Hi everyone, How are we all. Im glad to say that I am well, and feeling GRRR-eat about life. I hope you all are too. So why am I feeling good. Well, perhaps that along with so many others such as Barry, Anna, Paulette, Bex,Tammie, Rachel, Simone, Jayne, Olivia and Dylan and Joelene and many many more fellow Bfl'ers I am too starting an OFFICAL challenge this year. My goals are set and I wanted to share with you all just some of them. Apart from the physical goals of losing weight and reducing body fat, my Mental fitness goals are as follows:

Defeat cravings and addiction to junk food on the weekends.
(especially pizza)
Overcome the mental stumbling blocks that would prevent my realising my physical goals. This relates to my ability to swim and run.
Develop a strong, healthy, and positive view of myself inside and out. I still think my legs are my downfall, so i will learn to love and accept my legs and work on strengthening and toning the muscle.
Train myself to make healthy, good choices for me and my family
Fully believe in my physical potential
At the end of the 12 weeks, I want to be a brand new person, both mentally and physically! It is my goal to transform my body, eating habits, lifestyle, and mind through this program. My biggest goal is to totally assist in changing the lives of my clients and to see them through not only just 12 weeks, but to ensure that they walk the path of true health and fitness and achieve their goals in life too.
My own positive affirmation that I would like to share with you is this.

Follow my dreams, and live the life of my dreams. I will give my true destiny a chance to unfold. I believe I can achieve everything I set my mind to.

I hope that the above saying rings true for you too.
Just before I sign off here I just want to wish a fellow angel of light much success in her new challenge. Valerie In Wichita Kansas. Go and spread your wings and fly high my dear. This is your year.


- 1/2 portion Fresh Lean Ground Beef
- Onions
- Green peppers (optional)
- 2 egg whites
- Whole Wheat Toast
- A pinch of pepper

Directions: Cook onions (and green peppers if preferred) and beef on medium heat until beef is browned. Set aside. Take pan off heat and spray with Pam spray or equivalent. Cook eggwites until done, stirring and scrambling to breaking egg into pieces. Add in beef and onions, pepper, and mix thoroughly. Remove from heat, add a piece of whole wheat toast, and enjoy! This will serve 1 so just double up the ingredients to suit the number of guests you have for breakfast. Too cool .

Now that i have your attention, just wanted to add some fast facts here to help your choices when you feel a snack attack coming on

Cadbury Caramello koala 20gm 12.3 Carb 0.0 protein 5.0 fat
Cadbury Cherry Ripe 85gm 47.5 carb 3.0 protein 21.0 fat
Cadbury Flake 30gm 16.9 carb 2.4 protein 9.3 fat
Nestle Kit Kat 60gm 37.7 carb 4.5 protein 14.4 fat
Mars bar lite 44gm 34.0 carb 1.6 protein 5.3 fat
Mars bar 60gm 42.6 carb 2.2 protein 10.8 fat
Watch out for another quick fast and delicious recipe next month.

Seaside Open Air Cinema January weekends up to the 31st Jan. log onto www.lovemanly.com.au for details of movies showing, Bring your blankets, pillows, picnic and sit back and relax under the stars and listening to the surf at Dee Why Beach. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, gates open at 7pm, Entertainment starts at 8.15pm. Movies include Casablanca, Big Wednesday, and Pirates of the Carribean.

Cottons Pilates in the Park Melbourne on Sunday Feb 22 , 2004.
This is a charity event supported by stretch pilates. There will be several qualified instructors there on the day to guide you and help those with sensitive injuries. Following the pilates session there will be an array of delicious healthy brunch bites on offer in the park and there will also be a special guest speaker. Time is 9.30am for registration at the Royal Botanic Gardens. Central Lawn enter via gate D. You can contact 03 96994109 for further information.

And now something for the kiddies Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYATHLON will be held over a number of weekends until April. From Brisbane to Perth and Hobart on February 29. To take part just register your interest at schools@triathlon.org.au and bring along your bike, helmet, swimmers and running shoes. No matter what skill level your child is at there will be adult helpers to make sure that they all do their best.




You are blessed, You have everything going well for you.
Take time to identify all the good, to see that your life is successful.
Count your successes.

Acknowledge what you have acheived and what you are capable of acheiving, in doing so this is the way to count your blessings.

Thank you Helen, your kind thoughts and words always touch my heart.

This is one person who has very special meaning in my life, My true friend and training partner Jean Underhill 2001 2nd runner up Australian Champion. Jean is the reason for my being all that I am. Jean initally inspired me to enter the challenge, and despite my protests, encouraged me to tackle my challenges in life, and to complete my 12 week transformation. Jean did and continues to encourage me to be the best that I can be, she never has shown any jealously, or mistrust, and has always been a steady influence of positivity in my busy hectic world.


Jean Underhill, along with my other training buddy Kris Dyball, still to this day, some 2 years after my journey began, are at the gym with me at 6am 5 days a week. Honestly, a girl couldn't ask for better workout buddies or truer friends. I have said it a milion times before, but I'll say it again, Thankyou Jean for changing my life, and showing me the way to be a better person. You are MY CHAMPION and my dearest Closest Friend. YOU ARE THE BEST.


Well, I have to say that as every day goes by my studio is looking better and better, Im extremely proud of my new little business and I believe I have achieved MY goal of providing a safe and pleasant working out enviroment where everyone can feel inspired motivated and excited to be moving their bodies and feeling the positive effects of exercise. My studio is located in Cromer Heights near Dee Why on Sydneys Northern Beaches. I am giving away a free Studio session to anyone living nearby, so If you are on the northern beaches, please email me at debbie@desirefitness.com.au to register for your FREE workout session with the Champ. There is a pool, spa, sauna and outdoor shower along with a covered eating area. The studio has on hand a cross trainer, a water rower, a stepper, an exercise bike along with free weights, incline and flat benches and a cable weighted system including a leg press, lat pulldown, leg curl, leg extension, the list just goes on and on.


Now, how can I put out a Febuary newsletter and not mention Valentines so this one’s for all the romantics at heart. Don’t buy your Valentine just chocolates (lord forbid!), but how about a beautiful gift from my good friend and client Jasmine from Cerise Floral Design, located in Manly. Jasmine is giving all Desire customers a special deal on the Cerise Romance package, being a dozen fresh long stemmed RED roses beautifully gift boxed with a clear glass vase, presented with delicious boxed heart shaped chocolates, scented bath confetti and two free cocktails in Nell’s Cocktail Lounge at Manly Pacific Sydney! for only $129.00 per dozen (including GST and delivery anywhere in Sydney). This is an UNREAL DEAL… and only valid for Valentine’s Day. Call Jasmine today on 9907 9555 to place your order. It can’t get any easier than this guys…TAKE NOTE.
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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