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The talk about it, we praise it, we applaud it, and we celebrate it the “Finish Line”, BUT we rarely celebrate the messy middle. We’ve all had those weeks—the ones where the “Toss It Out Thursday” pile is bigger than the “Win” column.

But here is the truth: Success is the ability to move from failure to failure without no loss of enthusiasm #irefusemindset
We can lose our enthusiasm, we can lose our momentum. However Failure is just data; it tells us how to “Map and Modify” our next move. But enthusiasm? That is the fuel. Without it, the engine stops.
Word to reflect on and grow: Don’t wait for the perfect result to be happy. Be enthusiastic about the journey, and the results will have no choice but to follow.
Suggestive Action Plan – A 3 Day Reset
Day 1 – Audit the Data Instead of seeing a recent setback as a “fail,” look at it like a scientist.
Map it: Adjust your plan for tomorrow based on this new data.
Write it down: What specifically didn’t work?
Identify the “Win”: What is one thing you learned that you didn’t know before?
Day 2 – Energy Protection Enthusiasm is fuel, and you can’t run on an empty tank.
Move: Do a 15-minute workout or “Champion Strut” to physically shift your mood.
The “No-Venting” Zone: Spend the day without complaining about the setback.
Affirm Your Light: Remind yourself that a “trial” is just a step toward a breakthrough.
Day 3 The Enthusiastic Re-Entry Now get back in the game with full force.
Share the Glow: Encourage someone else who might be struggling in their “messy middle”.
Start with “Yes”: Approach the first task of the day with high energy, even if it’s a small one.
Don’t Wait for Results: Decide to be happy with your effort today, regardless of the outcome.
Now is the time to Check and Make THAT PIVOT. I am screaming and cheering for your WINS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’m raising my hand, no both hands, I AM GUILTY. Just a reminder, fitness and nutrition go hand in hand it’s a binding relationship FOREVER. Now don’t misunderstand this because you can get fit on changing your nutrition without being physically active. As well as you can get fit without changing your nutrition. In both instances it will take longer and in both as you begin feeling good, your mindset changes and guess what happens?
You got it for the nutrition only you begin incorporating some type of activity of fitness in your life, walking, spinning, weightlifting, yoga, Pilates and the list continues. By the way all of it can be streamed on BOD , want details ask and I’ll share and you can join me and so many others.
Okay the tempting, that I’m guilty of sometimes. My nutrition is a 75/25 just being honest I haven’t made it to that 80/20. What are those numbers well it’s the so healthy and the off the record. Now to understand eating too much good has it’s backfire. I love salads, lots of greens, nuts, pumpkin, yams, all good right, of course. However too much for me because of the fiber can cause a GI disturbance yep unless the water consumption is increased.
I love nuts and good as they are for you an over consumption means increased fat you have to balance the servings. I fail every time. I try bulk purchasing and I bulk eat not good. I had to be reasonable stop tempting myself with the good. What did I do?, well I purchase the 100 calorie packets and I really limit myself what a change. How do I manage the other good, I purchase single servings so I won’t over indulge.
Now this was difficult as it cost more to purchase small than large but I had to stop the temptation because I have no control on good nutritional food and that goes for fruit. Fruit is good but too much converts into sugar and really I can’t burn that sugar in workouts including my daily activities. Tempting the good.
Now about the other I learned I’m not good with chips so I stop that purchase. Really I can eat a large bag of chips, drink lots of water and be satisfied as I huff and puff through a workout, 5 lbs feel like 20. Now when I have that craving, and I do; I purchase chips I serve myself a few and with tears I immediately toss the remaining in the garbage and the same when I bake and no one else wants anymore I toss it. I know wasteful why not freeze it. Really freeze it, nope I know how to defrost it so I toss out the temptation.
I know I’m not the only one that fight temptation so let’s be strong for each other and I’m tossing strength to you.

