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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.

Yes, March is stated to be the windy month. It’s the month of transition, unpredictable gusts, and the unmistakable whistle of change. In many ways, March is the “Windy Month” of our internal calendar. It is the bridge between the quiet hibernation of winter and the frantic blooming of spring. But here is the real question: Which direction is your wind blowing and is it lifting you up or just knocking you off course?
To reach your peak in both personal growth and physical fitness, you have to understand your own aerodynamics. Here is how to harness the gale-force winds of March to elevate your life.
I. Check Your Wind Gust Speed. Are you moving at a gentle breeze, or are you operating at a high-velocity “category five” burnout? In fitness and in life, momentum is key, but speed without direction is just chaos. If you feel stagnant, your wind speed is zero—you’re grounded, but not in a good way. You’re stuck. To catch a draft, you have to start moving. Whether it’s a new Bodi workout or a commitment to a new morning routine, you need enough “gust” to lift your goals off the ground.
II. Strength in the Storm: Bodi Fitness. When the winds of life get turbulent, your physical body is your anchor. Utilizing Bodi’s fitness programs isn’t just about the sweat; it’s about building the structural integrity to withstand the “windy” seasons of stress.
The Goal: Use your workouts to build a core so strong that no matter how hard the wind blows, you remain upright and powerful.
III. Finding Stillness: Meditation & Sound Baths. Wind can be noisy. It creates a constant hum of “to-do” lists, digital notifications, and external expectations. To hear your own intuition, you have to find the eye of the storm.
Sound Baths: Think of a Sound Bath as a way to “re-tune” your frequency. When the wind has left you feeling frazzled or “out of tune,” the resonance of a sound bath helps reset your nervous system, turning a chaotic gale into a rhythmic flow.
Meditation: This is your psychological windbreak. It allows the dust to settle so you can see your path clearly.
IV. Are You Grounded or Just Stuck? There is a massive difference between being grounded and being rigid.
Stuck means you are resisting change so hard that you’re at risk of snapping.
Grounded means you have deep roots, but your branches are flexible enough to dance with the wind.
Personal growth requires a “flow state.” This March, challenge yourself to lean into the discomfort of change. If a workout feels too hard, or a meditation feels too quiet, don’t pull away. Lean into the wind.
“The pessimist complains about the wind; the realist adjusts the sails” William Arthur Ward
March Challenge Stop fighting the gusts. Use them. Whether you are diving into a new fitness program or finally sitting down for that 10-minute meditation, let the energy of March propel you forward.
What direction is your wind blowing


We’ve all been there: forcing ourselves out of bed at 5:00 AM because a fitness influencer said that’s what “winners” do. But here’s the truth: if you’re miserable at 5:00 AM, you won’t keep it up. It’s time to change your schedule.
Your Prime Time isn’t a physical location or a time slot on someone else’s calendar. It’s that specific window where your energy peaks and your focus is sharpest. For some, it’s a lunch-break power hour; for others, it’s a late-night stress-buster.
When you stop following someone else’s schedule, you start enjoying your own results.
Are you frustrated with the gym grind? Crowded machines and “rush hour” traffic shouldn’t stand between you and your goals. BODi by Beachbody has your back with world-class workouts you can do right at home.
Ready to reclaim your schedule? It’s time to workout in YOUR Prime Time.

3. Prep For The Transition. Once you identify your Prime Time, make the “start” invisible. Morning person? Lay out your clothes the night before. Evening person? Have your BODi workout pulled equipment ready. You can begin on your arrival at home post the work day or after a brief rest.
4. Silence The Industry Noise. You’ll hear people say fasted cardio at dawn is the “only” way to lose weight. Ignore it. The best time to work out is the time you can actually stick to. Consistency beats “perfect timing” every single day.
5. Bring The Gym To Your Schedule. The biggest killer of “Prime Time” is the commute to the gym. If your peak energy lasts for 45 minutes, but it takes 20 minutes to drive to the gym, you’ve wasted your best window. Using a platform like BODi at home ensures you spend 100% of your Prime Time actually moving.

We all have those friendships that feel like home-comfortable, familiar and full of history. But as we (me included) push for an improved version of ourselves there are quiet moments. Yes that unsettling gap begins to form. It is easy and yes we love our friends, but the reality is not everyone is committed to growing.
It’s a strange phenomenon to witness: the 30-year-old stuck in a 15-year-old’s mindset, or the 50-year-old clinging to the habits of a 25-year-old. While you are busy evolving, they remain anchored to a phase of life that no longer fits the calendar. There is a gap.

