Let The Gains Begin

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10/04/2019

“push yourself to get up before the rest of the world - start with 7am, then 6am, then 5:30am. go to the nearest hill with a big coat and a scarf and watch the sun rise.

push yourself to fall asleep earlier - start with 11pm, then 10pm, then 9pm. wake up in the morning feeling re-energized and comfortable. lie in your garden, feel the sunshine on your skin.

get into the habit of cooking yourself a beautiful breakfast. fry tomatoes and mushrooms in real butter and garlic, fry an egg, slice up a fresh avocado and sq**rt way too much lemon on it. sit and eat it and do nothing else.

stretch. start by reaching for the sky as hard as you can, then trying to touch your toes. roll your head. stretch your fingers. stretch everything.

buy a 1L water bottle. start with pushing yourself to drink the whole thing in a day, then try drinking it twice.

buy a beautiful diary and a beautiful black pen. write down everything you do, including dinner dates, appointments, assignments, coffees, what you need to do that day. no detail is too small.

strip your bed of your sheets and empty your underwear draw into the washing machine. wash, then hang them in the sunshine with care. make your bed in full.

dig your fingers into the earth, plant a seed. see your success as it grows everyday.

organise your room. fold all your clothes (and bag what you don’t want), clean your mirror, your laptop, vacuum the floor. light a beautiful candle.

breathe. practice your deep breathing. ground yourself.

have a luxurious shower with your favourite music playing. wash your hair, scrub your body, brush your teeth. lather your whole body in moisturiser, get familiar with the part between your toes, your inner thighs, the back of your neck.

push yourself to go for a walk. take your headphones, go to the beach and walk. smile at strangers walking the other way and be surprised how many smile back. bring your dog and observe the dog’s behaviour. realise you can learn from your dog.

message old friends with personal jokes. reminisce. suggest a catch up soon, even if you don’t follow through. push yourself to follow through.

think long and hard about what interests you. crime? s*x? boarding school? long-forgotten romance etiquette? find a book about it and read it. there is a book about literally everything.

become the person you would ideally fall in love with. let cars merge into your lane when driving. pay double for parking tickets and leave a second one in the machine. stick your tongue out at babies. help an animal. compliment people on their cute clothes. challenge yourself to not ridicule anyone for a whole day. then two. then a week. walk with a straight posture. look people in the eye. ask people about their story. talk to acquaintances so they become friends.

lie in the sunshine. daydream about the life you would lead if failure wasn’t a thing. open your eyes.

take small steps to make it happen for you...” - Author unknown

04/17/2019

I know it can be a challenge to drink enough water each day, so I love to get creative with our water intake.🚰 From incorporating more fruits and vegetables that have high water content, to more soups and flavored waters, the options are plentiful ... and so are the trips to the loo! 💧

01/24/2019

I finished my first StepBet challenge this week!! 🙌🏼 It wasn’t pretty, and I almost blew it on my very last day, but I DID IT! 👣 🤭

For 6 weeks ... I was “that girl”.
I walked in place at holiday parties.
I ran laps around the patio at a bar.
I had late night runs around the hood.
I took walks in the park.
I walked the isles at stores.
I took the stairs instead of the elevator.
I paced my bedroom .. a lot.
I was committed!
I had a goal!
And I crushed it!! 👊🏼

11/12/2018

The best thing about menus at restaurants? There are so many things to choose from! The worst part about menus at restaurants? There are so many things to choose from. Keep your healthy eating meal plan strong with these tips and tricks!

No need to stray away from your healthy meal plan when going out to eat. Turn your dish into a healthy one with these tips, tricks, and substitutions.

11/05/2018

Because less, it more. Or is it more is less? How fitting in smaller meals, more often, can help you with your health and fitness goals.

Sure, less is usually more. But this may be one case where more (six small meals) could actually lead to less (weight).

10/29/2018

Do you still have baby soft skin? Neither do we. Here’s some insight into what happens to your skin when you age, along with 15 foods that’ll nourish your skin and help fight visible signs of aging.

Healthier, happier skin is a snack away! Learn about the best foods for healthy skin, anti-aging foods, and our recommendation for simple, natural skin care.

10/26/2018

Ready to feel the burn? Revving up your metabolism could help you manage your weight. Here are our five favorite ways to give your metabolism a little boost!

Does your metabolism need a boost? If you want to lose weight, it probably does. Here are our five favorite ways to rev it up, so you can feel the burn.

10/25/2018

Are you an a.m. or a p.m.? When is the best time to work out--today on the blog.

Less stress, better sleep, and weight loss. Working out has some seriously sweet perks. But when is the best time to work out? Find out which is better....

05/07/2018

Getting my REAR in GEAR!!!

03/06/2018

Who takes Boost!? Sally Dvorak Crosby is a certified fitness instructor and tells WHY she takes Boost before every workout! Get you some BOOST!!!

I take this 30ish minutes before every workout!
Why?
✅Because it is a thermogenic, and as my body heats up, this helps me burn fat more efficiently.
✅Because it gives me an extra energy boost to push thru my workout with a lil shot of natural green tea extract.
✅Because the Vitamin B12 in it is needed to convert carbohydrates into glucose in the body, thus leading to energy production and a decrease in fatigue and lethargy in the body.
✅Because the Niacin in it opens up the blood vessels surrounding the joints, and provides relief for inflammation that causes stiffness and pain.
It makes my workout so efficient and helps me get the most out of the hard work I am putting in! 💥💪🏼💥

02/09/2018

Making the best out of our concrete jungle!!