Family Dinner
We just had a nice dinner with my mom n' law, Toni. She was here for the funeral of her sister, and while it was a sad & heartfelt week, we shared many laughs and memories about her dear sister Donna.
I only had the chance to meet Donna 1x, but in that short visit I just remember her infectious and loud laugh😹.
Its the kind you don't forget & the next time Eddie played a video game he belted out the loudest cackle and I realized that he gets his laugh from her. 💟
She will always be remembered for that laugh and I will smile and think of her when I hear Eddie's laugh from now on.💟
Excuses are Reasons
If only my friends who I work with understood that the EXCUSES they give me are actually REASONS to.....
💟Start getting healthy...
💟Build this online business with me...
💟Join my mindset group and focus on what truly matters....
Seriously, I only wished someone would have told me right away...THIS FREAKING WOOOORRRRRRKKKKKKKSSSSSSSSSSS.
But I get it, we are hard on ourselves bc our ego's are tying protect us.
LISTEN. Your ego is NOT the responsible adult. Your dreamer/doer is the responsible adult.
Once I started listening more to the REASONS I should try, the MOREthings started going right.
Make 2024 different friends. You are worthy to show up.
#healthyandwealthycoaching #thesweatlifewithsarah
Monday Reminder
Your Monday Reminder .....ok, my Reminder too, because the more I hang with those that support rather than judge me, the more I feel connected to what truly matters to me.
I'm so grateful for the group of people who WANT to grow with me. You all know who you are. Thanks for being here, friends. I hope you feel that support and love from me, too. 💟💟💟
Chronic Pain
Let's talk about chronic pain for a bit...
Did I think I had plantar fascitis for the last decade? Yup.
Did I have to wear compressions socks and pain cream for the last few years?
Yup.
Was I in excruciating pain when I peed while I was ovulating?
Yup.
Did I have restless leg syndrome for as long as I can remember and have trouble waking up?
Yup.
This pain has been with me for so long, that I thought it was normal.
It's not.
My OBGYN said The pill or a hysterectomy was my ONLY OPTION for my fibroids so I've been working more closely with my friend, Naturopath, Dr Shannon (we have incredible Wellness Workshops with her, keep an eye out for them)!!!
About a year ago my legs stopped hurting and I woke up rested because of a magnesium supplement I started using.
In Septmener I started using High absorption rate vitamins and since then my the pain & inflammation in my ankles are GONE. 😍😭🙏🏽
3 days ago, I started drinking this daily Goddess Moonshine and I finally have some faith when it comes to my fibroids.
I truly believe that healing AFTER 40 is possible friends. May this be our healthiest year friends.
#goddessmoonshine #fibroids #fibroidhealing #healthstartsinthehome #healthyandwealthycoaching #HolisticHomeWellness
DFC 2024!
9 days and counting until the most EPIC trip on the 9th annual Dance Fitness Cruise 😍✈️🏖 Every year my good friend, boss lady, who knows how to shake it, Karma, hosts the BEST vacays. Be sure you follow her. Her trips are crazy amazing! Trust, you are in good hands with her!!!!!
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Karma Smith
9th Annual Dance Fitness Cruise INFO GROUP
#dancefitnesscruise #DFC9 #comehangwithus
10 Years Ago
10 years ago, January 2014, I was finally aware of my binge and emotional eating enough to do something about it.
But in my solution to help me heal I decided to join an online challenge...I had JUST singed up for a "cleanse" that left me $400 broke. I ended up going all in for a month with this "diet" with 2 shakes a day and also a fasting period with VERY limited calories.
At that point I was teaching 15 + classes a week & did NOT need to be in a calories deficit, but I was told this is how EVERYONE SIGNS UP and I had to do it this way.
Well, I ended becoming my unhealthiest weight & thought I looked strong, but was, in fact, NOT.
Since I couldn't afford this monthly cleanse, I went in & applied for yet another gym job & PASSED OUT during the job interview. 😳 needless to say, I didn't get the job .
From that point in my life, I sought out more holistic approaches to help heal my emotional and binge eating tendencies.
2 ways that helped me THE MOST
#1 Admit, you need help
#2 Set up your environment suitable for YOUR GOALS
What I do now is recommend ways to help people increase protein & fiber from a more holistic approach.
What I do is NOT a one size fits all and I KNOW we are built differently so it's important to acknowledge that....so the next time you are told...."this is what works for EVERYONE"...just question it and get to know the person helping you.
Are they hearing YOU or are they TELLING you what you need?
And babe, the ONLY weight you need to lose is the weight of other people's opinions or standards about you.
Be your own health advocate. Do your research. Ask questions & again please take the 2 tips that helped me.
Btw, I'm starting a new wellness challenge with some friends on Jan 8th, & this question keeps coming up. "Do I really ONLY eat from the YES LIST!?".... and my short answer is HECK NO.
I've believed in this 80/20 lifestyle for nearly a decade now & I would NEVER advise you to try to be perfect bc it could not only hurt you but it could send you in a downward spiral like it did for me.
I hope 2024 is full of healing & health for you.💚💚💚
January 2024 Fitness Classes
If you are local, come join us at Anytime Fitness-Auburn, in And yes ALL CLASSES INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
And for those of you who want to join online, you can take my classes for free by following (or subscribing for no ads) on my TWITCH channel
If you want to be able to PUSH PLAY on my classes, get access by purchasing my SWEAT ELITE membership ($15 a month) and get access to 40+ recorded classes RIGHT NOW!
Word of 2024
My word for 2024 is MANIFEST
So what does that mean?! That I'm manifesting an abundant life not only for myself but EVERY SINGLE PERSON in my Support group. There's over 3k of us now & we are only getting started.
So What is happening in 2024 in our {{FREE}} SWEAT LIFE FB group?
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📚Reading(well listening to 12+ personal development audiobooks) I encourage you to buy the books I recommend)
👄Weekend Book Club discussions on Zoom (of course free)
🏋🏽♀️🏋♂️🧘🏿♀️240 Strength & Mobility workouts M-F most weeks of the year. (For free)
🌱Monthly Wellness Workshops with Naturopaths, Drs. and other Wellness Advocates (yup, free)
🥙🥗🍕EASY nutrition and recipes teaching people more about 80/20 living and ditching diets (free also)
💲 Mondays teaching people more about Affiliate Marketing (also free)
And Dec 30th I'm kicking it off with a GOAL SETTING & VISION BOARD Stream! (Of course, all that I offer is free)
Ahhhhh, so freaking stoked for 2024!!! We going places friends!! Dont doubt what's already there for you. Take it and RUN🏃♀️
Btw, what's your word for the year? And what does it mean to you?
#thesweatlifewithsarah #sweatwithsarah #mindsetmatters #2024manifest #daringgreatly
Water Goal!
Hitting my water goal and watching Star Trek Next Generation....yes, Im a nerd and proud of it.👌🏽 live long and prosper my friends.
Next challenge starts January 1st!!! So stoked!!