There are days I’m not sure if I want to workout or when/ Now don’t misinterpret I hate working out because I love it, enjoy it; however there are days I just feel a bit lazy for awhile.
When this happens I can only justify for a few minutes because there really isn’t an excuse. With my streaming programs, the community that is involved I can do a workout in 10-45 minutes if I just want a change for the day because each workout has a calendar. If you have never had an inspiring, motivational community then you have got to try my community. Beachbody On Demand Homepage: https://www.beachbodyondemand.com?referringRepID=1262129. It’s a community like no other. ok now on with igniting
Okay I will go onto social media and see the inspiring comments from my previous workouts or view someone else on their workouts or just log onto wp and see inspiring posts from those I follow or and follow me. Fire is higher when I listen to one of my many pod casts and then I am lit, on fire and ready to prepare for a great workout more so a great workout. Sometimes we just need a little push.
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Weight lifting has become a HUGE part of my fitness journey, and I am still working on as well have improved on my nutrition which is major. I am fond of my home workouts for reasons I shall share later but my focus is on weight increase.
My workouts are with a trainer, and still at home. There is a sheet to record weights used and monitor growth and the trainer actually suggests when to increase the weights. I am good in following the trainers because they have more knowledge than I. However if my current weight use is still challenging I will not increase for reasons of : possible injury and compromising form to get the benefits. When I am able to lift, lunge or press with weights that are not challenging or I am able to do 3-5 more reps without feeling a challenge then I will increase my weights.
I know by how much well, this depends on what I have at home. There weights in between the 5 pound increase such as 10 to 12 instead of 15 or 15 to 17 instead of 20 and yes 20 to 22 instead of 25. Oh yeah I am speaking of dumbbells because I can increase in increments of 2 or 2.5 on the barbels. For me I have only that 12 on the dumbbells so I have to up my weights by 5 . Which I do with caution.
Cautious weight increase is important to stay on the journey without injury and to benefit from the challenge of increasing the weights. To a week of increasing weights and or reps with safety.
My fitness journey like so many has ups and down but there is one thing I know for certain it is necessary for me to combine my workouts with cardio and weights.
It took me awhile to like weights, what got me interested? There are a several reasons :
1. With my history of eating disorder it has assisted (not solely) in increasing my metabolism.
2. Weights has assisted me in giving shape to legs, arms and (in the works) lift that butt and the boobs.
3. I feel stronger also.
Now for the cardio- endurance, fat burning but so are weights, toning and leaning out muscles. By the way it took me a minute to realize with continuous weight training and no cardio, my muscles become define and contracted that it shorten my stretching another reason to combine the both.
All of my reasons for the combination which I am certain I have left out a few, these are my REASONS and may or may not apply to anyone else.
To a week of workouts, choose what works best for you and go get it.

We’ve all played the “If I could…” game.
If I could find the time, I’d work out more. If I could get organized, I’d meal prep. If I had the perfect opportunity, I’d finally launch that business idea.
It’s comfortable to live in the land of “If.” It feels like dreaming. But if we are being honest with ourselves, “If” is often just fear wearing a clever disguise. It’s a holding pattern that keeps us safely on the sidelines of our own lives.
Let’s shake things up today. I want you to sit with five simple questions. Don’t answer with what you think you should say—answer with what your soul is actually craving right now.

Here is the truth: writing down your ideal day doesn’t change your life. Mapping out your desires in a journal is just step one. Real growth happens when we move from taking notes to scheduling actions.
You don’t need a flawless calendar, perfect timing, or a sudden burst of overwhelming confidence. You just need to take the first step. You already know exactly what you want and what you need to do—you just proved it by answering those questions.
Stop waiting for the perfect “If.”
Clarity is a beautiful thing, but clarity without execution is just a daydream. If your answers to the questions above revealed that your fitness, nutrition, and daily routine need a serious upgrade, stop waiting for Monday.
We don’t do guessing games here. We map out our success with aggressive intentionality. If you are ready to move from taking notes to scheduling real, life-changing action today, here is your immediate blueprint:
Ready to lock it in? Use code JuanitaBBODi for a discount at checkout to grab your complete fitness and nutrition bundle, and let’s turn those “If I coulds” into “I just did.”

This world we share with so many others WILL give you false concept of you. We live in a world of high-definition outputs. Every time we scroll through social media or look around the gym, we are bombarded with the finished product: the rapid weight loss, the viral posts, the perfectly curated lifestyles.
It’s only human to look at those things and wonder, “Why isn’t that happening for me?”
I hear it from patients and friends constantly. They are frustrated because someone else on the exact same nutrition and fitness program is dropping sizes faster. They are discouraged because someone else’s seemingly effortless content gets millions of views while they are grinding away in silence.

