INSPIRED...I went up to watch the Exterra race yesterday! Not only was it a beautiful day, but all the leaves are turning colors, which made it that more beautiful. At one point I was standing so close to Lance Armstrong, that I could of reached out and touched him. I found that as I stood around and watched these great athletes , I wished I knew more about each one of them. Some of these athletes came from France, Austrailia, Canada, and all around the world. They choose to come here to push their limits.It started with the swim. Wow that was crazy! They are all swimming so close and so fast to one another. Its like a frenzy. The athletes doing the full exterra, had so far to swim! Just when you think they are done, they have to go around and do it again. They are so fast, and the water is so dark and cold. I was amazed. The transition to the bike was fast. They are dripping wet. They slap on their bike shoes, a water bag, and they go. Just like that! They pedal so fast and so hard...and still dripping wet! There are people right behind them, and right in front of them. So close your tires could touch. Boy was it nerve wracking watching someone pass. There is no room for error on this trail! I did not get to see the run part on the trails, but I imagine they push even harder knowing this is the last thing to get them to the end. I loved seeing all the muscles on everyone! It looked so good! It is truly amazing what our bodies can do with hard work and determination! Everyone of those people inspired me! Next time I think I just want to cut my workout a little short, I will think of the determination that I saw in these people. I will apply it to my own determination and will remember that there is no limit to the possibilities !!!

I had Niki and Mandy over for lunch today.. and they loved my dessert. Niki asked me to share this recipe:

Pumpkin Mousse
1 large pkg. suger-free vanilla pudding
1 cup pumpkin
2 cups skim milk
1 1/4 cup fat free cool whip
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Mix pudding, milk, and spice together. Fold in cool whip. Chill in fridge.
I make it all up and then put in those small dixie cups. I think its like 50 calories per cup.

Some of you have been asking about military testing..the next military testing will be held on the last week of October! Look at your score and see where you are. It takes a score of at least 75 to make the air force. Many of you were close! It's about taking it to the next level. I KNOW YOU HAVE IT IN YOU! DIG DEEP AND WORK HARD!! CAN'T WAIT TO TEST YOU AGAIN!

What kind of a friend are you?  When a friend says " I need you!" what do you say? Do you say "what happened?" or do you say " How can I help?" Does it really matter what happened or does it only matter that your friend needs you!

Today I had a friend who needed me..and all I could think was...please give me the right words to help her.Her struggle is one of feelings of self  sabotage towards her fitness goals.  This got me thinking about this blog post....

I know that everyone of your friends are not going to have the same fitness goals, same passions, and the same want for a healthier body. Thats ok, maybe you can set an example for them. However, it is so important to have a network of friends in the same " fitness journey" path as yourself. It is important to have a friend who you know has your back. The same friend or friends that are going to kick your butt, when your slacking. We need positive support to help us achieve our goals. We need friends who are not going to talk us into that big piece of pie, when they know its not your cheat day. A friend who can make your exercise just a little less dull from time to time. This journey to fitness is not easy. If it was easy then everyone would be striving for better cardio health, more strength, and better eating habits. Find a friend to be your race buddy, or your morning walker, or biking partner. Maybe just a friend that you know you can call when you feel like you need a little pep talk. Be aware of those that will try to de-rail what you have worked so hard to achieve! We are all striving to be better to our bodies..we need to stick together! How has fitness changed your relationships? I love to workout on my own, but I also love to workout with others. I have a friend who is my little race buddy, we have done almost all my races together. I have my swimming friends, I go with weekly. I have a good friend that we talk about and text about fitness all the time. Just yesterday, we were texting about shoes, and feet. We talk about workout clothes and recipes! This is another way to share motivation and keep the interest up. One of my very favorite things at boot camp, is seeing everyone cheer for everyone. Watching clients who don't need to stay..stay and cheer on the last runner! Its like at boot camp, we become a family. Some people have never met, but there is a connection. The connection is that we are all on same journey, but different paths has brought us all together! Its amazing!

Happy Labor Day weekend! Wishing everyone a fun safe holiday weekend! I will hold a Labor Day class on Monday night at 7 pm(boot camp style). Will take only 8 people. The cost will be 20$ and must be paid seperate from your monthly training. Text me with your  r.s.v.p.