please use mall entrances near The Cheesecake Factory or Jos A Bank.
Please join us in welcoming our special guest to this year's Sproutfest!
Heather Mitts!
Heather is a former US National Women's Team defender & 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist. Heather is also co-founder of Ceres Platinum, an organization that provides financial, career and life management for women athletes.
Heather is a proud supporter of Victoria's Law and an outspoken proponent of animal welfare issues in our community and around the world, and Finding Shelter Animal Rescue is incredibly honored to present her with our 2019 Outstanding Achievement in Animal Welfare award!
Please join us once again and bring your fantastically Amazing Mutt, superior Special Needs, talented Best Trick, impeccably Best Dressed, and undeniably Spectacular Senior! Finding Shelter's 4th annual Fun Dog Show is your chance to let the world know what makes your best friend so special!
Schedule of events:
11:10-11:30 AMAZING MUTTS ~ Is he a lab? Is she a chihuahua? Who knows?
11:40-12:00 BEST TRICK ~ Sit! Stay! Do my taxes! Imagine the possibilities!
12:40-1:00 BEST DRESSED ~ We all know they look silly, celebrate it!
1:10-1:30 SPECIAL NEEDS ~ Blind? Deaf? Three legs? Different is special!
1:40-2:00 SPECTACULAR SENIORS ~ They've grown old and kept us young.
2:15-2:30 BEST IN SHOW! ~ They are all winners, but only one can be the best!
Registration begins at 11:00 at the dog show ring tent. $5 registration donation per dog for each category. A $10 donation allows your dog to participate in all categories!
The winner of each category will be registered to compete for Best in Show
This year we are introducing a brand new event for all of the kids who love animals and love parades! We're asking for all of the kids out there to dress up their wagons and carts in their most creative animal themes and march in this year's first ever Wagon Parade!
The parade will begin at 12:30 at the fun dog show ring. There is no registration necessary, just make your way to the ring and be ready to march!
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I felt so blessed that I was able to visit Tagaytay last summer for a seminar. The place is wonderful, food was great and music was so heavenly. It was like a vacation for all of us because we were able to rest from all the work and enjoy the presence of God. It was a seminar for intercessors, pastors and musicians (worship leaders). Jill Shannon, Robert Misst are the speakers and the sessions are really powerful. 24/7 IHOP system are introduced by Jill and I was crying like a baby, I was only dreaming that 24/7 houses of prayer will be established in our city last year, I never thought that it will come to pass this year. The Lord's faithfulness and goodness never ceases to amaze me.
Sunrise – We need to wake up at 5am for our morning prayer and it was so cold.
The view from the window
The whole place
Picnic grove
Excited to visit picnic grove and get a glimpse of Taal Volcano for the first time.
Such a blissful experience indeed!
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Matava Astrolabe Hideaway is located in the lush tropical surroundings of Kadavu Island by the Great Astrolabe Reef. Matava is a small and intimate getaway that was designed to blend with its natural environment and offer comfortable and economical accommodations, world-class scuba diving and superb meals. There are no roads, towns or power lines—this true hideaway is reached only by boat!
There are nine traditional Fijian bures nestled in the rainforest. All bures have polished timber floors, four-poster beds and private decks. Solar power lighting and gas-heated water make your stay comfortable. The Oceanview Bures offer spectacular panoramas of the Great Astrolabe Reef and surrounding islands, and the Waterfront Bures are by the shore, enclosed in beautiful tropical gardens.
Meals at Matava are an imaginative blend of local and international cuisines. The menu takes advantage of local seasonal delicacies and the day`s fresh produce, incorporating locally grown organic tropical fruit and vegetables, home-style freshly baked breads and reef-caught seafood like coral trout, trevally, lobster and walu. Also, enjoy scrumptious lovo feasts, the traditional Fijian meals cooked over hot stones. Matava features a fully-stocked bar with selection of local and imported beers, wines and spirits.
If you are into fishing, you can catch your own dinner and maybe even enough to share with others. Regular catches include yellow fin and skipjack tuna, walu, barracuda, trevally and sometimes even sailfish.
Scuba diving the Great Astrolabe Reef, Fiji's largest living structure and one of the world`s premier dive locations, is the focus here. The reef offers great diversity of both soft and hard corals, and abundance of marine life. The resident dive shop will take you the best sites around the reef and dazzle even the most experienced and well-traveled diver! All levels of diving is offered, including beginner courses.
Apart from fabulous diving, Matava offers an extensive list of fun activities. Snorkeling here is excellent, surfers will love the five passages on the reef producing long barreling waves from two to ten feet tall, and guided half day to three-day kayaking trips around the islands are a magnificent way to see the real Fiji. Matava has also established a portfolio of treks and guided walks to take advantage of the stunning scenery. And you can, of course, just relax and take in the tranquil atmosphere of the islands—stargazing is particularly good here!
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Home of Rhett & Link fans - the Mythical Beasts!
OK, so I've been patiently waiting for November to roll around so I could finally tell the Komm this idea of mine. I think Rhett and Link are awesome, and I'm sure you agree, and are definitely on all of our lists of things we're thankful for...
So! I had the idea that we could send them something exciting, special and new that represents all of us as a Kommunity. And that is a picture. No, no not one picture, well yeah i guess it technically is one picture... nevermind, just take a look:
This is Me.
This is Me too.
You may want to step back for the full effect.
So yes I want to create something like this for Rhett and Link, but not with pictures of flowers and random stuff, but of YOU! Yes, mythical beasts, this is Operation Thanksgiving, it has two parts:
Step 1) upload your photo to this discussion as a reply and tell me your thoughts
Step 2) Upload a picture that you want to be the main picture, or in other words, the thing that all the little pictures of us mythical beasts will become. From there on out, we can decide together what picture we would like to use.
Thanks for the support,
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It's the body beard! Man those guys are gonna make millions! :D
And yes your profile pic is perfect, thank you!
we could def crop lionel out of this pic :)
I say we go with Lionel Ritchie. But for No. 2, the picture I'd like to use for the actual picture would be this one:
Cool! I know, right!
Thanks Ivette... my personal fave is the Randler. It represents the mythical beasts as a whole, cool thank you, will use ur profile pic for the actual picture.
hey! okay... so use this picture (above) as my photo!
and i would like to place my vote for the main picture...the cockatrice!!but idk if the main picture needs to be one with more diverse colors in it...because the cockatrice is basically just white, orange, and blue...so if a picture like that wont work for this project, then my vote goes toward a picture of rhett and link...maybe one like this?
thanks Rachel, hopefully more mythical beasts will join.
You could always try just messaging folk who are active on the Kommunity and asking if they'd be ok with you using their pictures. Sometimes it's just easier to ask than to wait for volunteers, cause I'm sure most people wouldn't mind.
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Thursday, June 28, 2018
Friends and family of this year s graduates from Archie Stouffer Elementary School crowded into the gymnasium on June 25, 2018 for the graduation and awards ceremony. Photos by Sue Tiffin
Thursday, June 28, 2018
A picture-perfect day was the setting for the participants in the annual Help A Village Effort Walk for Water event on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 in Minden. The walk started at the Haliburton County Public Library s Minden branch and went around the river alo
Thursday, June 28, 2018
The entire student body from Archie Stouffer Elementary School made its way around Minden s Riverwalk on the afternoon of June 22, raising money for Help A Village Effort, which digs wells for villages in India, as well as the school s WE Day activities.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
The Minden Times toured a studios across the Highlands. Here are some photos from Wendy Wood s and Rickie Woods s studios. Photos by Angelica Ingram
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Minden was captivated by Santa, his elves and lots of community on Nov. 21. Photos by Chad Ingram
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Residents of Hyland Crest had a great time on Halloween concocting a witch s brew and dressing up to give out candy. Photos by Chad Ingram and Hyland Crest staff.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Lia Howe of Lia s Glass Dreams in Lochlin stands with some of her work during the Haliburton County Studio Tour on Oct. 4. The tour is on again this weekend, with studios opening their doors from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. on Oct. 10 and 11.