But here is the missing piece of the puzzle: You see the output. You do not know the input.
You don’t know the years of struggle, the specific daily habits, or the personal battles that person had to fight to get where they are. Comparing your day-to-day reality to someone else’s highlight reel is a recipe for stagnation.
When you spend your day focused on what someone else is doing, your energy is expanded in the wrong direction and on the wrong person. Think of your energy like a battery. If you are constantly draining it by obsessing over other people’s achievements, you have absolutely nothing left to power your own growth.
If you want to see real, lasting change in your body and your life, you have to do something uncomfortable: You have to look in your own mirror.
Real transformation doesn’t happen when you are looking outward; it happens when you look inward. You have to lock eyes with yourself and ask the tough questions:
The moment you stop comparing is the exact moment you begin focusing. And the moment you begin focusing, your results will take off.
Stop looking at them. It’s time to look at you.


Remember January? You were flying. You weren’t just driving; you were breaking the growth speed law! You were meal prepping like a chef, crushing every workout, keeping your relationship in a beautiful groove, and absolutely excelling in your professional life. You set the bar high and committed to the fast lane.
But then February arrived, and you started tapping the brakes. By March, the speed had visibly slowed. In April and May, the turtle was officially moving faster than you. And by June? You came to a complete, grinding halt.
Look back at January. You made a commitment to yourself, and then you broke it. Now you’re sitting in park, staring at the dashboard, wondering: How many times do I need to restart?
Let’s have some real talk. Why are we sitting in park right now?

One slip-up is not a destination, it’s just a bump in the road. It is time to stop letting minor detours keep you parked.
It’s June. We have six full months left in this year. It is time to make that motor roar, shift back into drive, and see exactly how fast your drive can take you from June to December to accomplish those big January goals.
I believe in you, and I know your power. Yes, you can do it. Go ahead—start your engine. Vroom…
If you are ready to shift back into drive and turn that “vroom” into actual momentum, you don’t have to navigate the road alone. It’s time to stop hitting the brakes on your health.
Whether you need a complete workout restart, a structured nutrition plan to lock back in that meal prep, or a community that refuses to let you toss in the towel, BODi has everything you need to fuel your engine. From life-changing fitness programs to simple, sustainable nutrition guides, we have the tools to make your motor roar from now until December.
Let’s stop waiting for the “perfect” Monday. Let’s start today. Yes You Can Do It!
👉 Click here to take my quick fitness quiz so we can find the exact program to match your drive, and use my personal discount code JuanitaBBODi at checkout to unlock your savings! Let’s master the win together.

We love the idea of smooth sailing. We map out our goals, design our perfect routines, and hope the path from point A to point B is a straight, uninterrupted line. But let’s be entirely honest with ourselves—comfort never made anyone stronger.
As my friend Lonnie brilliantly puts it: “We don’t grow when things are easy, we grow when we face challenges.”
This core philosophy is the backbone of the #iRefuseMindset, a powerful concept Lonnie created to remind us that personal growth requires resistance. Think about physical training—muscles don’t change without tension. Your mindset operates on the exact same law. When you encounter a roadblock, a setback, or a season that tests your patience, you aren’t failing. You are being handed the exact raw material you need to build resilience.
When things get tough, we have two choices: lower our standards to match our comfort zone, or elevate our mindset to meet the challenge. Next time you face friction in your fitness, your career, or your daily habits, don’t wish for it to be easier. Lean into the challenge, give credit to the mental tools that get you through, and decide right then and there that you are built to handle it.

I’ve heard it, as have you. Well to be honest we’ve all heard the saying that you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. But let’s take a hard look at the calendar and the reality of your daily routine. When you look at the community you surround yourself with, are they pushing you higher, or are you quietly settling for a declining trend?
Growth isn’t accidental. It’s intentional. It requires a specific mindset—one that refuses to accept stagnation. If your circle is constantly complaining, skipping their workouts, prioritizing comfort over discipline, and settling for average relationships, it is only a matter of time before their habits become your habits.
True alignment means building a community focused on three core pillars:
On this exact date, ask yourself: Are you actively choosing growth, or are you standing still, letting a stagnant environment pull you down? It’s time to audit your inner circle and elevate your standards.

