It's the gypsy soul in me, that sense of always needing to wander, to keep moving, exploring, never staying still for too long. Some of us are just born like that, those that never get too attached to places or things, who can without hesitation just get up and leave, like a whisper on the wind you're not even sure was really ever there at all. Adventure calls to us, the perpetual child in our free spirited soul, wanting to experience as much of life as possible.

Words: © Rosie Chee

We all have that one who we want to travel with. Even those who do almost everything alone have one we desire to adventure and explore with, experiencing new things and "first times"... We all have someone who we shine like no other with. Who brings out our inner child, the glow of utter and complete happiness undeniable to any who witness you together... We all have a soul with whom we inspire others. Simply just in our "being", because when we are with them we are changed, growing and glowing.


Words: © 2018 Rosie Chee


Image: Rosie Chee

We all have that one who we want to travel with. Even those who do almost everything alone have one we desire to adventure and explore with, experiencing new things and "first times". Sometimes that realization hits when least expected. So much that it startles and can seem "scary" at first, but slowly comes to make sense.

We all have someone who we shine like no other with. Who brings out our inner child, the glow of utter and complete happiness undeniable to any who witness you together. That makes others wonder what secret there is between you that creates such sparkling delight in your energy.

We all have a soul with whom we inspire others. Simply just in our "being", because when we are with them we are changed, growing and glowing.

Words: © 2018 Rosie Chee

MOTIVATIONAL OF THE DAY

Nothing like a reminder of how short life really is to motivate you to make the most of your life NOW.

Follow your heart. Chase your dreams. Never stop believing. If they rest insistently on your soul they're there for a reason, and sometimes it's only in the DOING that the reason becomes clear. Listen to your heart. Live your dreams. Never give up. Whatever you love to do you love for a purpose, and sometimes only YOU can fulfill that purpose.

So go out into the world and live unapologetically as your soul is led, the sparkle from your heart shining in your eyes as you live loving life and all that you do, being open to and seeing the magic come alive in every moment in the beauty surrounding you. Live so that come the time your ability to do so fades, you will have lived so completely and ultimately that you have no regrets, because you will have done all that you can with all that you are, become more than you ever thought you could and made all the difference only you possibly could have.

Make the MOST of your one, precious life and if you are not already, start doing it NOW.

© Rosie Chee

MOTIVATIONAL OF THE DAY

NOT taking the risk is a risk in itself - the one of forever regret and wondering "what if?", the "could have" beens and the possibility of missing out on something amazing beyond your wildest imaginings. TAKING the risk has its own dangers - chance of rejection, disappointment and failure, with the possibility of utter destruction from allowing vulnerability in opening your heart and putting yourself on the line. And while NOT taking the risk might give you a false sense of "safety", the courage from TAKING the risk creates the most growth in a soul, causes evolution and forward momentum regardless of the immediate outcome, for whatever happens can only make one dig deeper and ask more of themselves, so that they become better than they ever were. Taking the risk might seem daunting and risk losing everything for something that might only be a "dream", but truly NOT taking the risk means risking losing everything for nothing, for when you TAKE the risk, the greatest "rewards" are in the JOURNEY, a "transformation" and evolution of soul that is truly priceless.

© Rosie Chee

MOTIVATIONAL OF THE DAY


GYPSY

It's the gypsy soul in me, that sense of always needing to wander, to keep moving, exploring, never staying still for too long. Some of us are just born like that, those that never get too attached to places or things, who can without hesitation just get up and leave, like a whisper on the wind you're not even sure was really ever there at all. Adventure calls to us, the perpetual child in our free spirited soul, wanting to experience as much of life as possible.


© 2016 Rosie Chee

MOTIVATIONAL OF THE DAY


MAGICMAKERS


I want to see the world with you. Just the two of us. Making ripples and spreading starlight wherever we go. Creating magic that inspires others to want their own.


© 2016 Rosie Chee

2012 | Day 128: Never Be The Same

MOTIVATIONAL OF THE DAY

Do Not Lack Conviction

Do not lack conviction, least others doubt your sincerity. In everything you say and do, ensure truth, transparent consistency, so that they do not doubt where your heart lies.

Conviction can rally others to your cause and garner support, entreat change and bring about a ripple effect more profound than you could ever imagine. Conviction stands you out from the crowd who do not know where their loyalty lies, who do not know their own heart and the desires hidden there, those looking for a leader who can unite them in a common cause. Conviction can move mountains, drive men to do the unthinkable and achieve the impossible, because they believe in something greater than themselves, a higher purpose for the betterment of humanity.

