What You're Fighting For

Punching and kicking STARTED my love for fitness and Workout #8 had me like "YASSSSS bring back that Tae Bo!!!"

It's funny to think that my health journey started as a teen and I'm so thankful my mom had multiple vhs tapes to sweat to. I TRULY believe health MUST start in the home in order to have success long term. Here's my story of WHY I think that.....

I was 16 & we moved to Arkansas in the fall of 1999 because Y2K "might" happen. For those that don't know what Y2K is👉🏽it was gonna be the end times/world ending type of chaos. Internet would shut down, wars would ensue & we needed to be prepared to fight and also live where the emp(electro magnetic pulses) would not kill us all. So we had our dried milk and chickens and fingers crossed 🤞

Hey, better safe than sorry some would say. I know there might not be many that can relate to this part of my story but hey, if you relate to living in fear, then trust me. I FEEL YOU. 🙏

It was that year without my friends that I felt pretty lonely so I turned to fighting back and turning my alone into something positive. It was a vhs tape of TAE BO. I did the same 2 workouts everyday for almost a year straight!!!! Dude, seriously I fell in love with the endorphins and how much stronger I felt physically and it helped me begin to feel emotionally strong as well.

I honestly have to say I'm SO THANKFUL for that year we "went underground " because without that fear and a WANT to become stronger, less fearful & become more confident in myself and in others I HAD to go through that! I HAD to find happiness & I found it through doing something GOOD for me. It was the first time I knew what self love felt like and I KNEW fitness would be forever with me because I CAN control pressing play and getting my sweat on, anywhere & anytime.

I'm forever grateful I joined a company that can help change Thousands of lives because YES, we NEED options for when we don't have time for the gym. And we need to remember fitness is only ONE aspect of this. We MUST have healthy food AT HOME in order to have success!! And mindset is EVERYTHING ....ALWAYS Remember what you are fighting for. ALWAYS. 💕💕💕

I Wish...

I hear ya loud and clear....

"I wish I had your body."

"I wish I had your motivation."

"I wish I liked vegetables."

"I wish...I wish...I wish..."

Listen guys I will tell you all day everyday that your wishing won't get you anywhere. What you have to ask is "Do I WANT this bad enough?"

And I'm not talking about abs here...even though I posted this to get your attention....Because deep down this is NOT about the physical appearance. TRUE health is about how healthy your body is on the INSIDE.

Everyone has different shapes and sizes and we ALL need to embrace and LOVE what we have NOW because if we AREN'T grateful for what we CAN DO in this moment, then we will NEVER be happy whether we achieve results or not.

So this is my challenge to you...write in a journal daily about what you love about you and WHY you CHOOSE to love your body with positive self talk, better nutrition(80% clean, bc I still have my bagel or 🍕 and I think you should too) and don’t forget exercise! Even if it's a 10 min walk, squats in place or wall push ups. Just start somewhere. If we don't love who we are now, then how do we expect to get ANYWHERE BETTER TOMORROW?!?! So love yourself. In this moment. RIGHT NOW. Because you deserve love. And yourself shouldn't have to wait any longer for it. 💕

Teach By Being

... "🅆🄷🄾 🅃🄴🄰🄲🄷🄴🅂 🄱🅈 🄱🄴🄸🄽🄶"... I LOVE that part!

To me this is my daily reminder to....
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BE the person YOU would want to be around.
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BE the person your partner(or future partner) is so so thankful for.
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BE the person who lives with no regrets, without fear of trying new things.
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BE the person who loves and forgives others.
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BE the person who knows that failures are meant to help us learn.
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BE the person who is true to their word.
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BE the person who does not place expectations on others.
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BE the person who asks for help when they need it.
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BE the person who lifts others and does not gossip.
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BE the listener and friend to others.
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BE the person who smiles often and laughs loudly.
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BE the person who knows that thier struggle DOES become their strength because what we overcome can help others overcome it too.
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TEACH BY BEING. Amen Maya. AMEN.

#mayaangelou #teachbybeing

Don't Stay Stuck

Just because you are stuck now does NOT mean you have to stay there.

