No show socks that don’t show?
When you find a pair of no show socks that actually don’t show, let me know, okay??
The Stanz & Lululemon no-shows fall off my heels.
The Lorna Jane invisible is my favorite but they’re always sold out 
Note To Self…
truth be told
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And I’ve been on this healthy journey for MANY years so I do have a lot of tricks and tips to stay on track long-term BUT.. I still have weaknesses ..
1. If tempting foods are in the house, I’ll probably eat them (hunger is irrelevant)
2. On intense lifting days I wanna eat 6000 calories post-workout like Michael Phelps
3. Healthy foods are healthy but portions matter
4. Pizza 
Build Your Dreams
True, right?!
But ..also nothing wrong with choosing to be employed. I totally respect that some dreams DO involve employment. There are obviously a lot of people who I know love their jobs/careers and they prefer NOT to be self-employed.
And there’s also nothing wrong with being employed AND building on your passion as a side hustle. That’s how I started. If you wanna learn more on that, speak up girlfriend.. I’ll give you the scoop 
Just send me a message here.
Pre-chopped salad
Just threw this together using one of those pre-chopped salads from Kroger ..it has kale, cabbage, & other greens, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds & I added 1/4 apple, 1/4 avocado & pine nuts. I topped it with avocado ranch dressing made by Tessemaes ! It was DELISH!
Then I frantically searched for some chocolate as a lil dessert and found NONE 
It really DOES help if you can’t access your trigger foods/drinks ..cravings do pass
Make Small Changes
It’s kinda amazing what happens when you make small, but somewhat dreaded, changes to what you do daily.
I say “somewhat dreaded” bcuz idk about you but i really don’t LOVE making changes, I kinda love my comfort zone & staying with a routine .
But I *know* in fitness, in nutrition, in business, in parenting, we have to try new things ALL THE TIME. It feels like a risk and it IS. But this is the difference between working hard & working smart. You can work hard & play everything “safe” within your comfort zone and you’ll probably do ok.. for a bit anyway. Eventually you may feel stuck/bored/exhausted.
To work smarter & get unstuck, you have to open your mind to new and different ways and have the drive and courage to take steps out of your comfort zone, admit to the solve-able problem you’re using as a story to justify your fear of the alternative.
People who are inspiring, in my opinion, are the people who take risks, aren’t trying to fit a mold, they lead the way, they do what others won’t, they show what’s possible starting at ground zero.
I’m aiming to do that & sometimes falling short, but I can assure you I don’t stop aiming for it & I hope you don’t either 
Girls’ trip departure workout
Recognize the commentator’s voice ??
The girls trip departure workout this morning was 1 minute of 5 exercises, 3 rounds through 
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1. Speed Skaters
2. Quick Toe taps on a step
3. Ab rollers
4. Mountain Climbers
5. Thrusters as shown (with a weight that is challenging to do for a minute without breaks)
Toasted Ezekiel bread with avocado & tomatoes
A kitchen of 11 of us girls this morning & we pretty much all had our toasted Ezekiel bread with avocado & tomatoes this morning !
But first … COFFEE
If you are an introvert…
It’s no secret that I’m a TOTAL homebody (rare footage of me out of hibernation) and a total introvert. When I was little, I thought that meant I lacked confidence & had no personality. I thought that’s what people thought of me. What I’ve learned is that the way people perceive you is much more likely to match how YOU perceive yourself and how you treat others.
Just something to keep in mind if you’re an introvert too! Or, if one of your kids is an introvert, make sure they know it has nothing to do with confidence or personality
4 Rounds – Quick Cardio Interval
Quick Cardio Interval :
4 ROUNDS OF 4 EXERCISES:
20 Burpees w/25lb plate (it rests on another 25lb plate)
20 Speed Skaters (right + left = 1)
20 Dumbbell Thrusters (I used 20’s)
20 Weighted Sumo Squat Jumps
Be sure to warm up first!!
Girls’ Trip
I’m SO excited for our girls trip that my sister hosts every year!
We’ve all known each other for YEARS & when we get together, we have a BLAST!!
We’ve done this girls trip every year & it never disappoints!
