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Motivation

Endless Enthusiasm

I came across this amazing blog post last night and it is just SO on point. Last year, every time I went on a bike ride, I proclaimed it was the best one ever… well because all my bike rides were simply the best. AND this year, all my rides

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bikes x mcdonalds
Fitness

bikes x mcdonalds

After days and days of Japanese food on my Japan Bike Tour, I have the worst confession in the world. It is a blasphemy to all foodies, fitness addicts and the health conscious… Eight days in the ride, Jody and I decided to use a rainy day to make a

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Habits

Habits, Changes & Free Time

Europe, LA, Las Vegas, Vancouver, Vegas, LA, Greece… I am once again back in LA! Perhaps I will get to writing about my trips one day… But in the meantime, last week when we were coming home from Greece and having breakfast in the Philadelphia airport after being forced to

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My Journey

I had an Epiphany…

epiphany : a moment in which you suddenly see or understand something in a new or very clear way While riding my bike to work one cold, albeit sunny October morning in 2015, I suddenly had an epiphany and decided I had to quit my job that day. The idea

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My Journey

When Your Paradigm Shatters…

paradigm shift : a fundamental change from one way of thinking to another, a revolution, a transformation, a sort of metamorphosis In the last couple of years, my life went through dramatic changes and I experienced my paradigm shattering. It was an uncomfortable, yet welcoming feeling… a feeling I have been unknowingly desiring for

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Spirituality

Take a Risk, Live a Meaningful Life

Let’s say… You don’t ride a bicycle because you are scared of traffic.It’s too dangerous, you tell yourself.Everyone reminds you the same thing… and you listen to them. So like the millions of unfortunate people who never take risks,you sit in a metal box for an hour a day commuting to

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Fitness

Reminisce: Last Year’s January Rides

This winter has not been very bright and cycling-friendly in Vancouver. Last year at this time, I remember countless freezing sub-zero (yet dry!) rides with my friends. Early morning 6am spins before the sun would even rise over the winter skies, and then happily spinning to the office where my

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Spirituality

Live Unapologetically Pt. 2

I like my hair big, my make up dark, lashes long and my heels high. I love drama and anything different. Natural is boring. I am proud of my body because I always remain disciplined. I am a go-getter. Once I make up my mind, things will happens. I like to

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You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.
Spirituality

More Pillars for Abundance in Life

The other pillars in my life are:WEALTH + INTELLECT + RELATIONSHIPS When you’ve finally started taking care of yourself,when you’ve finally allowed some time for personal growth…you can finally focus everything else that will add abundance to your life. You already have the strength to break free of negativity.You have

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the first wealth is health
Spirituality

The #2 Pillar in Life: Physical Well-Being

I workout for aesthetics, not athletics. I don’t care about hitting PR’s or lifting heavier weights.In fact, I’ve barely progressed in weights for the last two years.Guess what? I don’t care. I workout to maintain my figure.I workout to look good…it is something I’ve always shamelessly admitted. When I look good, I am

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I know but one freedom and that is the freedom of the mind.
My Journey

The #1 Pillar in Life: Spirituality

I am not religious.I do not believe in god.Well I do… but I believe we are each our own God. Life is what YOU make of it. I do not depend on a deity to make my day good.Nor do I blame it when something goes wrong.I don’t pray to will

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Bike Life @ I Fucking Love Fitness
Fitness

Addictions Running Wild

You know you are addicted to cycling when… Your phone is filled with photos of sunsets, mountains, roads and your bike. And your bike against every back drop possible. When you stop checking the weather because rain or shine, you are riding anyway. When you ride hundreds of kilometers a

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