Our friends may never truly understand our shift. They see you/me as “sliding away,” but what we’re actually doing is elevating. When our internal frequency changes, the environment around us has to follow suit.
The Hard Truth: We can love someone deeply and still recognize that we’ve outgrown the space they occupy. They will not move.
Growth requires room, and sometimes that room is created by letting go. If a connection is holding you back from your potential, remember LOYALTY to your future self MUST come first.
There is an expiration date on staying stagnant—and for you, that time is NOW.

We’ve all been there. Someone asks what you do, and you give them your job title. Or they ask where you’re from, and you give them a location. They walk away feeling like they “know” you, but do they?
“Others may know your NAME, but they don’t know your STORY”. #iRefuseMindset
In a world that loves a good label, it’s easy to feel like we’re just a surface-level summary. A list of roles: “Parent,” “Accountant,” “Partner,” “Student.” These are necessary identifiers, like the standard resume or ID badge we use to navigate day-to-day life. But what happens when you are going through significant changes?
When your life feels upended—by a career change, a broken relationship/marriage, a personal loss, or a conscious decision to start over—those labels start to feel restrictive. They are the fixed points in a world that is suddenly fluid. The truth is, the change you are experiencing isn’t captured in your name. It’s written in the unscripted parts of your reality. The surface view (our “Name”) is stationary. Your true story is dynamic, full of action and growth. Many and I do mean many will not know or will ignore the story. It does not matter their relationship to you. Especially if they have one vision in the your story (usually not meaningful and not true). This transition isn’t just about what’s happening to you; it’s about what you are doing with it.
Your true story isn’t a single event; it’s the beautiful, complex path you are walking. As highlighted in our “Own Your Story” graphic, it’s built from:
You might feel invisible during this time, or like the world only sees the external shifts. This is where the #iRefuseMindset is vital. It is an act of defiance to look at your life, even in chaos, and declare that you are the author. To move beyond the static label of “unemployed” to the active narrative of “pivoting my skills.” To change “brokenhearted” to “healing and finding myself.”
Owning our STORY means:
The most incredible thing happens when you step up and own your story, especially the difficult parts: you invite others to do the same. You are not alone in this change. We are all going through seasons of rewriting our narratives. The #iRefuseMindset is a collective movement of people refusing to let life be defined for us. We define it ourselves.
Your story is not just a list of things you’ve done. It is a living testament to who you are. The labels the world sees are just the cover. Your story is the book itself—full of adventure, struggle, victory, and endless possibility.
The next chapter is yours to write. Keep writing.

You can hear the noise. It’s loud and sometimes it appears to be everywhere. The noise of social media trends and “expert” advice, it’s easy to lose your own voice. But if you want real results, you have to get brutally honest with yourself by answering three questions:
In the professional world, we talk constantly about “KPIs,” “deliverables,” and “market fit.” But when was the last time you audited the most important project you’ll ever manage? YOU.
Whether you are scaling a startup, navigating the corporate ladder, or mastering a new industry, the noise is deafening. Everyone has an opinion on how you should eat, how you should train, and how you should live. But if you want a high-performance life, you have to get brutally honest with three core pillars.
If your fitness goal is a “suggestion” from a trainer or a social media trend, you are chasing a ghost. Define a “What” that actually serves your life’s work.
The Bottom Line: This isn’t just about your personal life; it’s about the infrastructure of your success. If your fitness and health aren’t working for you, they are working against you. Take a look. Sometimes, consistency isn’t enough; you need to pivot. Whether it’s your career or your workout regimen, if it’s not working, it’s time to evolve.
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It’s March and it’s time to do a quick reality check beautiful people !
Think about that “Future You.” You know the one—you are thriving. I am confident, energetic, healthy, balanced, and focused. I am the epitome of the life I am manifesting, the person you know you are meant to be. You set intentions for yourself all the time. “This week, I’m meal prepping.” “This month, I’m prioritizing my peace.” “Next quarter, I’m launching that project.” Those intentions are beautiful. They are the spark. They are the map!
But here is the pop of reality that we need to address: The “Current You” is often sabotaging the “Future You.
We get so comfortable setting the intention that we forget to perform the alignment audit. Our daily actions—the small choices we make from the moment our alarm rings—are the building blocks. Every single habit, decision, and reaction is either aligned with our future vision, or it’s actively pulling us away from it.
The biggest trap? Thinking that wanting it is the same as working for it. It isn’t.
Is this an uncomfortable choice? Yes BUT applying the actions/work even when you don’t feel like it is PRICELESS. Why?, because your future self is worth it.
Let’s Get Aligned: A 3 Step Future Me Audit
(I am also applying this for my use to myself as well). It’s time to STOP waiting and START activating.
AS I smile and cheering myself to make the move, I am screaming cheers to you to do the same.


