I’m Like A… Unstoppable Fat Loss Metaphor Contest
July 13th, 2007
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by Scott Tousignant · Filed Under: Fat Loss Mindset
7/7/7 may have been considered the luckiest day
of the century, but I don’t want you to rely on
luck to get you to your goals.
You should never leave your fat loss goals or
any other goal for that matter, to chance. At
least 97% of the people out there are simply
hoping that their dreams will come true.
How far has hoping gotten you? How often have
you been ‘lucky’?
“Wow I just got so lucky. I just came across
this great fat burning pill that will make achieving
my dream body easy. It’s everything I’ve hoped
for.”
That sounds like a success story to me 
For the remainder of July I am running a contest.
On July 31st, One lucky person is going to win
a copy of all my products…
Unstoppable Fat Loss
The Fit Chic
The Fit Chic Year Of Workouts
The Fit Bastard
The Fit Bastard Year Of Workouts
And if you already own all of my products I will
give the winner a full hour one-on-one consultation
where we can talk about anything related to
achieving your dream body.
I can hear the comments already… “Wow that person
sure is lucky that they won all those products.”
A tiny bit of luck may be involved here, but the
person who wins will certainly have to earn it.
And in the process of earning this prize, (not the
actual winning of the prize), they will have taken
a step closer to achieving the body and life that
they deserve.
Let me explain…
For this contest you have to do a little work.
You have to spend some time reflecting on who you
are, who you want to become, and what it takes
to become that person.
Here’s the contest rules… They’re pretty simple,
but definitely not easy.
All you need to do is leave a comment here in this
post about anything around us that represents who
you are and what you are becoming.
It’s a metophor for the journey that you are going
through.
Let me give you an example. Here’s my metophor:
I, Scott Tousignant, am like a TREE!
I began as a seed that required nurishment to
break free from my shell. Even still I had to
battle the earth to push through to the surface.
There were thousands upon thousands of other seeds
all around me. Some of them didn’t sprout out of
their shell.
Most of them, scratch that. Almost all of them
felt that the journey to the surface was too
dificult and they gave up.
Surprisingly nearly all of them were just barely
under the surface when they gave up. They just had
to make one last giant push to break free.
This took persistance and those seeds that never
gave up were rewarded by seeing day light for the
first time and had now become a tiny tree.
Even after all that hard work some trees just
couldn’t take the challenging winds and dry seasons.
Part of their problem was that they didn’t build
a strong enough root system which is a solid foundation.
Myself, I found that the challenges of the high
winds only made me stronger. The more resistance
that I encountered the more I grew.
The times when I was fed the best nutrients, I
grew faster than I ever imagined. The times when
I was deprived of these nutrients there was almost
no growth at all and I became dormant.
I will continue to grow until my time on this
planet has come to an end. Although there may
be times when it’s less obvious of how much
I’ve grown because it’s just been small amounts
of growth each day.
Over 100 years, those days of small growth add
up and I’ve become magnificent. Something that
people admire and I can be proud of.
… So there you have it. I’m like a tree…
I’m persistant
I take the extra step beyond where most people
give up
I accept challenges as an opportunity to grow
When I feed myself nutrient rich foods I grow
much faster. When I deprive myself of nutrient
rich foods I go dormant and don’t grow at all.
I grow and improve a little each day and will
continue to do so for as long as I live.
So what’s your metaphor? What are you like?
Take your time and think about it then come back
here and post it as a comment with your name and
email address.
On July 31st I will choose a winner, which I’m
sure will be tough for me to do.
See, it’s simple. But it’s not easy to take the
time to sit back and reflect on what represents
you the best and how you want to live your life.
For some frickin crazy reason people get all
wrapped up in the things in life that don’t
really matter and they neglect these simple things
that can have a huge impact on your life.
The people who own my products are action takers.
They know what’s best for them and they know what
it’s going to take to achieve the body of their
dreams.
I love giving away my products, but I don’t just
want to give it away to someone that’s not going
to take action on what I teach.
That’s why I’m making you earn it. Prove to me
that you can take action and are willing to do
what it takes to get closer to your dream body.
Leave a comment here in this post and on July 31st
I will announce the winner.
There’s a lot of power in metaphors. Take your time
and choose yours wisely. It will serve you well through
the toughest of times.
Have a totally amazing day and continue living the
Unstoppable Lifestyle!
YOUR DREAM BODY AWAITS YOU…
Scott Tousignant, BHK, CFC
www.UnstoppableFatLoss.com
www.TheFitChic.com
Fit Chic Fat Loss Blog
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I am a sunflower. I am just a little one for now, but I know I’ll grow up. Now, I am small but I always look for the sun to grow big, whereever it is. I take the positive part, I take the sun and the water I can get and I am happy with it, even if others can find the temperature too high to tink about growing up. I take the positive side of evetithing, even difficulties. I don’t want to grow up just for myself, I want to be able to give seeds to feed others.
A flower is not a lot of thing in the word but if I can put a little bit of sun on others lifes, my life is full even if I didn’t change the whole world. I do my best and all I can. I’m not lazy or selfish.
Right now, I know I am bigger than I was yesterday and smaller than tomorrow. I want to be the best I can be without being someone else. I’m simple. I’m me and it’s ok.
I’m not perfect. My leaves have some insects and my petals sometimes fall. It’s life, but nothing will stop me to be better tomorrow. I’ve decided to be like the sun that nourish me.
(Sorry for the mistakes, english is not my main language)
I am like the Wind.
Often, I am like a gentle breeze, just noticeable, but not overwhelming. I work steadily to achieve goals, one day at a time.
Sometimes I am calm, in the background, and not working at all.
