Comments on: I am on a vision quest

By: The Noblerex K1

The Noblerex K1 — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:37:32 +0000

The unseen threat in all of this is that as people struggle to downsize obesity the knock on effect of all of this then emerges as levels of fitness tightens up with no available exercise being taken and more disease becoming prevalent…If Central Governments don’t take a grip soon then we could be facing an over weight problem.

By: Katy

Katy — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:02:24 +0000

OMG Vision Quest! I LOVED that movie as a kid. Louden!!! The scene of him jumping rope in the empty gym, running in his tin foil looking sweat suit! Ahh, memories.

I can totally relate to being on a vision quest. I’ve been telling people to get used to it for 12 weeks. I’m doing Body for Life and it’s a 12 week program. I feel like I eat sleep and breathe BFL right now. Blinders for me have been so helpful. I suppose when you just say “enough” your only option is to get down and just do it and let nothing stop you. It’s such a great feeling.

By: Brittany

Brittany — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:19:15 +0000

Never heard of the movie, but I totally love this post! I think I have to remind myself sometimes that baby steps, are better then standing still!

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:22:59 +0000

I’m totally on a “Vision Quest” right now – though I don’t know if my personal definition of what that means is different from yours. See, I moved to a small city in China seven months ago. At the time, I didn’t know what made me do it. Now, though, I know that I was searching for something – the opportunity to take time to “find myself”. And it was seriously the greatest thing I ever did.

I’m really happy with where the journey has taken me, and I finally felt ready to start making plans to head back home a few months ago. I’m moving back to Toronto on April 17th (which also happens to be my birthday!), and I couldn’t be happier about it.

Bottom line? Vision Quests are sweet. I’m glad you’re enjoying yours, too!

By: liz

liz — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:19:43 +0000

i love it when i have my blinders on and am busting through whatever goal i have set. right now i can’t seem to find them so i’m working working working to focus! it will be worth it. awesome for you that you are still excited and taking steps. and i love 80’s movies

By: Anonymous Fat Girl

Anonymous Fat Girl — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:02:49 +0000

I remember that movie! LOL Gotta love 80’s movies!

Sometimes blinders are a good thing. The last few days have been incredibly stressful for me and I gotta get my ass back in the gym. That’s where I’m at right now.

By: Angie

Angie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:05:04 +0000

Hi Kellie! I’m on my 9th week of my program – with only one cheat. I’d say that I’ve had blinders on! B*U*T, I think it’s time to take them off and see what’s going on around me! My focus has been… I don’t know – 80-85% on myself lately and I have 3 kids, 2 dogs, 1 husband, and a hell of a “messy” house. I have an “obssesive” personality and when I start something new I jump in with both feet until I get burnt out (reading the healthy books, trying new recipes (that the rest of the family isn’t excited about), shopping for healthy products, exercising, blogging and reading health inspiring blogs… etc.) I’m not burnt out on my healthy changes but I do need to start incorporating them into “normal life” instead of letting them take over my life (and before my singular focus DOES burn me out). The blinders have served me well, though – 40 pounds down already – but they need to come off – or at least come off more often so my attention can be on the rest of my life more. ~ Angie

I love it when a post makes me “think” – thanks!

By: Zan

Zan — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:03:36 +0000

I’ve never seen the movie, but I understand that relentless drive towards a specific goal. It’s great and all, but when the blinders come off, it’s a splash, heck it’s a tidal wave, of cold water.

I’ve always felt that it’s best to start a weight loss journey with as few distractions as possible. Get yourself into the groove, teach yourself new habits, etc. Then slowly add the world back into your life. It’s difficult, but you can’t live the rest of your life in a bubble.

Keep going day by day, and you’ll find the journey won’t necessarily get easier, but that you’ll be better prepared to meet its challenges.

You’re doing a great job and keep up the good work!!!

By: WaistingTime

WaistingTime — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:58:57 +0000

I remember him not eating before his weigh in! I am very focused on my healthy lifestyle right now. I guess that could be a vision quest.