Comment posted on Speaking My Truth by Angela
That’s the Coop I know!
The truth is all we have, when we live it every moment a whole new world opens up!
You will attract different people in your life, you will create amazing opportunites and the best part is you will love yourself event more.
A great role model for sure!
That’s why we are the bestest buds we are, Truth Prevails.
Love ya!
Ang
Recent comments by Angela
- One Serious Commitment To Weight Loss
Hey Coop
I put my weekly update on your weight loss forum!
11 days until Vegas, Bikini’s and Hot Weather!!
Thanks Bud - When Is The Right Time For Weight Loss?
Right On Coop!
From my experience of changing patterns and beliefs this past 3 weeks have been incredible! My favorite excuse was I couldn’t buy healthy or organic food in my small town. That got shot down when my friends personal trainer from LA was here, he bought all the food uptown and created amazing healthy dishes! Next was the no gym, the same trainer showed me how to utilize the playground, with the TRX System and my own body, busted again!! I leave for Vegas in 11 days, I have a few more inches off my “pot belly”, when I don’t feel like exercising I sing Viva Las Vegas and look at my before pictures, then I am out the door being active.
My excuse I have already created for when I am in Vegas is, how am I going to fit in any exercise? I am working an event for 1 week and playing the next, my friend and his trainer are coming the 2nd week so I have no excuses that week. Also I am in Hawaii for a week after Vegas on a Goddess Retreat, there will be yoga I am told and some walks, not my usual routine tho. What can you say to change my thoughts that I have already made up, to keep me focused in my training.
I am starting week 4 tomorrow, I feel great, I look great, I am very happy with my food and it is also setting the context for my boys. I told them I was buying less and less of pop, white flour stuff and dairy products. BTW I am so happy dairy has no value to me, I dislike all dairy except some nice cheeses. Thank you for sharing all your insight Coop, I was actually reading all my Wizard notes tonight. Rick is at Wizard in NYC right now, along with his trainer, who cares deeply about working out everyday.
To all our health which will bring wealth in every area of our lives.
Love ya bud! - One Serious Commitment To Weight Loss
Hey Coop
I put my updated progress on your forum, Weight Loss Story.
2 weeks and I am really happy with my results, slow and steady wins the race my friend!!
Thanks for everything!!
Love Ya
Ang - One Serious Commitment To Weight Loss
Hi Coop!
Not only am I WOW’d by the comments, it gives me that much more motivation to keep on track. The other day my son and I were running errands and he wanted McNuggets, I was hungry and thought instead of making 2 stops I would get something here. A BIG light went on and said “You now have to write in your journal you ate McNuggets”, I laughed at how easy our old habits creep up and then smiled as I said No Thank You!
I have been journaling every night, I do have a couple questions for you, when you have time., my 2 boys and I are on holidays, I have not missed a walk or a weight workout, it does become more of a challenge. Can you give me any tips on workouts and travel, I am used to a routine at home, we have no itinary on our holiday.
Some things I have noticed and maybe you can enlighten me if this is normal, as normal as I am LOL!
I thought I was having severe menstrual cramps, yet no where near that time of the month, could it be that I actually have muscles I have never used before?
I am doing better at eating more, having my Isagenix Shake with a scoop of IsaProtein, 2Tblsp of UDO Oil.
For lunches I usually have some meat and fruit, for dinner I have meat and veggies. For snacks through out the day I have nuts and fruit. I am keeping my carbs to a very low amount. I am drinking so much water, probably because it is really hot on our holidays. I put 2 drops of pepperment Essential Oil in my water bottle every day.
For me it is hard to tell if fat has been replaced with muscle, or any inches have decreased, once I get home and get my scale and tape measure strip out I will have confirmed my loss and gains.
I love traveling with my boys and doing fun activites; so far we have went tubing behind a boat, hiked for 3km in the foothills and walked for 1 hr along a beach. In a couple weeks we are going on golfing holiday, no carts!! I decided that the month of July was going to be a mom and son’s month as the month of August I am gone. So any tips you have for travel and exercise will be much appreciated Coop!
