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Empowering those on a healthy lifestyle change, defying expectations of others, defying weight, age limitations. Promoting positive mindset and health esteem
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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.

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?

In a culture that equates volume with value, choosing to hold your peace can feel like a radical act. We are conditioned to believe that the person who speaks the loudest, reacts the fastest, or commands the most attention is the one holding all the cards.
But true authority operates on a completely different frequency. The deepest, most resilient strength you will ever claim is not found in the noise of external validation—it is redeemed in The Silence.
We often fill our days with noise to avoid the discomfort of our own thoughts. We scroll, we stream, we explain, and we justify. We treat every notification like an emergency and every critic like a judge. But when you operate entirely in reaction mode, you surrender your mental sovereignty. You allow the environment to dictate your internal state.
Choosing silence isn’t an act of submission; it is a tactical withdrawal. It is the moment you decide that your energy is too valuable to be spent on distractions that do not contribute to your ultimate vision.

When you intentionally step into the quiet, the external static begins to fade, exposing the truth of where you actually stand.

The next time you feel overwhelmed by the demands of life, or find yourself wanting to over-explain your choices to people who don’t matter, choose to pause. Step away from the screen, close the door, and sit with the silence.
Let the noise settle. Let the doubts run out of breath.
Redeem your internal power in that quiet space, so that when you finally step back into the world, you aren’t just making noise—you are executing with precision. Go out there, own your journey, and Strut Out the WINS.

We’ve all been there. Yep, I have. You have your day perfectly planned out. You’ve blocked off time for the gym, planned a healthy meal, or set aside an hour to work on that personal project. Then, reality hits. A work emergency pops up, an obligation runs long, and your schedule is turned upside down.
Your blocked-off time has been invaded. So, you skip it.

You tell yourself it was out of your control. But let’s call it what it really is: a crock.
Fast forward a couple of hours. You’re sitting on the couch, binging a new show, or killing time on your phone. You tell yourself you’re “resting” after a stressful day.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with downtime. We all need a chance to unwind. However, it is entirely within your power to set that relaxation time aside for just 30 minutes to get your fitness or personal growth action in. The time didn’t vanish; your priorities did.

When you allow a schedule change to dictate your habits, you enter a dangerous cycle. The first time you skip, it feels like a necessary compromise. But the more you skip, the easier it becomes to do it again. You begin to build a tolerance for letting yourself down. You train your brain to believe that your personal growth is negotiable.
Months down the line, people often look around in frustration, wondering why they haven’t made progress, why their fitness has slipped, or why their goals feel further away than ever. They ask, “What happened?”
The uncomfortable truth? You happened.
Life will always throw curveballs, and your schedule will always face disruptions. But you are the one holding the remote, and you are the one who decides whether to honor your commitments or honor your excuses.
Next time your day gets hijacked, don’t throw your hands up in defeat. Reclaim your power, adjust your plans, and do the work anyway. Don’t let yourself get in your own way.


Let’s be real for a second. You’re shouting for bigger glutes, firmer abs, and a total body transformation. I hear you. Loud and clear. But there is a massive disconnect happening between what you say you want and what you’re actually doing.
You stopped. Or worse—some of you haven’t even started.
If you’re stuck in a cycle of hesitation or hitting pause, it’s time to ask yourself the hard questions: Why did you stop? Why haven’t you started?
Despite what fitness influencers flash on your feed, you cannot just isolate one muscle group and expect a magical overhaul. That glute growth? It’s hardwired into heavy, compound movements and total-body consistency. Those abs? They are revealed through full-body toning and metabolic work.
But here is the ultimate dealbreaker: You cannot outwork a bad nutrition plan.
One off-track day won’t ruin your progress. But repeating those “off days” every single week while expecting your body to change? That’s not a hurdle—that’s self-sabotage.

Stop keeping your goals tucked away safely in your head. Pull out a piece of paper. Open the calendar app on your phone. Write down your schedule, map out your week, and lock in your nutrition. Decide right now that this time, you refuse to stop.

