Category: Fitness

PSA: Body-Shaming is Played Out: Stop it.

I was watching a video on Twitter today and it made me think of this little public service announcement about our bodies and our health. I say this specifically for women, because women’s bodies endure a lot (childbirth being a main example). BODY-SHAMING IS PLAYED OUT AND IF YOU DO IT YOU’RE HORRIBLE. And let…

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Quarantine and Fitness: My New Yoga Journey

One of the hardest things I’ve had to do during this quarantine is try to keep up a routine that involves continuing to workout consistently during the quarantine. Between gyms being open, partially opened or still closed, finding ways to stay active while not trying to lose my mind has been tough, lol. So, in…

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Finding my Confidence

Fun fact: Despite my consistency in the gym, I still sometimes battle with the level of confidence I have with myself. It’s crazy, I know; but it is possible to work very hard at something and still not always feel like you look as good as others may see you. I’ve received many compliments on…

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It’s Not about a Number, It’s about your Happiness

Two years ago, I was in a bad place. I didn’t like the way I looked, I was miserable and I felt like whenever I tried to eat better or stay in the gym I’d give up and get frustrated. I had always enjoyed going to the gym, but it had just felt useless and…

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Throw the Word ‘Diet’ Away!

So, month 2 of 12 is officially in session, so I have a question: How many of us are still saying you’re going on a “diet”? Don’t you truly just hate that word?? I know I do.  Every couple months or so, I would call myself going on a “diet”, and within about a week…

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I Ain’t Gon’ Do It!

Honestly, I would probably do it for the fries, depending on the day and how hungry I am lmao

Fitness Update

The last  couple of weeks have  been horrible to say the least, smh. But I have gotten my motivation back. Needless to say, work has been brutal, and literally kicking me in the butt.  From working late, to on call hours, and everything in  between; the life of a supervisor has really been a task…

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#Yoga4Growth

So, in my quest for a newer, more flexible me, I have began a #Yoga4Growth challenge for February.  So far, I’m on day 5, and have gotten through my first week of yoga!! I am really enjoying it and it gives me some time to myself to unwind and meditate after a long day. I plan…

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My Review on Having a Personal Trainer

I have finally finished my 6 months of personal  training!  I wanted to do a review on it, because I have a new-found positive perspective on it. Before, when I would get serious about being in the gym and working out, I never considered getting a personal trainer.  My main thought was, “I can do…

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