Be Your Own #Fitspo
There is always some kind of controversy behind body image in our society. One minute we hate models because they are “too skinny” and portray an unhealthy image of beauty. The next day, fitness...
View ArticleDealing With Negative People
Negative people are everywhere and it’s almost impossible to get away from them. Negative people find pleasure in bringing other’s down. I mean, why else are they up all in your grill telling you...
View ArticleHow I Stopped Being Self-Conscious In The Gym
The other day my sister sent me a text asking how I got over being self-conscious in the gym. My immediate response was, “I don’t know. I just made myself do it…” But how?? Fitness was not always a...
View Article100-year-old breaks world records
This past weekend an 100-year-old man, Don Pellmann, broke 5 world records at the San Diego Senior Olympics. 5 world records…100 years old…what in the world?! Aside from being impressed by the age...
View ArticleChanges That Happen When You Become a #FitChick
Being “girly” takes a back seat. There was a time in your life where make up was a must, cute bras were a thing and you had more heels and handbags to last you a month without repeating. Then you...
View ArticleConvince Yourself
Success and accomplishment require hard work, commitment and sacrifice. To achieve your goals, you must be willing to invest yourself in them, day after day, year after year. So before you can begin...
View ArticleRespect Your Goal
I love this quote by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Yes, I definitely did say his full name. Well, I didn’t say his middle name because I am not sure if Douglas goes before “The Rock” or after. I...
View ArticleF*ck Will Power
Will power noun: control of one’s impulses and actions; self-control. As I grew through my fitness journey I began to loathe the word “will power” and I resented anyone that used it. “Will Power” has...
View Article4 Ways To Stay Motivated When The Scale Stops Moving
You’ve been hitting the gym hard and cleaning up your nutrition. You’ve stuck with it and its been paying off. The weight is going down, you’ve lost 5, 10, or even 20lbs. You’re progress has been...
View ArticleYou Aren’t In This Alone
“Look at the sky. We are not alone. The whole universe is friendly to us and conspires only to give the best to those who dream and work. ” – A.P.J Adbul Kalam I know what it is like to go through a...
View ArticleBe Thankful for the Body You Have…at Every Stage.
Imagine what life would be like if you lost the ability to pick up a plastic fork and feed yourself dinner? Or if your significant other and two little girls had to wipe you down with a towel and call...
View Article“Will Power” is a Practice
I’ve always despised hearing people say “Will Power”. It made me feel like this was a way to describe someone with supernatural powers because not everyone, including myself at times, possessed this...
View ArticleThoughts at Thirty
I have been trying to collect my thoughts and sort them out; my head was spinning with a bunch of words and emotions that didn’t make any sense. Exactly a week ago was my birthday, but not just any...
View Article“Comparison is the Thief of Joy”– Eleanor Roosevelt
We often hear that quote in relationship with other people, but how about with ourselves? We’re all hard on ourselves and we set these expectations of ourselves that tend to lead us to failure and...
View Article3 Tips to Persevere in Fitness and in Life
I recently purchased Affirmators! 50 Affirmation Cards to Help You Help Yourself – without the Self-Helpy-Ness! and I love them! I wanted to start my day with a positive thought of gratitude and...
View ArticleMy Version of Healthy Eating
Healthy eating can be define differently by many people but for me, it goes beyond what you put in your mouth or the labels on the packaging. It’s about “why” you are eating what you are eating and it...
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