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The Engine of Success

The Secret Sauce Of Champions – Unstoppable Enthusiasm

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

Why Enthusiasm Matters

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.

Your 3-Step Pivot

  1. Acknowledge the Attempt: It wasn’t a loss; it was a trial. You’re “Testing It Out.”
  2. Protect Your Energy: Don’t let a temporary setback dim your internal light.
  3. Strut Anyway: Walk into your next task with the confidence of someone who knows a breakthrough is coming.

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 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Tempting The Good & The…

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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.

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What Ignites YOU on Your Fitness Journey

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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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When Do I Increase My Weights

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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.

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My Reasons for Combining Caridio and Weights

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.

Forgiveness Is The Key

Stop Waiting For “I’m sorry” That’s Never Coming

I’m going to be completely honest with you: I recently encountered a friend, and if they read this, our friendship might be on the line. But this message is too important to stay silent about.

How are you dispersing your energy? We talk about staying “positive,” but you cannot truly be in a high-vibe state if you are still anchoring yourself to old anger. We’ve all been there—hurting because someone we loved didn’t apologize or acknowledge the pain they caused.

But here is the hard truth: Waiting for their apology is giving them remote control over your happiness.

If you aren’t in contact with that person anymore, I’m begging you—stop waiting. Holding onto that resentment for years has already slowed your elevation. You are a champion, a “Green Light” soul, but this negative energy is forcing you to flash yellow. You are flashing that light are those or someone who really cares.

How to Release the Weight:

  • Move Your Body: Whether it’s lifting, running, or dancing, sweat is a physical release of emotional baggage.
  • Meditation: Quiet the noise and reclaim your mental space.
  • Community: Surround yourself with people who pull you upward.
  • Don’t Close THAT Door: Closing the door on someone or people that really care, support, like or love you is unhealthy. Your new future happiness given to you is NOT responsible for your past. Open The Door.

You deserve to feel good. It’s time to create a new level of positivity and leave the heavy lifting to your workouts, not your heart.

Take Action: Need a mindset shift? Join me at Growth Day
for daily motivation. And if you need to sweat out that stress, I’ve got you covered with 7 days of free workouts

The Power Of The Pivot

Why “Every Day Is A Fresh Start” Is Your Ultimate Growth Hack

We’ve all been there. Maybe you missed your workout yesterday, spiraled into a late-night snack raid or let a stressful meeting ruin your positive vibes. It’s easy to let one “off” day turn into an “off” week. But in 2026 we are leaving the guilt behind.

The mantra, I am dividing. “Fresh Start“. I need you to just think on this with deep breaths (hold for3-4 seconds), let it out slowly. Then focus on the day and the words “Every Day“. Combine the power of each. “Every Day Is A Fresh Start“. It is not just a fluffy quote; it is a neurological and emotional reset button. Here is how embracing the clean slate of a new morning transforms your journey.


In Fitness: Breaking The “All-or-Nothing” Cycle.

In the world of health, we often fall victim to the “sunk cost’ fallacy-thinking because we messed up breakfast, the whole day is wasted.

  • The Fresh Start Effect: When you view every sunrise as a new beginning, you stop punishing yourself for yesterday’s missed reps.
  • Consistency Over Perfection: Fitness isn’t built on one perfect day; it’s built on the ability to return to your routine after a disruption. Afresh start allows you to hit the gym today with the same intensity as if yesterday was a success.
In Personal Growth: Shedding Old Identities

Growth requires “peeling.” To become the person you want to be, you have to stop dragging around the version of yourself that failed.

  • Release The “Shoulds”: Every morning is an invitation to strip away the titles and expectations that no longer fit.
  • Intentional Action: Instead of reacting to past mistakes, a fresh start allows you to Map & Modify your day. You aren’t just taking notes on your life; you are executing a new protocol for success.
For Mental Clarity: Clearing The “Internal Noise”

Your internal critic loves to archive your failures. Mental clarity comes when you refuse to let yesterday’s “clutter” occupy today’s headspace.

  • The 24 Hour Reset: Treating each day as a new chapter lowers cortisol and reduces anxiety. You aren’t carrying a heavy load; you’re starting with a light, focused mind.
  • Presence As Power: When you believe today is new, you are more likely to be “Present” & “Ready” to dominate your goals rather than being distracted by past regrets.

