Cherie Horne

Tuesday March 2nd, 2010

Quote for the day: When every day seems the same, it is because we have stopped noticing the good things that appear in our lives.
The Alchemist

Hello friends,

I hope everyone is happy, healthy and appreciating each day.

I am excited to be officially recognised as a Mountain Guide for Trek Climb Ski. I will be guiding three trips in the next 18 months – Mera Peak September 2010, Base Camp Everest and Island Peak Feb 2011 and Mera Peak September 2011.

My passion for adventure in the mountains is infectious so I would love to inspire, motivate and take you to Nepal for an incredible life changing experience that will stay with you forever!

If this opportunity excites you don’t let fear or excuses get in the way, give me a call on 0407362598 and let’s talk about getting you to Nepal to experience a unique climbing/trekking adventure with me!

Training tip: Include resistance training into your weekly exercise program. Don’t just focus on cardio alone combine 1-3 resistance workouts in your plan and you will reap the rewards. As your body composition changes through increased lean muscle mass, you will become an efficient fat burning machine. This is important for women and men of all ages. Don’t worry girls you wont bulk up like a body builder (naturally you don’t have enough testosterone to put on lots of muscle without a specific hypertrophy program and diet) you will just become a leaner and stronger version of you!

Nutrition tip: Forget the carb-free diet! Despite the many myths and celebrity diets carbohydrate is still the best fuel for working muscles and your brain. They also contain essential nutrients for a healthy, well balanced diet. The key is to have the appropriate amount for your body and training load. Simply, the more exercise you do the more carbs you can consume! So, reject the silly advice of eliminating carbohyrates from your diet, eat quality carbs (wholegrains, quinoa, brown rice, wholemeal pasta, rye, oats etc) and enjoy the health benefits and great taste! If you are feeling fatigued, tired and struggling to concentrate or get through a training session you are probably not having enough quality carbohydrates!

Herb of the week: Cumin: Health benefits: anti-inflammatory properties, helps digestive ailments, sleeping problems, indigestion, diarrhoea, gas and morning sickness. Cumin is also full of iron and helps the function of the liver. Boiling the seed and drinking as a tea helps manage the symptoms of a cold and soothes a sore throat. Use in curries, stews, vegetarian dishes, rice and quinoa dishes, and tasty salads.

Have a lovely start to Autumn everyone and live with a happy mind and body.

Take care, keep smiling

Love

Cherie x x

Monday February 22nd, 2010

Quote for the day: “The simple things are also the most extraordinary things and only the wise can see them.”
The Alchemist

A very Special Hello to all my friends!

It has been many weeks since I last communicated with you all, sorry for my absense. Many new and wonderful things are happening in my life (and I truly hope in yours too) which is consuming my time leaving the website a little dormant and neglected so far this year.

Isn’t today’s quote a perfect reminder of truth? A nice thought to start the week because I believe it’s what we all need to understand and experience as we walk our own unique and special journey. The way we do this is a very individual thing, but so critical for inner peace and contentment. I am committed and working constantly on this most important part of life. The journey and meaning is simply beautiful and so enlightening.

So what’s news?

Guiding in Nepal with TrekClimbSki

In September this year Team Mera 2010 will be flying off to Nepal to climb Mera Peak. I am so excited to be given such a wonderful opportunity to share a truly incredible journey with 10 adventurous people…I know they are all just as excited as me (well, maybe not quite as excited as me…perhaps a little nervous too). We will be having a team meeting very soon so stay tuned for that information “Team Mera 2010.”

In the next few weeks TrekClimbSki’s website will be updated with my biography and introduction as a mountain guide and health & fitness consultant. It will also display the trips I will be guiding in 2011 which will include a February expedition to Base Camp Everest & Island Peak and a trip to Mera Peak in September 2011. Interest has already been overwhelming for both expeditions so please contact me if you want to experience a personal challenge that will change your life forever!

A great inspiration

Drawing from my work in personal training, I would like to share a beautiful story with you all that has enriched my life immensely.
One of the wonderful things about my new working environment at Aqualink Box Hill is the large number of people I have the privilege of meeting and improving their lives for the better.

