"Opportunity"

Well you might remember that I was struggling with a decision earlier this week. Should I allow a supplement company to feature me, and my likeness, as a "Success Story" in their magazine? I was torn - because I don't want to be used in misleading advertisements - giving hope to people that the solution comes in "this bottle" or from "that product."

When I entered their 12 week contest, I did use one of their products - their protein supplement. You had to use one of their products to "compete". It's good, tasty, easy to digest. But there are other products I like just as much if not better than their's. But I was afraid that my image and any endorsement would be used for something else that they sell. I would not benefit from the sale of this product - they would be using me for their profit.

There was a LOT of soul searching going on here. It was exciting to be named a "runner up". It was exciting to receive my $300 worth of protein - FREE! But most of what they sent me still sits in my closet - unopened. In fact I find myself buying more of my favorite brand and not using theirs.

Their "magazine" is essentially a glossy grouping of advetisements and testimonials of "Success Stories". They actually sell this as a subscription based publication! Their advertisements in other magazines are kinda "cheesy" - lots of propaganda - it takes a while to get to the "meat" if you will. And their websites - whoa! Some of the sites almost remind me of a tabloid publication!

My original thought was to do the interview - but only if I could final approval on the "copy". But I decided against even that. Bottom line - I don't trust them. I wouldn't recommend their product to anyone - it's kinda pricey and no better than others in my opinion. So why chance my crediblity?

Sure, if I was misrepresented I could "sue" - but why bother. Why waste the $$? The hassle? The stress?

I don't need the "noteriety" - I'm not counting down my 15 minutes of fame. Even if, and this is TRULY a huge if, it lead to something more - a spokesperson or fitness model - etc., that's not what I'm searching for. My work with Sue and her clients feels like a "gift" - each and every day. THIS is what makes me feel "complete", "motivated", and always searching for "more" - this is what make my day better than good - This is what makes me feel a passion for fitness - not the idea of my picture in a magazine - the chance to help others achieve their personal best!

A funny thing happened during the week of my decision making - working out felt like a chore. The idea of eating chicken was "disgusting". I eat chicken 5 times a day by choice upon occasion - yet once I started debating this situation my body wanted anything BUT chicken and veggies! I normally wake up before my alarm - this past week I was sleeping right up to it - and then DRAGGING myself out of bed!

Once I decided NOT to do the interview, I immediately wanted grilled chicken at my next meal. I "popped" out of bed the next morning!

And as for training.....my peg leg walk says it all - LOL!

All is back to "normal" here in Heaven!