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Good Reads

2008-07-10T17:12:33-05:00

The other day Scott mentioned a book on one of the podcasts...Take Time for Your Life, by Cheryl Richardson. I always used to avoid the “Self Help” section of the book store, but I decided to check this book out. I find that many self help books are vague, offer unrealistic advice, or are just plain silly, but this book had some great ideas and I’ve started implementing them in my everyday life. Don’t get me wrong...I love listening to Scott ...but does anyone else have suggestions for great personal development reads?

Summer is the best time for reading a book!

-D

How Did You Celebrate The 4th of July

2008-07-06T19:27:08-05:00

Hey guys!

I’m sitting at my kitchen table and Joi and I are wrapping up our holiday weekend with a little healthy cooking.

I treated Carlyn and Joel to lunch today and they said, “so… what did you guys do this weekend?”

HAD A BLAST! And still ate right and worked out too! I know… sickening.

Thought I would share a couple of pictures of our day on the boat with friends.

That’s Disappearing Island in Daytona Beach just off the Ponce Inlet.

Joi and her friend Ranada…

Me and my longtime friend Curt.

So… what did you do this weekend?

Mastermind!

2008-07-01T08:23:02-05:00

The early bird registration for the mastermind is only 3.5 hours away when I’m writing this. Who’s planning on signing up?

Cheers,
Julie

Congraulations Scott & Joi!

2008-04-19T00:23:17-05:00

It’s a little early Pacific Time but Eastern Time it is already April 19, so,

Congratulations on your Wedding Day!!!

Goal Accomplished!!! Share your Successes

2007-12-18T13:05:01-05:00

It’s the end of the year and before we jump right into goal setting how about taking a few minutes to share you success stories from 2007. Sometimes we don’t realize just how far we’ve come until we look back for a few minutes.

I remember climbing Tuckerman’s Ravine on Mount Washington in New Hampshire many years ago. We were hiking with skies and were planning on skiing the headwall. We climbed slowly, one step at a time climbing up steps that had been packed in the snow. Finally, when we took a break and looked back, we realized just how far we had climbed, even though while we were climbing, all we saw was more snow and more steps ahead. From our spot on the mountain, it seemed like we could see forever, the cars below looked like ants, we could see Wildcat Ski area.... All we did was look at our journey from a different perspective to appreciate how much progress we had made up that mountain.

This year, I’ve accomplished many goals, and not accomplished others. The most important is my relationship with my boyfriend. With lots of support from MTM and others, I’ve made some significant breakthroughs in the relationship and we have found something that will last for a long long time. Accomplishing the goal, just means that I will make new goals to continue to improve and enrich the relationship. Next year we want to find a place to live together, and who knows what else.

I finally learned to roll my kayak - Remember that I was going to learn to roll or drown trying. I’m happy to say that I’m alive and breathing, and it’s not salt water that I am breathing. In addition to just the rolling skills, I also took an instructor’s workshop and started teaching kayaking. Rolling was the hardest skill that I ever tried to learn. It’s not intuitive, requires being comfortable under water wearing a 17’ boat, and is a combination of coordination and flexibility more than strength. Once it’s mastered, it’s very easy to do. I was at the point of giving up by the end of the summer, but then I pushed through, kept going and finally did it. Another month of twice a week pool sessions and practice, practice, practice, I finally think I have it. That doesn’t mean stop practicing though, I’ll be back in the pool when it opens again next year.

There are other smaller goals that I’ve accomplished - some at work, some around the house, some with friends. I’m grateful for the support and encouragement found here at MTM. I’m looking forward to hearing about everyone else’s success this year.

The end of MTM Show?

2008-06-03T02:45:09-05:00

No new MTM Shows for a loooong time in iTunes. The end is here?

Hospice Fundraising & Marathon Training

2008-06-30T00:44:52-05:00

Hi all!

As you may have heard in episode #151 of Motivation to Move, I am raising money for an incredible organization called Hospice of the Comforter. This group came in and took care of our family in our time of need, and I’ve committed myself to the challenging goal of running 26.2 miles at the San Francisco Marathon to raise awareness of Skin Cancer and how great Hospice is. If you are able and willing to donate to our cause, please visit http://www.austinhastings.com and donate. Proceeds go towards the same Hospice organization which directly helped our family in 2006.

Also, in the process of training for this marathon since January of this year, I’ve learned a lot about what it takes to get used t running long distances. In last week’s long run, I burned 2800 calories in one run alone and ran 17 miles! If you have any questions in terms of long-term training, endurance, etc., I would be very happy to answer as best as I can. I’ve not always been an endurance athlete, but I’ve leanred a lot in marathon training that I’d be happy to pass on.

Thank you for your support, and for being such a great community!

Austin

What Music Keeps You MOVING!

2007-01-10T02:11:46-05:00

I get bored sometimes and need fresh tunes, maybe you do too. If so, this is the thread for you. Post your favorite playlist(s) if you’d like to share.

Ya’All Join In Now!

Most of my workout tunes are fast, for obvious reasons: Cardio. The right music really keeps me going. (I use my PocketPC phone with Windows Media Player instead of an iPod, iTunes is really a pain for those of who don’t use Apple and m4A DRM, but it’s all the same music. End of rant.)

Sometimes I add in Podrunner/DJSteveBoy tracks. Check it out at http://www.djsteveboy.com/mixes.html. He usually gives the bpm of each mix so that helps. You can get them as a podcast mp3 with any feedcatcher. My trainer swears by DJ Tiesto. You can also get free workout music downloads at http://www.fitpod.com/

Tonight my playlist was as follows:

Donna Summer - Upside Down
Everything But the Girl - Missing
Billy Ocean - When the Going Gets Tough the Tough Get Going
ACDC - You Shook Me All Night Long
Earth Wind & Fire - Got to Get You Into My Life
Justin Timberlake - Sexyback
Ciara - 1,2 Step
Prince - Rasberry Beret, Little Red Corvette
Rihanna - SOS
PDiddy/Nicole Scherzinger - Come to Me
Sylvester - Do You Wanna Funk
Chaka Khan - I Feel For You
Ami Stewart - Knock On Wood
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Space Remix- Rhythm of the Night

Suzanne

Bathing Suits

2008-06-27T10:08:51-05:00

I haven’t been able to make myself buy a bathing suit/swimsuit. When I go to the beach, I wear Champion shorts (from Target’s fitness wear section) with either a lycra camisole, or a top with little spaghetti straps and a sturdy strapless bra underneath.

Truth is, I have no idea where to find a bathing suit that will be flattering to my short, curvy figure, demure enough for my Amish sensibility, and supportive enough in the top and long enough to cover the thigh area. Outside of a Victorian costume shop, that is. Any suggestions as to brands, retailers, designs?

Cute Animal Photos

2008-06-20T21:58:31-05:00

This it Tillie and her “brother” Chui. Tillie is actually having her “bath” and absorbs water during it.

I tortoise and cat sit when their parents go out of town. Chui is one of their two cats who are brothers and both black. Attached the photo that has Chui so you can get the idea of Tillie’s size.

The red heart on the back of her shell is her tag. It is glued on with Elmer’s since it is non toxic.She has escape from their back yard a couple of times by climbing the back steps and going down in the space between fence and the concrete steps.