A few weeks ago I met a delightful lady called Nancy. She doesn’t mind me talking about her or that she is the ripe age of 80 plus. Nancy is a beautiful example of health, happiness and passion for life! The day I met Nancy, she was working hard on the exercise bike and then completed an upper body weight session. I was compelled to go and introduce myself to her. I was totally inspired and fascinated by my new friend. She exercises every day, eats healthily, leads an active social life and makes the very most out of each precious day. She simply walks the talk and not many people live their lives that way! Do you walk your talk?

Interestingly, Nancy also was proud to tell me that she has never married, has no children but instead decided to focus on a rewarding career travelling the world and enjoying all the pleasures that come with that. She is so happy and content, in fact she is one of the most happy and healthy individuals I have ever met. There are no rules for happiness. It is a very individual thing and Nancy’s life is a perfect example of that.

I love seeing Nancy a few days each week, she makes me smile and realise how blessed I am to be living my life’s journey and meeting people like her. Thank you Nancy Nancy is my inspiration… who inspires you?

Health facts

Why diets don’t work

My philosophy on nutrition is very simple: clean, wholesome and colourful “rainbow” food, “keep it clean and you will be lean”!.

As a Personal Trainer/Health Consultant, I find that many people want to know the ’secret diet’ or the key to losing weight. Well, I’m sorry to tell you that there is no secret! Here are a few reasons why diets don’t work!

Diets are a quick fix
Diets are restrictive
Diets encourage an ‘all-or-nothing’ mentality
Diets promise unrealistic results
Diets cannot be maintained long term
Diets slow down your metabolism
Diets mess with your emotional state

So…why bother? Good nutrition is very simple. Just eat clean wholesome food and balance your intake with your energy expenditure.

Spice of the week

I love cooking myself healthy tasty and nutritious food and a swift sprinkle of herbs and spices can transform most recipes from bland to blissful. While your tastebuds will be doing backflips with excitement, your body will be thankful too! So I encourage you to ’spice up your meals’ and learn about the benefits of such healthy additives such as herbs and spices. I will try and educate you all on as many as I can over the next month or so.

Cinnamon Benefits: lowers blood glucose levels which is beneficial for those with type 2 diabetes. In Chinese medicine it is used for colds, nausea, diarrhoea, flatuence, indigestion and painful mentrual periods. It is also believed to improve energy, vitality and circulation. How to use it: Use in stewed fruit, sprinkle on wholegrain toast, muesli or porridge or add to vegetarian or meat dishes.

Have a happy week friends…remember, everyone has the potential for that!

Take care

Love & Smiles always

Cherie xx

Quote for the week: “Everyone on the face of the Earth has a treasure that lies waiting for them.” The Alchemist

Hello Special friends,

I hope you’re all in good health and enjoying the beginning of a new decade with a smile on your face!

I had a lovely Christmas and New Year with my family and friends, I trust you did too.

Melbourne is certainly experiencing a hot Summer spell at the moment. It’ a wonderful time of the year… great weather, holiday time and plenty of sport and events in Australia.

This is actually the first January I haven’t been overseas climbing a mountain for four years. It’s been a nice change and I’ve had the opportunity to spend lot’s of time with friends and family which is so important. I’m having the time of my life!

This year is going to be a big one for me on many fronts. In regards to my mountaineering I have just confirmed some exciting news regarding my guiding commitments in Nepal for 2010/2011.

Mera 2010 takes place in September and then I will be guiding a trip to Everest Base Camp in Feb 2011 and back to Nepal to climb Mera Peak in September 2011. Trek climb ski will be updating their website in the next few weeks so keep an eye out for the addition of my profile and guiding itinerary.

Now, for some tips to kick of a New Year… 20 positive ways I believe can impove your life and 10 negative actions to avoid.

Finally, I truly hope 2010 will be the year you decide to change your life for the better… yes, it can be the best year of your life by taking action and remaining firm in your commitment to do so!

Go on….I dare you!

