It's Been A Long Time

Hi Friends!

Yes, I did go MIA for quite some time but I am back BABY!!!  I hope to be blogging every week at least.  So let's us begin:

Well, winter is here and with MY winter comes off-season.   Yes, some of us are a little bit "jolly" this time of year but like I say the more the merrier!  HO HO HO! 

When I say more, I most definitely mean more padding.  This helps to keep us warm on those cold, frosty nights...BRRRR.  It's that little something extra....a tad bit more fat, rounder muscle belly for most muscles and for me...a little round face LOL. 

I know for some competitors, this is one of the hardest challenges to overcome.  It's that whole mental game.  The world thinks you look frickin' amazing but your mind is telling you "GIRL, you need to get back on that treadmill."

All I have to say is:

1) Trust the process
2) Execute the plan
3) Follow through

A change is going to come and for the better.  A work of art takes time and that also goes for your body.  Just make sure you are always challenging yourself. CHALLENGE THE DAY.  I have been saying this over and OVER and OVER for the last month or so. 

Before this short & sweet blog post is over...one more reminder for you....NEVER forget about why you started your journey.   

Ta-ta for now!

-kim-

Sum It Up: Fashion For The Cure Fashion Show ft Public Myth

What a massive success the fashion show was last month!  

Thanks to all the hard work from Charmaine Mallari (Team True Charisma Team Chair/Owner of True Charisma Photography), amazing designers/hairstylists, dj's, makeup artists, charitable donors, beautiful models, supportive team members, talented photographers, tasty food c/o the caterers, and our fashionable stylist team (Adeline Bird & Reno Winston).  The turn out was unbelievable!  This all for the great cause of supporting to find a cure for breast cancer/breast cancer awareness.  Winnipeg's best was definitely there.  

And with the best was one of Canada's leading name in the fitness apparel industry...the one and only Public Myth.  If you want one-of-a-kind fitness apparel, PM is your go-to shop. (see below bottom image to find out what the models were wearing on stage).

Fun Fact: All the Public Myth clothing used on stage was from my very own collection.  Every couple of seconds someone would ask me where to purchase the clothing, I responded with the simple www.publicmyth.com

The clothes were a HUGE SMASH here in Winnipeg!

A special thanks goes out the CEO of Pubic Myth (Kerry).  Thanks for the generous donation to support the cause.  Congrats goes out to the lucky person who snagged the $100 Public Myth Gift Certificate in the silent auction draw.  You are going to LOVE your new gear :D 

SO....since I've been getting a lot of requests from YOU, my lovely followers, here are some stunning Public Myth pictures as well as other TALENTED local designers from the show.

Thanks to Rejean Brandt for the fantastic pictures.  Please visit his Facebook page to view the images,  "LIKE" his work and visit his website.  

Visit Rejean Brandt's Facebook Page to see closeup shots from the show.

Picture 1: Teaser Mesh Top, Cross Back Cami Bra & Booty Short

Picture 2: Teaser Jacket, Zip Booty Short

Picture 3: Teaser Sport Bra, Teaser Super Crop

Picture 4: Logo Racer Back Tank w/ Freedom Tank underneath, Retro Bamboo Short

Picture 5: Military Patch Jacket, Bamboo Racer Back Tank w/ Freedom Tank underneath, Teaser Legging

  

Fat vs. "Fat"

The purpose of this post is to give a realistic insight. To give a different perspective of how to approach solving your "fat problem". To keep you positive no matter who you get insulted by and how discouraged you get.

"You are fat." That's a common quote isn't it.  Have you ever stopped and thought about who called you fat? Why they called you fat and why you felt offended by it?

"Fat" has two distinct definitions.

1. "Fat" - the nutrient that your body needs to survive but unfortunately is harmful to your health in certain forms and quantities

2. "Fat" - a word used to describe a person who stores too much of the harmful types of the fat nutrient.

I always say, there are two groups of people you have to put up with in life: the people who matter and the ones that don't.

The ones that don't matter are the ones who don't actually care about you.  These people are typically narrow-minded and judgmental.  They take little time to get to know anything about you.  So to that I say who cares what they think.  They don't matter.  They are people not worth my effort in trying to impress.  If one of these people criticizes you, it shouldn't phase you because they have dont have enough credibility for you to find a need to value their opinion.