I remember as a kid I was told to go the corner... ALOT. So with my nose in the corner and told to stay quiet I would stand there and think I'll show them!!!!! So when my time was up I would say "NO. I'M STAYING HERE!!!!" ....I THOUGHT I was showing my parents that I WAS THE BOSS. And I would stay where I wanted....even though I DID NOT want to stay there. It's so funny how even as an adult I would STILL do that because when shown a BETTER WAY I would repeatedly say NO....I'M GONNA STAY HERE, WHERE I'M ANGRY AND UNHAPPY!!!!!!
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Even up to 5 years ago guys...this was me.......
💁🏽‍♀️I teach soooooo many classes this week, I'm eating fruit loops every night...
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💁🏽‍♀️I have an eating disorder(that I would never share with you) and I abuse the scale constantly. If I go over 112 then I starve myself for a day ...or 3 ...until I get that number went back down.
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💁🏽‍♀️Yea, I workout...I teach fitness classes! That's my workout too....
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💁🏽‍♀️"Online jobs" are just pyramid schemes...so, thank you NEXT.

Sarah now...
👌🏼I now use supplements to give me the energy I need. I also eat 80% clean and I feel amazing because I use my food as fuel for healing, not poisoning, my body.
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👌🏼I no longer abuse a scale and I am happy with what my body can do physically. I now measure my success by my consistency with workouts and healthy eating.
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👌🏼My workouts are for ME and I prefer to do them at home on MY time. I still teach classes but when I do it's for my students. It's THEIR time and I don't push myself so hard that I'm not able to pay attention to everyone in the room.
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👌🏼Yep, I joined one of those ONLINE COMPANIES and I can tell you that its 💯% changed my life in every way. My income has increased, my health is better and my relationships have improved and I've helped others create an awesome life.

Looking back my CORNER was safe, because it was familiar but it didn't allow me to grow or even move forward in SO MANY AREAS of my life. Don't put yourself in the corner. Step out and do something AMAZING for yourself. 😘👌🏼

FEATURED OUTFIT

Let's Talk

I post these pics to YES hopefully inspire you to get up, move in a way that challenges you but also to help you understand that it's OK to have a few treats here and there(lets be real, I had 2 glasses of wine, popcorn and pizza for dinner last night...but I'm real, it happens)💁🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️

Listen babe, you don't have to be EXTREME when it comes to your health, but you DO have to CARE about HOW you talk to yourself, HOW you exercise and HOW you heal your body with nutrition.

If you want to talk about what's changed my life, lets have a conversation because I want EVERYONE to feel this good....and yes enjoy their pizza too 👌🏼 🍕🍕🍕

*next challenge starts August 5th. If you want info fill out my Virtual Fit Fit Club Application ASAP Space is limited to 5 more people!!!!!! (US, UK & CANADA ONLY) 😘😘😘

Done

The sooner you realize your worth, the sooner others might too...and even if they don't, it's gonna be ahhhh- iiighhtt.

I recently did a thing that I was putting off...for awhile. I sooo wanted approval, acceptance, recognition and love and when I finally realized I needed to MOVE FORWARD and STOP WAITING for this to happen I had a HUGE weight lifted off of my shoulders. I had no idea of the prison I had built because I placed SO MUCH VALUE on what someone thought of me.

Guys, I don't have it all figured out but what I have found is I FINALLY feel worthy of close friendships & an amazing life because I am DONE trying to win approval!

I will never be everyone's cuppa tea. And that’s OHHH KAYYYYY. Like really ok. I mean really, How selfish am I for trying to be EVERYONE'S Friend!?!? Like really, when I think about it...is that the most selfish thing!?! 💁🏽‍♀️ like ever!!?!?! YEP. Wanting approval....and from EVERYONE!?!? C'mon Sarah. Now there's some deep rooted issues that I needed to RELEEEAAAASE!!!!✌🏼

I know I'm not the only one that thinks this way so here's what's helped me that might help you too...
#1 Stop putting others on a pedestal because you may NEVER feel a part of their world.

#2 VALUE your TRUE friends. They are the ones that VALUE you too. Love them hard and tell them how much you love and appreciate them. Often.

#3 Dive into personal development and find time to fill YOUR CUP. Because no -one likes ya when your judgey 🤣👌🏼

#4 Forgive yourself and MOVE ON. We ALL have times we wish things coulda been different. Leave the past in the past, otherwise moving forward never comes.

Thanks for hearing me out. Love and be loved today and always friends. 💕💕💕

Be Your Own Success Story

"I wanted to stop hearing & reading about others success and instead, step up to be my OWN success story"....can you relate to that!?!?!!

