Today Ima celebrate a little.... I worked my freakin butt off this week.... Not just in my workouts but also my business. I sent out OVER 250 messages to people this week interested on info about the 3 day detox I'm doing and on the freakin awesome 100 workout program that I'm launching a test group for in August.

Yes I understand it's summer and there's NO TIME FOR ANYTHING, but I want to say THANK YOU to the people out there I'm talking with. YOU are starting to see the VALUE of taking care of yourself. YOU are realizing what your future COULD look like and that FREAKIN EXCITES ME🙌😍😭....

.Also, Earlier today I was in tears about unwrapping the layers of our fears and insecurities with a few Coaches in a zoom call and we discussed how personal growth has changed us so much and I thought to myself How GRATEFUL I am to see people change from the inside out.

I hope that EVERYONE I talk to sees their value and potential and CELEBRATES themselves whether it's noticing you are being more kind to yourself or another, or you packed a healthier option for lunch or you made time to workout for 20 minutes or you took the next step at becoming an entrepreneur.

CELEBRATE EVERY DAY because this LIFE IS FULL OF BEAUTY and when we see it, embrace it and learn from it we CAN make ourselves and each other better. Have an awesome weekend guys. 😘👌🏼

Allow Freedom

Arm day done!💪🔥 Time for superfoods smoothie, bagel and coffee.....in that order. 🙌 Yes I have those 3 things EVERYDAY because I believe in the 80/20 rule of eating. 80% REAL/HEALTHY Superfood type foods and 20% "treats".

I used to struggle with my diet SO much. But what I've learned over the years has helped me realize that YES, I DO have more control over what I eat and how I FEEL about food. To me, we shouldn't be "on a diet" type plan. Lifestyle changes that ALLOW freedom will help keep you from feeling like you are punished for having what you want. Letting food control you is having NO control at all but learning to listen to your body and see food differently will help you make better choices.

If it helps try keeping a food journal and ask yourself, am I just bored or am I thirsty? When you check in with your body MORE often then you start to eat more intuitively. Take it one meal at a time and you will get there! If ya ever need my help I'm always a message away too!!!

Have a great day friends 💕

Living the Dream

This pic was just taken but honestly this could be any time of day....

Most days we drink coffee, chat, play a game or watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine before starting our "work" and 5 years ago Eddie and I only dreamed of being able to work from home together. Now that it's happened I realize how fortunate we are.

5 + years ago Eddie was in radio and I was a full-time fitness instructor who was over-training more than I'd like to admit who also had a binge eating disorder. I had struggled for years with the scale and decided enough was enough......

Enter this little " Coaching Opportunity" which I dismissed for almost 2 years because I thought anything "online" meant a pyramid scheme...(which it's not btw 🤣) I learned about business, nutrition, mindset and also helping MYSELF first so that I could be a better wife, coach, friend, fitness instructor....basically a better PERSON overall.

I had NO idea I would gain so much from Coaching but when you start to value yourself you also start to attract the RIGHT people who ALSO want a better future because deep down we know we ARE WORTH IT.

Even though it took me a few years to decide to go for it, I'm SO GRATEFUL that I did and I'm so happy Eddie is here along with me on OUR Coach journey.

If you are curious about what it is we actually do &how you might also want your life to look different in 5 years please fill out my Fit- Influencer/Coach App. 👉🏽https://tinyurl.com/y5kgnbg6

I'm here to work with the willing & go-getters who also have vision and want to create a life they love. 👌🏼 It's never too late to change the rest of your life.

The Goal

"I can do it on my own."
"I don't trust others, they are just gonna let me down anyway."
"They are being nice because they want something in return."
"I not happy for them, they don't deserve that."
"They are so fake."

All thoughts that ran through my head EVERY DAY until I decided to do something about it. That's when I realized that the reason I couldn't be happy for others was because I was NOT happy with myself.

Let me say that again.....

I wouldn't ALLOW myself to be happy for OTHERS was because I was NOT happy with MYSELF. We mirror what we feel. Not necessarily what actually IS.