We’ve all been there. That sudden, sharp sting of realization that hits you right in the gut. OUCH.
It’s the moment you look at your workout log and realize you should’ve bumped that weight up by 5 pounds weeks ago if you wanted to see that muscle definition. It’s the realization that a simple, pride-swallowing apology to your significant other would have completely skipped days of awkward friction. It’s looking at your plate and realizing you didn’t need a radical, exhausting diet overhaul—you just needed to add an extra serving of protein and greens to get the scale moving again.
Those “ouch” moments hurt because they hold up a mirror to our comfort zones. A lack of challenge is actually a disservice to yourself. It’s a subtle form of self-sabotage.
But here is the silver lining: that sting is actually an awakening.
To turn those realizations into actual growth, we often need an accountability partner to bounce ideas off of. But be fiercely selective. That person must be aligned with your goals, relentlessly positive, and genuinely motivating. Please, keep Mr. and Mrs. Negativity far away from your circle.
I’m putting myself in this boat, too. We don’t need anyone minimizing our wins or dragging us down. We only have space for the people, habits, and truths that assist in our elevation.
Listen to the “ouch.” Let it fuel you. Next level, here we come!

Finding the right supplements to support your lifestyle is an individual experiment. What works for one person might not be what your unique system requires. Try things out, tune in, and determine the benefits for yourself.
But as you step into this space, let’s keep two major things in mind:
Patience Over Miracles: We often expect an immediate miracle from a new routine, completely forgetting that we allowed years of less-than-ideal habits to get us here. Unless you experience a side effect, allow a minimum of two months for a supplement to show its true impact.
Autonomy Over Trends: Be gentle with yourself, but be smart. Don’t agree to a supplement just because a friend sells it or swears by it. This is about your relationship with your body. You need to know it well enough to sense what it needs and recognize when a positive shift is happening.

Remember: Your body does not need every single supplement on the shelf. Going overboard just creates noise. Focus on a few intentional choices.
For those looking for a streamlined suggestion to test out, BODi offers incredible options formulated to complement your workouts, hormones, hydration, skin, and GI tract. It took me a minute to try the supplements on BODi. I raise my hand for being the one listening and supporting others. I always use the minimum 2 month evaluation and if there is zero change (this is on my expectation), then it is a no.
If you decide it’s the right step for your routine, you can use the discount code JuuanitaBBODi at checkout.
Listen to your body first, make your choice, and give yourself that targeted love!


Have you looked outside lately? The weather across the country is absolute chaos. One day it feels like mid-summer, the next you’re digging your winter coat back out of the closet. The temperatures are fluctuating like crazy, and it’s completely out of our control.
But let’s bring it closer to home. What about your internal temperature?
Is the temperature of your MINDSET fluctuating just as wildly as the weather?
When life throws a curveball, do you let your mental climate drop into a freeze, or do you have the tools to adjust it? The truth is, the world outside will always be unpredictable, but you have the ultimate authority over your own thermostat. You have the ability to adjust your temperature to meet your needs—so why are you letting external conditions dictate your inner peace?
When our mental temperature is fluctuating, our relationships usually take the biggest hit. Think about it: if you are running hot with stress or freezing someone out with cold silence, you aren’t creating a stable environment for love to grow.
In any great partnership, you cannot afford to let your mood dictate your respect for the other person.
When your mindset thermometer drops, your motivation usually goes with it. You look outside, see the gloomy weather or feel a sudden shift in your energy, and suddenly your workout feels optional.
But physical fitness isn’t about waiting for the perfect “forecast.” It’s about anchoring yourself in discipline.
“Movement isn’t just about changing your body; it’s about anchoring your mind when everything else is spinning.”
When you commit to your daily movement, you are actively choosing to turn up the heat on your personal growth, refusing to let temporary feelings freeze your progress.
Think of your nutrition as the literal fuel keeping your internal system running smoothly. When your mindset is fluctuating, it’s incredibly easy to fall into emotional eating—seeking comfort in foods that ultimately cause your energy and mood to crash later.
To keep a steady, powerful mindset, you need to fuel it with intention. Clean nutrition keeps your energy stable, removes the brain fog, and prevents those massive emotional spikes and drops. When you feed your body with respect, you give your mind the clarity it needs to stay in control of the thermostat.
The Ultimate Choice: Are You a Thermometer or a Thermostat?