20 Positive actions

1. Choose to be happy despite the circumstances…live each day with a smile on your face!
2. Surround yourself around people you make you feel happy, alive and free!
3. Treat your body like a temple… nourish it accordingly with wholesome food!
4. Engage in relaxation exercises… meditate, yoga, massage!
5. Love… give it, accept it and embrace it with all your passion and desire…don’t be afraid to say “I Love You.”
6. Sleep… don’t forget it’s importance, you won’t be productive or happy without enough!
7. Exercise every day… your body is designed to move!
8. Plan your next holiday or adventure… a trip to Nepal with me perhaps? Visit my “Climb with me” page to find out more.
9. Make time for your friends and family… they bring meaning and happiness to your life!
10. Engage in random acts of kindess… never underestimate the affect a simple gesture can have on someone.
11. Spend time alone… cherish and enjoy your own company.
12. Never stop dreaming and believing in miracles… life is one big miracle!
13. Do something everyday that takes you out of your comfort zone… you will grow as a result!
14. Set yourself some goals… ask yourself “What do I really want in my life?”
15. Encourage and praise others, tell them how special they are!
16. Practise patience, tolerance and understanding… simple but pure ways of living!
17. Communicate with honesty, respect and purpose… the key to all realtionships is effective communication.
18. Be honest and true to yourself, if you are not happy change… you are responsible for your own happiness!
19. Reflect and remember the loved ones you have lost… allow their legacy to live within you!
20. Drink enough water… it sounds simple but many people don’t. Aim for 1.5L per day, more if it’s hot and you’re exercising.

10 Negative habits

1. Negative, dellusional thoughts… reject them!
2. Destructive behaviours… stop them!
3. Fear of change… don’t be afraid, feel the fear and do it anyway!
4. Feelings of not being good enough… cherish yourself and accept your imperfections… you already possess everything necessary to find happiness!
5. Loneliness… no man is an island!
6. Fear of making mistakes… it was a mistake that set the world in motion!
7. Sabotaging your happiness… life is too short, create the life you most desire now!
8. Fear of getting hurt… often getting hurt leads to greater love, appreciation and happiness!
9. Living in the past… your past doesn’t have to reflect your future… each day is a new beginning with endless possibilities!
10. Worry… stop it! It doesn’t help any situation at all only creates inner turmoil!

There you go, I could continue for longer but perhaps you may like to send through a comment, tip or just say ‘hello’ (click on today’s post title “Happy New Year”) I would love to hear from you!

Take care special friends

“Love, smile and live the life that brings you happiness”!

Love

Cherie x x x

PS: Thank you to my friend Stephen for providing me with the beautiful photo on the top of the page.

Merry Christmas friends,

I hope this Christmas Eve post finds you in good health and with a happy state of mind.

Like everyone I have been extremely busy as the year comes to a close and the festive spirit takes control. Many new and exciting plans are in the process for 2010 which I look forward to sharing with you all.

Does 2010 excite you? Are you going to make it the best year of your life? I hope so!

Just a brief update on a few things of interest:
Mera Peak 2010 Expedition: Last Wednesday night was enjoyed by all as Trek climb ski, (the company I will be guiding for next year), held an information evening. It was wonderful to meet out leading Nepalese Sherpa, Tika who is enjoying a brief stay in Melbourne.

We will be having a more specific Mera Peak 2010 meeting in the New Year, so stay tuned for that “Team Mera”

Health & Nutrition On-Line Shop: I have listed an extensive range of product brands on my Health & Nutrition Store so if you have any questions in regards to products you wish to purchase please call. I will be including them in my shop in the New Year however, they are available now, just order by calling me.

Personal Training/Coaching: Next year I will continue to work from Harper’s Personal Training studio, Brighton but will also be working in the Eastern suburbs at Aqualink Box Hill. In addition to this I will be conducting specific mountaineering training and general Personal Training in various outdoor venues across Mebourne.

Finally, My Christmas tips:

Enjoy this special time of the year when life can slow down a little and spend quality time with your family and friends. Don’t expect too much from yourself…and don’t expect too much from others!
Relax, be grateful for all you have and just be happy.
Enjoy and cherish every moment and remember to smile, laugh and love all those around you.

Have a wonderful Christmas everyone, look after your body & mind and celebrate the end of 2009 and the beginning of a new decade!

I look forward to providing you with endless adventures, fun, inspiration and love in 2010.