Coaching taught me that and I'm so so grateful I decided to put fears aside and decide that I was NOT going to let envy or jealousy win. I was done living this double life. Sure, I was involved in health and fitness for years before I became a Coach but now I see WHY I was unhappy. Now I truly believe we can't lead others until we can lead ourselves FIRST.

No I'm not perfect and I still fail at times but perfection is not the end game....Happiness, gratefulness and cheering myself and others on, THAT'S the goal RIGHT NOW. TOMORROW AND FOREVER. Does your job encourage that!?!?! Coaching and Personal Growth has changed my life and I've seen it in our Team day after day and I couldn't be more proud. Thanks Team. Everyday you make me excited to be a Coach. 💕💕💕

Unplugged

Happy Sunday friends! This weekend was a good reminder to UNPLUG and realize that it's OK to not be attached to my phone or computer.

I know I'm guilty of working probably a little TOO MUCH because when you love what you do, ya don't want to stop!!! But that recharge is a MUST.

I talk about self care enough to know that I needed some time off. So instead of just saying it, I NEED to ACTUALLY DO IT! And funny thing, I have ZERO guilt about it and am really grateful I got to spend quality time with Eddie.

Oh and I need to brag because I NEVER win games against him, SOOOOOO just so y'all know I AM THE PHASE 10 CHAMPIIIOOOONNNNNNNN!!!!!! 🤪🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

Drop A Stress Size

If it's not your own thoughts or actions, then stop stressing.

Too often I STRRRUUUGGGGGLLLED with this until I finally GOT IT. We are given free will y'all and while sure some of us WISH we had control over people and what they did or didn't do...we have to realize we DON'T HAVE THAT CONTROL...and we actually have NEVER had that control, nor will we EVER....and that’s A GOOD thing!!!!

I had to put my Control FREAKNESS to the side and realize that "want" to control outcomes was causing Waaaaayyyyy more stress than I needed. Instead, I looked at what I COULD do and what actions I should take. There's no room for blaming others when you are responsible for your OWN actions. When I took that ownership I had a HUGE weight lifted from my shoulders. I now see what I CAN control and I put that energy into what I was meant to do and guys, stressing is not worth the time. Drop the stress and you will lose the mess. 👌🏼

Take Care of Yourself

Being weak is not a bad sign. It's a sign and knowing what your weakness is means you CAN get stronger. An area I needed to work on was my mindset & self care. I FINALLY took action recently. 

Being the "YES, PEOPLE PLEASER" in me I found it hard at first because helping people filled my cup...right?!?!?! Well, I thought so until I really looked deep. 

I had to be super honest and realize I was doing for others for approval, acceptance and making others happy thinking that would be mirrored back to me. 

I didn't want to "rock the boat" as they say, so I was the nice one...to EVERYONE. But on the inside I was full of turmoil, resentment, tired ALL THE TIME & I felt I was pouring into people that no matter what I did, I couldn't help or encourage them enough.

I never felt fulfilled or saw the work come to fruition so I got angry, cried for no reason at times and felt bitter. NOT a good place to be. Even writing this I feel like I'm whining. Sorry if it comes across that way. 

I digress, I have a point, I promise, because I FINALLY feel I'm coming out on the other side of this so I thought I would share what's helped me THE most and that is SELF CARE.

I know that word is thrown around A LOT lately but it's a necessity if you ever felt the way I did. 

Self care can look different for everyone, but to me it's a workout, showering and going back into sweats🤣👌🏼 drinking coffee & listening/note taking to my personal development audio book before I start in on messages and checking in with my clients and team.

This is a MUST for me to fill my cup before I fill others...you can't pour from an empty cup ya'll!!!!

It took me longer than I'd like to admit before I ACTUALLY started doing this but now that it's a habit I'm at my happiest. Just curious what do you do for YOU that fills your cup!? How do you self care? Or do you want to? You can write down what you would LIKE to do. Making a plan is ALWAYS a great first step to a happier you. 😘

Wednesday Walk

On Wednesdays we walk.... and that’s because the Auntie Anne’s pretzel truck comes downtown...so the 2 mile walk is soooo worth it 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 Also I love that This doggo is living his best life and it's not because he has it ALL, it's because he's happy with ALL that he has. 