I mean of course, YESSSSSS, I'm excited for others success but my inner mean girl sometimes stops me to compare....then I have to regroup, stay in my lane and push forward on MY goals!!!! I'm not going to let anyone stop me from becoming my best me.... especially myself!!!!!! I AM enough. And I'm freakin' recognizing myself for this PUSH FORWARD!!!!!

So how about it!?!? Do you need to LEVEL UP ....With me!!?!?! Because I'm not doing this on my own. I'm a part of a team who SUPPORTS one another and right now, I ONLY have 3 spots left in our next Virtual Health Club. This ain't JUST workouts y'all. It's EVERYTHING👌🏼 mindset 👌🏼nutrition👌🏼community amnnnnnd.... if you are wanting to and willing to share your journey also then you CAN get paid for your hard work too!!!! (Ummm that's a win💁🏽‍♀️)

Ready to be YOUR OWN SUCCESS STORY!?!?! Fill out my Virtual Fit Club Application

Choose Your Family

They say you can't choose your family but I'm here to say you CAN.

And to be honest, without these people here I wouldn't still be in this Coaching biz.

Because yes, it's hard to step outside your comfort zone.

It's hard to find your voice.

It's hard to do something different and not have the support of the people you thought had your back.

But what I learned from my friends is that the best way to predict your future is to CREATE it, and you do that surrounded by people you LOVE. 💕

You don't try to FIND time for the right people, you MAKE time, and they MAKE time for you. That's REAL friendship guys.

Coming from a people pleasing mentality that's a HARD thing to understand but I finally realized this truth. That's what OUR tribe has taught me and I'm forever grateful. 🙏

Guys thanks for being there for me and just know I'm here for YOU too. ALWAYS.💕

We Became Coaches

Yes, I'm a part of a TEAM, but within that TEAM we are ALL individuals who need recognition for the hard work we ALL have accomplished. While some won't "get" why this business is SO important to me, I also understand the need and the WANT for a better way and I'm so glad I found my people that "get" it😍😭😍 and heck ya I spoiled em' with cool swag!!!!😍

Listen guys, We are Just like everyone else.......

We wanted a job where we could share our passion for health, fitness, nutrition and mindset.....

💁🏽‍♀️So we became Coaches.

We wanted to find a tribe of people who wanted to change the world together.....

💁🏽‍♀️So we became Coaches.

We NEEDED a community of people who have each other's backs. No matter what......

💁🏽‍♀️So we became Coaches.

We wanted a job where we were celebrated and we felt appreciated.....

💁🏽‍♀️So we became Coaches.

We wanted a job where our paychecks directly reflected the amount of lives we changed and when we worked hard enough we could have the freedom we only dreamed of.....

💁🏽‍♀️So we became Coaches.

We are the dreamers, doers and life changers, and to me, Coaching truly is the best job there is.

If you have ever considered this I'm hosting a Virtual Open House at the end of this month. If you have an hour free I'd love to share more. Because this is too good NOT to share with what we have launching!!!! (Fill out this form to inquire about becoming an Online Health Coach/ Fit-Influencer if ya want to chat!.)

You Are Enough

We all learn differently, but put in the effort and you CAN overcome. When I was in grade school I remember going to a private class because I was told I had hearing issues. Truth be told I had PAYING ATTENTION issues. 😂

It's something I've struggled with my whole life, but like I always say our struggle IS our strength because we are the fighters and we put in the effort to work harder and yes we may see more failures than others but that doesn't stop us from trying a new way to learn and succeed.

Whenever you feel like you AREN'T enough or you are NEVER going to hit that goal I want you to remember that the fact you ARE working harder shows that you are more resilient than you think! Always remember effort and hard work will run laps around talented lazy people.

Entrepreneurs see this EVERYDAY so if you want to know if you have what it takes then ask yourself...."Do I give up easily or do I try and fail forward day after day!!?!?!" And if you find yourself giving up then stop, regroup and ask yourself is this important to me enough to show up for? And WHY is this important!? If I don't do this, where will I be in 5 years? If I Do show up for this then where will this consistency take me in 5 years? Is it worth it?!?!?.........Well only you can answer that and I hope you NEVER again look at your disability or weakness as something holding you back. Because it's not. #youareenough