Remember the anxiety of the school playground or the classroom?
We’ve all been there. Sitting on the bleachers or at a desk, desperately wanting to be chosen. You’d raise your hand, waving it with increased motion to catch the teacher’s eye. You’d make that subtle noise to get noticed for the sports team. And if you tried to play it cool, you’d sit there silently using every piece of body language available—a calculated smile, an unnecessary blink of the lashes, pushing your head just a fraction higher—all in the hopes that someone in authority would say, “I pick you.”
We spent our youth begging for validation from the outside world. But the tragedy is that many of us carried that exact same playground anxiety into adulthood. We are still sitting on the sidelines of our own lives, waiting for a promotion, a partner, or a stroke of luck to finally “choose” us.

It is time for a repeat performance, but under completely new terms. It’s time to be chosen—but this time, you are the one doing the choosing.
Read that again. Let it sink in. You do not need a green light from anyone else to pursue the life you deserve. You need to look in the mirror and declare yourself the MVP of your own journey.
When you decide to choose yourself, it applies to every single doggone goal you have. There is no area too big or too small for this mindset shift:
Match Your Actions to Your Ambition
Choosing yourself isn’t just a feel-good sentiment; it’s a call to arms. It means it is time to level up on your actions.
You cannot claim to choose yourself if your daily habits reflect self-sabotage. If you choose victory, your calendar must reflect preparation. If you choose health, your nutrition must reflect discipline.
Let’s go. We are breaking up with the waiting game today. Dust off that relentless energy you had as a kid, look at your goals, and claim them.
Just know this: as I am loudly cheering you on from the sidelines, I am also doing the hard work in the trenches. Because while I am cheering you on, I am also choosing me.
Let’s level up together

We live in a world that celebrates achievement. Bigger goals. Higher income. More recognition. Better results. More followers. More success. There is nothing wrong with striving for greatness. In fact, growth is part of our purpose. But somewhere along the journey, many people unknowingly make a dangerous trade.
They sacrifice their inner peace in pursuit of external success.
The promotion comes, but anxiety increases.
The relationship looks perfect from the outside, but stress fills the home.
The fitness goal is reached, but self-worth remains tied to a number on a scale.
The applause gets louder, yet the mind becomes noisier.
Success was never meant to destroy the peace within you.
True personal growth is not measured solely by what you accomplish. It is measured by who you become while accomplishing it. Anyone can chase goals. The real challenge is maintaining your character, your values, and your peace throughout the process.
Growth should make you stronger, not more fragile.
Growth should make you more grounded, not more distracted.
Growth should create freedom, not emotional captivity.
When your peace depends on outcomes, circumstances control your happiness. When your peace comes from within, you remain steady regardless of the outcome. The strongest people are not those who never face challenges. They are the ones who refuse to allow challenges to steal their inner calm.
Have you ever noticed that when you are stressed, overwhelmed, or constantly chasing the next thing, your relationships often suffer? When we lose our inner peace, we become less present.
We listen less. We appreciate less. We react more. We assume more. We connect less.
Healthy relationships require emotional space. They require patience, understanding, and presence. These qualities flourish when we protect our peace. Whether it’s a spouse, partner, family member, friend, or coworker, the best gift we can offer others is a healthy version of ourselves. Your relationships deserve the version of you that is whole—not exhausted from constantly proving your worth.
Many people separate fitness from emotional well-being, but the two are deeply connected. When your mind is constantly under stress, your body feels it.
Stress can impact:
When peace becomes a priority, fitness often becomes more sustainable. You begin exercising because you value your body, not because you are punishing it. You nourish yourself because you want to thrive, not because you are trapped in guilt. You develop consistency because your habits are built on self-respect rather than self-criticism.
Fitness is not simply about changing your body. It is about strengthening your mind, emotions, and spirit.
One reason so many people find success with BODi is because it goes beyond physical fitness. BODi provides structured workouts, nutrition guidance, personal development resources, and a supportive community that encourages long-term growth. The goal isn’t just to lose weight or build muscle. The goal is to become stronger in every area of life.
When you combine movement, nutrition, accountability, and mindset development, something powerful happens. You begin creating a lifestyle that supports both your physical health and your inner peace.
You stop viewing fitness as a punishment. You start seeing it as an act of self-care. Every workout becomes a reminder that your body deserves attention, your mind deserves clarity, and your future deserves investment.
You do not have to choose between success and peace.
You can pursue ambitious goals while maintaining a healthy spirit.
You can grow your career while nurturing your relationships.
You can improve your fitness while loving yourself through the process.
You can achieve more without becoming less.
As you continue your journey, remember this:
Your peace is not a reward waiting at the finish line.
It is a companion meant to travel with you every step of the way.
Protect it.
Nurture it.
Fight for it.
Because the greatest success is not what you accomplish. The greatest success is becoming the person who can enjoy it without losing themselves in the process.
Success is valuable. But peace is priceless.
“Don’t lose your inner peace chasing success. The strongest foundation for growth, healthy relationships, and lasting fitness is a mind and spirit that remain at peace while pursuing purpose.”