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Amid war and the fading dream of the Confederacy, a wounded soldier and a destitute widow discover the true meaning of Christmas – and of sacrificial love.
Recently widowed, Aletta Prescott struggles to hold life together for herself and her six-year old son. With the bank threatening to evict, she discovers an advertisement for the Women's Relief Society auction and applies for a position – only to discover it's been filled. Then a chance meeting with a wounded soldier offers another opportunity – and friendship. But can Aletta trust this man?
Captain Jake Winston, a revered Confederate sharpshooter, suffered a head wound at the Battle of Chickamauga. When doctors deliver their diagnosis, Jake fears losing not only his greatest skill but his very identity. As he heals, Jake is ordered to assist with a local Women's Relief Society auction. He respectfully objects. Kowtowing to a bunch of "crinolines" isn't his idea of soldiering. But orders are orders, and he soon discovers this group of ladies – one, in particular – is far more than he bargained for.
My review:
I love to read historical fiction because it is a great way to experience history in a way that connects us to the way that people of the time might have lived or the emotions they might have felt. There is also an educational component of historical fiction that gives readers the names and dates or battles or important locations in history.
It has been awhile since I have read a Civil War story, but as I read this one I was reminded of an important fact of the Civil War that Americans frequently seem to be unaware of. Most people identify the cause of the Civil War as divided opinions about slavery. While slavery was an important issue, the Civil War was ultimately fought over state's rights. I appreciated the way that Alexander reminded readers of that fact while also reminding us of the hard lives of slaves.
I wish this book had been longer. Due to the fact that there was an excerpt of another novel and recipes at the end of the book, it felt like there was a lot more to read when all of a sudden, I was reading the epilogue. It was a nice ending and a complete story, but I thought that there could have been more to the story to how Jake and Aletta reached the epilogue.
I'm excited to try the recipes from the story. It is always nice when an author offers recipes that are featured in the story. It adds another dimension to experiencing the story that I always appreciate.
If you enjoy reading historical fiction from the Civil War period, this is a solid choice.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.


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Inspired from a social media community called Nihilist Memes whose satirical content delivers a comedic approach to the futility of life, Villanueva creates a commentary on the action of Man incessantly reminded to us by Media.
He collates cut outs of human mishaps—accidents, calamities, tragedies from old science books, instruction manuals, magazines, comic books, graphic novels and printouts. He then uses a Rattrap or snap trap, a common household product that baits rodents to rid of them instantly. Analogizing the association of pest to trap and Man to its misfortune, he makes a collage of the cutouts and thoughtfully places them on the traps.
He then, coats these works meticulously and frames it to produce a meme—a culture, a belief that invites humor.
All man is exposed to deathtraps be it the cause of his own doing or orchestrated by life. Like a squirming rodent captured in a snap trap, humans somehow manage to get caught and tanged in these snares of life. But who really cares? It happens all the time anyway. Natural Selection? Darwin must be really proud.


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