I Am Only One

I am only one

But I'll be damned if I leave this place without making some kind of impact.

I have a calling, a purpose, a reason to be here

And trust, I won't leave until I've done my something.

NOM NOM NOM - IT'S FRIDAYYYY!!!

It's been a while since I posted food pics so I have chosen some of my fave recent meals for today's post.  

They're colorful, they're delicious, and most importantly, they're nutrition dense foods.

Don't eat just to eat.  Eat to refuel.  Eat to enjoy.  Eat to live.

Sauteed veggies cooked in a wok with coconut oil

Tuna on cucumber

Mixed greens with chicken, avocado, and cherry tomatoes

Baked chicken legs (didn't eat the skin) with broccoli and carrots on the side

Wheat wrap with steak, lettuce, tomato and avocado and a side of steamed broccoli

Sweet potato waffle fries (I shared this one with a friend)

Bangkok steak, cooked medium rare, with a side of steamed broccoli and carrots

I Will Never Apologize

Love is my everything.
It defines me. 
Without my love for Love I would be the most lost soul in this galaxy. 
And because of that, I will never apologize for loving as much as I do.

I read this poem written by my soul sister's friend.  It did something to me.  Naturally, I have to share it with all of you (with her permission of course).  Cheers to love, cheers to expression, and cheers to making the world go 'round!  We are all brothers and sisters alike. 


My sister, my dezyre

Sometimes our hearts are out of control...
They act beyond reason.

Our hearts don't think about what is necessarily good for us,
They just want to give into the love...
So we do, we love hard, and we get hurt...
But I will never apologize for following my heart
Or loving when I supposedly shouldn't.
There's nothing wrong with a hopeful heart.
We will love, it's what we do.
I'm idealistic and i believe there is truth in what the heart feels.
I'm naive, but I'm in acceptance of this.
I want you to let yourself love,
And I want you to free yourself of the control that another might have of you.
Life stops for no one.
Any tears or any pain, I embrace it.
I trust in the universe that we will be okay.
Every day, every moment is destiny showing its course.
I love you sis.
We'll be ok no matter what...
Becoz after all of it, we are lucky still to have each other.

Wednesday Mindfulness - My Hat Goes Off To You, Coach!

An excerpt from my journal...

I had a wonderful meeting with my coach about two weeks ago and he said something that really touched home.  He said so simply yet eloquently, "I want to live a life that is worthy of the blessings I've been given."  He began to describe the way his thoughts, feelings and priorities had all changed form with this consistent thought in mind.  All I could do was sit there in awe.  This quote has ultimately added value to my life, whether he realizes it or not.  Why?  Because my "Mindful Wednesdays" have officially expanded to Mindful Sevendays.

You, Coach Chrit, are one of my biggest blessings.
Thank you for all that you are and all that you do.

Tuesday Humor

In light of the recent NFL drama with regards to officiating (or lack thereof)...

#LOL 

#realtalk

Monday Morning Serenity

Good morning, my loves.  May you all have a blessed week. 

Bi's and Tri's

It was all arms today... 

I challenged myself to some superweight barbell curls, dumb bell curls, overhead tricep extensions, tricep rope pressdowns and skull crushers.  Let me just tell you, those so-called "easy bars" are not EASY.  Haha.

Team Swoll.  That's what's up.

PS.  I've had this tank top since 10th grade.  YIKES.

LEG DAY!!

My quads are starting to look MEAN.

It's about time they catch up to my buff calves.  HA.

In fact, my calves have gotten tighter since I started training.

That's what's up. =))

#beastmode 

#RAWR

Post-Workout High

I've got the giggles. What's YOUR natural high?

Love Love Love

So I was eating my last whole wheat english muffin and as I was about to throw away the bag I noticed the shape of the bread tab and smiled. 

It was in that moment that I realized Love is all around us. 

We just have to be willing to let it in.

Be mindful, embrace your blessings, and share your heart with the world.

<3>

Inspiration From Instagram

Picture of the Day!

When I come across a picture or quote that inspires me I like to screenshot it for future reference and share it with others.  I also love following "teamnodaysoff" on Instagram.  They are full of inspiration, or shall I say FITSPIRATION.  Har har har!  =P

Message of the Day:  "YOU MUST BELIEVE IN YOURSELF."

Monday Motivation

Sometimes we feel BRAVE enough to try something new, to get out of our COMFORT ZONES and to ACHIEVE something great.  But we don't succeed.  In fact, the likelihood that you will succeed right off the bat is very slim.  That's why it is so important to understand the PROCESS.  Understand that it takes time, that it takes PRACTICE. 

We try, we fail, we learn, we tweak.  And eventually, we SUCCEED. 

Keep your eyes on the ball, my friends, whatever ball that may be. Have faith and confidence that you will succeed and I promise you will succeed if you put in the time and effort. Just don't give up.  It will all be worth it in the end.



Wednesday Mindfulness

Today we are mindful of our inner peace. 

There are stimulants and depressants all around us, but it is up to us (and us alone) to allow these outside factors to disturb our own balance.  Don't give them the power.  Just don't.

As my friend and trainer constantly reminds me, only YOU are in control of your own thoughts.

Namaste <3>