Other times, I am a full blown gale. I work with great dilligence to achieve goals, letting nothing get in my way. During these periods, I am a role model for all, but this level of intensity is short term and cannot be sustained.
So, I will mainly remain a gentle breeze and calmly, steadily, work toward my goals. It is in this state that I can truly reach and sustain my goals and it is this method that will serve as the best example for my children and peers.
I am like PHOENIX, rising from the ashes!
I started out a small, timid bird. Neglected and a victim of the cruel nature of life.
One day, barely able to fly, I made a wrong turn and ended up crashing and burning in an abandoned field. Alone. In pain (mostly just my pride).
Then, with the heat of the fire tempering my spirit, I began to feel the anger from both the injustice of what I had experienced and anger at my allowing it to come to this!
Slowly I examined my past and my current situation. Collecting my feathers, I pulled myself up onto my talons and examined myself.
I was somehow changed by the crash and the fire! I was no longer a tiny, victimized bird!
My feathers, though coated with traces of ashes from the fire all around me, were transformed into the full beauty from the inside of me. They were full and colorful!
I suddenly felt incredibly strong, lean and powerful! I have become my full potential! No more will I settle for whatever life deems that I am worth, accepting whatever I can get and what others think of me!
Finally, I am able to put away what has been and soar straight up from the fire and continue my flight to my destiny!
I, my friends, am like a kid (and I should know – I have 5 of them!).
Ever watch a child learning to walk? They fall and they pick themselves right back up and keep trying. They never, never give up and just keep going straight for their goal. That’s me. When I get knocked down I just pick myself up, dust myself off and GET BACK ON THE HORSE (to mix my metaphors).
Kids don’t get jaded and coarse to the world around them and I am the same. I try to see the beauty and the newness in everything and to appreciate God’s goodness in giving me what I have.
Kids love to do physical things and so do I. A day without the gym is a tough day for me…
Kids love junk food and so do I. AUGHHHHHHH! My downfall. No matter. After a junk food day/meal I can always go back to eating properly. After all, each moment can be a new start.
I am like a fart. I may come from behind but get noticed fast. People want to hide me, but cannot. When I want to be recognized, I am. I have been scoffed at, joked about, ridiculed, but keep coming back. I can bring tears to your eyes, cause a child to laugh, induce a smile or frown, or embarrass myself. I can be silent, but stand out in a crowd. I need not say much, but when I speak, one sound says it all. There is more to me than a superficial first impression. What I consist of can change lives. Bring heat and comfort, cook food, propel equipment. To do this, I must be altered. To be changed from one state to another. At first, I may appear useless. But in the hands of the skillfully, my state can be changed to do wonderful things. This can only be done by the faith people have in me, to see my potential, and draw from me the good things. To take me from being a joke, a nuisance, undesirable, and help alter me into the useful, enjoyable and practical. Those who take interest in me deserve the credit, I only supplied the raw material and desire. A raw material that may seem useless to some. People are like farts. In the right hands with those of faith and knowledge wonderful things can be accomplished. The superficial judgments of individuals may scoff at the disadvantaged. Never laugh at someone who is down. Someday they may surprise everyone.
A Shepard,
Ever being mindful of the flock, knowing it is you and only you that not only protect, but also cultivate that oneness within. Watching from the inside as each and every small hill every valley every tree line proposes a new and unexpected challenge. They come in all forms some my be as mice which scurry through the legs not making much of a fuss or even being noticed; the rabbits and the birds which you look upon and know by watching your flock that things are well. A Shepard’s life is surrounded by its first duty, to watch over in which he is in trusted and by being ever so convicted to that duty can he ever be that Shepard which he has in his heart. In following the Shepard’s wisdom in which I was taught as a small boy watching and listening to my Father and other shepard’s as they speak to one another guiding one another protecting one another but listening to one another intently knowing that each and every thought that concerns there flock concerns their Life. Listen to your flock, make every step be that protecting step for each and every step has meaning for the future of your flock, be that guide be that light when there is none… Always be on the edge of your flock seeking to keep away hidden dangers.
Always
joseph
I am like a steam locomotive.
I was designed to handle tremendous loads and to reach my destination regardless of the distance or obstacles in my path. While I am somewhat outdated and there are definitely newer, faster, and stronger models available, I am still capable of amazing feats.
It takes me a little longer than it used to to come up to speed. But, once I get rolling, I am virtually unstoppable.
I require regular stoking with quality fuel (nutrition) in order to perform at my best.
I am strong and powerful.
I am sometimes slow to start but as I keep “chugging” along, my momentum increases and I am capable of great speed and endurance.
I require regular maintenance to achieve top form.
On a well designed track (program), I perform very well. If I should happen to fall off my track (program), it may take a lot of time and effort to become righted and regain momentum, but, as long as I avoid major “crashes”, and continue to maintain and fuel my powerplant, I can continue to progress indefinitely.
I enjoy changing tracks from time to time, as this allows me to experience new thrills and challenges. I have found that there are many possible routes to my destination. Some are longer and slower while others are more direct but require more effort. I am able to choose and/or change my route as necessary and still complete my journey.
I am sometimes loud and I occasionally creak and groan under pressure. However, all of my efforts on the uphill are rewarded with opportunities for improved performance and rest once I complete the climb.
Some people wonder that I am still functioning. Others are surprised by what I am capable of. Yet, those who understand see that I am simply striving to accomplish what I was designed for.
I am not the strongest, yet I am strong. I am not the fastest, yet I am fast. I am not flashy or sleek, yet I am well designed. I am not new (young), yet I am capable.
I am a steam locomotive!
Choo Choo!