Take care

Love & smiles

Cherie xx

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Quote for the day: “Life is either a daring great adventure or nothing. To keep our faces towards change and behave like free spirits in the presence of fate is strength undefeatable.”
Helen Keller

G’day friends!

I hope you’re all smiling…what a fantastic time of the year it is! It’s summer in Melbourne, the weather is beautiful and Christmas is only 3 weeks away!

Have you been well and staying positive no matter what situations you are facing  in your daily life? Choose inner happiness despite the external factors!

You might have noticed I have changed the look of my website, given it a fresh summer feel, added many new photos in readiness of a big 2010! Hope you like it…

Trek Climb Ski Information Evening

www.trekclimbski.com.au

I am very excited to announce that TrekClimbSki (the company I will be guiding for as a trainee next year) is having an information evening this month.

If you ever dreamed of trekking to Everest Base Camp or maybe even climbing a Himalayan peak, JOIN US for a special evening, learn about our trips and meet the manager of our Nepal based operations, Tika Bahadur Tamang. Tika is an accomplished trekking and climbing guide with an outstanding list of Himalayan summits (including Mt. Everest) to his name. A unique opportunity to learn about Nepal and it’s incredible sherpa people right here in Melbourne.

Where: Upstairs at Trademark Cafe, 201 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill, 3068
When: Wednesday 16th December, 2009 at 7.00pm
RSVP essential: By December 10 to info@trekclimbski.com.au or contact me at cherie.horne@bigpond.com

I look forward to meeting Team Mera 2010 along with other people who have talked to me about adventure travel in Nepal in the future.

Come along for a fun night of anticipated adventure!

I can’t wait to meet you all!

That’s all from Chezzy today, have an awesome Thursday!

Take care and keep smiling!

Love

Cherie x x

Monday, November 23, 2009

Quote for the day: “Those who understand their own faults are wise. Those who are unaware of their own faults and look for faults in others are fools”. Buddhist quote.

G’day friends!

I hope you are all well and happy…that’s what we should strive for everyday! It’s certainly worth it don’t you think?

The wonderful thing is, we all have the potential to be happy and avoid suffering. In order to achieve this we must acknowledge, think and act in ways to cultivate our own inner happiness. Yes, rather deep for first thing Monday isn’t it? Sorry!

Now for something a little lighter…can you believe it’s almost December? Another year of our life is coming to a close. How would you evaluate 2009?

Today I thought I would try and motivate you to step up your activity levels and get moving in the four weeks leading up to Christmas (perhaps a good reason to prepare for the Xmas indulgences that many of us succumb to during the festive season). All of my clients have made a commitment to increase their exercise in December…well done to you all!

Over the next few weeks I would encourage you to think about what you are eating and drinking. Ask yourself: Do I really need this? Is this the best type of food or is there a better option? Is the portion size adequate for my activity level? What nutritional value is it giving me? Yes, all those questions that many fail to ask ourselves when it comes to what we put in our mouth…mmm, now that’s food for thought isn’t it?

So, what about some social exercise for you? Below are a few great events taking place in Melbourne in the next few weeks. Why don’t you sign up and take part, perhaps ask a friend(s) or family to join you. It will be rewarding, fun and a catalyst for continued exercise and motivation in 2010.

Go on…don’t think about, don’t make excuses…just do it for better health and fitness!

November events:

The Great Australian Run - Sunday 29th December. Albert Park. 15km run.
Visit: www.greataustralianrun.com.au

December events:

Sussan Woman’s Fun Run - Sunday 6th December. Catani Gardens St Kilda. 5km and 10km run or walk. Visit: www.supersprint.com.au

Triathlon - Tri Series - Sunday 6th December. Sandringham, Trevor Barker Oval. Sprint Tri - 500m(swim)/20km(ride)/5km(run) Mini Tri - 200m(swim)/10km(ride)/2km(run) Visit: www.triseries.com.au

Emma & Tom’s look after yourself Christmas Run - Wednesday 9th December. Palms Lawn, Albert Park. 5km and 10km run or walk. Visit: www.starttofinish.com.au

If you can’t take part in any of these events make it a priority to utilise your weekends and exercise continuously for a minimum of an hour each day. If you can’t do that and want some extra help then give me a call…I can help you!
Don’t forget to take a look at your diet also. As I always say, “eat clean and you will become lean” (Remember rainbow food - wholesome colourful foods as close to their natural state as possible).

