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Eat to growโฆIYKYK. (If you know, you know) You canโt starve..
Eat to growโฆIYKYK. (If you know, you know) You canโt starve yourself into losing weight. Most people think this is the answer when in fact the opposite is true. You will lose weight with a combination of things of course. However fueling your body right and frequently throughout the day is key. Most fad diets try to get you to eat little to nothing, or just juice. That is not the answer. In order to boost the metabolism to lose weight you have to get it fired up first. Not in scarcity mode wondering when youโre going to get your next me...
Birthday ๐ฅณ Celebrations Continue. Thank You to every single ..
Birthday ๐ฅณ Celebrations Continue. Thank You to every single one of you who made me feel special on my big day. Xoxo
Exercise is a healthy & happy drug. Once you start you wonโt..
Exercise is a healthy & happy drug. Once you start you wonโt want to stop. At least once you get over that initial feeling of it seeming difficult to start. Once you train your mind to match what your body is capable of doing your potential for greatness skyrockets and you become limitless.
Master the art of good health. Reap the benefits of meal pr..
Master the art of good health. Reap the benefits of meal prepping or using a meal prep service: You'll save time. You can better manage your portion sizes. You'll have more dough in your pocket. You might lower your stress levels. You'll create a better relationship with food.
Thank you everyone for the sweet birthday wishes. Speaking ..
Thank you everyone for the sweet birthday wishes. Speaking of sweets ๐ญ I enjoyed myself without overdoing it which is ideal for special occasions that way you still feel your very best. When you look good, you feel good. Put your best foot forward and embrace balance in your life. It will allow you to live and thrive like never before.
๐ฅ Cheers itโs my birthday ๐ฅณ Time to age like fine wine.
๐ฅ Cheers itโs my birthday ๐ฅณ Time to age like fine wine.
Stay in your prime. A great way to stay in the best shape o..
Stay in your prime. A great way to stay in the best shape of your life is by making sure you fuel your body with the proper nutrition. After all about 80% of your results will stem from the foods you choose to consume. So choose wisely. Anyone that knows me knows the other 20% is for living and eating whatever your heart desires. Eat up buttercup.
Can you have alcohol and still stay on top of your fitness g..
Can you have alcohol and still stay on top of your fitness goals? Absolutely. With anything balance is key, so obviously youโre not going to want to binge with excessive drinking is that will deter you from your goals. Opting for lighter versions of cocktails aka getting it โskinny styleโ will help you stay more on track without loading up feeling gross from extremely sugary belt busting drinks. Even having some red wine for extra antioxidants is always a delicious choice.
Did you know? Having more muscle mass means you burn more f..
Did you know? Having more muscle mass means you burn more fat while resting. A pound of muscle burns three times more calories than a pound of fat. So put on more muscle and you are able to burn more, eat more, and feel more energized throughout your day.
Letโs Ride. Why should you choose to hit the stationary bik..
Letโs Ride. Why should you choose to hit the stationary bike for a workout? Because it does a body good. Better Quality Sleep Lower B-Pressure Improves Brain Function Builds a Stronger Immune System Enhances Your Mood Gives More Energy Lowers Stress Levels So what are you waiting for hop on?!
Letโs Roll. Roll it out to release the muscle tension that ..
Letโs Roll. Roll it out to release the muscle tension that is built up over time from heavy lifting, bodybuilding, an active lifestyle, this is really for everyone. Foam rolling is a self-myofascial release technique. This will help increase the range of motion in your joints. On top of that there are so many health benefits including helping relieve inflammation, soreness and muscle tightness. So naturally itโs a no brainer why someone should incorporate this into their fitness routine. You can choose to add foam rolling as an effective...
When lifeโs got you on the ropes, battle it out. Battle rop..
