Category: LIFE-ING

You can’t ask your body to go where you haven’t taken your mind first.

Personal development is a HUGE part of my journey. It’s an area we often avoid but it’s so crucial to achieving success. I’ve struggled with mental health my entire life. And it wasn’t until I started working on my mind that I found true healing and progress.

I always prefer an actual book to audio. However, because my book addiction has gotten a smidge out of hand the hubby has put a hold on new purchases. So a few great titles not shown above that I have on Audible include:

“The Greatest You” – Trent Shelton

“Straight Up” – Trent Shelton

“The Best Yes” – Lysa TerKeurst

“Get Out of Your Head” – Jennie Allen

“When God Says Wait” – Elizabeth Laing Thompson

“The Miracle Morning” – Hal Elrod

Pictured above are a few of my favorites, some I have read a few times over, as well as a couple that I have not yet read. Have you read any of the books mentioned or pictured above? What book(s) are you reading right now or are your favorite? Any titles that have been instrumental in healing your mind?

I was listening to the replay of my weekly bible study the other day and I just started bawling my eyes out. The lesson was all about asking for help instead of drowning in your thoughts and troubles.

Truth is, I’ve been drowning lately and haven’t been asking for help! I feel like a failure as a Mom. I’ve been prepping for homeschooling my son since before he was born! Now it’s come to fruition and we are on the struggle bus! At least I am anyway. I feel like I’m not doing it right, or I’m not good enough, or that I’m failing him…I am feeling all the things and it is seeping into every single aspect of my life!

I’m tired and not sleeping, my personal development has been lacking, my business is suffering, I’m just a mess! But why the hell have I just continued to drown and not ask for help?!? I don’t have a good answer for that guys. But you best believe as soon as that bible study was over and I composed myself I pulled up my big girl panties and ASKED FOR HELP!

It’s so crazy to me how one little thing can just fester and grow and how quickly the devil can take over! I hope that someday I will be strong enough in my faith and mental health to be able to catch myself before the spiral. In the meantime I am thankful for the community of women who support me on my journey without hesitation. They are there to uplift me when I need it most! It’s the no judgement, sincere help and support that I think we all need in our lives and for it I am extremely grateful.

There is always room in our family for more. If you need the same type of support I’ve got you. Drop a 💯 below if you need this type of support in your life. Or simply send me an email. And as always, like, comment and tag away or simply check out the link in my bio for more info.

Not enough time? I can help you.

You don’t know where to start? I can help you.

Not enough money? I can help you.

You have bad habits? I can help you.

You don’t know what to eat? I can help you.

You’ve never worked out a day in your life? I can help you.

You’re scared? I can help you.

Take responsibility and initiative for yourself. Stop blaming your circumstances on others. Stop blaming where you are at on things you have the power to change. Absolutely NO ONE is too busy! It’s a matter of priorities people!!! I get it! I’ve been there! Ask any of my family or closest friends. I was the queen of excuses and procrastination! But truth was, I was just plain LAZY!

Y’all, the other day I was only running on 4 hrs of sleep, 3hrs 47 minutes to be exact; stupid insomnia, but I woke up with purpose and intention. And I had the best most productive day as a result! Why? Because I set a goal for myself to do away with the BS excuses!

It’s time to take care of those excuses. Time to cut that shit out and make yourself and your health a priority! Excuses will always be there, opportunity won’t. Take this opportunity! Don’t let it pass you by! The time is now. It’s your time to shine! Drop a ⭐️ if you’re ready or simply send me an email. And as always, like, comment and tag away or simply check out the link in my bio for more info.

I finally understand what Tyra Banks meant when she coined the term “smize”. Smiling with the eyes these days and it feels so so so good!

It’s so easy to see a physical transformation. It’s not so easy to see what’s happening on the inside. This journey hasn’t been easy. A huge part of my success has been the work I’ve put into personal development. It’s not just about the physical transformation but the mental transformation as well. The mental hurdles I have overcome seemed like mountains to me at the time. But damnit I overcame them! And you can too!

I can show you the physical transformation. I can teach you how to drop body fat. I can share with you what to eat, when and why to achieve your physical goals. But the truest of transformations is what happens on the inside. And guess what…I can help guide you along that journey as well!!!

I want to teach you how to work on the most important project of your entire life…YOURSELF! You ARE worthy because God said so! It’s time to start working on your whole self, mind, body and soul. It’s time to start “smizing” because damnit it feels so good to be able to do so.

