Trials...

No one escapes trials in this life.

We can view our trials as a health program for the soul. Taken well, it can eliminate those fats in our soul, like laziness, irresponsibility & indifference. It can also help us build our character. Trials can strengthen the soul.

It can give you a deeper understanding of life, of others and yourself.

I made it to my first Sport Modeling Competition over the weekend, INBA. I didn’t place however I did my best & walked away feeling so happy with myself, I learnt that it’s not just the 1^st 2^nd or 3^rd place you need from these competitions but that it’s that trial you accomplish. I wouldn’t change a thing with my performance & body; I worked so hard & did everything to my best of my ability.

This trial strengthened my soul & taught me the real meaning of winning.

I will continue to compete to take on more trials because any trial is an opportunity for personal growth and greatness.  

I thank the ones who took the time to help, support and encourage me it makes the biggest difference when you are surrounded by the right people.

Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.

Now to get ready for NABBA this Saturday!

Your joy inspires

All of us are looking for some kind of fulfilment to bring us peace. We need it to justify our existence and we invest ourselves into whatever we believe that would fulfil us. 
When we look at it, we pursue success to be happy. Success is just the means to find joy.  Some say that they pursue success to be fulfilled, but even fulfilment is accompanied by joy. That is how you can say to yourself you are fulfilled, when you have a sense of joy in you.

My partner/ best friend/ high school sweetheart (haha.. yes I went there) Sam is living just that, he inspires others by just chasing his sense of joy.
3 months after he stepped foot into a different world that he now lives and breaths for Sam was sold, he found his new fulfilment Muay Thai. (Victoria Point Bloodshed Fight Club)
5 months later he was standing in a ring, 30kgs lighter, less 8% body fat, with people screaming his name, heart racing, staring into another ones eyes ready to fight.
He gained much more then just a new body, confidence & that feeling of fulfilment. Its the people who helped him get there, they're like family & I think with anyone’s success the main accomplishment of joy is the new people you meet & the bond like no-other that you gain.

There are no gains without pains

TODAY IS A NEW DAY!

I was driving home last night from a (good) painful session with Michael Waddington (My Comp Trainer/ Dietician/ Mentor) and noticed the brightest most unique full moon. Now I know a full moon can mean many things & it definitely reflected on the day that I just had.
There were so many emotions running through my body & I felt like the further I grew the more I attracted negative comments, so I dived into my bag for a quick emergency call, not initially knowing who I was about to call. I ended up on the phone to my mum & did she set me straight.
She advised me that sometimes chasing your goals, growing & building a happy successful lifestyle does unfortunately mean realising who has your best interest at heart. We need to surround ourselves with those people who encourage, support, inspire, love & care for you. I had at that point lost focus on the ones who I smile about, get excited to see again, who leave you feeling refreshed & the ones that have you counting down the days till you see them next.

Today is definitely a new day & I now know what they mean when they say "Anything worth while doing is going to be hard."
11 Days till INBA

My little quote for the day....
Energy is the one thing that at times we all feel we need more of. What most people find is that when they are doing what they love that the energy comes naturally. When you have a passion for what you are doing you will find energy is something that you have lots of.

My very first blog =)

I never thought I'd be one to blog or even thought anyone would be interested in reading about what I'm thinking/doing/achieving/changing/offering etc but so much has changed in the past year & I find myself doing things I never thought I was capable of.
I have met some of the most amazing, inspiring & humble people in the past year and even though life hasn't always been picture perfect I'm still so happy & eager to see what else is yet to come.
I'm now on my 2 week count down till my first ever Sports Modeling Competition-INBA Brisbane Sports Model 2011.
Clean eating, hard training & a positive attitude are my 3 key points to remember for the next two weeks.... as anything worth while doing is going to be HARD!
Time to rest/ Night =)