When lifeโs got you on the ropes, battle it out. Battle ropes will torch fat in the gym by offering you a full body workout. These improve your cardiorespiratory fitness in as little as 10 minutes. It enhances your performance in the gym and help to build your muscular strength. Different Battle Rope Exercises: Unilateral Waves (what Iโm doing pictured here) Bilateral Waves Jumping Slams Rope Slams Lateral Whip Alternating Wide Circles Side Plank Wave Engage that core, perfect that form, and get fired up on the ropes to get summertime sh...
Make your day hot & steamy with some sauna action. There ar..
Make your day hot & steamy with some sauna action. There are amazing benefits to sitting in this hot spot for a short period of time. In fact the recommended time is between 15 to 20 minutes. Fun Fact: The average person will pour out a pint of sweat during a short stint in a sauna. Saunas may help rid your body of toxins. A dry sauna helps to improve the look and feel of your skin. The infrared radiation may even reduce wrinkles by increasing collagen and elastin in a safe way. Saunas are also great for alleviating pain and reducing inflam...
๐บ๐ธ Happy 4th of July.
๐บ๐ธ Happy 4th of July.
โ๏ธ Vitamin D can help drastically improve your mood and upli..
โ๏ธ Vitamin D can help drastically improve your mood and uplift your spirits with the help of a little Mother Nature love. It can help support your weight loss journey, strengthen your immunity and lower the risk of developing health problems such as heart disease. Vitamin D is also called the sunshine vitamin because the sun is one of the best sources of this nutrient. In honor of getting my vitamins in Iโm about to indulge in laying out for a little bit to catch some rays, hope you get to do the same this weekend.
Time to get that sexy back. This exercise is called a singl..
Time to get that sexy back. This exercise is called a single arm dumbbell bench row. It primarily works the lower back, upper back and lower traps muscle groups. The secondary muscle groups it works are the abs, shoulders and biceps. The dumbbell row can help to increase back strength and posture. Individuals who tend to slouch or sit at a desk job can integrate back exercises like the dumbbell row to help strengthen the back and improve overall posture.
Make it hot & drop it like a squat. Letโs talk about how to..
Make it hot & drop it like a squat. Letโs talk about how to do a proper squat for best booty results. Keep your chin tucked, focusing eyes forward and down. Tighten your tummy. Align your knees to keep them in line with your shoes. Keep your spine straight. Thighs about horizontal with floor. Reach back with butt and hamstrings. Hope this helps the next time you go to drop it down low.
โค๏ธ ๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐ณ๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ต ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ต ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ต ๐ญ๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ต ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ธ๐ข๐บ. ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ. ..
โค๏ธ ๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐ณ๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ต ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ต ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ต ๐ญ๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ต ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ธ๐ข๐บ. ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ. ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐โ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฝ ๐ถ๐ป ๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ผ๐ฏ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต. ๐๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐น๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ณ๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐น๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐. ๐ง๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ...
Confidence in and out of the gym. Are you in it for the long..
Confidence in and out of the gym. Are you in it for the long haul or quick fix? I can tell you from personal experience the longer you commit to living a healthy lifestyle the more confident you will become with each passing day. A quick way however to help boost your confidence when training in the gym or just simply in your day-to-day life is by sprucing up your wardrobe. Feeling comfortable and confident in the clothes youโre wearing can go a long way. So go ahead and treat yourself to a new workout outfit, bikini ๐ or something new th...
Beach ๐ Days are beautiful days to reflect & recharge. Ther..
Beach ๐ Days are beautiful days to reflect & recharge. There are many aspects to wellness being more than just the physical aspect of fitness. Wellness is defined as an active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health. What are you doing to live well beyond you couldโve imagined?
Stretching allows you to positively go on about your day in ..
Stretching allows you to positively go on about your day in the sense that it helps with Making your everyday life feel like a breeze aka more easy going. Similar to a timer for make up stretching helps prime you for your workout. Stretching helps you feel more zen post exercise. So if youโre neglecting this my question is why? Why not allow yourself to live and function optimally. Brb about to get back to stretching pre workout.
๐งโโ๏ธ Squatitation- a mix between squatting for physical heal..
