Know What Fits.

 

After six months of experimenting and trying to adapt to new routines my body has spoken and it has made it unmistakably clear; get back to what I know and leave all the play time for the children. I have been a bad boy and have not been in control of my behavior.  The results have not been pretty; I have added weight on top of previously unwanted gained weight and I am fitting comfortably into clothes that were ear marked for the rubbish bin 7 months ago. 

fit

+ 20kg/44lb

Fat up 35kg/77lb

Why do I allow myself to neglect and lose focus and negate all the physical fitness I worked so hard to attain?   The truth is I do not have a good answer, other than I am in denial and believe that I can behave and eat the same as those who have no issues with food and weight control.

I have learned is what I am able do when I go to a gym as well as what I want from a fitness center.

Want list for a health club:

basic is best for me

Sauna:  I have written before about my affection for saunas and how the heat helps me clear my head; there is simply no substitute for muscle piercing bone soothing heat.

 the hot box

Room to move:  I also like to have the space to stretch, roll and curl without worry of injuring or being harmed by others.  The worry of being stepped on or causing accidents with others is unnerving and keeps me from being able to mentally tune into my movements.

classes on the hr

Classes:   I have never been a joiner and participating in group fitness classes is an emotional and spiritual expansion away from my comfort zone that I want to explore.

Iron

Free weights:  training with free weights is the closest I have come to being one with myself. The personal power of pushing and pulling dead weight until I fail leaves me feeling drained and accelerated at the same time.

Boxing bags:  without question there is real therapy and stress release in feeling the jolt from the impact of jabs, hooks, crosses, upper cuts and elbows connecting to stuffed leather.  It never fails to amaze me at how primal I feel when I am punching bags.

 A Beach view with access:   It takes me a minimum of four hours to complete my total body routine and no matter how hard I try I cannot get consistent physical and mental results from less time.  I need a view if I am going to spend half my day in a gym.  I am inspired by the fluidity of white caps rumbling from sea to shore.

Accepting the Commitment

Being in a constant state of training is not an easy way of living yet it is what I have chosen to do for the better part of 2 decades.  The insanity of yo-yoing will stop only after I finally accept that exercising is my way of life and not something I will never get past.  I must do extensive gym time or my body reverts; the weight comes back, the pains return, the muscles get weak and I stop moving.

2013 is here and I am now a member of 3 very different training facilities and training 3 to 5 hrs a day 3 to 5 days a week.  I am feeling stronger, slimmer, mentally clearer, emotionally satisfied and over all just plain better. 

Find what fits for you and accept it as your way of life.

Go have some fun,

Geo

The Team is Better When You Carry the Ball.

Team work begins from within

Phoenix

I was trying to motivate my youngest to feel worthy of taking a lead role when he is playing basketball.  He harbors negatives feelings of inadequacies from his first days of playing soccer just a short while ago.  My challenge is in trying to explain to him that he is normal and special in the same breath.  It is true, he is normal; very few children can play any game for the first time and be as good as those who have been playing for years.  He is special because he is willing to put his best effort forward and does not quit.

The Heat

  In basketball he has assets that were not important in soccer; he is tall and has very good eye hand coordination.  I explained to him that in team sports every player counts and team mates depend on each other for support and to take the lead.  I pleaded with him to believe that the team would be better if he led and did what he knows how to do; dominate under the basket and put the ball in the hoop.

practice, practice, practice, honesty

While I was presenting all my inspirational talking points to get my child to take the lead, I realized that motivating my child is not much different than inspiring myself. 

In need of a good talking too.

Relationships whether they are personal or professional require team work, to be successful.  The whole does better when the group works towards a common goal. Every team has a Captain and every team member is able to lead. 

Dr. D. our team leader

Overcoming Fear:

Successful relationships develop a symbiotic synchronization and rhythm that is more energetic than rational.    The greater picture of possibility becomes the focal point of life’s journey.  Rationalizing the big picture of possibility is no small task; it is always questionable how unique any original thought is. Accepting and working within the boundaries of what is presented as truth and the way things must be is always easier than being a trail blazer. The road less traveled is the path forged by our unique definition of joy and happiness.  Fear of the unknown is what paralyzes and stifles personal growth and exploration.

accept myself and joy is mine

Developing the team from within:  

Being an explorer and living life to its fullest requires best health and fitness.   There is a large body of knowledge that believes developed human beings consist of 10 separate bands, which work together in synchronization and rhythm to facilitate a harmonic life.

Three primary bodies of influence:

The energetic body/ magnetic personality: is a halo of energy that encompasses our physical body.  In a healthy person it is an undeniable positive energy that touches others and draws constructive forces to us.