The 2026 Protocol: Don’t wait for Monday. Don’t wait for the first of the month. The sun came up, and with it your permission to try again

Beyond The Mirror

How To Create Beauty In Others Today

  • The Ripple Effect of a Simple Compliment
  • Beauty is an Action: 4 Ways to uplift someone TODAY

It’s a habit, we have been taught, however we often think of beauty as something we see. Is it true? NO. The most powerful kind of beauty is something we create in others.

Today, let’s shift our focus. Instead of looking for beauty, let’s be in the mirror that helps someone else feel it. When you assist someone in recognizing their own light, you start a chain reaction. They feel seen, they feel valued and just maybe they’ll be inspired to pass that feeling along.

The BEST part? It costs nothing but a moment of intention. Here are four simple ways to spread beauty today:

  • The Power of a SMILE: It’s the universal language of kindness. A simple, genuine smile can break a stranger’s cycle of stress.
  • The Silent Acknowledgment: Sometimes a simple nod and a smile is all it takes. It says, “I see you, I acknowledge you, I wish you peace.”
  • Genuine Compliments: Be specific. Whether it’s their style, their hair, or a kind gesture you witnessed, tell them! A simple “You have such a warm smile” or “I love your energy” can stay with someone all day.
  • Active Recognition: Notice the people who are always showing up-the ones doing favors or supporting others quietly. Let them know their presence makes a difference.

Beauty isn’t just a look; it’s an action. How will you share your beauty today?

The Alignment Trifecta

Why Your Words Need Your Feet

We have ALL been there-announcing a big goal, feeling the rush of the “SAY,” but watching it wither away weeks later. Real transformation isn’t a single step; it’s a connection of three distinct forces:

Speech, Belief and Action.

  • The Say: Words are the blueprint. But saying something you don’t believe is just noise.
  • The Believe: Belief provides the soul. Without conviction, your “SAY” has no weight. It’s a hollow echo.
  • The DO: This is the bridge to reality. You can have all the faith in the world, but without movement, your belief is just a dream on standby.

The Bottom Line: If one link is broken, the chain of change fails. You have to speak it into existence, trust it with your heart, and prove it with your hands.

The Power Of Standing Firm

It’s Your Turn To Be The Priority

We are all guilty. It’s not by choice. We follow the trend. The world we live in asks us to be “on” for everyone else. We stand firm in many ways for our families. showing up even when we’re tired. We stand firm in our careers, meeting deadlines and crushing goals. We are the rocks, the supporters and the go-getters for everyone- except far too often ourselves.

It’s time. There comes a moment where “later” has to become now. It is time to take that unwavering loyalty and apply it to your fitness, your health and your personal self.

What Does It Mean To Be Unbreakable?

Being unbreakable isn’t about being perfect. It’s not about never missing a workout or never having a “bad” day. Being unbreakable means that your foundation is so solid that a setback doesn’t become a shutdown.

When you are unbreakable in your fitness:

  • A missed session doesn’t derail your week; it fuels your next move.
  • You stop negotiating with your excuses.
  • You treat your workout like an appointment with a VIP access because you are the VIP

Becoming Unshakeable In Your Health

To be unshakeable in to be rooted in your “why.” When the world offers you convenience over health or stress tries to drive you toward old habits, you stay the course. Your health is the engine that allows you to stand firm for everything else in your life. If the engine isn’t maintained, the whole car eventually stops. By prioritizing your nutrition, your sleep and your mental well-being, you are not being selfish. You are becoming sustainable.

The Personal Shift: Standing Firm For You

The hardest person to keep a promise to is often the to yourself. I should say ourselves because I am so guilty of this habit. WE sometimes feel guilty for taking the hour at the gym or the twenty minutes of quiet meditation. But remember: You cannot pour from an empty cup.

Standing firm for yourself means:

  1. Setting Boundaries: Sayin “no” to things that drain you so you can say “yes” to your health.
  2. Consistent Action: Choosing the version of you that you want to become over the version of you that feels comfortable right now.
  3. Self-Respect: Recognizing that your body is the only place you have to live. Treat it with the respect it deserves.

The Bottom Line

You’ve spent enough time being the strength for everyone else. Today choose to be the strength for YOU. Be unbreakable. Be unshakeable. Stand firm in the belief that you are worth the effort it takes to be healthy and fit.

