March 2008

Quick announcement as I have to eat breakfast and head of to the gym for my morning training session. I’ve posted up my second skin fold measurements this morning here for those that are insterested in following my progression. And then this afternoon I’ll have my weight and all my symmetry and compulsory photos posted up also.

But in the mean time ladies have a fabulous day, I know I will! )

I’m sitting in the passenger seat of my car on my way back from Echuca to Sale. This is time management at it’s best ladies. LOL!! Waste not want not. I have six hours to fill so what better way to spend it than typing a blog on my smart phone.

It was up bright and early this morning for breakfast then cardio at the local gym. Mum’s home is bodybuilding user friendly so it’s always stoked with our nutritional requirements and paraphernalia which obviously makes travelling back home a whole lot easier. The gym I use isn’t to bad until my friends gym is up running. Jim is the current NABBA/WFF Mr Universe Superbody Over 30 and is in the process of setting up a brand new bodybuilding gym in conjunction with his business partner Graeme Lancefield NABBA/WFF National & Victorian President. So next trip home I’ll have the pleasure of training in it, can’t wait.

15 weeks out today, can you believe it! Time is flying by this time around for comp prep, but then again my personal circumstances are also very different. Due to my not being where I should be deciding to do weekly photos, skin folds and weigh-in was a good idea. It keeps just enough pressure on me to prevent any unnecessary lapses. So for me and my prep it’s a good thing. If you’re interested in seeing the photo’s and reading the results you’ll find them posted up there every Sunday.

Everything’s 100% on track and I’m training like a tired woman possessed. I had my annual physical fitness test last week which of course I passed. That’s done and out of the way for another year. So again, there are also my work requirements to maintain peak health and fitness of which I take very seriously. I certainty don’t lack personal or professional motivation when it comes to figure competing. But just like everyone else I have my fair share of good and bad days where I struggle with being inspired and continually staying motivated. Here’s a little something to remind us all that no matter how hard we think our life is, there’s always someone out there who’s got it a whole bunch worse. I’ve been thinking of this post often lately and it inspires me to carry on and do whatever it takes!

Lindy Olsen.com Forum is growing quickly. There are familiar faces in there already and some new ones which is really great to see. Already we have some great information posted up so be sure to check it our for yourself if you haven’t already taken advantage of the free offer of membership. I’ve written yet another article titled “Personal Trainers & Goal Setting”. It’ll be posted up in our Article Database for members to read very soon. I’m interested in what you think of it, good, bad or otherwise. After all, you guys are my target market and I have to ensure what I write about is relevant and useful.

You would’ve noticed more changes to my blog. Blogging for Dummies has been a great resource book and it’s only just the beginning. There’s more changes yet to come and once I’m happy with how it looks and works then I’ll move over to my next project, my website. I already own my domain name www.LiaHalsall.com so I’m part way there. As for my blog, it’ll be incorporated into my website for ease of navigation. But like most athletes starting out I’ll start small but will have it set up so that is has the flexibility for growth as myself and my future projects grow. I’ve already started the ball rolling with regards to my own logo. Thanks Di for the great referral. Over all it’s a pretty big project I’m working on so I’m happy to take my time and do it in stages. But from now on I’ll keep you up to date with what is happening as it actually eventuates. The plan is to have it completed by the second half of the year.

Well I’m only an hour from home now. As soon as we get home we have to unpack the car so that I can head straight out to the gym for my second cardio session. It’s raining so I have to head indoors unfortunately so I will use this time to catch up on my reading. Once again, time management is imperative at times like this. It’s amazing how much more there is to blog about when you have the time to do so and the fact that I enjoy it makes it all worth while. I hope you all had a great day and an even better one tomorrow. Until next time remember, do whatever it takes!