It's a good reminder to know that happiness isn't found in what you WANT and thinking WHEN you get it THEN you will be happy....nah, man, it's found in the gratitude of what you already have here in this moment. 

Be present. Be grateful. And smile with your tongue hanging out and face towards the sun because we never get to have this day again and that's why it's so freaking amazing 🙏 
#attitudeofgratitude

Chipotle Bowl Thoughts

Mmmmm, chipotle bowl😍.....but healthier because it's ACTUALLY Portioned 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 Growing up I was taught EAT ALL YOUR FOOD...as an adult I kept that motto...and it got me into eating WAYYYYY PAST fullness & I know I'm not the only one, so here's a few small changes that helped me create new habits....hope it helps!!!

✅Replace all your soda and juices for WATER!!!!! YES. Drink water, even if ya don't like it. 1/2 your body weight in ounces at least. Add fresh food like lemon, strawberries, mint or cucumber to make it tastier. Remember your tastes change when YOU change. 

✅Fill your plate with veggies. That makes less room for the processed carbs that you don't need as much of. 👌🏼

✅throw out the cereal...you're not 5 anymore. (That goes for all BOXED foods). Read the labels of these... if you don't understand an ingredient just remember, neither does your body. Stop the confusion & madness!!!!!🤣

✅And most of all...MEASURE YOUR PORTIONS!!!!
Once I started using the portion control system I learned WHAT & HOW MUCH to eat & also WHY I was an emotional eater. I know I became a Coach to further help others but I was schooled y'all, in the BESTEST of ways 👌🏼 The meal plans, recipes, system for success was everything I needed....Plus studying this Nutrition Cert has really made me realize that 90% of EVERYONE needs help in this area. Just fyi, we aren't alone in this struggle people!!!!

Btw, have you ever been interested in expanding your knowledge in nutrition? I'm looking for a few more people who might want to participate and/or lead a Virtual Fit Club with me in July. You could learn(& earn) right along with us, while also helping others. And yes, this is a paid gig!! If you are thinking it might be a good fit for you please fill out my FIT-INFLUENCER Application (for leading) or Virtual Fit Club Application (if participating).

Never Enough

I think we ALL have areas that need some growing but I think my weakest area has always been FEELINGS OF NEVER BEING ENOUGH.....

Let me explain, I was envious & super jealous of other peoples success. I know... Total B move right!?!? Now I see that when I was envious and jealous I was NOT looking internal for happiness. It was all external. I struggled with this for years....So, Why was it I wasn't happy and what could I do to not feel so worthless? I decided to deep dive into personal growth. And the biggest change happened when I realized that all these feelings of negative can be overwritten by ACTIONS of gratitude & CHOOSING to do something POSITIVE instead of feed into the hate, gossip & envy. Happiness, love & gratitude is WITHIN me & you. If we want to see positive, it's there. If we want to see negative, we see negative. We have to start THINKING THANKFUL but also SHOWING it. "Less talking, more DOING" as they say. 

So what was I seeing when I saw others success? I was seeing what I didn't have. So instead of compare, I needed to be grateful for what I ALREADY had & then use their story as INSPIRATION to become better. 

If you ever find your struggle is the same as mine just know that not everything is as it seems. We ALL have weak & strong areas of our life. The best way to become happier is to BE happier. And yes it's a choice. It ALWAYS is a choice. When you are positive happy & giving through actions then your feelings of comparison & worthlessness start to fade. There's not enough room for negative when you decide to become a better person. 

So write that "I'm sorry" message to someone. Call up someone you love & TELL THEM you love them. Do something good for those around you. Ya know the 5 love languages? 💜Quality time💜Touch💜Acts of service💜words of encouragement & 💜gifts? What can YOU do to show others gratefulness with one of those languages? 

Remember, when you fill another persons cup you are at the same time filling yours because people are meant to help people. When you give someone light from your candle it does not dim yours. Everyone can grow but it starts with the desicion to do better & to act on it everyday. 💕