The ones that do matter are the ones who you care about because they care about you.  These people have the credibility of knowing enough about you on a personal level.  Listen to these people because they will tell you what you need to hear.  These are the opinions you need to value.  Value constructively.

But, lets go back to the quote "You are fat."...

If a "dont matter" person says it, let it go in one ear and out the other.  Just like when one of your children complains they got a bigger slice of cake than them.  In one ear, out the other.  Who cares!!!

Let's just focus on the people who do matter.  Let's dissect why they called you fat.

The reason why they called you fat is because you, in all likelihood, look like you are carrying too much of the fat nutrient.  JUST ACCEPT IT.  If someone that does matter calls you fat, you have to realize they know your circumstances.  You have to take the times to consider their circumstance as to why they said that.  They called you fat because carrying too much fat is being taught to the general public as being a sign of physical laziness and poor eating habits. it is perceived that everybody that is fat became that way because of physical laziness and poor eating habits.

Being fat is a symptom, its not the actual problem.  It's not the fact you are fat that disturbs the people that matter, its the reason why you are fat.

If you are fat because breakfast is a donut, lunch doesnt exist, and pizza is dinner, and your only exercise today was moving your head left and right and scrolling your mouse with your finger as you read this article, then straight up...you should feel offended. These are obviously unhealthy for you and realistically, if you are being honest with yourself, you are not happy with the way those people that matter perceive you.

At the end of the day, for most of you, the reason why you have made it a goal to get into shape, is to be happy for the way the ones that matter perceive you when they look at you.

Being a trainer, the point I'm trying to get across is most of you "fat" people are scared to get involved with a fitness club because you are scared you will be seen as fat.  Honestly, yes you will be physically seen as fat, but what you look like is not how people will define you, it's WHAT YOU DO that will determine how people will define you.


Just trying to get through the recommended hour at the gym, choosing the easiest and most time consuming exercise will most definitely be criticized because it gives a reflection of HOW you got fat.  But if you were pushing hard and sweating a waterfall, honestly, the ones that matter wouldn't be making fun of you.  They will respect you for your dedication.  Sooner or later, you will be an inspiration at the gym.

If you were 40% body fat when you started and 30% body fat now, you are still fat.  But do you give a crap that you are still fat? You feel great don't you?  Look at all the compliments you are getting!  It's the journey you should enjoy. Because once you are at the publicly accepted size, you are just going to be a regular joe.

My Point:  If you feel offended by people calling you fat, it's because of the reason you became that way, not because of the fact that you are fat.  If you focus on being healthier and more active in order to be happy, that fat symptom will just go away as a bonus and you wont even care how long it takes.

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Side Bar:  This post is sprouted from an episode of one of those doctor shows about how you should be happy about your curves. It's not your curves I'm concerned about, it's how you got them and how truthful you are to yourself that you are happy with who you are.

Author: Sam Dalupang

Editor: Kimberly Ho

Exciting News...New Sponsorship with Public Myth

Now I know it has been announced for a week now but I haven't made a post specifically to this great achievement in my life.  So without futhur ado, I would ABSOLUTELY love to share with you all my newest athletic sponsorship with Public Myth, a hip, trendy and cutting edge fitness clothing line based out of Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada.

It is truly a great blessing to be selected to be apart of this amazing team consisting of many athletes from all realms of fitness including Winnipeg's very own hometown hottie Mindy Karuk WBFF Pro (now residing in BC). 

So what makes Public Myth different than other fitness lines?  

• All designed/manufactured locally (Canada)
• The company uses of sustainable materials/natural fabrics such as bamboo
• One could wear any of these pieces to create an daytime or evening look
• This rockstar-style gym apparel is unique and one-of-a-kind.

So don't succumb to the norms what you see what the gym.  Step outside the box and 

"LIVE WITH PASSION" 

in Public Myth Apparel.  

Be sure to follow them on Twitter: @PublicMyth

"Like" them on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/publicmyth

Visit the Website: http://www.publicmyth.com/index.html