I am quite tanned, that is the easy part! I love my life, my boys and what I stand for! Which makes my committment to getting toned and healthy even more exciting! There are always two sides to every opportunity, I choose to take the fun, easy going and exciting path, sure makes those last 10 crunches fun!! Ha Ha Ha!!
Thank you so much Coop for supporting me and for speaking your truth! That is so brave and beautiful, I have been living my truth every moment for 7 months now and it truly is empowering!
Love Ya Coop!
PS: A note on the marriage proposal, she will say Yes before you even ask, that is when you know it is perfect!
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Holy Crap Rob…
You just laid it all out there my man!
The one lesson that your readers can take from this is that you are an honest man and they can trust that you are speaking from the heart and from truth.
Too many people put on a front to try to please everyone. Big lesson here… You can’t please everyone.
Hey bud… you’ve got a raving fan now. Not because you may use the F word, but because of your passion and ability to get a strong message across and give it the power that it deserves.
Myself, I use the word ‘frickin’ an aweful lot and it’s always when I’m passionate about something and really want to emphasize a point and catch the persons attention.
Thanks for sharing so much of your personal life with us. There are many lessons that we can learn from you and you continue to make a real difference in this world.
Keep it up Rob!
Scott Tousignant, BHK, CFC
http://www.AskTheFitBastard.com/blog
PS Yep my nickname is ‘The Fit Bastard’… I’m sure that will offend a few people… but it certainly inspires many.
Congradulations Coop!
I was amazed and inspired by your message to your readers called, ‘Speaking My Truth.’ We all can learn a big lesson here about what we edit in fear of judgement, personal ridicule, and what we want to appear as to others. Congradulations on what seems to be a breakthrough in your own life and the truth and honesty that you wish to offer to your readers. We can all use a little more honesty in our lives.
I’ve known this amazing man for a few years now and can attest to his kind heart, his loving and honest nature, and his huge arms. I encourage you all to continue to return to this site, use the amazing information contained here, and speak your own truth.
Much love and respect.
JOHN FRASER
http://www.itsgoodtobeme.net
Wow – honesty, cool!
It is on one hand that I can count the number of people I know that are truly honest and speak their truth. Most of us do fear being judged by others, making us like them, etc – whatever our reasoning or excuse.
I say go for it and more power to you and whatever words are necessary to get the message across – use ‘em!
Darlene
WTG Rob ! This time, I agree with you 100%…non…let’s say 200%…Be the Rob we want to know…be the Rob you are…this is the one we want…well…let’s speak for myself…this is the Rob I want to see and read, the Rob that changed my life. Go Bud ! you are wonderful !
Lucie xx
Rob, great letter! People will think what they like no matter what. If they are offended, so be it, if they are inspired, that’s great! It is a choice as you said.
I don’t even know you and I can tell that you are a great guy. Becoming authentic takes a lot of work and courage. It’s called being real…I support you for being who you are… a whole person that may use the F word when he feels appropriate.
AHO!
Fellow Warrior!
I love that you are not going to hesitate to choose the words that best reflect the way you feel to avoid offending others. From what I’ve read, you seem to be a great guy so it is wonderful to get to read more of your thoughts, opinions and knowledge… without watering them down. To me, I feel like it is a step closer to the real you, making it more… honest? And certainly more meaningful. I believe as long as there is no intension to hurt others there is nothing wrong with the way a person expresses themselves.
On a side note, you are quite an inspiration to me and I will be checking back on your site regularly. You are a person well worth looking up to!
Thank you for all your comments. It’s a nice balance to this
Each and every email I send out has an unsubscribe link at the bottom. I invite everyone to take action on their life, their health, their physique. Let no one stand in your way of your dream.. take action. If that means clicking on an unsubscribe link.. then so be it… take charge. It is you who creates your reality. If I inspire you, fantastic.. lets go on an incredible journey of wellness… if I offend you with truth, honesty and what.. 1 word in the past 10 years.. then I am saddened to see you leave. Good luck with your new adventure.. I wish you well and the best of success.
Thank you Marie, Lucie… oui.. Lucie xxoo, Rita, Darlene, John and Scott.