The aura is weakened by:

·         Poor diet

·         Lack of exercise

·         Lack of fresh air

·         Lack of rest

·         Stress

·         Alcohol, drugs and tobacco

·         Negative behavior

The physical body/fit physique: This is also known as our 5^th body in Kundalini yoga and is what we see in the mirror; it feels, smells, hears and taste.  It jumps, laughs, eats and drinks and allows us to live the physical experience.   The physical body is weakened in the same manner as our Aura.

popee in development

The Memory Body/mind, body, spirit: is considered the blueprint to our existence; the energetic expression of our holistic being. This is where all physical, mental, and emotional data that comes from life experiences and genetic heritage is stored along with the subconscious mind.

Phoenix

Team Work:

No matter what the situation we are always a team within ourselves and that team is better when we are at our best.  Often times when people suffer from addictive personality traits, the root cause can be found in the blue print of our existence.  Our subconscious directs us to follow old routes that take us to where we do not want to be; if we are going to change our pattern of behavior it will require an extra effort.  We must understand that we are laying new trails without a familiar map to follow; we are creating a new positive page for our life blue print.   A healthy living pattern rewards us quickly with more strengths, potential and constructive energy.  Our energetic body radiates a healthy outlook and draws upbeat energy to us and those around us.  Life becomes fun, adventures and more meaningful.  Our relationships improve in all areas of life, when we take control of our self.  Do what’s best for the team and lead.

 

Go have some

Geo  

Care vs. Try

Caring will take you further than just trying:

Hilton Head Palmetto Dunes Marriot

I was doing 3rd grade level home work with my 8 yr old; studying rocks and minerals. 10 minutes into the lesson I noticed my sons eyes begin to glaze and I could tell, I had lost him, he was done and we had only just begun!   I have to admit this angered me and I felt myself flush with heat; I was never a good student and I don’t want to repeat the third grade but if I am going to study he damn well is too.

Beach side hammocks

Having a plan:

The next morning I wanted to coach him to understand that caring about whatever he endeavors is the most important key to his success.  Caring create positive results and simply trying to try without an emotional connection to what he wants to achieve will result in him falling short of his true potential. 

We had just returned from a weekend trek to a resort on the Isle of Palms just north of Charleston, South Carolina.   The resort was rated 4 stars and located on the Wild Dunes.  We were very excited and looking forward to a luxury get away unfortunately within minutes of our arrival we knew we had been mislead; the property was depressed, tattered and under- serviced.  The facility fell well below our expectations of 4 star luxuries and was in many ways inadequate to road side motels.  The boys were very disappointed and the weekend was a near bust.

trail mix

complimentry fruit

 

special teas

On our ride to school I used our negative experience with the failed resort as a comparison to the Plantations of Hilton Head Island.  IMO it is impossible to truly appreciate what HHI has to offer without getting inside the plantations. We have a resident membership at the Marriot health club in Palmetto Dunes.  

childrens pool area

The Marriot’s building is beginning to show its age but like a good suit quality always shows and never goes out of style. The guest amenities include an enclosed heated pool area with separate Jacuzzi, a large outdoor ocean side deck with pool bar, 2 more Jacuzzis, a smaller children pool and a 25 meter lap pool adjacent to a palm lined garden with private hammocks that leads to the beach.  In addition to a well equipped fitness room they have a sauna and steam room, a relaxation room that plays mediation music and shows mesmerizing videos.  The customer conveniences include free razors, shaving cream, hair gels and deodorants, mouth wash and munchies; fresh fruit, teas, and trail mix.  I have enjoyed memberships in many 5 star hotels and in-spite of its age the Marriot in Palmetto Dunes has by far been my  most complete and enjoyable experience.  Being able to enjoy all the luxuries and pampering from well trained staff while enjoying Hilton Heads endless beach fronts is any travelers dream come true.

Marriot Team

spa team

Friendly Professional

I asked my son what he thought was the difference between the two resorts and he said the bad one was confusing.  I was not sure what he meant and he said at Hilton Head it is easy, everyone is happy and wants to help.  At the other place they just wanted to sell us stuff.  Hmm from the mouth of babes; that was exactly correct the Dunes was more about selling golf, spa treatments and residence than being a 4 star resort that focused  on providing  luxurious accommodations.  They were trying but they did not have a clear picture of what they want to accomplish consequently they are unable to provide the care that dozens of resorts on Hilton Head specialize in.

forward thinking

If there is ever going to be hope of achieving something special it is imperative that we know what we want, set a mental picture in our minds eye of what success will look and feel like and care enough to follow through by doing the things we know we should and staying away from doing the things we shouldn’t.

Clarity in mind, purpose and emotional attachment in seeing what we want come true is what makes the journey, fun, exciting and adventurous. 

Phoenix seemed to get the message his next exam was marked an “A” with 100% correct.

he gets it

 

Go have some fun,

Geo

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