Finally, this week Steve Monegehetti (a hero of mine) launched the world’s first Solar Eclipse Marathon, to be held in Port Douglas, Queensland in 2012. The festival will include a 42.195km marathon and half marathon, and the race is timed to start as the first rays of the sun emerge from behind the moon. The event is expected to attract 2000 competitors and 3000 visitors to the region. Details: www.tpdd.com.au

How fun does that sound? I haven’t run a marathon yet just a good half, (it is a personal goal for the future). However, it might be a little closer in the future than I imagined. Yes, it will be, I have just decided today that 2012 will be my marathon debut!! Yep, this sounds perfect…can’t wait! Let me know if you would like to join me in 2012? Perhaps we can put together a 2012 Solar Marathon Eclipse Team.

That’s all from Chez today! Have a lovely day…smile and be happy! Love Cherie x x

PS: Team Mera 2010 (Christine, Sarah, Jules, Jasmine, Scott, (hi Jas & Scotty look forward to meeting you both soon) Paul, Peter and Tristan. Nick is back from Nepal this week and I will be catching up with him to discuss our exciting adventure to Nepal next September. I will then put a post up with a date for our pre-Xmas team meeting….stay tuned! Mera 2010…here we come!

Monday, November 9, 2009

G’day friends!

I hope you are all lovin’ this hot weather…summer is on the way! I’ve been really busy with many new and exciting things in my life which is the reason my posts have been limited of late…sorry!

Just a few things to mention before I share with you a wonderful mantra that I believe will make you all think about the important things in life.

The Mera Peak 2010 Expedition is all booked out now (unless we decide to take 2 groups). I am so excited about taking a fantastic team of first time climbers away to experience the joys of mountaineering in beautiful Nepal. Our first team meeting/dinner is yet to be confirmed but stay tuned Team Mera 2010.

I took part in an awesome Quick Respone Training course last weekend that has provided me with some new effective training methods employed by elite athletes and teams around Australia (but equally suitable for beginners and the non-elite). As a Personal Trainer it is essential to be open to new training principles and apply them to your clients accordingly. Life and work is all about learning, if we don’t we become domant and who wants that? I am really looking forward to using my new skills with my clients…it’s all about fast, effective training results (and fun of course)! Gerard (my client) had a fantastic workout on Sunday with me! Can’t wait to use it on all my clients. Special thanks to Craig Abbott and Murray MacCormack (Ultra-Firm) for running this course…you guys rock!

Oh, and I better mention Tiger-mania! How good is it that Tiger Woods is playing golf in Melbourne this week. He is an extraordinary athlete. I would love to be out following him this week (I am sure I will hear about it anyway) but I have another weekend course (of a different kind) that I’m attending…more on that next week perhaps.

Now for today’s words of wisdom…enjoy!

Take into account that great love & great achievements involve great risk.

When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.

Follow the three R’s: Respect for yourself; respect for others & responsibility for all your actions.

Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.

Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.

Don’t let a little dispute injure a great relationship.

When you realise you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

Spend some time alone every day.

Open your arms to change, but don’t give up your values.

Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.

Live a good honourable life, when you get older and think back, you’ll be able to enjoy it a second time.

A loving atmosphere in your home is the best foundation for your life.

In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation, don’t bring up the past.

Share your knowledge, it is a way to achieve immortality.

Be gentle with the earth.

Once a year, go some place you’ve never been before.

Remember the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.

Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.

Approach love & cooking with fearless abandon.

Nice isn’t it? This is the Dalai Lama’s message for 2009. I believe we can all take something from this, whatever our religious or spiritual beliefs may or may not be.

So, that’s all from Chez today. I hope you had a lovely day, learned a few new things, looked after your body & mind, had some fun, smiled & laughed and grew a little wiser as an individual!