We often think that being an “inspiration” requires a grand stage or a massive achievement. But the truth? Real impact often starts with something much smaller. Yes and it is POWERFUL.
Your smile is more than just an expression—it’s a silent prayer, a bridge of hope, and a message that says, “You’re not alone.” Today, I’m challenging you to be the light in someone else’s foggy morning. You don’t need the perfect words; you just need to show up with your heart on your face.
Consider yourself “tagged.” You are the designated inspiration officer for the day. Who will you lift up with just a smile?
Try the 24 hour Smile Mission
In the next 24 hour use your smile to intentionally brighten a minimum of three different people day.
The Action:
Your ‘Tagged’ Bonus: When you successfully ‘tag’ someone with a smile, mentally (or aloud, if they are a friend!) tell yourself, “Mission Accomplished. They are tagged.”


Each sunrise brings a silent invitation: a brand-new beginning and a chance to hit the refresh button. But before you even swing your legs out of bed, a choice is made.
Are your morning habits fueling your soul, or are you starting your day on fumes?
To truly thrive, we need “fuel.” This doesn’t require a two-hour overhaul; it starts with small, intentional deposits:
How are you beginning your day? Stop running on empty and start fueling the life you want to lead.
Suggestions – 5-Minute “FUEL” Ritual: Choose Your Best Morning Start
You don’t need an hour to change your morning. Pick one or two of these simple, intentional actions to shift from “fumes” to “fuel” in under five minutes.
2. Mindful Breathing (3-5 minutes): Instead of scrolling, sit upright and take five deep, slow breaths. Try the “Box Breathing” technique: Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 4, and hold for 4. This activates your parasympathetic nervous system, grounding you before the noise starts.
3. Gratitude Intentions (2 minutes): Think of three specific things you are grateful for today. They don’t have to be big—a warm bed, a cup of coffee, or the opportunity for a fresh start. Setting this positive baseline shifts your perspective instantly.
4. Gentle Movement (3-5 minutes) Do a few simple, restorative stretches. Think of a ‘cat-cow’ stretch, a gentle forward fold, or just raising your arms overhead to open up your chest. Listen to your body and help it gently wake up.
5. Affirmations in the Mirror (2 minutes): While brushing your teeth or washing your face, say a powerful statement about how you want to feel or show up today. Example: “I am energized, focused, and ready to meet today’s challenges.”

It is time to STOP “Dealing” with yourself and start LIVING. For a long time, I treated myself like a difficult employee. Yes me to me. I was constantly “managing” my moods, “handling” my setbacks, and “dealing” with my flaws. I lived in a state of internal negotiation, trying to bargain with my own energy just to get through the week. It was exhausting because “dealing” implies an adversary. It implies that I am the problem I need to solve. Then, I stopped. I adopted the #iRefuseMindset.
I realized that I am the only person I am guaranteed to be with every second for the rest of my life. Why was I treating myself like a burden? Now, I don’t “deal” with me. I live with me.
The next time you’re frustrated because you’re tired, or anxious, or you missed a workout, catch your internal dialogue. Are you trying to “deal” with the “problem” of you?
Stop. Take a breath. Remind yourself: “I’m not a project to be finished. I’m a person I’m living with.”
Treat yourself with the same grace you’d give a guest in your home. Provide the nourishment, the rest, and the encouragement you need to thrive—not because you’ve “earned” it, but because you’re roommates for life.
Let’s start living.

Hello you, yes you. It’s a touchy subject. I know. But we’ve all share this and again we are back at that spot. Uh Hu you are staring at you To Do List that looks like last week maybe just like yesterday. You’re checking boxes, answering emails, and meeting expectations. In short: you are managing your day. But let’s get honest with ourselves. Yes I am again including myself. Is Managing really why we started this journey to elevate.
Most people move through their day with actions that are disconnected from their mindset. They want growth, but their habits reflect maintenance. They want transformation, but their schedule reflects the “usual.” To move from managing to elevating, you have to ask yourself one piercing question: “What am I bringing into this day?”
There is a massive psychological gap between these two states:
Fall out of it- Don’t Just Follow The Usual
The world expects you to be “busy.” It expects you to do the “usual.” But if you want more, you have to bring more. You have to align your mindset with your highest goals before you even touch your keyboard.
Today, don’t just survive your schedule. Infuse it with intention. Shift your perspective from “I have to get through this” to “How can I level up through this?”
What are you bringing to the table today?
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