The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the ‎life of your dreams.‎‎-Oprah Winfrey

Believe in your dreams and they may come true; believe in yourself and they will come true.

-Anonymous

There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling ‎for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.

-Nelson Mandela

The fact is, that to do anything in the world worth doing, we ‎must not stand back shivering and thinking of the cold and ‎danger, but jump in and scramble through as well as we ‎can.‎

‎-Robert Cushing Dennison, (1921-1998) American Colonel‎

Weekly Update #9



The Pragmatic Young Professionals really diversified their activities during week #9.  In addition to their weekly running/weight lifting/healthy eating/water drinking routines, they also participated in some exciting personal endeavors.

Bill and Lyndse both supported close friends by being a groomsman and Maid of Honor (respectively) in their friends' weddings.  Katie particpated in a 5K to help support the UC Brain Tumor Center and a cure for brain cancer.  And in addition to Adam's weekly workout routine, he believes he may have lost 3 lbs sweating through the miserable Bengals game and another 3 lbs during the Reds nail biter.

Next time you hear from the PYP's will be in pictures.  This Sunday evening we will post a video montage of our 10 week journey to bettering ourselves. 

Going Vibrant is the best decision we could have made!!!!

Success is not to be measured by the position someone has reached in life, but the obstacles he has overcome while trying to succeed.

-Booker T. Washington

Focus on the journey, not the destination.  Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.

-Greg Anderson

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. To keep our faces toward change and behave like free spirits in the presence of fate is strength undefeatable.

-Helen Keller

Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be.

-Karen Ravn

To change one's life: Start immediately. Do it flamboyantly. No exceptions. -William James

Weekly Update #8

Eight is great! Here is an update on everyone’s progress, in their own words…

Bill: “From a workout standpoint… just okay. However, I did get pictures of me in the ocean.”

Adam: “I hope everyone had a productive weekend. My week last week was hindered by an annoying battle with a cold/allergies/sinus infection. So unfortunately, I was on the PUP list. (Physically unable to Perform List) However, after some incredible rest, I was able to make a full recovery. Yesterday, I awoke and had a protein fueled breakfast, raw eggs-Rocky Balboa style, and laced up my brand new Asics cross trainers and ran the Reggae Run.

In all seriousness, last week was awful for me I was sick and miserable, but feel much better on this dreary Monday. I need to get back on track!”

Lyndse: “Completed my last 20 mile run before race day-- Tapering the next 2 weeks. Struggling with calf pain, however hopefully a few days of rest will solve the problem. The next 2 weeks I will focus on having quality runs and a solid diet to prepare for October 17th.”

Katie: “I ran 2 short 3-4 milers, spinning class one evening, and my last long(ish) run of 15 miles. Continued focus on hydration will be key for me so my body is prepared for the hardest physical test it’s ever had!”

So eight wasn’t exactly great, but it wasn’t bad either. We will keep focusing on the daily motivational quotes we have posted on our blog and look forward to shining in the Vibrance at the end of these 10 weeks!

Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.

-Wayne Dyer

Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

-Francis of Assisi

Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be. 

-George Sheehan