The physical transformation, that’s easy…I can make you hot AF! But I’m more interested in changing your life FOREVER and that starts from within. Who’s ready for an inside job journey with me??? Drop a 💖 below, send me an email or check out the link in my bio for more info. I can help you. Let’s do life together!

These two have such a love/hate relationship. Similar to the love/hate relationship I have with my body.

Deep down I love my body I truly do. If I didn’t than I wouldn’t treat it as good as I now do. It was home to my perfect baby boy for nine months. What’s not to love about that alone! But I hate my body sometimes too. Sometimes my body makes me feel like shit. And quite frankly sometimes I hate how my body looks.

This process has been just that…a process. I was looking for the quick fix. And aren’t we all? But I’ve learned a lot throughout this process. I’ve learned that this is in fact a journey, a lifestyle. It’s not a quick fix. I’ve learned to love my body more. I’ve learned to appreciate it in all its various stages. And I’ve learned to love the progress I’ve made along the way. I’ve allowed myself grace in my inabilities. And I’ve pushed my body harder than I’ve ever pushed it in my entire life.

These past three months have been some of the best but also hardest three months of my life! Again, love/hate. But here I am standing tall. Standing proud! I’m finding more and more each day just how much I LOVE my body far more than I hate it. And I’m so stinking excited to pay it forward and help others find more love in their own bodies and in their own lives. Are you ready to join me? I can GUARANTEE that the only regret you will have is that you didn’t join me sooner. And I can PROMISE you, you will never have to go it alone.

Love or hate…you decide. Drop a ❤️ below if you’re ready to join me. And as always, like, comment and tag away or simply check out the link in my bio for more info.

Do you notice a difference? I’m not gonna lie I was not expecting one. Nor was I expecting the wave of emotion to come over me this morning that smacked me right up side the face!!! I am rarely at a loss for words but as I type this I find myself so caught up in those emotions that I’m struggling to put pen to paper and express what I am feeling in this very moment.

I realized this morning that it has been quite a while since I had updated my side by side from the very start of my journey to now. I am so focused on taking things day by day, week by week and sometimes just praying to get through that one particular moment that I hadn’t really looked back at how far I had come up to now. Can anyone else relate?

Sometimes life goes by so fast and we get so busy it’s easy to forget just how far we’ve come. But as I put my updated side by sides together I just started bawling. I cannot believe that was me, is me! This is me!!! This is how far I’ve come. No filter, no editing, no sucking it in, no makeup, horrible lighting and all…it’s me, the real me, all of me. This is how far I have come.

I am overcome with emotion and excitement! I am so stinkin proud of myself! I am down 12.9lbs and 34” overall in two months time!!! The Shred Plan, the Superfood Shake, the workouts, the accountability and support…all of it got me to this point. No smoke and mirrors here! This is the real deal! What are you waiting for? Join me! Let’s crush this together!!!

If you are ready to make the BEST decision of your life drop a 🔥below or send me a DM. And as always, like, comment and tag away!

For almost two years I sat back like a fly on the wall as a Beachbody customer never ever completing a single program let alone making it past week two in most cases. I ate like garbage, I didn’t drink Shakeology, I didn’t work the tools I had been given. I literally had everything I needed to succeed yet I sat on my ass and just watched. Watched others succeed. Watched others crush their goals. Watched others overcome their obstacles. I repeatedly asked my self “why not me?” Um, duh! Because I didn’t put in the work! It’s not rocket science!

Well guess what folks…yesterday I pushed play on the final workout of Beachbody’s LIIFT4 program. It is the first program in almost two years that I have completed in its entirety and the first program I have now completed as a coach! And let me just say, I bawled my eyes out! And I am not shameful in admitting that at all!!! I did the workouts, I drank the Shakeology, I followed the shred plan. I put action behind the tools I had been given and crushed my goals!

I am down 9.3lbs and 27.5” in eight weeks! And I did it all while living and loving life! I didn’t deprive myself of my cravings! I enjoyed my poolside cocktails and Marshmallow Dream Bars. I ate up all the Philly Cheesesteaks and Juicy Lucy’s the hubby whipped up on our new @blackstoneproducts griddle! I certainly did NOT starve!!! I followed the program, I used the tools, I trusted the process. And in doing so I’ve achieved so much!