Stop waiting for the “perfect time” to start. The perfect time is the moment you decide you’re worth it. What is one non-negotiable action you are taking for your health today?

Join the tribe at BODi

The GREAT Unbecoming

How To Peel Away The Labels & Find Yourself Again

It is easy to do and many of us have for years. We spend the first half (or many years), or a phase of our lives collecting labels like luggage tags. “The Quiet One.” “The Reliable One.” The Overachiever.” “The Failure.” Some were given to us by parents, others by teachers, exes, or even well-meaning friends. Eventually, we start to believe the ink on the label is the same thing as the soul beneath it.

BUT here is the truth: You are not the stickers on the box.

It’s time to start peeling. Every label someone else gave you is just paper and glue. It’s not your skin. Okay, get to peeling. It might feel sticky at first. It might even feel a little raw because those labels have been there for years. But as you strip away “who you should be,” something incredible happens. You start to get a glimpse of someone you haven’t talked to in a long time. Who is that …….

That person underneath, yes. That’s the real you. The authentic, unfiltered, messy, and beautiful/ handsome version of yourself finally coming through. The one who dreams without permission and breathes without apology. It’s not a transformation, it’s a revelation. You aren’t becoming someone new-you’re finally coming through

Stop Auditing Content & Start Auditing Your Energy

Why We Need To Stop Judging The “Entertainment”
The 60-Second Trap: Why Your Judgment Is An Energy Leak

We have all heard the golden rule since middle school: “You cannot judge a book by its cover”. Yet, in the era of infinite scrolling, we seem to have forgotten that the “cover” is often just a curated performance.

Recently I stepped away form my usual fitness and mindset topics because of something that hit close to home. A friend of mine-someone who puts out content purely for the joy of it-was met with harsh, judgmental words. The reason? People mistook their entertainment persona for their entire identity.

It’s time we have a real conversation about how we connect on social media and why “just being nice” is the most underrated skill of 2026.

The ‘Pure Entertainment” Paradox

Social media is a stage. Many creators post content that is intended for pure entertainment-it’s designed to make you smile, laugh or provide a momentary escape from the grind.

  • The misconception: Viewers often believe a 60-second clip is a full psychological profile of the person behind the camera
  • The reality: Just like an actor in a TV show or a movie, a content creator is often playing a role or highlighting a specific, exaggerated spark of their personality

If you see someone being silly, loud, or playing a character that doesn’t mean they lack depth, intelligence or professional merit. It means they are choosing to share a “performance” with you.

The Power of the “Scroll Away”

We live in a society where everyone feels entitled to an opinion, but we often forget that we aren’t entitled to be unkind. If a post doesn’t resonate with you, the solution is remarkably simple: Move On

  • Don’t Like It? Scroll
  • Not Your Style? Unfollow
  • Doesn’t Match Your Value? Mute

It really is that easy. Taking the time to leave a “harsh word” says significantly more about your internal state than it does about the creator’s content.

Kindness Is A Free Currency

In our Elevation Era, we talk a lot about “Auditing Your Energy.” Engaging in negativity or judging others joy is a massive energy leak. Showing love and respect costs you zero dollars. It requires no special equipment or high-level training. It only requires a decision.

“If your body was a business, would you be investing in its growth today, or just managing the overhead?” Part of that growth is developing the emotional intelligence to let people exist in their joy without trying to tear them down

The Challenge: Be The Reason Someone Smiles

Let’s get back to basics. If you enjoy a post, let the creator know. If you don’t, give yourself the gift of peace and keep moving. We are all just people trying to navigate this digital world—let’s make it a place where entertainment can just be fun again

Make a decision today: Choose kindness. Enjoy the show. And if you don’t like the channel? Change it.

Built Not Born

The Truth About The Discipline Gene

Truly, I need you to just STOP. Stop waiting for a “discipline gene” to kick in. It’s not an inheritance and it’s certainly not your parents’ fault if you haven’t started yet. Discipline isn’t a personality trait you’re born with; it’s a muscle you build.

In The Gym & On The Plate

In fitness, discipline is the bridge between a goal and a result.

  • The workout: It’s showing up when the “motivation” high from Sunday night vanishes by Tuesday morning.
  • The nutrition: It’s choosing the meal prep over the drive-thru because you value your progress more than a 10-minute craving.

You do not find discipline; you practice it. Every time you push through that final set or hit your protein goal, you are hard-coding a new identity.

