When I tell people that I am a yoga instructor I hear a lot of hesitation follow behind that. People are really intrigued by it. People have some awareness around it. People want to try it. But there’s almost always a follow up behind it where they instantly find reasons (limiting beliefs) they try to provide to convince me why they “can’t” participate in yoga. So I am here to dispel some of the myths that I hear. And I am here to tell you why you are totally ready to do yoga RIGHT NOW! Myth number one: “I am not flexible.” That’s perfect! You don’t have to be flexible…
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I’m Actually a Bodybuilder 😬😳|Road to Wellness Stage- 1st Blog
Well I’ve been keeping a secret! I am currently preparing for my first Bikini Competition!!! Well…actually I will be in the Wellness category, but still in a bikini. Lol. I am officially a bodybuilder and that feels so awkward to admit!! I have been preparing for the show since February of this year..leaning down and adding muscle at the same time. I think this might be the hardest thing I’ve ever done, and I’m not just saying that to be dramatic!! I literally wake up every day with intentions on taking the necessary steps it takes to be ready for the stage in August. I have to be intentional about…
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Embracing the New You| Visualize the Change You Want to See
Let me start off by saying, last year was unbelievable. At the start of last year I would have NEVER in a million years thought that it would have led us to where we all are today. I never saw anything that transpired this past year in my future. I definitely didn’t think I would be where I am now. I wake everyday with another chance to make an impact in someone’s life by doing something that I absolutely love and am passionate about. But I didn’t end up here haphazardly, per se. I visualized these things years ago. And with each visualization, I would brush it off as a…
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I Cut Out Dairy For a Whole Month| This is What Happened
Ever thought about cutting off dairy? Due to health reasons? Trying to detox? Intolerance? Well I tried it for a month and let me tell you… it wasn’t at all easy! For the month of November, I created a challenge of things I wouldn’t consume. Dairy was among those items. I have 5 things that may happen to you during the first month you decide to stop eating dairy. 1. Cravings Will Be On 100 I promise, the day arrived for me to begin my No-November Challenge and so did the cravings for everything I said I wouldn’t have. Prior to the challenge I would have mozzarella cheese in my…
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How To Stick To Your Goals in 2021 | What You Need If Motivation Is Not Enough
We have been jaded!! As Americans, we have been sold a dream. We have been extremely catered to. We are told that if we want something, we can get it and it won’t require much effort. We thrive off of instant gratification. It’s what we have grown to love. We have a desire, we go after it. But it better happen quick! And we better not have to work hard for it. If it takes too much effort…. NEXT! We move on to an alternative way of getting it or change the goal altogether. With any goal it requires some dedication. Determination. Consistency. Diligence. Planning. Milestones. Celebrations! You have to…