Inspired Strength and Fitness

23/11/2022

My Happy Place ❤️

13/09/2022

I remember walking in the door the first time feeling incredibly blessed. I have no way of expressing the emotions of 2 years into one post… but just know that whether you’re in these pics or not I appreciate every single one of you who has come into my life because of this amazing gym. I’ve been in the Canberra fitness industry for quite a while and the move back to Club Lime was everything I’d hoped for and more. I wanted to work within a team again. Instead, I found friends, family and an army of people who have my back. I couldn’t have done it without you all. I feel so much gratitude as I move on to the next adventure ❤️ special thank you to for giving me the chance to make this my second home

07/09/2022

I think I’m the happiest person in this picture 🥰 and it wasn’t even my birthday! Haven’t posted in a while, been plodding along with ankle rehab, back rehab & work.. so I thought I’d start with a highlight from last month. None of them little anymore but they’ll always be my kids ❤️

19/07/2022

Determination 🙌🏼

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It is of a boy named Pich Theara and he is seen riding a bicycle at full speed in the MTB-2020 Cycling Program which took place in the capital city of Phnom Penh.

It was discovered that Theara lived with his parents. His father is a construction worker and his mother has a physical ailment. Out of five siblings, he is the youngest sibling.

Out of love for cycles and the sport, the boy had taken part in the competition without any hesitation.

He managed to win the title and this made me wonder, you could have the best gear in the world but without determination and passion you would never achieve what you seek, no proper kit, footwear or safetygear nor a branded bicycle but his passion drove him to victory.

20/03/2022

There’s a difference between patience and making excuses 😅

18/03/2022

For me it’s the one, two step back and press without hesitation 💥 but also I’m happy my shoulders are happy 😅

26/02/2022

I hope ya’ll aren’t letting a little cloud get in the way of an amazing Saturday 🤙🏼 💋

26/01/2022

completed over a month ago… on Day 24/30 of Phase 1 of the year 💪🏼
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While my motivation was HIGH during the first 75 days, my motivation has been LOW the last 27. I restarted once. Phase 1 is harder. Life is throwing curve balls. I’m not organised. I keep asking myself when I’ll learn not to procrastinate 🥺
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So I was happy to get my tshirt & book in the mail from with a hand written note 📝 from wishing me all the best. In this journey no one is going to make me do this. Just me moving forward one day, one hour, one task at a time … and I appreciate the encouragement.
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How hard are you working when no one is watching?

23/01/2022

Probably about time I posted this…
I’ve done hard things before and this was a long way from the hardest. BUT.
Being honest with myself over and over was the wake up call I needed.
Looking at myself honestly everyday .. EVERY DAY .. was the task I set.
After two lockdowns, changing jobs, most of my boys moving out, refinancing my house, a shoulder injury, a back injury, and minor surgery, I was coping with stress by eating and drinking. I’ll be honest because it’s not like I stopped turning up. It’s not like I didn’t deal with my problems. I got a new job. I got a new home loan. I kept training when it felt hard. It’s what I do. I roll with the punches. But at some point, I decided I didn’t have to do it all.

I had also stopped doing things that I love: reading, bushwalking, gardening, yoga at home… and I was watching a lot of TV, which I hadn’t done in 15 years.

Oct 4 ➡️ Dec 17 75 days that were going to pass anyway.
I read 5 books.
I stopped watching TV.
I stuck to the plan. 2000cal 40/30/30 no cheat meals.
No chocolate or junk food, no alcohol.
Two to three workouts per day of 45mins. Probably in excess of 200. One was outside.
Sometimes in the rain.
Sometimes in the cold.
Sometimes in the dark.
My DOG is in better shape 😂
I drank a gallon of water everyday. 3.8 litres.
A photo of myself Every Day.

There are easier ways to lose weight. I already knew how to lose weight and wasn’t doing it. I needed a wake up call reminding me that I CAN do it all. And I will continue to improve on myself. It’s in my nature to want to give the best version of myself to the people I care about and they deserve that… but I DESERVE that version of me too.

If you read to the end, know that I appreciate you ❤️ leave me a comment so I can say thank you to being a part of my journey 🙏🏻

20/01/2022

Strikingly different to the last book I read but with some amazing similarities. is a world apart from Tenzin Palmo - but reflective, introspective… I’m 4 days in, and I’d be finished if I didn’t have to go to work everyday

15/01/2022

Nothing like heavy squats to remind yourself you’re alive to live another year

07/01/2022

Belated Happy New Year 🥳 … and yes I’m taking a cold shower 😝
In 2022 so far I’ve done more than 600 minutes of exercise, possibly only equaled by the amount of time spent in the new spa. I’ve done 70 minutes of meditation and probably the same number of loads of laundry after our ceiling fell through in the bedroom with the recent hailstorm. And I’ve taken a cold shower every day - 5 whole minutes under the water. Why? Aside from the ceiling falling in… I’ve been here before at a little place called - “outside my comfort zone” - and in an effort to re-expand my ability to meet whatever life wants to throw at me I’m rolling with being uncomfortable 🤙🏻