Last Workout

LAST WORKOUT OF 2018 DONE!!!!!!! Ya ready to go into 2019!?!?!?? For New Years Goals, don't make a resolution. Make a LIFESTYLE Change. Life is like being on an escalator, you have to keep trying, learning and growing...otherwise you hit the bottom and have to start all over again..and again...and again. So with this in mind going forward...

#1 Understand that past "failures" have NOT determined your future. Let go and forgive yourself. The only way to move forward is to truly love and forgive yourself and others. No one is perfect. And that's not the goal here. Healthier and happier and more loving towards ourself and others.....That's our goal. 💟
#2 Find an accountability buddy or group and check in.✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼 And remember on days you feel great > workout, eat 85% clean and practice self care & gratitude. On days you don't feel great > workout (Unless you are throwing up, then go to the doc) eat 85% clean and practice self care and gratitude.

You won't FEEL like hitting your goals 3 months from now. 70% of people will quit. If you don't want that to be you then you have to tell that negative voice.." I AM IN CHARGE OF MY LIFE AND I CHOOSE TO SHOW UP FOR ME. " I have faith that you CAN DO THIS!!! And if you need my help, you know where to find me 😘👌🏼#letsgo2019 #readytokickbutt#healthyandhappy

Another Incredible Year

Thanks for another INCREDIBLE year friends...Yep, I'm all about reflecting today....🦄🙏 2018 I said I would create my own Joy and be more present. Looking back on this year I can say I came pretty close(well not all the time, but hey, nobody's perfect) ....I didn't put expectations on others like I did in years past and I didn't place all my happiness in future places and goals not yet met. Instead, I put my happiness in the HERE and NOW and I want to continue on this journey into 2019. Like I said about a week ago I picked the word "TRANSFORM" as my 2019 theme & I have YOU ALL to thank for this.

I wouldn't be where I am today without the beautiful loving, giving and supportive people that I'm blessed to know. So this is a huge thanks to my friends who have encouraged me to continue to grow and transform. So thanks guys. 😍😭😍The people from the Virtual Fit Clubs, Support groups, Zumba & Pound classes, Coach retreats & Conventions are all who lifted me up on days I felt down. You all continued to cheer me on. I know my job is to uplift others but it's YOU ALL Who make me want to do better. Each and every one of you have inspired me more than you could know. I know I'm blessed far more than I deserve and I will do my best to become a better friend, wife, fitness instructor & Coach. Love you guys. Happy New Year. 🎉🎉🎉

OK to Freak Out

Its ok to have a freak out. Just don't quit!!!!!!! 

I was talking to a friend about working any business (this also relates to health too) and the path to success is ALL the same. There must be an understanding of how important it is to show up and prove what you do or what you use WORKS. And it also got me thinking ...how many times do we see someone QUIT one thing to quickly go to another....then another...then another!?!?! Ya'll gotta commit to see success. I just wanna hug that person and say.....

YOU WILL NEVER BE HAPPY UNTIL YOU FIND HAPPINESS FIRST IN YOURSELF!!!!!! YOU MUST LOVE YOURSELF ENOUGH TO NOT QUIT!!!!!!

Because that newness in any business (or new health fix) is always there at the beginning. But what about greener pastures over there....🤔😐🙄😏 Or promises of better this...better that. I felt that way, sure...MANY A TIME, I felt pulled this way or that way, but then I realized it's not that what I do doesn't work as well, Its because I wasn't ALL IN. I didn't TRUST and BELIEVE in myself or Fully TRUST and BELIEVE in what I offered. I had to stop daydreaming about the WHAT IFS. And stop envying what I didn't have. And I found what I needed. It was always there. It was a Trust and Belief in MYSELF that I was enough. That I offered enough. That my company offered enough.....um MORE than enough. I HAD TO TRUST THE PROCESS. "DIG DEEP" as Shaun would say. All this to say YES, I'm still here and I'm not going anywhere. What I do works and it is working for so many others physically emotionally mentally and financially. I love being a Coach and Fitness instructor. I do it because I have faith in myself and I have faith in others to be successful also. 

If you decide to build a business and/or start on a new healthy path then.... GO FOR IT. BE ALL IN. But don't go into with a part time mindset expecting a full time income and a 6pack. 😂 Always remember anything worth having takes time, work, and learning more about becoming the BEST version of YOU. #neverstopgrowing#trusttheprocess
#digdeep #trustandbelieve

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. 😘😘😘