One of the greatest things about Whole30 was seeing a change in my waistline and skin. The photo above was taken after 3.5 rounds of Whole30. It has not been modified. It just is a selfie taken at a weird angle. The dress I have on I could not wear for a long time. Now…
Category: Mental Health
Mental & Emotional Health 101
Today's post tackles emotional and mental health. We live in a world of dysfunctional people; they are people who hate themselves and have no clue who they are. Their internal turmoil is often projected outward to those around them. You can choose to be offended or understand the battle is inside the other person and…
Say No to Body Shaming
Aloha fitness and wellness friends, Today I wanted to talk about something that I believe impacts lots of people. It is body shaming. Body shaming is refusing to love your body or trying to make others feel bad about their body. You see it on the internet. People troll others social media and make nasty…
Soul Detox
📷: Pinterest Today I wanted to talk about something that may be challenging, yet important. It’s about relationships. We can become physically ill because we are connected to harmful relationships. One of the goals I set for 2017 was to stop investing in one sided relationships. They made me feel like a kleenix…Just there to…
Dealing with thin friends who think they are fat
Photo Credit: Pinterest Hello fitness friends. Tonight I wanted to chat about body dysmorphia. It is a distorted view of oneself. It is a preoccupation with body size or shape that can lead to detrimental behaviors. Have you ever had that friend that was a size 0 yet kept saying they were fat? I have…
Let’s Keep Going!
Photo Source:Pinterest, Fitness Motivation Happy New Year! I know we are 7 days into the year. I did not forget about you. I spent New Years in the Windy City (Chicago). Wow, the city with all the delicious food. Oh my! No worries, we walked about 5-6 miles one day and 3 miles the next. …
Embrace Your Shape, Eat for Your Body Type
Hello fitness friends! I hope you are doing well. I hope you are taking care of your body, soul, and spirit. All three need TLC (tender, loving care). Over the past few months I have been reading more articles on loving your shape, embracing your unique body, and working with what you’ve got. It…
Love Your Body! ❤️
Hello wellness friends! You are altogether lovely. Yes you are. Say it with me, “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Let that sink into your soul and spirit. If necessary get a note and post it to your mirror. Say it daily. There is power in your words, our words. We begin to believe…
Breakup with Busy
Photo cred: Pinterest Aloha wellness friends! I know it has been a long time since we have connected. My apologies. I would love to simply say, “I have been busy,” yet I am growing to hate that word. I am finding I yearn for more days to do nothing at all but chill and…
Take Care of Yourself
Photo Source: Quotes and Thoughts. Hello wellness friends! I have not forgotten about you. I hope you are taking good care of yourselves; body, soul, and spirit. We are truine beings who need care in each area to be whole. One of the areas I have been focused on the past 9 months is…
The Road to Wellness 