We spend a massive chunk of our lives listening to the “vast majority.” We tune our ears to the background noise of what society expects, what our neighbors think, and what the status quo dictates.
But here’s the reality: while the majority is busy trying to blend in, there are a select few who possess the internal fortitude to just stand out. To just be. That kind of strength is rare. And it’s exactly what you need to tap into right now.
Whether it’s in your personal life or your health and fitness journey, the noise is always going to be there.
The Turnaround: But when you hit play on your workout, you aren’t doing it to meet someone else’s definition of “fit.” You are doing it for your own strength, your own clarity, and your own peace.
If you are looking for a space to shut out the noise and just move with purpose, check out my Current Workout Page. Whether you have 10 minutes or an hour, it’s about finding the routine that helps you reclaim your day—no explanations required.
But when you hit play on your BODi workout, you aren’t doing it to meet someone else’s definition of “fit.” You are doing it for your own strength, your own clarity, and your own peace.
It is officially time to “Do and Be You.”
The Quiet Riot Mindset: You don’t have to scream to make a statement. Your consistency, your boundaries, and your commitment to your own path will make all the noise for you.
Let the world do what it does. Let them talk—because let’s be honest, they’re going to talk anyway. Their chatter isn’t a reflection of your worth; it’s a reflection of their own limitations. Disregard the script they wrote for you, strip away the expectations, and start living the life that actually feels like home.
Disregard the script they wrote for you, strip away the expectations, and start living the life that actually feels like home. And remember, fueling your body is just as intentional as moving it. True fortitude requires the right foundation. To see exactly how I fuel my daily routine, protect my energy, and support my recovery without the guesswork, take a look at my My Choice Of Healthy and Fit Supplements Page. Give your body what it actually needs to thrive from the inside out.

There is a timeless truth that many of us forget in the age of constant algorithmic trends: “A person who stands for nothing will fall for anything.”
It’s easy to get caught up in the collective noise. We see someone else succeeding in the “North,” so we temporarily abandon our journey to the “West.” We sample different paths, entertain opinions that don’t match our values, and dilute our energy trying to please a crowd that isn’t even going where we want to go.
But duplication is the enemy of elevation.
If you already know your ultimate destination, why are you letting a temporary trend rewrite your roadmap? Every time you tell yourself “I am unsure,” you aren’t being cautious, you are giving yourself permission to hesitate. You are allowing yourself to sit in a congregated group of people who are content standing for nothing.
(The #iRefuseMindset is a trade mark I use by Lonnie H., Thank you for the borrow)
To rise and truly shine, you have to be willing to stand alone before you can stand out.
Take a stand today.
Make it intentional. Make it meaningful.
Decide what you stand for, lock your eyes on your true West, and don’t look back. Your elevation depends on it.

What’s Your Spiritual Flex?

We live in a world absolutely obsessed with the “flex.” Usually, that means flashing a gym transformation, a new car, or a career win. But let’s challenge what it actually means to be strong.
The Ultimate Frequency Check: What Are You Radiating?
Your real flex isn’t about the density of your muscles—it’s about the clarity of your energy. It’s the vibe you carry into a room before you even open your mouth.
True power doesn’t come from how much weight you can push; it comes from how high you can vibe. When we talk about frequency, we are talking about the ultimate alignment of your internal world.
The Chakra Connection
Think of your energy centers as a built-in dashboard for your life. If you want to know what kind of frequency you’re radiating right now, do a quick scan:

Take a hit of reality today. Sit back, close your eyes, and scan from the base of your spine to the top of your head.
Which areas feel heavy and blocked? Which feel vibrant and light?
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