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21 " The only way through was to surrender—to "
― Rich Roll , Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself
22 " the typical amateur endurance athlete trains far too hard on the aerobic and active recovery days. But not nearly hard enough on the intense days. A certain level of proficiency can be achieved this way, but full potential is never realized. "
23 " Do what you love; love those you care about; give service to others; and know that you’re on the right path. There’s a new path waiting for you, too. All you have to do is look for it—then take that first step. If you show up and stay present, that step will eventually become a gigantic leap forward. And then you’ll show us who you really are. "
24 " The United States is the most prosperous nation in the world, and yet our citizenship has been comprehensively reduced to consumerism... Buy and ye shall be happy. But what have we truly purchased? In the words of my favorite poet, Henry David Thoreau, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation,” our lives prostrate at the altar of the false gods of our instant-gratification society. "
― Rich Roll , The Plantpower Way: Whole Food Plant-Based Recipes and Guidance for The Whole Family
25 " Do what you love; love those you care about; give service to others; and know that you’re on the right path. "
26 " we are consciousness. This consciousness is as undeniable as it is vast. And it is as invisible as it is unknowable, pulsing within us and beyond the constraints of our three-dimensional material world. It lives without boundaries, unlimited in scope, inexhaustible in energy, and unrestricted in its potential to shape and guide lives. "
27 " For example, did you know that most breads contain amino acid extracts derived from whey protein, a by-product of cheese production? And "
28 " unhealthy relationship with myself "
29 " Thinking back, it’s embarrassing to recall those words. It’s not at all like me to engage in such self-congratulatory hyperbole, but that’s what happened. I said it because I was desperate. At that particular moment, I needed to hear myself say it. Because to keep moving forward, I needed to believe that this lunacy held some meaning outside myself. And so did Jason. It seems like such a small thing. But by saying those words out loud we were able to take the focus off the fatigue and embrace an idea that had begun to take root that morning during my pre-swim meditation "
30 " Food for Life makes a wonderful line of sprouted grain breads, called Ezekiel 4:9, "
31 " training—and intended to compete—on an entirely plant-based diet. Impossible, they told me. Vegans are spindly weaklings, incapable of anything more athletic than kicking a Hacky Sack. No proteins in plants, you’ll never make it. I heard it all. But deep down, I knew I could do it. "
32 " What I failed to realize at the time was just how poorly one can eat on a vegetarian diet. "
33 " Healthy gut bacteria create a craving for healthy foods, while pathogenic bacteria create a craving for unhealthy foods. Change your microbes and you change your cravings. Change your cravings and you change your life. "
34 " Balance is for ordinary people "
35 " Let’s wrap up the protein question with one thought to ponder. Some of the strongest and most fierce animals in the world are PlantPowered. The elephant, rhino, hippo, and gorilla have one thing in common—they all get 100 percent of their protein from plants. "
36 " At that moment, I honestly didn’t believe that I was physically or mentally able to run a marathon. But the only way out was through. "
37 " It’s a solution that begins with how you feed the body. Extends to how you fuel the mind. And concludes with how you nourish the soul. "
38 " The prize never goes to the fastest guy,” Chris replied. “It goes to the guy who slows down the least. "
39 " When you think you’re done, you’ve only tapped into 40 percent of what you are truly capable of. "
40 " What's the worst thing that can happen? she'd ask. We're healthy. In love. Living life according to our own rules. And that's all that matters. Everything else is just stuff. "