Something Borrowed
“Donuts are to the body what sin is to the soul…
indulgence holds out great promise of satiation,
but not only is it unable to bear the weight of expectation
it leaves death in it’s wake.”
– Nutritional Life Advice
Deep Squats (Thoughts)
I have gotten so much from James Clear and his newsletter that I want to share his newsletter from last week.
3-2-1: On balancing gratitude and ambition, the best things in life, and feeling like you have enough
October 23, 2025
3 IDEAS FROM ME
I. “Each day, spend some time on two things:
- working toward something that will pay off years from now
- appreciating something that is happening right now”
II. “Do not fear what you can address. What should worry you is not the problem, but if you are resisting addressing it.”
III. “Many of the best things in life are endless.
Being in a great relationship. Staying fit and healthy. Doing work that fulfills you. Being a good parent, coach, or teacher.
Stop worrying about accomplishing these things and instead focus on building a life where you continually practice them.
The important stuff has no finish line.”
2 QUOTES FROM OTHERS
I. American novelist Ursula K. Le Guin reminds us that love is an active, ongoing process:
“Love doesn’t just sit there, like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; remade all the time, made new.”
Source: The Lathe of Heaven (1971)
II. Philosopher, author, and poet G. K. Chesterton reminds us that constraints help us create:
“Art is limitation; the essence of every picture is the frame.”
Source: Orthodoxy (1908)
1 QUESTION FOR YOU
If I want to feel that I have enough right now, what do I need to stop doing or let go?
Until next week,
James Clear
Author of Atomic Habits
Cofounder of Authors Equity
p.s. Proof that aliens are real.
See you in class.
Tim
What’s Going On?
CFPA Holiday Party
at the GYM
Saturday, December 13, 2025
5pm
(White Elephant Gift Exchange)
Fall-In for Fitness Teen Class
Who: Boys and Girls aged 12-17
Dates: September 30th – November 20th
When: Tuesdays/Thursdays at 4pm
*Email [email protected] to sign up*
Individualized Training
Coach Rebecca has new availability for Nutrition Coaching with 4 and 8 week options, including weekly check-ins and InBody body composition testing.
Contact her at [email protected]
Overheard in Class:
“Costco is Type 2 Fun.”
Timfluencing
THE CROSSFIT GAMES RETURN TO CALIFORNIA!
SAP Center, San Jose – July 24 – 26
The 2026 CrossFit Games – the 20th Anniversary of the Games – will be held at the SAP Center (SJ Sharks) in San Jose. This is a beautiful, modern sports arena with a LOT of parking, entertainment, restaurants and bars, ALL within walking distance.
If you’re a fan of CrossFit or CrossFit athletes and competitions, you MUST make plans to attend the Games, at least for 1 day. The Games are an incredible experience for CrossFitters – the vendors, the fan activities, the community and of course, the competition. The Games are a mecca for CrossFit – fans will come from around the world just to be a part of the whole experience.
Thank you for your support.
I look forward to what we will do together.