๐งโโ๏ธ Squatitation- a mix between squatting for physical health & meditation for spiritual health. (Yes, I just invented this, just go with it.) There is no greater feeling than being fit not only physically, additionally spiritually as well. The spiritual element of wellness can be a very personal piece of the puzzle ๐งฉ when trying to place all eight dimensions of wellness together. People who live a life with meaning and purpose, tend to live a more harmonious life filled with peace. Spiritual health is a dimension of human well...
Anyone else just want to feel better & chill lately? Feelin..
Anyone else just want to feel better & chill lately? Feeling under the weather Iโve been loading up on both vitamin C & Vitamin D. Canโt wait to kick this cold to the curb. Donโt forget to get the quality rest you need, vitamins you need to take to feel better and back to being you.
Iโve got a Caribbean Soul I can barely control. Dreaming of..
Iโve got a Caribbean Soul I can barely control. Dreaming of coconuts ๐ฅฅ led me straight to the source. Bout to climb this tree and get me one. You want one too? Coconut water is so beneficial to your health because it contains electrolytes 600 mg of potassium to be exact aka 16% of your daily value of which you should consume. This makes it the ideal beverage to replace fluids and help remove toxins from the body. So if youโre trying to cleanse the body a little bit think about grabbing one of these instead of a โskinnyโ tea. Chee...
๐Tropical Workout Vibes ๐ช๐ฝ Workouts you can do outside in t..
๐Tropical Workout Vibes ๐ช๐ฝ Workouts you can do outside in the comfort of your own pool, patio, or backyard. Outdoor Hot Yoga Pool Volleyball Bodyweight Workouts w/ mat Static Jogging Water Sports Adults should do about 150 minutes, or 2.5 hours, of moderate to intense aerobic activity per week, according to the American Heart Association. This looks like 30 minutes of exercise five days a week. Working out outdoors is even better because of the fresh air, and sunlight aka a little vitamin D (donโt forget to use sunscreen.) Not to ...
Did you know the heart is the strongest muscle in the body? ..
Did you know the heart is the strongest muscle in the body? Want to become stronger and better than ever? Put your heart into all you do. Watch how not only your body improves but also from the abundance of fulfillment this will bring. It will heighten your mental, emotional and spiritual well being.
Natural Recipe for Good Health to Glow: Prevent sickness fr..
Natural Recipe for Good Health to Glow: Prevent sickness from being on top of your health. This post is in regards to the fact that Iโm currently not feeling well and want to remind everyone thatโs itโs important to practice healthy living in order to feel your very best and glow internally from a result of taking care of yourself. Get Vitamin D- Deficiencies in Vitamin D may lead to symptoms such as cardiovascular problems, and a weakened immune system. Eat Your Greens - Both fruits and vegetables Stay Active- Get at least 30 minutes o...
Maintenance 101. Consistency will allow you to keep your goa..
Maintenance 101. Consistency will allow you to keep your goal body once you put in the work to get it. Maintenance calories are the total amount of calories required on a daily basis to maintain your body weight with no gains or losses in fat and/or muscle tissue. Maintaining a consistent flow of workouts will also help you keep your goal body as well. Put in the work to get to where you want to be and actually stay there versus feeling stuck. You got this.
I still havenโt met my match yet. Court me? When youโre pre..
I still havenโt met my match yet. Court me? When youโre prepared for greatness, you are naturally ready to serve all youโve got to get what you want. Thatโs when people start to see results is when they relentlessly pursue their goals with the belief that they are going to do their very best to win. How far are you willing to go to score not only in the game but in life to get your goal body? Think about the person you are and how your character traits trickle into other areas of life with either healthy or unhealthy habits. Negati...
Active Living Tips: Healthy adults take between 4,000 and 8..
Active Living Tips: Healthy adults take between 4,000 and 8,000 steps daily. With that being said it would be best to aim for 10,000 steps a day. Walk it out at the park, your neighborhood, jog with a friend, hit the track for a nice uninterrupted run, or even walk around window shopping in a new city if youโre traveling.
