I FAILED! Did I start my detox/diet? Nope! Did I get all of my cardio in last week? Ha! Things were going great at one point in my fitness journey. I was up by 3am so I could get to gym by 4:30am. I worked out six days a week for thirty minutes to an hour. I meal prepped consistently on Sundays or Mondays depending on my energy level that week. So - if you were me, you may wonder when and/or where did things go wrong and how do I get back on track? Every one struggles to stay consistent. This lethargic nature can go on for days, weeks, or even months if you allow it to. In some cases, it's understandable. Life happens!...
Ever since I competed in my first competition, people who have seen my transition from 140 lbs to 114 lbs (show day weight) asked for advice in regards to meeting their own fitness goals. First, let me say that I am not a certified personal trainer. However, I am going to give you tips based on my own minimal (lol) experience. Every body is different. Some may be trying to lose weight while others are trying to build muscle. No matter your goal, write it down. Writing your goals down is the first step to success. Be aware of what you are going to accomplish. To add, know your schedule. Can you devote to an hour workout or only thirty...
Boy! This was indeed a journey. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to compete in the OCB Battle for Tidewater Figure competition and actually placing in Debut and Novice really taught me some lessons. Self-doubt has always been an issue for me. Others may believe in you, but when you don't believe in yourself your goals seems like nothing, but a dream. It was hard for me to see myself as a "legit" figure competitor. I continuously told my trainer/coach the one thing I was worried about the most was getting on stage and not looking as if I belonged there. It was so much on my mind - posing right, losing enough body weight, gaining & maintaining muscle... a lot! The prep...
This past weekend wasn't all that great. It started with a debilitating headache. With my headache, I couldn't do much so I mostly laid around and then came the negative thoughts. Throughout the day, I began to think I wasn't good enough or had the skill set to do all the things I set out to do with my fitness journey and this business. What did I get myself into??? *cue anxiety attack* You see, I want to build a legacy. I wanted to create a brand and platform that would be used to motivate and encourage people while also encouraging and educating all those who would listen (or read) about living a healthier lifestyle. I don't have a fitness or...
Too many of us struggle with giving ourselves credit for what we see as small victories. However, I have come to learn that these small victories are what we should applaud the most. You have made it one step closer to the end game. You have taken another step that not everyone has successfully taken. You did not give up. You did not break. You did not fold! Why not celebrate that? Think about where you were 5 years ago or even 3 years ago! Were you where are now? You have grown so much and may not have even noticed. If you don't acknowledge your progress, you will never find joy in your hard work. Why not write down your victories like you write...