Conviction is a powerful force, no matter how pure the motive behind it, so be careful what you hold so dear that you would be willing to do anything for and to protect, least you turn a multitude down a path that does not give to honourable cause.

In everything you say and do, have conviction and purity of heart. When such truth stands before men, it will change the world a little at a time.

Quote for Reflection: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

TRAINING

HIIT Run:
a. 4 min jogging
b. 12 x 20 sec sprint/10 sec easy
c. 10 min jogging

Stretch 11 min

Shoulders/Hamstrings (30 sec recovery between supersets):
SuperSet A -
1. Behind-the-neck BB Military Press 5 x 12, 10, 10, 10, 10
2. Skip 5 x 100 revolutions
SuperSet B -
3. Rear Flyes 5 x 12, 10, 10, 8, 8
4. Skip 5 x 100 revolutions
SuperSet C -
5. Seated BB Military Press 5 x 8
6. Skip 5 x 100 revolutions
SuperSet D -
7. Plate Hammer Raises 5 x 8
8. Skip 5 x 100 revolutions
SuperSet E -
9. Single-Arm DB Lateral Raises 6 x 10 per side
10. Skip 6 x 100 revolutions
SuperSet F -
11. Side-to-side Plyometric Bench Jumps 6 x 30
12. Skip 6 c 100 revolutions

Post-Weights Cardio:
Recline Bike 20 min @ 107-110 rpm

Stretch 10 min

OTHER NOTES

Sleep: Went to bed at 0330 and got up at 0830, not all of it slept, and what was, broken.

Energy: Quite light-headed in the gym, and got told beforehand that I looked "tired", even though that's my "usual" state of look.

Mood: Fairly good, even though I was getting frustrated in the gym with the skipping at times.

Joints: Left superiomedial knee has been aching quite a lot, especially post-training.

Quality of Training: Endurance is definitely there. Strength reasonable. Dripping with sweat before I even started post-weights cardio, and even more afterwards. Finding it hard to breathe at times, but pushing through. Ankles a little "touchy" during skipping, so going to make sure I wear my other sneakers from now on. Session took a little longer than usual, but only because I made a few changes, and overall, it was fine - my body needs it.

Overall Sense of Feeling: Interesting thing I noted as I was running yesterday, a thought that has lingered with me - how we can be at one of the highest points in our lives and yet feel our lowest. It doesn't make any sense, and yet this is how I feel - a little by what I mean re emotional state affecting everything, Chris.

Other: If you're not on Facebook and have not yet seen it, you can see one of the shots Gary Miller took of me in Florida, here: Rosie.

Day 335: RCS Newsletter December 2011 Edition Now Live!

THE TRAVEL & HOLIDAY EDITION

This is a busy time of year, when people travel near and far to see family and friends and spend time with them.It's also a time of festivity, with lots of food and drink, work parties, and other celebrations.It can be a time when your discipline may stumble . . . Let me tell you a secret: You DON'T have to feel uncomfortable; you DON'T have to deprive yourself of all the festive treats and goodies; you DON'T have to let your training go; you DON'T have to let all your hard work up until now be for nothing. Want to know how? Then check out the fourth edition of the RCS Newsletter, "The TRAVEL & HOLIDAY Edition" - you can review it HERE.

Day 191: Quick Update

I apologize for those who have been following, but with everything going on, I haven't had much time for anything but work. But had to give a quick update re "Body Composition and Look": 113.4 pounds at 9% bodyfat. 24 June I was 107.2 pounds at 8% bodyfat (and in the best aesthetic condition of my life to date), and even though it is only a 1% increase in body composition, the increase in both weight and girths over the last two weeks makes me feel so fat and uncomfortable, particularly with the bloating and water retention. I have a week to get back down to at least 8% bodyfat over this next week - I HAVE TO; I want to be and MUST be leanER and in better condition than I was when I competed last year!!! Hoping I can train as I need to, since I know that the lack of training [volume] - especially re weights - over the last two weeks has been a huge detriment to my physique (as well as highly noticing the difference re water once cessation of Erase).

Next week is not going to be a lot better than the last two weeks, with a lot more changes re work and long hours of travel, and not a lot of time for training, continuing to turn my life upside down and inside out, so far from ideal this close to competition. As evidenced by my body composition, my conditioning has gone backwards, and now I have a week to try and get back to where I was, but better. Trying to stay positive. I can only do what I can do, and although it's going to take more than a little luck to achieve what I want next week, I'm going to make sure it's as best I can to get where I want!

Also to note that as of tomorrow, the ONLY supplements that I will be using for a couple of weeks are MuscleGel Shots, RecoverPRO, and Vitamin C.