Today I came across two great stories that made me stop, listen, and think. I woke up today feeling unmotivated (typical Sunday, eh), determined not to waste my morning laying around the apartment (like some slob), I decided go downtown and hit up the retail district (cuz you know, buying something nice for yourself or someone always brings temporary gratification to one's life. Sad, but true lol).
Half way there I stopped off at a near by coffee shop to meet a friend for some conversations. It was there that I came across the first story in the Sunday Province, a story about Andrew McLane and his remarkable life transformation - from being categorized as super obese to a now slim 200 lbs. Instead of going into more details about Mr. McLane, I will share a link to this his story
Parksville realtor's spectacular weight loss the product of regular exercise, healthy eating and hard work
After leaving the coffee shop I started to feel more like myself so I thought to myself "shopping - F. that!" Soon after I found myself swimming laps at the near by Ymca on Burrard. It is here that I come across story number two.
After exhausting myself in the lap pool, I went to a place that is highly regarded in my top 10 best man made things - the hot tub lol! While relaxing for about 5 min, I grew bored (for those that don't know me, I can get very ADD) so I started up a conversation with the person beside me. After telling them about my morning and how it lead me here they told me about theirs and how it involved this amazing youtube video. You may have heard about it - it's titled The Amazing Transformation of a Guy Who Didn't Give Up. Two words is all I need to sum this video up - Simply Amazing!
I feel very blessed that these two stories have found me today - As life will have it some times, I have been feeling a bit uninspired the last couple of weeks and was in deed needing a good "slap" back into form. Even with all the great things that have happened during that period, I couldn't help but feel a bit lost in my emotions. I guess it is true what they say, put it out to the universe and it will reply back (you just need not ignore them when they come). As I type the last few sentences to this story, its safe to say that I am more focused than ever to take on the challenges in front of me and accomplish each and everyone of them LIKE A BOSS (then moving on to new and even more amazing things - maybe a triathlon soon???).
That's my Sunday story folks... hope you enjoy it! Now to get off the computer and swing some kettlebells around and watch Walking Dead & Dexter (in that order lol) before it gets too late. Will be posting a great recipe for a quick healthy breakfast smoothie soon... stay tuned. Till next time :)
PS I got a protein smoothie at the coffee shop.
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