Dear friends, If there is one thing I would like everyone to say and believe in, it would be this one simple phase... "Prepare for success".

How many of you have started the new year with at least 5 new resolutions and unrealistic goals, only to already have failed at least half of them, if not all of them. We immediately adopt the mindset of "gosh, I've blown it already, and the months not even out".. we already determine our failure instead of setting our goals and achieving the challenge. I know I have been guilty of it. I must of tried to stop smoking at least on 6 New year days in a row, and I cant begin to tell you of how many diets I started on the 1st of January. Goal setting can be easy enough, it's achieving those goals that is the challenge. When setting goals, break them down into steps that you know you can achieve that way you set yourself up for SUCCESS at every step of the journey. Instead of saying I want to lose 10 kilos in 4 months, lets say, I'm going to lose 2.5kgs in ONE month, and I will achieve this by, going to the gym 3 days a week, and by packing my lunch from home, I will buy myself new running shoes that I have been talking about, and I will enrol into a yoga class. I WILL ACHIEVE my goal.. I AM GEARED FOR SUCCESS... I AM READY TO MAKE THIS YEAR A YEAR OF CHANGE. Follow through on your goals, and lets make this year, YOUR year. GOOD LUCK.

 
Well, what a month December was. Firstly we had a very special visit from Body for Life Champions Rosa Henry Grand Master Champion and Tani Tonga, 2nd runner up champion from the COOK ISLANDS. Joe Caruso who was also a Top Ten Australian Finalist made the trip to Sydney and for a very special workout down at my local gym, Fitness First in Dee Why. Again I found myself in the uncomfortable position when challenged with the weights.. I must try to remind these champions that there is nothing wrong with lifting a reasonable weight. HA.. Rosa, is one incredibly strong Champion and well and truly proved her worth, leg pressing 200KGs for 10 REPS. She later informed me that she can easily get up to 350KGS.. WOW ROSA, lucky Im not living in the Cook Islands. Tani likewise is one lady who is very worthy of her crown, and the highlight for me was watching these guys running on the treadmill, their first time ever using this. That was the first time I have ever seen anyone take such pleasure and joy in doing their cardio. Just check out their huge smiles. Was such a great day, and as always, these days just go far to quickly. I look forward to one day, travelling to their island home to visit their gym and to doing BFL, island style. Special thanks to Joe also and his beautiful family, I really love spending time with this very giving, loving family..I hope to see you guys soon in Melbourne. Thankyou for your inspiration. You guys are blessed by GOD.


This recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups fresh, shelled peas
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped, fresh Italian parsley
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion with a dash of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the peas and cook for 3 minutes or longer, depending on their size and freshness. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes more. Meanwhile, cook the pasta until it is al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain. Toss with the remaining olive oil, onion, peas, mushrooms, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of the parsley. Divide the pasta among 4 warmed pasta bowls and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and parsley. Serve immediately.

Protein 11gms Carbohydrate 51 gms Total fat 13gms Saturated 3gms.
Watch out for another quick and easy recipe next month, enjoy.


MELBOURNE BFL SUPPORT MEET

January 18th 12.30pm start in Burwood MELBOURNE. please email the BFL co-ordinator at mount_franklin_olives@hotmail.com for further details. Please BYO bbq and drinks. There will be many seasoned BFL'ers there as well as some new people starting. A lucky door prize will be given away consisting of BFL training books and videos.The DREAM JOURNAL will be making its final Australian visit to this meet, before heading over to AMERICA and PORTER FREEMAN'S DESK, so please lets inspire our AMERICAN friends in the EAS office, and show them how passionate us AUSSIES are with our new BODIES for life.

PITTWATER SUMMER FOOD AND WINE FAIR

Cnr of Barrenjoey and Pittwater Roads, Mona Vale Every Friday night until April 23, 2004. Admission is free. Expect a family atmosphere, children, blankets, dogs, whatever goes. Live music and fine wine... AH.. what a great way to finish off the week. Friday nights at Village Park.

MOCCONA"S MOONLIGHT CINEMA Centennial Park Amphitheatre.

Moccona Moonlight Cinema is back for summer. Grab a picnic rug and head to the Centennial Park Amphitheatre for Australia's leading outdoor cinema experience. Featuring the best in new release film and classic cinema, the Moccona Moonlight Cinema season runs from 27 Nov - 06 Mar. Some movies screening in January include Intolerable Cruelty, Jaws, Roman Holiday, The Princess Bride, Finding Nemo, and Grease.




Some people dream of success, while others wake up and work hard at it.


While on the subject of quotes, I also find a lot of inspiration in music. It is from music where I found the name of my business.. DESIRE. (guess which bands sing it ??). Another artist Im enjoying listening to is the Christina Augurelia CD, Stripped. You can often find me driving around the northern beaches with my head out the window singing along. One of my favourite tracks is"keep on singing my song" It is a song full of positive strong sentances. Whatever it is that inspires you, find and use it daily.


My very special friend this month, is one of my clients, BETH HULL. Beth just has to be one of those special people that inspires me, everytime we get to train together. Beth has been with me for two months now, and her energy and enthusiasm for life just knocks me out. She has more of a social life than I DO.. She actively pursues sport and plays tennis, basketball,dance and participates in Gymnastics where she currently represents Australia in the Special Olympic's winning THREE gold medals and a SILVER in the last meet held in Brisbane last month. Beth has competed in 9 N.S.W. State Championships and has won 9. She loves all sports and always gives her best at anything she does. Beth fully embraces life and her positive outlook and happy disposition means that every workout, we work 100%. We do running, skipping, balance work, strength work, and Beths favourite, Boxing.


THANKS BETH.. You are simply.. THE BEST.
While on the subject of friends, just sending a special hello to my new found friends in Brisbane who came along to the last BFL support meet in Forest Lakes. One lady who in paricular i would like to acknowledge is Debbie Vinter. This lovely lady, is a true winner in life, having achieved success after many setbacks. Debbie as you read this, im sure you would have just taken your 12 week challenge shots.. Remember, that here is where the journey begins, with the NEW body you have created.. Go and live it Girl.. Dont hold back, and enjoy the rewards that life will show you.. You are GREAT..WELL DONE.

As for Personal Training Packages, I will soon be opening my own DESIRE TRAINING STUDIO. I cant wait, and its going to be THE BEST personal training experience you will ever have. Apart from the studio that will be equipped with a water rower, cross trainer, and a cable resistance training system, there will be fitballs, bosu balls, medicine balls and boxing equipment. Along with the outdoor experience of a salt water pool, spa, sauna, outdoor shower,and covered eating area. EVERYONE will benefit from a FREE first visit.. details in the next newsletter, and THANKS to all who have made this dream come true.






Lastly.. I recently asked you all what was the last time you did something for the first time.. well, I better fess up and let you all know about my new "first time" goal which I have been encouraged to complete thanks to my clients and friends, Sandy and Sue Canham.........so here goes. Next month, I will be competing in my first TRIATHLON. Guys.. this is going to be very hard for me to do, considering that I cant swim to save my life. But try I must, and I'm going to give it my best shot. As long as I dont drown, I will be happy. Its all happenning in Febuary, so I will let you all know about it in the next newsletter. Watch this space for the offical Before and After photos. And in the meantime, I had better put in some stroke correction training.. cant imagine they will let me do this race using the good ole doggie paddle.



That's a wrap for this month. Stay tuned for my next newsletter, and remember, your body is the only place you have to live in so look after it.

Yours in health,
Your friend, Debbie
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