Tag: healthyliving
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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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Healthier Eating Habits: Do’s and Dont’s
Over the years, I have tried many different diets on my journey to healthier living. You name it, I’ve tried it. Vegan, Low Carb, Raw, Paleo. I even dipped my toe into the Master Cleanse diet for a day. I do believe that every body is different, and different strategies are going to maximize results…
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New Addition to my Leg Workout
Hello Everyone! Check out these legs today! I have been struggling hard for the last year to grow these legs, but they are crazy stubborn, and therefore still my weakest point. Well this week I added a new addition to my leg workouts, and I think it’s going to be a game-changer: Front Squats. Regular…
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How to Deal with Toxic People
We can all level on this one. We all have, or have had, negative and toxic people in our lives. These are the people who are negative talkers and thinkers. These are the people who don’t support your dreams, or put you down. The people who make you wonder why you make time for them after…
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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 