My journey from that to THIS!: Do Not Give Up.

My journey from that to THIS!: Do Not Give Up.: Each day you will be asked to make a multitude of choices. Handle each choice as it arises. Choose carefully. Choose wisely. Keep your ultim...

My journey from that to THIS!: The Warrior's Creed...

My journey from that to THIS!: The Warrior's Creed...: The Warrior's Creed: (I just found this on a website I stumbled on..it’s from a book called The Underground Guide to Warrior Fitness by Ros...

My journey from that to THIS!: New Years Eve....

My journey from that to THIS!: New Years Eve....: So, another year ends as another year begins. I am a constant work in progress thus the new year does not compel me to make a list of crap I...

My journey from that to THIS!: Straight talk....

My journey from that to THIS!: Straight talk....: I have lived this process. It all starts upstairs. Trust me. If you don't change your thoughts your actions will never evolve. Once you fix...

Straight talk....

I have lived this process. It all starts upstairs. Trust me. If you don't change your thoughts your actions will never evolve. Once you fix your head...you will KILL your goal!! 

Same line of thought....Fix it!!! Stop making every little misstep into a mountain of failures. Everyone makes a wrong choice every now and again....MOVE ON!! You are worth it!!
And stop saying you CAN'T. You absolutely CAN. Perhaps you just chose not too. <3

New Years Eve....

So, another year ends as another year begins. I am a constant work in progress thus the new year does not compel me to make a list of crap I need to fix or change about myself. For me, that is an ongoing process. But it is an opportunity for reflection and introspection. It has been a great year! But then again, I can't remember the last time it wasn't. There have been some rough moments, but never a time I can recall saying "That year sucked." Is it because I am just drowning in greatness over here? Highly unlikely. It's all about perspective. I try not to dwell on the negative moments, the rough spots, and I am not big on self pity or playing the victim. Let's be real...sh*t happens to everybody. I cry, I complain, I lock myself in the bathroom....but I always move on!! That's my motivational speech for the new year. :)

Happy "make it happen" Moment!!! Make a goal, make a plan, then start to work your plan. Before you know it you will have accomplished your goal. :)

The Warrior's Creed...

The Warrior's Creed: (I just found this on a website I stumbled on..it’s from a book called The Underground Guide to Warrior Fitness by Ross Enamait).♥

I will train with the utmost intensity, dedication and desire.
I will turn obstacles into opportunities to demonstrate my power and strength.
No feat is beyond my reach, I will write my own destiny. 
The hell with genetics, I will determine my physical prowess and strength.
I am an action taker not an action faker.
I am a leader not a follower. 
There are no magic pills. 
My strength and power originate from my intensity and devotion. 
There are no shortcuts to the top. 
The warrior’s journey is never ending.
I will surge forward, improving myself each day.
I will rise to the top, overcome all obstacles, and destroy my enemies.
Excuses are weak, warriors are strong. I am a warrior.

I AM A WARRIOR.

How true is this?

Do Not Give Up.

Each day you will be asked to make a multitude of choices. Handle each choice as it arises. Choose carefully. Choose wisely. Keep your ultimate goal in mind. Each little choice leads to great success. It is a journey. It can not be conquered in a day  nor can it be destroyed by one choice. If you make a less than healthy choice, leave it behind you and move forward. Do not allow yourself to quit or give up. It is NOT an option.

Thought for today....

Dear Tabitha, Bodybuilding.com would like to feature you....WHAT?!?!?

Yes that was an email I received from bodybuilding.com this year along with some paperwork I had to fill out and submit to be considered for their Over 40 (gulp!) Transformation of the Week. So I filled it out and submitted it and that was that. For those of you not in the know, bodybuilding.com is quite the online community for the fitness elite and the fitness elite wanna-be's (that's me). I was simply thrilled just to receive the email.

Fast forward to November.....and TA-DA!  http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/body-transformation-tabitha-trained-for-the-stage.html#.TsW-Y_XWaOw.facebook 

Not going to lie, THIS was awesome! **insert happy dancing here**

I posted it on facebook and shared with others. Apparently not everyone shares my excitement. I submit the following comment in regards to my feature:

"It is NOT what is on our outside that pleases God, but what is on the inside. a WEIGHTLIFTERS for God program may better suit you."

Hmmm...where does one begin?  This was not a random stranger, this was indeed someone I know very well. I chose to ignore the post because I knew the poster was trying to elicit a response and I wasn't going to play. But it is there, in my mind. If I was a better person anytime this is brought to my mind I would perhaps pray for this person. I generally just refile it, in the junk drawer of my mind. 

But I saw something today that made me think of it again:

 
Some of us have it. Some of us don't.

Auld Lang Syne.....

Like an old friend this blog is still here. Holding memories and secrets, reminding me of things accomplished and things to come. One of my New Years goals will be to return to blogging. As I moved from my goals of 2011 into just doing life there seemed to be less to blog about, everything so mundane. Who wants to read that? Thus, I have come to realize this blog isn't for 'them'. It is for me. So I will make it a priority; no deadlines, no must do's, just an old friend, here when needed. I enjoy this.

2011 was an incredible year for me and I am looking forward to 2012 with New Ambitions and Great Expectations.  Maybe I should change the name to that....

With the New year comes talk of resolutions. I don't make resolutions anymore. Why should I ? I never kept them when I did make them. I make goals now. And along with my goals I make plans. You know the saying: A goal without a plan is simply a wish. In the past 5 years I have learned to distinguish between the two and I like goals much better!

So you are welcome to come along with me on this journey...it won't always be exciting, but then again the calm, still moments are some of my most favorite. Please remember, although something in this blog may touch you or motivate you, inspire you or even annoy you , I do this for me.

So let's see what 2012 brings us. What we can learn. How we can grow. What we can move and what we can be moved by....life is continuous and so should our pursuit of it be.