I ran with a group of inspiring individuals today. Everyone’s energy was so positive and motivating that it was contagious. Kind of felt like I was going to die a few times along the way, but I finished and felt amazing afterwards. Great experience.
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Ooooooh, the struggle. But I guess that’s why we must remember that one word we secretly despise-Moderation. What’s life without a little indulgence here and there, though? Stay balanced my friends.
Just trying to be apart of the bigger picture.
Growth, for me is a necessity. I would say it’s everything I strive for. Everyday is a chance to learn more and more about yourself. What are you passionate about? What do you enjoy doing? What is so intriguing to me about this subject is that even though some things will stay consistent through out your life, there are aspects that are forever changing. The person you were last year, last month, and even yesterday aren’t the same people. Enjoy the ride. Pay attention. And most importantly… Embrace the change.
Love always.
Leg day is my favorite day!! Here I am performing one of my favorite exercises. This is a variation of the dead lift. Great for your hamstrings, glutes, lower back, and even core. Decided to share this because I am kind of obsessed with glute exercises and I’ve found this one to be very effective, easy, and easily manipulated in majority gym settings. In this video I am using a 45lb bar with a 25lb weight on each side equalling out to 95lbs. I did 3 sets of 12. Try incorporating this into your work out routine at a comfortable yet challenging weight and see what you think!
Started my day off volunteering at the local homeless shelter. We passed out over 300 lunches! There is little that can compare to the feeling of helping someone and seeing their smile because of it. To say the least, I enjoyed myself and I plan to make this a habit. There was a big group of volunteers and the execution was effortlessly organized so it took less than an hour. Not even 10% of the day. Time well spent for sure.
Never look down on anybody unless you’re helping him up. -Jesse Jackson
They hold us back. Forgive.
And don’t you ever forget that!!
Sometimes you have to take a step back from life and enjoy the little things. It’s easy to get caught up in our day to day activities… our schedules, commitments, and even the things that cause us stress. Sometimes we don’t bask in the present. My heart has been heavy lately because I have been neglecting myself-in essence my happiness. I am often hard on myself and am rarely ever satisfied. I have realized that I’m on auto pilot. But. The beauty of the fact is that the present is only a window of time. What we are experiencing in this very moment is not a reflection of what to expect in the future. As cliche as it sounds, any complication that you come across is merely a bump in the road. The first step in progress is always evaluation. Evaluating where you are, what you want, and how you will get it. Another fact that is important to keep in mind is that some things in our surroundings are in our control and some things are not. How we react to things that are out of our control not only builds character but determines the future. Things that we DO have control over are just that… In our hands… And if things aren’t going accordingly…simply change the circumstances in your favor. It is pointless to stress over things that are not in your control-for example if you had a huge BBQ planned and it starts pouring down an hour beforehand. You can’t control the weather, but you can control how you react you it. Bring the party inside. Move forward. Don’t look back. All is not lost. With that being said, I challenge you to ask yourself “Are you happy?” Happiness means something different to everyone. To some it’s security, for some it’s love, for some it’s financial, or physical. Whatever it may be, find a way to find the bright side, do something you enjoy. Make time for what it is that makes you happy, because once you start feeling better… Your energy changes for the better, and once your energy changes you attract all the good things that you deserve.
“If not now…. When?”
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Wow. This really touched me. Sparked something inside. I’ve heard many comfort zone related quotes-as many of us have, but for some reason this spoke to me. The comfort zone is a beautiful place. It’s what us as humans yearn for….safety, familiarity, stability, and any other adjective you may personally associate to SECURITY. Aren’t we taught to seek shelter for safety?! BUT. Nothing ever grows there. It’s almost a beautiful contradiction. It’s a personal struggle of mine. Which is another reason why I am so attracted to this subject at the moment. Taking risks and exploring opportunities only leads to the very thing that I constantly strive for…growth. It’s a lot easier said than done-especially for me. But don’t we all start somewhere?! Take a step.