I Wished I Had the Courage

"I wished I had the COURAGE to live a life true to myself and not live the life others expected of me." 

Today I heard that quote and cried because I know that quote all too well. Years ago I was afraid of what others would think. I had a fear of judgement and fear I'm not good enough and not worthy of great things. I'm a slow learner. I'm not focused. I'm not organized. I'm not good enough......you get the idea. All negative. All the time. Also judgy. Like REALLLY JUDGY. 😭How was a girl who believes all THAT able to become strong enough to change her mindset and change her future? 

It's a choice. A choice to believe truth rather than lies. The truth is we are ALL worthy. If we were truly made in God's image then how the heck can we act like we aren't good enough!?!?!? Because we are. We ALL are.

I slowly came to realize that and I started a list of the choices I have made that brought me happiness and gratefulness and a life without regret. BUT ya know this life now was NOT the "safe" or "comfortable" route because all of these choices I made ALWAYS had fear by it's side.I had to face many fears to get where I am. But I can tell you its worth it. I've made a few new lists of even bigger goals for next year... does it scare me!?!? Heck yea, but I would be a hypocrite of I didn't face them. 

I encourage you to do the same. What are your BIG goals for next year!? What new mindset do you need to accomplish it and what will you let go before entering the next chapter. Because we cannot go far with a weight of regret around our neck. Move forward. Transform and LIVE. Don't look at the glass half empty...or half full. Be thankful for the glass!!!! That glass is your life. Fill it with love, chances, opportunity and gratefulness!!! We are either the author of our story or the victim and the choices we make everyday will support a life a reward or a life if regret. Be courageous friend. #wegotthis ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

Motivated Night Owl

#maithekitty 's face pretty much sums up how I feel about going to bed at night. 

I'm not tired and I know I’ve heard it a thousand times....."achievers get up early.." But in all seriousness are there people out there that are motivated night owls!?!?! I seem to feel in this rut whenever I read all these self help books and they ALLLLLLLL say you should be getting up at 6am and "YOUR LIFE WILL DRAMATICALLY CHANGE IF YOU GET UP EARLIER....EVERYDAY".....

listen ya'll, I think my life HAS DRAMATICALLY changed these last few years...and it's because I DO get more rest now and I also get MORE work done!!!! But I'm STILL not going to bed till Voldemort goes to bed....So what of it!?!?! 💁🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️I also don't eat breakfast!! ✊🏼😏 so there's that too..... 

Just comment and let me know if there is a high achiever crushing it with me at midnight. Where's my rebels at!?!?!?!? Or if you WERE a Night owl and you are NOW on the other side of it and swear by crushing it early now. Is it worth it!?!? I want to know!!!! . Tia. 😘😘😘 #notheonlyone #ihope#rebelforever #sleepingin

SM Best Friends

Its so crazy that some of my closest besties and I FIRST met through social media. I love these platforms for that fact that I can connect with so many inspiring people from all over the world. 😍😭😍 and this mug I just got from one of them.

Sarah Beth Pergrossi I love my new mug!!!! Thank you so so much. And YOU my dear definitely make a difference in MY world!!! I'm a better Coach because of your inspiration!!!!! Once we teamed up running groups I knew we would be unstoppable!!!! Your energy and positive posts is what inspires me EVERYDAY. Thank you for your friendship. I love ya girl!!!! 💕💕💕

Run After It

I realize that now looking back on the chances I didn't take, I was scared. I had Fear of judgement. I also ALWAYS compared my journey to others. "I'm not as pretty." "I'm not as smart.".." I'm now too old"
...... I actually remember at the age of 12 I went to my friends dance recital and thought...I would LOVE to dance like her....but she started at 3...so it's too late for me." YES, I ACTUALLY THOUGHT THAT!!!!! Then at the age of 24 I took my FIRST Zumba class which was also my Zumba Training! That's when I realized I COULD express myself through music and movement and age does NOT matter!!!! If I would have let fear take over I would have never went to that training. I would have never met so many of my best friends and I KNOW there would be something missing from my life. 

If we aren't constantly being challenged then we will have a sense of incompleteness. So take the next leap. Trust your gut. Punch fear in the face because your BEST life does NOT live in hiding. Your BEST life is lived in the moments that make you excited and nervous at the same time.

