Comments on: Confidence and Climbing Through Uncertainty

By: Seth Simonds

Seth Simonds — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:27:07 +0000

I’m completely off caffeine. That means that when I do need a synthetic pick-me-up, coffee actually works. It’s awesome!

You have fun with your drooling Tom! =P

By: Seth Simonds

Seth Simonds — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:25:22 +0000

The Mt. Washington story gets even crazier. I have some videos, too. =)

I don’t have any choice but to take this on. If I don’t do it now, I’m not sure I ever will. I have the time. I have the resolve. I have the resources. I’d be an idiot not to do it now.

Ahh, smoking. But I can’t quit food cold turkey! =) Good luck, Jim!

By: Pubsgal

Pubsgal — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:51:47 +0000

It took a long time for me–too long–to get to the point of choosing to make the changes. I’m so glad I did: I finally know what “peak health” feels like. It’s a joyful, confident, contented feeling. It’s how I feel after a good workout in which I know I’ve given my best effort. Not usually *during* the workout for me, either (unless I power up a steep-looking hill on my bike and think, “THAT’S why I do spin class!”). And maybe not always the sweating-like-mad part immediately after…unless it’s the “thank heaven I’m with all those @#$#%#$% burpees!” exhileration. It usually settles over me after I’ve showered and had something healthy to eat.

I envision doing what I’m doing for the rest of my life, because I want to keep that feeling going for as long as I’m alive. (In other words, the adventure doesn’t have a destination, really.) Best wishes for your continuing adventure!

By: Anna

Anna — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:43:29 +0000

Your post reminded me of one my favorite quotes by Michelangelo “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” You can substitute “angel” with “healthy man” and “marble” with “bulbous carcass” and “carved” with “worked on/endured/focused” to make it fit your goal.

I think peak health is believing in who you are, no matter what your weight or BMI is. If you are 100 pds lighter, but still think of yourself at your former weight, how healthy are you really? You have to own your new body, mentally, to be at peak health.

Your journey is incredibly inspiring Seth. Thank you for sharing it with us.

By: Sarah Joy Albrecht

Sarah Joy Albrecht — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:14:06 +0000

Clarity of mind
Alertness without coffee
Legs that make Tom drool

By: Jim Mitchem

Jim Mitchem — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:47:39 +0000

Amazing picture. Amazing story about Mt. Wash. And frankly, I’m very impressed you’re taking this on period, to say nothing of it being in public (I tend to be pretty open here too, so that surprises me least). Good for you Seth. Keep this up and you’re going to make me quit smoking in public – where you don’t really have the opportunity for graceful failure.
(note: i’m down to about 8 a day, but damn – it’s a mofo).

By: Seth Simonds

Seth Simonds — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:01:47 +0000

Drinking

A juice box.

By: MizFit

MizFit — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:35:48 +0000

What do I envision.

Myself.

Crosslegged on floor.

Mid-mediatation.

Calm.

Present.

Strong as hell.

Capable.

And old.

80+

Vibrant.

Still going.

By: Nictos

Nictos — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 02:48:13 +0000

No, I had one just in case. Tokyo’s water is filtered five times, making water from the tap as tasty as the bottled stuff being flogged. Cheers!

By: Seth Simonds

Seth Simonds — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 02:32:48 +0000

Ahh, yes. To enjoy. To be. An old missionary friend of my parents once told me that the 4 most important words in the bible were “be still and know.” I’d always found that interesting. I’m glad you’ve reminded me of it!

Thanks for your consistent insight. Truly.

I hope you didn’t skip out on that glass of water! =)