Your thoughts.. one way or the other, I welcome them all
Rob I admire your decision to be true to yourself first and foremost and true and honest with those of us that look to you for inspiration, knowledge, and support! No matter how hard you work in life to do what you want and love to do, there is ALWAYS going to be a nay-sayer out there that will work just as hard to tear you down. Sometimes these people come in the form of strangers replying to your emails and sometimes they come as friends and family.
Strangers you can easily ignore, if you told them it was going to rain 100 dollar bills and all they had to do was put out buckets to catch them in they would find something wrong with the situation. We have to learn to move on and let them live their lives in the condition they choose to do so.
Friends and family seem to make it a little harder to ignore, but it can be done! It’s nice to have their support, acceptance, and approval but I’m realizing more and more I can be happy without it.
Once again you have inspired me! This time to stand up for what I believe and be the person I am.
Thank you Rob for being so willing to share so much of yourself with us. I know we must get a little exhausting sometimes but you have already helped me make very positive changes in my life and for that I will ALWAYS be grateful to you.
By the way, if you haven’t already I suggest you read “The Five People You Meet In Heaven” by Mitch Albom. There is no possible way YOU could ever understand all positive influences you have right now the lives of people you have never met and probably never will meet. Thank you for that!
Wow, what can I say. It’s sad that somebody would get so worked up over one word that they missed the whole message. As for the message in that post, it was strong. I had to do some self examination and kick myself in the ass. My first thought was, “has she looked in a mirror lately? She’s beautiful!” I felt sort of annoyed at first but then I came back to myself. I know I can’t compare her journey to mine. This is about so much more than weight loss. She may have less pounds to lose than I do but she’s still facing the same challenges and frustrations and can still use our support. So, Angela, you have my support and Rob, you have my respect. Thank you for being who you are and sharing it with all of us.
That’s the Coop I know!
The truth is all we have, when we live it every moment a whole new world opens up!
You will attract different people in your life, you will create amazing opportunites and the best part is you will love yourself event more.
A great role model for sure!
That’s why we are the bestest buds we are, Truth Prevails.
Love ya!
Ang
right on brother, you’re f**in’ killin’ it now!
Hi Rob – I too was one of those people that read your reply to “one serious commitment…” and was left feeling kinda “let down”. It’s like when someone builds up, and gets you all excited about a movie, and then when it doesn’t live up, you’re disappointed. I remember feeling kinda sorry that this was the best e-mail you have ever received.
I have just read your response to all the feedback you received “speaking my truth” and the first thing that came to mind was “overkill”. So, perhaps your over-reaction to situations is just who you are.
Good for you for speaking your truth, your mind, and saying whatever you want to say. It’s just too bad that you feel the need to rationalize it in a 35 paragraph, gazzillion word essay filled with religious analogies and explanations as to when and where you swear???
Nobody can say you’re not passionate and I did find the rhetoric entertaining. I enjoy your website.
Lisa
Thanks for the point of view Lisa, I appreciate it.
I had responded to Lucie who at first was not inspired at Ang’s email either. This is how I responded (via email)
and as for your comment about THIS post… Thank You.
Hell yeah! Not being yourself would mean having secrets. It’s a little secret that you occasionally use a four letter word. It’s a little secret that you don’t believe God is a bearded man who lives in the sky. Oh well.
If you don’t have secrets, your secrets cannot be exposed, and you cease to be vulnerable. Let me tell you, it’s a rough path, unless you fully commit to detachment. Once you fully detach from the concern of other’s opinions, you will attract 10 fold the good people in your life.
It’s odd how people like other people who are just themselves, even if they don’t share their views. Like me liking Bobby Knight for being himself, even though I disagree with nearly all of his childish crap. You at least know you’re not getting smoke blown up your ass.
Carry on, brother! BTW, you’re the second person I who has recommended Warrior Camp. I’m going to have to put some serious consideration into that.
OverKill and Over-reaction… hmmm
How about Passion and Passionate? Yep, I’m both. Thanks
and Josh… Thanks brother! Good to see your comment here! I’m on target for 7% bodyfat by Christmas. Never really committed to that goal until about 6 weeks ago. Now I’m all over it!
7% by Christmas, thats my personal promise to myself