New Wheels n Healthy Meals

This was a pretty action packed weekend that I’ve just had and I’ll give you quick run down ‘cause I’m still a little excited I guess!

I picked up my new set of wheels on Friday morning, just in time for the drive up the coast to Nelson Bay where I spent the weekend with my family.

It was a present for my mum’s 60th which was pretty cool. She had a ball and loved spending time with my little niece the most. We got brushed for her most of the time (just joking mum if you see this!).

For once I actually looked forward to driving the 2.5hrs up north in the new car even though it was pouring down rain for most of the way.

I'll make sure I post a photo on here in the next few days. After taking the last 3 days off work, I've got a pile of stuff waiting for me to chew through - the beauty of being your own boss.

But I ain't complaining one bit!

We stopped half way up the F3 for a rest and a snack. I hadn't packed enough food so I went into the servo expecting a choice of not much at all when it comes to something that actually resembles food and not just a chocolate bar.

I was pleasantly surprised to see that they had a whole section of nuts and other types of healthier snack options like the bounce protein balls.

Although they aren't the best things in the world compared to the usual protein bars that are just candy really these things don't have too many nasties so they were a nice little snack that filled me up for the rest of the trip.

On the way home yesterday we had a nice lunch stop at a place called Oliver's which sells gluten free foods and other whole-foods that actually look edible.

It definitely beats the Maccas stop as the only option like in the old days.

Check it out next time you are on the F3.

I got some great feedback from my post last week on gratitude. I’m glad you enjoyed it because after posting it I realised I had a few more things that I left off so I decided to write part 2.

I added to it on my Aussie Fatblast blog below if you want to check it out:

http://www.aussiefatblast.blogspot.com/

Now, the words I've found for you today are from renowned author and speaker, Jim Rohn

"Be like a sponge when it comes to each new experience. If you want to be able to express it well, you must first be able to absorb it well."

Don't let fear hold you back!

Go on, make it a great week

Days Are Expensive...

What an action packed weekend - That sunshine was awesome!

I made the most of the great weather yesterday and got out to film some workout videos that you'll be able to see soon on my DPM Performance You Tube Page. As well as enjoying a post shoot coffee at a nice little cafe in the rocks with my girlfriend.

I was also able to enjoy the hospitality of a corporate box at the footy on Friday night when the Storminators crushed the Sharkies who went MIA yet again at the business end of the season.

Gotta tell you - if there is a better way to watch a game of footy then being in a catered box then I am yet to experience it.

Lucky I got a good workout in before hand so I didn't feel guilty about enjoying some good food and a drink or two.

Not to mention seeing the Hawks cause a massive upset in the AFL Grand Final on Saturday. Nice to see the underdog get up. I enjoyed the action while sitting on my laptop doing some work.

The words I've got for you today are from the depths of my resource doco folder that has 210 pages of jammed packed quotes and words that inspire me.

I have not doubled up once in the 5 or so years I've been doing these and this one is no different from Motivational Speaker and Author Jim Rohn:

“Days are expensive. When you spend a day you have one less day to spend. So make sure you spend each one wisely”

I think that tied into my words about getting a heap done on the weekend.

Surely yours wasn't spent nursing a hangover - or was it?

I posted an article on my blog on Friday that you might have missed.

It was about the good, the bad and the ugly of Personal Trainers. Worth the read if you missed it.

If you have been reading my stuff for a while now, you would know that I don't usually plug other peoples products very often.

Well today, I'm going to make an exception.

One of my mates, and fellow mastermind group member BJ Gaddour's Workout Muse is a must check out for any fitness pro or person just keen to train seriously.

BJ had the genius idea to put together music that you can workout to when you do your interval training.

I cranked it yesterday and did one of BJ's Tabata workouts - 20 secs flat out on the spin bike, 10 secs recovery for 4 mins and went through it twice. Got the heart rate up and got a great sweat on.

The end result, is you don't have to look at your stopwatch to know when to stop and go and you can concentrate on maximising your BURN baby!

You can check out the workout muse phenomenon and download your free sample workout track (which is a great interval set that I like to do from time to time) right here.

As a heads up, there are 2 categories - 1 for fitness professionals and one for the general punter who just wants to get a burn on.

Check it out, I personally love it. He's got some killer content and bonuses to match - I even get a jersey on his bonuses!

Finally, don't forget to join me on ISweat - where you can log your own personal workouts and you can see what I am up to each workout - best of all it won't cost you a cent!

http://www.isweat.com/AussieFatblast

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