A thermometer merely reacts to the room. It goes up and down based on whatever is happening around it.
A thermostat dictates the room. It sets the standard and changes the environment to match it.
Stop letting the shifting weather, changing circumstances, or temporary moods determine your climate. Own your goals, protect your peace, communicate with your inner circle, and adjust your temperature to match the person you are becoming.
What temperature are you setting for yourself ?

Let’s be completely honest for a second: have you ever found yourself dragging your feet, putting off a big decision, or completely procrastinating on taking action?
I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve been guilty of it. Sometimes we hesitate because we’re genuinely unsure of the next step. But more often than not, we hesitate because we’re afraid of the “tug.”
You know exactly what that tug feels like. It’s that uncomfortable pressure to explain your why to your peers, your friends, or your family. It’s the exhausting mental loop of justifying your choices to people who might not see the vision yet. And to avoid that awkward friction, we sometimes choose isolation or hesitation instead.
I experienced this firsthand on my own fitness journey. When I decided to restart after a few years of doing absolutely nothing—spending hours Googling, looking for a real change—the questions flooded in. “Why are you doing this? Why restart now?”
Suddenly, I found myself playing defense, trying to explain that real change doesn’t happen overnight. On any true transformation journey, there are so many moving parts: shifting your mindset, protecting your energy, losing inches before the pounds even drop, and fighting through the doubts.
After evaluating those conversations, I realized something powerful. I had to change my response. This is my decision. This is my journey. My boundary is now simple: I am following MY inner greatness.
“You do not need to explain your path just to belong.”

Didn’t we already play that game in school and college? We changed our clothes, muted our voices, and agreed with things we knew didn’t align with our true thoughts all just to fit in. But every time you compromise who you are to blend into a crowd, you lose a piece of your power.
What a beautiful joy it is to finally recover that greatness. Being unapologetically yourself should feel incredible.
Today, I have a question for you, Champion. Are you actively following your inner greatness, or are you lingering in places where you don’t belong just to feel accepted?
It is more than okay to be you. It is mandatory. This week, I want you to look in the mirror, smile, spin around, do a quick dance, and completely lose yourself in that feel-good moment of self-approval.
Go ahead. Step out of the waiting room, drop the explanations, and follow your greatness.
Why I’m Talking About More Than Just Workouts. Lately, a few of you have asked me: “Why the sudden shift to mindset and relationships? Aren’t we here for fitness motivation and inspiration?” Of course, however there is more.
I hear you. I’ve been listening closely for the past month, and do you know what else I’ve been hearing? Excuses. Denial about having enough time. Deep-seated fear of moving forward into new relationships. A lot of “blah, blah, blah” to mask the real issues.
I get it. Change is uncomfortable. I can’t just give you a cookie-cutter answer, because many of you are dealing with two specific roadblocks:

Right now, you’ve got your shoes on the wrong feet. One foot is trying to walk East, the other is pointing West. You’re pulling yourself in opposite directions, and then you wonder why you’re afraid to commit to your fitness or a new relationship. It’s time to get fitted properly. Align your mindset, face the fear, and start walking in a single, clear direction.

Some of you are standing at the front door of your own life, listening to the chime of the doorbell over and over, but never actually opening it. Stop waiting for life to just happen. Walk out that door and go do a “knock-knock” on your own potential. Answer yourself with a new insight. It’s time to actually receive the love and the people waiting for you, and it’s time to apply real action to those fitness goals.
The Bottom Line No more walking in circles with misfitted shoes. No more just listening to the chimes. The breath of a new you just arrived.
Now walk on it, CHAMPION.

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