Beyond The Scale

This translates directly to your personal life. If you can master the grit required to squat heavy or eat clean, you can master the focus required to crush your career or show up for your family. The bottom line: Stop blaming your roots and start watering your own growth. Discipline is a choice.

The BODi Edge: Systems Over Luck

Disciple is easier when you aren’t guessing. That’s why we lean into the BODi approach: it’s “Health Esteem” over temporary perfection. Whether you are following a structured program or fueling with targeted nutrition, you are replacing the “inherited” excuses with a professional framework. You don’t need to be born with a high motor; you just need to plug into a system that rewards your daily reps and keeps your mindset as strong as your body.

Stop waiting for a “discipline gene.” Learn why discipline is a muscle you build through fitness, nutrition, and the BODi system. Start taking action today.

What is one “inherited” excuse you’re dropping today? Whether it’s hitting your protein goal or finally starting that Bodi program you’ve been eyeing. Let’s stop talking about our roots and start showing off our results!

Roll Call

Are You Truly Present?

Remember the school days? Hearing your name shouting “Present!” and locking in for the day. It’s time to bring that same energy to your personal evolution. Today, we aren’t just checking boxes: we’re checking presence. Are you alert, focused and actually ready to dominate?

The “Add-On” Audit

A real Roll Call isn’t for your “business as usual” tasks. It’s for the Level-Up Activities-the non-negotiables that move the needle.

  • Fitness: How and when are you showing up for your body today
  • Nutrition & Sleep: Are you fueling the machine or just managing the overhead?
  • Meditation: If you aren’t practicing, you’re missing out on the ultimate mental edge.

Stop Playing “Mental Tetris”

If your plan is “just in your head,” it’s already lost. With a million thoughts racing through your brain, it is too easy to overlook your own growth. Don’t just think it-schedule it. Write it down. Map the time. Make it real.

Stop Auditing Content & Start Auditing Your Energy

Why We Need To Stop Judging The “Entertainment”
The 60-Second Trap: Why Your Judgment Is An Energy Leak

We have all heard the golden rule since middle school: “You cannot judge a book by its cover”. Yet, in the era of infinite scrolling, we seem to have forgotten that the “cover” is often just a curated performance.

Recently I stepped away form my usual fitness and mindset topics because of something that hit close to home. A friend of mine-someone who puts out content purely for the joy of it-was met with harsh, judgmental words. The reason? People mistook their entertainment persona for their entire identity.

It’s time we have a real conversation about how we connect on social media and why “just being nice” is the most underrated skill of 2026.

The ‘Pure Entertainment” Paradox

Social media is a stage. Many creators post content that is intended for pure entertainment-it’s designed to make you smile, laugh or provide a momentary escape from the grind.

  • The misconception: Viewers often believe a 60-second clip is a full psychological profile of the person behind the camera
  • The reality: Just like an actor in a TV show or a movie, a content creator is often playing a role or highlighting a specific, exaggerated spark of their personality

If you see someone being silly, loud, or playing a character that doesn’t mean they lack depth, intelligence or professional merit. It means they are choosing to share a “performance” with you.

The Power of the “Scroll Away”

We live in a society where everyone feels entitled to an opinion, but we often forget that we aren’t entitled to be unkind. If a post doesn’t resonate with you, the solution is remarkably simple: Move On

  • Don’t Like It? Scroll
  • Not Your Style? Unfollow
  • Doesn’t Match Your Value? Mute

It really is that easy. Taking the time to leave a “harsh word” says significantly more about your internal state than it does about the creator’s content.

Kindness Is A Free Currency

In our Elevation Era, we talk a lot about “Auditing Your Energy.” Engaging in negativity or judging others joy is a massive energy leak. Showing love and respect costs you zero dollars. It requires no special equipment or high-level training. It only requires a decision.

“If your body was a business, would you be investing in its growth today, or just managing the overhead?” Part of that growth is developing the emotional intelligence to let people exist in their joy without trying to tear them down

The Challenge: Be The Reason Someone Smiles

Let’s get back to basics. If you enjoy a post, let the creator know. If you don’t, give yourself the gift of peace and keep moving. We are all just people trying to navigate this digital world—let’s make it a place where entertainment can just be fun again

Make a decision today: Choose kindness. Enjoy the show. And if you don’t like the channel? Change it.