Take my advice and go after it. RUN AFTER IT. You are never too old. You are smart enough. You are pretty enough. And you deserve to find out what your BEST LIFE IS. ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼
#zinlife #zumbainstructor #zumbafitness#zumbalove #takeachance #liveyourlife #loveyourlife

(Sort of) Taco Tuesday

Who else is having tacos today?!?! 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏽‍♂️
Here's a new take on #tacotuesday
😍😍😍 (no taco! 🙊)and yes I'm wearing a cookie monster onesie. #imgrown #iwearwhatiwant
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I know with a lot of meals (especially at restaurants) we tend to go cray on the carbs. (Or at least I'm tempted to) So if you are going to get a pasta or a rice dish then skip the bread or chips! Or if you love the bread(like texas roadhouse bread...oh em word💕) then skip the pasta dish. Remember healthy isn't about cutting out food groups. It's about balance. #yestocarbs #mindfulleating
#nostarving

Journal Junkie

Alright fellow journal junkies....help a sistah out!!! Which in your opinion is the best planner out there!?!?! I loved my Happy Planner and still might keep it, just get the new year sheets.....but I'm also considering the Sol Planner. Or maybe something else...💁🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️ Anyone else LOVE their planner!?!? I would love to hear why!!!! TIA! 😘😘😘#bulletjournaljunkie #happyplanner #solplanner

Not Selfish

Caring less of what others think leaves you with MORE room to love who you are. And no, that's NOT selfish. Do Not make yourself small. Live for today, plan for tomorrow and Love who you are now and who you are becoming. EVERY.SINGLE.DAY. 😘😘😘

No Shortcuts

There's no shortcuts in life. It's time to face the truth and going into 2019 understand that success is the product of struggle. If you want your life to be great you MUST put in the action behind it. There is no room for making assumptions or falling into the trap of comparison. Ya wanna know what there IS room for!?!!? 💁🏽‍♀️ Failure. Yes you MUST fail and try and fail and try. Over time you will realize that failure is what made you resilient. Other people will run from the struggle, give up and let that fear of failure win. That's not you though. You were made for greatness. So show up and ACT like you want it enough 😉✊🏼 #mondaymotivation#strongereveryday #struggleforstrength

Nutella Puppy Chow

(Nutella) Puppy chow recipe! No this is NOT a clean recipe btw 😉😉😉 this is ALL THE GOODNESS and I make this every year and my life is complete because of it 🤣😍 and the best Part!?! 
NO BAKING REQUIRED!!!!!
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Ingredients for 17 cups Puppy chow.....
❄ 1 family size box rice chex
❄ 1 24 oz. Bag choc chips
❄ 1 stick of butter
❄ 1 1/2 bags powdered sugar
❄ 1 cup peanut butter
❄ 1/2 cup Nutella 
❄ splash of vanilla extract
❄(optional peanut m&m's for being so extra) 
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Double boil butter (use medium to lheat up large pot of water, place medium pot inside of it to melt the butter). Then add choc chips, PB and nutella stirring occasionally. When it's smooth add vanilla. Next add to a large bowl of rice chex (I recommend adding chocolate and adding chex folding on together. Definitely a 2 person job 😉 and wash your hands, cause it's about to get cray)... After fully coated use a large trash bag ( non-scented....yep I made that mistake b4) and add your powdered sugar to it. Then pour in the chocolatey chex GOODNSSS. Mix well and ENJOY. #nutellapuppychow
#muddybuddies #puppychow #sosogood

Community

Today I was checking into my (F R E E) Holiday Hustle group and I was reminded how freaking awesome these ppl are. Here's some check ins that made my day today.😍😭😘 You guys know who you are. Thanks for helping ME stay on track too!!!! ....
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"My tracking has been on point this week!! My sugar intake has changed dramatically. It was hard in the beginning, it was on my mind a lot. This is something I can keep going with."
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"Got my daily #sweatwithsarah going and started my water for the day!! Sarah has been my “goals” through this challenge, my “journey partner” and my help when I’ve needed positivity!! 
I’m HEALTHIER. I’m HAPPIER. I FEEL BETTER!!"
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"Exercise has become a staple in my life - a routine, part of my day each day. It’s what I’ve needed for so long, and am finally STICKING WITH IT!!"
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"I can’t thank you all in this group for your help and positivity! I struggle daily with depression and anxiety, and thus group helps keep me accountable in all aspect of my life! THANK YOU FOR BEING THE POSITIVE LIGHT I NEED IN MY LIFE!!!!"
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"Doing so much better tracking this week 🙌🙌 ! It makes such a huge difference for me if I track everything I eat ! If you nibble it scribble it ! Keeps me thinking before just grabbing for sure !! Did really good with cutting refined sugar today too ! 
Love this detailed tracker so much 💕💕 
Thanks everyone for holding me accountable 🤗🤗"
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Btw, our next week free challenge in our holiday hustle group we are adding in 5 min extra of workouts each day! Workout vids will be provided! Feel free to join the FREE SUPPORT GROUP-www.facebook.com/groups/obsessedaboutourhealth
#sweatwithsarah #thesweatlifewithsarah#accountabilityiskey #holidayhustle