Life is short…make the most of it and appreciate every single day! Love & smiles always Cherie xx

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Quote for the day: Never give up No matter what is going on Never give up. Develop the heart. Too much energy in your country is spent Developing the mind instead of the heart. Be compassionate not just to your friends but to everyone Be compassionate. Work for peace in your heart and in the world. Work for peace and I say again Never give up. No matter what is happening, No matter what is going on around you, Never give up. Quoted in the Journal of the Tibet Society of the United Kingdom, 1999/2000

Hello friends,

I hope you are all well and happy. I thought this was a beautiful quote that I found when reading some material on the Dalai Lama this morning. I believe it has a simple message that can be helpful to all of us when we have moments of ‘challenge’ in our lives. I hope you like it.

I am very excited to say that the response from my last post on climbing/guiding Mera Peak next September has been remarkable. The expedition is almost full, with only one or two more places available. However, if more people continue to book we may take two groups to the summit of Mera!

Mera Peak

We will be conducting a team meeting/dinner early December and begin initial planning and team friendships before the year comes to a close. We may even be privileged to meet our leading Nepalese guide, Tika, who will make a special visit from Kathmandu to meet us! More details on this date will come in the following weeks…stay tuned team.

If any other people are interested in future climbs or treks we have available at trekclimbski please feel free to contact me at anytime. I have some very exciting ideas about the future that will offer people experiences and challenges that will motivate, inspire and lead to personal growth and satisfaction.

Many other plans are on the horizon for 2010. I will be back soon with some more general, health & wellness posts so until then friends…Live a meaningful life and be happy for all you have.

Take care & keep smiling friends

Love

Chez xx

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Quote for the day: “When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble to difficult to overcome.”
Wilma Rudolph

G’day friends,

I’m back….this is a continuation of last weeks post on climbing Mera Peak with me in 2010 so let me give you some more details.

The company that we will be going with is called trekclimbski. I will be going as a trainee guide and our leaders will be Nick Farr and Tika Bahadur Tamang. Nick is a friend of mine, not to mention a highly accomplished mountaineer. I travelled to Nepal in 2005 with Nick and spent three amazing months at Everest Base camp supporting Nick and his team during their successful summit of Everest.

Nick and myself along with two friends at Everest Base Camp, 2005.

Trek Climb Ski is an Australian based adventure travel company operated by the BEST guides and leaders in the industry. For an adventure holiday with a difference, check out www.trekclimbski.com.au

Expedition date: September 5 - September 28, 2010

Highlights: Climbing Mera Peak at 6476m and mountaineering in the incredible Nepal Himalaya; spectacular views of Everest and other Himalayan mountains; sunset and sunrise over Everest from Mera Peak high camp.

I took this picture from Base Camp in 2005…Wow!

For a comprehensive itinerary check out this link on www.trekclimbski.com.au: Mera Peak climb.

Does this excite you? I can honestly say that I’m actually more excited about taking a group of friends over to experience something truly incredible than climbing as an individual goal. To share a mountaineering journey with first time adventurers will be an honour for me and an experience we will all never forget!

I would love to see you join me to climb Mera Peak this time next year!

This is one of the lodges at Phakding we will stay in during the climb (above) and these are some of the gorgeous faces we will see along the trek. The Nepalese people are just beautiful and our Sherpa team will be first class.

If you have any questions or would like to chat to me about this exciting expedition please give me a call - 0407362598. Numbers will be limited and I’ve already had much interest so don’t leave it too late. I will also be available to train people specifically for the climb in group or individual sessions. We have plenty of time, 12 months to get you physically and mentally prepared for an experience of a lifetime!

Look forward to hearing from all you adventure seekers!

My first mountaineering experience at altitude, 2005.

Take care, dream big!

Love
Cherie xx

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Quote for the day: It’s not the mountain we conquer but ourselves”
Sir Edmund Hillary

Hey adventure bunnies!

I have some very exciting news to share with you all. Next year I will be travelling to Nepal as a trainee guide with an awesome Australian adventure company. We will take a group of beginner climbers to the top of Mera Peak (6476m).

It will be an experience of a lifetime for all involved, so how about setting yourself a goal to climb in Nepal with me next year!

Go on, I dare you to dream and share the mountains with me!

Stay tuned for more details in the coming days or give me a buzz or email if you are really excited by this idea….

Have a wild, adventurous day!

Gotta fly….busy Chez will be back soon!

x x