Stop, drop and smile.

Things haven’t been great lately and I got bogged down in some negative energy. And then work happened and it got really busy and I didn’t have enough time to really blog.

Today’s message: You’re never fully dressed without a smile.

It’s not a completely an original idea. But it’s a theory I want to carry over into this Monday. It’s time to start fresh and to start anew. It’s time to smile, again.  The act of smiling can change your whole world in the blink of an eye. A smile breeds positivity.

Why should you turn that frown upside down? Smiling will change your mood in a snap and will help you relieve stress. And this simple act will just relax you which helps out in so many ways like boosting your immune system OR passing that smile on to someone else.  Smiling is contagious, just like a yawn.  I suggest that you keep your yawn to yourself, but share that smile with the world.

It’s time to stop, drop and smile.

What are three things that make you smile? Here’s your moment to really think about it because I’m going to ask you again after I tell you.

My three things that make me smile:

P71658251. My husband. People say it all the time but he is truly my best friend. We were friends many many many years before we dated and got hitched so I really think that plays a big part in my love and affection for this man.

I'm going home! Bittersweet moment I'm having right now. Thanks for the memories #philly! #rnrphilly

2. Day dreams of the places I will go. I’m always eyeing somewhere new to go and there’s nothing that gets me excited like a new adventure.

IMG_87483. Progress. Thinking back at where I was and where I am today always brings a smile to myself… Among other things like my family and best friends and just the overall good health I’ve been blessed with in life.

#watermelon a great post workout treat! #cleaneats #refuel #fitness #fitfluential #sweatpink #iambft

And watermelon of course. Apparently, today is the National Watermelon Day! Is it me or does every day seem like it’s always some national day that people are “celebrating?”  I never really enjoyed watermelon as a kid or even as an adult.  My love for the watermelon just blossomed a few years ago and now I can’t get enough of it. It’s one of my favorite snacks.

What are the three things that make you smile?  Do you like watermelon?

Video this week: drink more water, get motivated …

Video this week: drink more water, get motivated and a road trip

Happy Thursday everyone!  I didn’t do any meal prep this week because it was all up to Willie so I don’t have a food video for you this week.  I’ve been working really hard on these videos and it’s a learning process.  It’s something I feel is adding more to the blog. Here are the videos this week: Drink more water…and add some flava! Keep your fitness appointment because it’s just as important as anything else in your life. Watch and get motivated! And my weekend road trip to Mississippi/Alabama by myself. Boo! Have you tried a water enhancer? Did…

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The pigeon hole

The pigeon hole

I’m having one of those days that just isn’t really good.  I do feel like I’m trapped in a nightmare.  The one thing I need to always remember is everyone has problems, right?  Everyone is dealing with something and everyone is having their own type of day.  I don’t want to be overly dramatic about it because it’s probably just a little blip on the radar.  Everything seems so much bigger when you’re going through it, right? I had another blog post planned today but I wanted to be real.  The social media world presents our facade life.  You get…

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Ask me a question and watch my two …

Ask me a question and watch my two NEW videos.

I would like to do a Q&A video once a month. If you have any questions at all you want to ask me, leave the questions in the comments of this post, tweet me, or subscribe to my channel and leave a comment on a video. Here’s your chance to ask me a question and get an answer. It can be about anything, health, fitness, eating, daily life, emotions, books…etc. Just ask! I’m really backlogged on my videos this week. The videos are going up closer to each other which isn’t always great. Check out my latest videos: The first…

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Five things Friday: videos and running shoes

Five things Friday: videos and running shoes

Happy Friday!  It’s time for this week’s edition of five things Friday, but first I want to catch you up on some things, like my refrigerator. It’s always so promising at the beginning of the week.  We can’t find places to put stuff.  It’s always so full and inviting but organized at the same time. But come Friday morning, it starts to look a little sad.  I opened up the fridge this morning and thought it looked very empty.  At least there’s some oats in there for tomorrow morning.  The good news is, the fridge will be full again come…

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Speak your fears

Speak your fears

Why does fear always get in the way?  I’ve written many times about fear and how it stops me from trying new things or talking to some people.  Fear is a crazy thing that creeps into my head when I don’t want it there.  Remember being a child and having no fear?  Adult hood has really jaded me because it’s not really the fearful act that gets me; it’s the consequences if I fail. I must always keep in mind that failures are not a bad thing.  Failures are learning experiences for the future. I’ve been trying something new lately.…

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The case of the job interview & new adventures

The case of the job interview & new adventures

It’s been a long day and I apologize for not blogging sooner today.  Everything was thrown out of whack today and I had to make some adjustments.  I’ll get to that in a minute. The one thing I did do this morning was a workout. I didn’t make it to the gym but I was able to workout at home.  I did some strength work and now I’m starting to feel it. There were some squats, lunges, chest presses, tricep kickbacks, bicep curls, shoulder raises and probably some other stuff that I’ve forgotten. And then I ran this evening on…

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Balancing life and fitness and adventures

Balancing life and fitness and adventures

Hello all.  I wanted to drop and get a little informal with you and just give you a catch up post on life.  It’s been a while since I’ve really checked in. First off, thanks to everyone who sent in their birthday wishes.  It was a great day even though I spent most of it in the car.  I asked if I should have cake but I eventually decided against it.  I probably should have suggested a cupcake because I probably wouldn’t have eaten half the cupcake anyway.  It’s lost on me.  But that doesn’t mean I didn’t live it…

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Celebrating my 34th birthday

Celebrating my 34th birthday

It’s my 34th birthday! How did I start off my birthday?  By teaching my cycle class, of course.  It’s the best way to start off the day. I’m still debating if I will partake in some birthday cake.  I know it’s a special day, but I’m still not sure. This was my birthday cake from a few years back and it was so yummy.  I’m easily tempted but I don’t always give in. Anywho, today is my birthday!Wow the years are rolling by and so many things have changed.  I was never one of those people who made a list…

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Don’t be afraid to accept a compliment

Don’t be afraid to accept a compliment

Believe it or not, people still give compliments but most of us are bad at accepting them.  Why is it so hard for people to accept compliments? Compliments are nice things that are meant to boost our self-confidence but most of the time compliments are turned into something negative. When someone issues me a compliment I know I usually turn it into something negative. The usual response is something like, “Thanks but man I’m…struggling/hurting/tired/etc.”   I don’t know how to accept it.  I’m not one for attention either so that is probably half the problem. Willie, on the other hand,…

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Weekend, meal prepping & looking for snack ideas.

Weekend, meal prepping & looking for snack ideas.

I’m enjoying some time off work to run some errands around town. There are lots of things to do plus it’s my BIRTHDAY week. I had to get my driver’s license renewed in person. I haven’t had to get a new picture in a long while because I’ve been able to renew online. This time I had to go in to get it done. I wasn’t there all morning but I was there for awhile. But I don’t think I look much different from my picture, right? I’m not really trying to celebrate my birthday all week but it just…

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