Tag: dedication
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Check-in/ September 18th 2015
Well, it looks like it’s that time again! Mid-month check-in time that is. I wasn’t able to take one picture that could fully capture my current figure, so this time around I am including two. Abs on hiatus Proud of that BUTT and that SEP (separation) Improvements: I’m proud of the serious gains I’ve made…
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Food Prep is Paramount
Well hello everyone! Today I want to touch on a subject that I am thrilled to discuss with you guys. First and foremost, who doesn’t love to talk about food? Secondly, food prep is so important when it comes to cultivating an efficient wellness routine, especially if you are working towards a specific goal. I used to…
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How to Build your Butt!
The women in my family are blessed with great bum genetics. But last year, after going through some stressful and unfortunate circumstances, I was down to 102 lbs and struggling. Truthfully, I didn’t want anybody checking out my backside; I was ashamed because I felt like I was simply wasting away. I wanted to gain…
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Creating your dream core
Abs! I’ve been big on abs since before I even began this incredible journey. They were something I initially worked on during almost every workout. It took about a year, but my hard work did pay off! Current ab situation, a little less lean than usual nut they’re under there! Defined abdominals aren’t for everyone,…
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Tips for a Healthier Vacation
Hey everyone! I just had the pleasure of taking a trip to Mexico for my big sister’s wedding, which was absolutely phenomenal. Me, enjoying the last day on the beach! Since hopping on the wellness train, I hadn’t yet taken a vacation like this. All-inclusive resorts are amazing, but they also create certain conditions in…
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First Check-in
Hey Everyone! It’s time for my very first mid-month check-in! Being that this is the first month, my check in is a little late. Future check-ins will be as close to the 15th as possible. Nevertheless, here it is! Improvements: Obliques are looking solid, upper body is getting thicker. Current Focus: On my legs, which…
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Personal Training: A Recount of my Experience
I chugged my redbull and squeezed the can with my hand, lazily tossing it into the garbage can outside the gym. I was arriving to meet with my trainer for the first time. When I got in, we said a quick hello and he lead me into a back office. I evaluated him from my…
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Straightforward Shoulder Workout
I’ve been readjusting my focus for development towards different parts of my body every couple of months. It’s important to assess what needs tweaking, perfecting, or even just extra attention every once in a while. Most recently for me, it’s been shoulders. Maybe it’s just summer calling me, but these hot weather tanks deserve some…
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MOTIVATION: A Tool in your Wellness Toolbox.
Motivation is inspiration. It is the thing that gets you going, that pushes you to make plans towards your future dreams and goals. Finally getting motivated and feeling that excitement is a wonderful rush; a surge of determination to make your dreams a reality. But unfortunately… that’s it. Motivation alone can’t get you where you…
Standing Strong Wellness 