But I’m not stopping here. I will continue on to the next program on Monday. Who’s going to join me? Just take a look below at my four week results. Why only four weeks??? Because I was too scared and ashamed to take my photos at day one and I regret that decision every single day.

Stop being a fly on the wall! Stop watching me crush my goals. Stop sitting back and watching me succeed asking yourself, “why not me?”

Why not you??? That’s the question I ask of you. Whether as a coach or simply as a customer I am here to help you succeed. Stop waiting. Stop watching. Simply put action behind your goals. Tag a friend who might need some extra inspiration! Drop a ❤️ if you’re ready to join me.

It’s definition is uniquely different from person to person but equally as important to each individual at the same time. For me, I didn’t even know where the hell to get started! But through practice, patience and persistence I found enjoyment in things like skin care, personal development, bible study, and playing around with makeup. Simply put, I started working on ME.

As a mother I’ve learned the hard way just how important self-care is! Learn from my mistakes. Don’t repeat them. It took over four years for me realize that in order for my son and husband to get the very best of me I have to love and care for myself first.

Man was it a hard pill to swallow! It felt so incredibly gut wrenchingly selfish! But once I gained some direction and momentum I became unstoppable!

Beachbody gave me direction. My up line coach and the AMAZING team that I am a part of gave me the inspiration, support and momentum. This isn’t a scam! It’s the real deal! The work you put in is given back to you ten fold and then some! I’m not blowing smoke up your ass here guys…this is legit! What on earth are you waiting for? Hop on board with me and enjoy the best ride of your life!!! I promise you will NOT be disappointed.

Share this with someone who might need a swift kick in the ass. Drop your favorite emoji below if you’re ready to hop on board.

Excuses are like weeds! You give them an inch and they will gladly take over!

Take responsibility and initiative for yourself. Stop blaming your circumstances on others. Stop blaming where you are at on things you have the power to change. Absolutely NO ONE is too busy! It’s a matter of priorities people!!! I used to use the excuse ALL the time that there just weren’t enough hours in the day to get it all done! Seriously! Ask any of my family and closest friends and they will attest to it! As a matter of fact three years ago almost to the day I actually posted on my Facebook that there just weren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. Thank you Facebook memories for the reminder on how far I have come. I used that excuse DAILY! But truth was, I was just plain LAZY!

It’s time to take care of those excuses just like you would the weeds in your yard. Time to cut that shit out and hose it down with some serious weed killer.

Not enough time? I can help you.

You don’t know where to start? I can help you.

Not enough money? I can help you.

You have bad habits? I can help you.

You don’t know what to eat? I can help you.

You’ve never worked out a day in your life? I can help you.

You’re scared? I can help you.

Make yourself and your health a priority! Excuses will always be there, opportunity won’t. Take this opportunity! Don’t let it pass you by! The time is now. It’s your time to shine! Tag a friend who needs to hear this. Drop a 🌟 below if you’re ready!

I woke up this morning feeling a little bummed. I was up 1.2lbs when I stepped on the scale. It didn’t come as much of a surprise as I thoroughly enjoyed my Mother’s Day weekend and all the treats and lazy poolside play that came along with it. But that’s where the feeling ended folks! Right there at that scale.

The old me would’ve declared it the worst day ever and thrown in the towel giving up on the entire day. My butt would’ve immediately curled up on the couch under a blanket and I would’ve sat there binge watching garbage TV, wallowing in self pity, only getting up to stuff my face or pee.

But today I decided to push play instead and CRUSH my workout! I gave my workout my absolute all! I gave it everything I had and increased my weights wherever I could. Afterwards I felt I better and was proud of myself for getting it done. I gave myself a little pat on the back and continued on with my day.

However, the real magic didn’t happen until after I showered and changed. I walked into my closet and grabbed a random t-shirt from a still unpacked box tucked in the back corner, honestly thinking it was one of my husband’s men’s size large shirts. I threw it over my head and walked past the mirror and y’all…it was this shirt…a shirt I got free from a bar way back when I was 21 years old. This shirt is one I haven’t seen in YEARS and one that I haven’t fit into in even more time than that. This shirt right here is a women’s size medium. Talk about a non-scale victory!!!

So tonight I am celebrating! But I am not celebrating this non-scale victory alone! I have the most AMAZING team to back me up and celebrate right along with me. If you want to join me on my journey drop a ❤️ below. I guarantee your life will change. And I will be right by your side every step of they way. Let’s celebrate each other’s victories together!!!