Thank you to all who have purchased a t-shirt from us previously, but we are happy to announce that we are DROPPING the terrible quality of printing offered by Cafe Press and now having our American-made, super soft, perfectly-fitting, 100% cotton t-shirts printed by Family Industries here in Los Angeles, CA.

Currently we have Men's fitted crew-neck shirts in sizes M, L & XL in black and charcoal as well as Women's fitted scoop-neck sizes S, M & L in charcoal and fuchsia.

$20 + S&H.

Contact us now for availability and to order!

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Ever been in need of an organization such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous or Celebrate Recovery or had to attend some sort of rehab / detox due to an addiction? 

Ever had someone with whom you could share your hopes and dreams without them being dashed to pieces as a result of their past hurts, failures or negativity?

Someone who could hold you accountable to your goals and commitments?

Choosing someone to share with and hold you accountable is a delicate thing for the following reasons:

1. You don’t want to tell too many people at first because you don’t need to hear everyone’s opinion.  It’s already difficult enough to follow your heart / intuition without hearing every negative, pessimistic, cynic around you calling your dream down and telling you that it cannot be done.
2. You DO need a few CAREFULLY SELECTED people to whom you can be accountable because, well, you need it.

When I moved to Los Angeles, I told only a few people at first to get the ball rolling.  Then, as I began moving forward, I told everyone at large and that was it.  And ultimately, there was only a slight amount of push back from my first L.A. roommate’s cynical best friend, but I didn’t know him so I got over it pretty quickly.  And here I am, over two years later still trucking along.  Getting by with a little help from my friends.

Speaking of accountability, try laying yourself on the altar of public opinion.  Try advocating for and building a brand that is completely predicated upon “What are you going to do when the bottom drops out? Are you going to remain even keeled or are you going to lose it?”

Yeah.  Well, you’re reading the blog that undergirds the lifestyle brand that is advocating just that.

I’ve completely staked my tents on the front lines of that entire thing.  And now I’m accountable to, well, technically everyone on the planet with an internet connection.  So what do I do?  Do I fold them up and go home when things get tough?  I daresay not.

It's a pretty terrifying place to be, nonetheless. But remember...

"Courage is the art of being the only one
who knows that you are scared to death."
-Earl Wilson

Do I grit it out and gut it out and dig down deep and pray it out and wait it out?  When the going gets tough, the tough get going right?  Tough times call for tougher people right?  You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have right?  What happens to those who have never experienced anything rough?  They fold like origami cranes.  They collapse like empty aluminum cans under pressure. 

Or they come to you, the one who is rock solid to help sustain them.

When you have accountability it forces you to be one of those people who DOES WHAT THEY SAY THEY’RE GOING TO DO.  90% of people don’t do what they say they’re going to do.  The math is simple.  All you have to do is SHOW UP and DO IT and you’re setting yourself far ahead of those that are all talk and no action, and no follow through.  You're putting yourself in that elite 10%.

Seriously.

Rome was indeed not built in one (strong) day.  It was built with many, many, MANY back-to-back strong days.  Commitment.  Endurance.  Vision.  Goals.  Marathon not sprint.

And now, If I ever back slide and step away from the day-to-day STRONG DAY business of inspiration, motivation, wellness, healthy choices, fitness, etc., I give EVERYONE permission to hold me accountable to that.  You have carte blanche to call me out, to ask me why I’m not walking the talk, to ask me what gives?  Sure there may be times (WILL be times) where I am going through a rough patch.  We all have them.  I’ve exercised for almost 20 years, have definitely had my rough patches and I’ve come back from them, mostly on my own.  But now, it goes to a whole new level.  Everyone, friend or family or fan or foe or acquaintance, you can call me out.  Because it’s MY job to call YOU out.

It’s how we become better.  And strong.

HAVE A STRONG DAY.

via TED.com: Amy Purdy became a professional snowboarder despite losing both her legs to meningitis. She encourages us to take control of our lives, and our limits.

‎"That's when it dawned on me, I didn't have to be 5'5" anymore, I could be as tall as I wanted! ... or as short as I wanted. Depending on who I was dating." -Amy Purdy

Well played, Amy.

"If your life were a book, and you were the author, how would you want the story to go?"

"Our borders and our obstacles can only do two things:
One, stop us in our tracks.
Two, force us to get creative."

"My legs haven't disabled me, they've enabled me.
They've forced me to rely on my imagination and to believe in the possibilities."

"It's not about breaking down borders, it's about pushing off of them and seeing what amazing places they might bring us"

Original Post: http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_purdy_living_beyond_limits.html

HAVE A STRONG DAY, Amy. 

Have a strong day, indeed.

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To support kids like Carlos.

Get on board.

Make your difference.

Have a strong day.

1. Celery
2. Peaches
3. Strawberries
4. Apples
5. Blueberries
6. Nectarines
7. Sweet Bell Pepper
8. Spinach
9. Kale / Collard Greens
10. Cherries
11. Potatoes
12. Grapes (Imported)

"Clean Fifteen"
Lowest in pesticides:

1. Onions
2. Avocado
3. Sweet Corn (Frozen)
4. Pineapples
5. Mango
6. Sweet Peas (Frozen)
7. Asparagus
8. Kiwi Fruit
9. Cabbage
10. Eggplant
11. Cantaloupe (Domestic)
12. Watermelon
13. Grapefruit
14. Sweet Potatoes
15. Honeydew Melon

What does organic mean?

• No use of pesticides, herbicides
• No use of fertilizers made from sewage sludge
• No genetically modified seeds or use of irradiation
• Thorough record keeping
• Facility inspected by USDA-accredited certification agency

Washing and rinsing produce can reduce pesticide residue, but will not entirely eliminate them.  Peeling reduces residue, but important nutrients and phytochemicals are lost.

Get to know your vendors at the farmer's market and ask questions.  Because organic certification is so costly, many farmers choose to not have the certification, but still grow their produce without the use of pesticides and fertilizers.

Yes, The Burpee.

Enjoy this post via the September 2011 issue of Competitor Magazine.

"Once used as an agility test for the Armed Services in WWII by Royal H. Burpee and as punishment for prisoners following the Civil War, the exercise known as the burpee is accepted as one of the best full-body strengthening moves, particularly for runners.

The high-intensity burpee engages the core, chest, triceps, shoulders, back, quads, hamstrings and fast-twitch muscles... You will be hard-pressed to find an exercise that encompasses as many myscle groups as a burpee and taxes the heart at the same time."

Click the image for a full-resolution PDF of the article.

Best Exercise Ever: The Burpee

You're happy with where you are, but is there more that you can be or do without being stagnant?

This one's just between you and me.

Pull up a chair, or a bench, or an exercise ball, and let's get down to fitness business.

Written by: Jeremy Hovan
Produced & Edited by: IMSTEPF Studios