Comments on: Comfort Junkies

By: Craig Harper

Craig Harper — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:21:00 +0000

Okay Stephen I want a monthly update… Cheers.

By: Craig Harper

Craig Harper — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:20:00 +0000

Happy with that picture huh Deb?

Too funny ( )

By: Craig Harper

Craig Harper — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:19:00 +0000

Thanks for saying hi and for sharing, Cynthia ( )

By: Craig Harper

Craig Harper — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:18:00 +0000

You’re welcome Ange – ( )

By: Craig Harper

Craig Harper — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:17:00 +0000

Hi Planning Queen – nice to meet you!

Cheers.

By: Stephen Hopsonq

Stephen Hopsonq — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:20:00 +0000

Craig:

When I saw that body, I thought, Jeez, I want a body like that!

For the longest time, I lied to myself by saying I couldn't have that body because I'm now middle-aged. It was an excuse not to workout and eat better. I now know better. The mind is a very powerful tool.

Everytime I set my mind to achieving the body I want and stick with it, I end up getting nice, if not perfect, results. I fall off the wagon far too often and I admit I am now back on the wagon, going to the gym and becoming a conscious eater once again.

I know I can get back in shape because last year I did just that. In only 4 months I dropped 20 lbs and had a nice flat stomach at the age of 47. Unfortunately, I fell off the wagon and let myself go.

Now I'm back on track to lose the 20 lbs I've regained by Sept 2008. I've announced this on my blog and to my Twitter followers (www.twitter.com/sjhopson). I've asked my fellow twitterers to hold me accountable. You too. Okay?

Cheers!

By: Debstar

Debstar — Sun, 11 May 2008 06:07:00 +0000

Whooo! *fans herself* I had a bit of trouble getting past the first picture.
Great post Craig. If only that comfy bike had a little electric buzzer in it to stop one from getting too cosy.
I’m sure there was something else I wanted to say but no, I think I’ll just go back to that picture for another looksie.

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Sat, 10 May 2008 16:38:00 +0000

I have to say, GREAT POST!

It's funny how resistant people are to the idea of a little discomfort or doing something that is a touch out of the norm for them. And yet... that is where the results zone is, often enough.

For me, it's less a matter of not wanting to be physically comfortable, than mentally comfortable. And often, trying something new physically, opens BOTH those uncomfy doors! Still, seems like each time I take a step into that unknown, things just get better and I get stronger.

By: Briar

Briar — Sat, 10 May 2008 00:48:00 +0000

I LOVE what Mwangi said- go Mwangi!

Getting older means EVERYthing wants to settle in, get cosy, and not feel any pain, meaning no progress in any direction- and I am having to confront this fact BIG TIME at the moment.
It's causing me as much mental anguish as it is physical.
But is there any other alternative?
I don't think so.

By: angesbiz

angesbiz — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:44:00 +0000

Hey Craig

Thanks for stopping over at my site! I have recently moved right out of my comfort zone and am taking on the Kokoda Trek in June. I'm not a hiker, I hate training in the winter let alone the warmer months and have about 40 days left until we fly out, so this will be my greatest challenge, physical and mental to date.

I look forward to reading more of your stuff.

Cheers, Ange