DECIDE. COMMIT. SUCCEED.

thankful for new seasons and longer days. thankful for warmer weather and blossoming flowers. thankful for beautiful experiences and being able to share them with people I love. what are you thankful for? #thankfulthursday

#TuesdayTip: visit your local FARMacy. _____ get some fresh air and sunlight. move your body and feed your spirit. be mindful of what you allow in your consciousness and be honest about how it effects your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. examine your relationships and only entertain that which can grow you. seek ways to serve and support others. _____ all of this requires you to go out into the world. get up from your desk/couch and connect with yourself, others and nature in deep, meaningful, productive ways. think, speak and act like our love yourself.

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S Day!! What a perfect day to announce this very special workshop series I've been cooking up for you! • The S.H.E. (stimulate healing energy) workshop is back for a PHENOMENAL 3-part series, S.H.E. Springs Forward, andnits all about support women in moving towards their goals in 3 areas: #relationships, #finances, #career. • I want to support you in dismantling old stories that no longer serve you • healing from trauma through movement, spoken and written exercises • silence negative self-talk by confronting the fears that fuel it • becoming what you want to attract + see more of in the world. Each workshop includes a 45-minute stretch + strength session • guided meditation/visualization • wellness assessment + modifying rules worksheets to map out your concrete, actionable steps towards living your best life • a journal to track your thoughts, feelings + visions as your new life unfolds cuz you're putting in that work! • It's women's history month! But we know that history is now, right? They can't tell about the things we never did! So let's explore, appreciate + celebrate all things womanhood. I'm super hype for all this goodness I have to share. Registration is officially open and I'm only taking ten women for each session. Yes, it's about to get THAT deep. So don't wait. Sign up + be prepared to show up. | #linkinbio (at EAT.SLEEP.SWEAT.)

Inspired by the message at church yesterday, here's what I understand about life's challenges; they shape you but they don't define you. The first step to overcoming is making sure you know who you are apart from what you have been or are going through. You must be able to see yourself beyond your circumstances so you don't miss the purpose of the experience beyond the moment. Your challenges don't come to stop you, they come the strengthen you. #RedefineMonday

How do you care for you? What thoughts, behaviors and relationships do you consciously and intentionally nurture in an effort to show yourself some love? How does your body respond to your self-care routine? Do you feel rested, rejuvenated, energized and excited? How are you showing up in the world? Is it an accurate reflection of who you say you are? Examine yourself. Encourage yourself. Edifying yourself. _____ my clients always tell me their favorite part of our sessions is the end when I stretch them out on the massage table and show their sore and fatigued muscles some much needed and often overlooked TLC. Call or email me today for your 50-minute stretch + release session designed to relieve stress, reduce stiffness and soreness and improve your body's ability to function daily. Show yourself some love. #RedefineMonday

#TuesdayTip: set yourself up for the win!! _____ My fitness slogan is DECIDE. COMMIT. SUCCEED. A crucial part of making a decision is doing your best to consider all things that will be effected on the other side of your choice. I know that, for women of color especially, hair can often be an obstacle on the fitness journey. As a swimmer, that's a large part of the reason I wore my hair short for 10+ years. Twice daily washing and styling was not on my agenda! When I decided to give long hair a try again, I knew right away that I had to choose a style that makes sense for my active life. I ultimately settled on locs and, nearly 8 months in, I'm SO HAPPY with my choice!! (Shout out to @drkariwill at @mahoganyrevolution for keeping me right 😉) Other women use protective styles such as extensions, hair units, braids, twists, etc. Do whatever works for you to stay committed so you can succeed!! _____ This rule doesn't just apply to hairstyles. In everything you do, consider the residual effects on other areas of your life. Do your best to plan accordingly to align yourself with your intended outcome. Alley-oop yourself for the win!

check out this series of videos on Huffington Post about how to get good quality sleep! 

stays focused on the mark. execute with precision. always. #RedfineMonday

#TuesdayTip, Valentine's Day Edition: let your heart flow to your head. _____ In Uttanasana, or standing forward fold, your head is below your heart. This allows the unusual occasion for blood to rush to your head (rather than your feet), giving your brain cells a rejuvenating boost of oxygen. A fresh batch of oxygenated blood to the brain improves mood, increases energy and promotes better memory and creativity. visit my blog, eatsleepsweat.tumblr.com, for a complete list of the benefits of this simple yet powerful yoga position.

In Uttanasana, or standing forward fold, your head is below your heart. This allows the unusual occasion for blood to rush to your head (rather than your feet), giving your brain cells a rejuvenating boost of oxygen. A fresh batch of oxygenated blood to the brain improves mood, increases energy and promotes better memory and creativity. Click the link above for more benefits of this simple yet powerful yoga position.

what energy are you bringing to today? yesterday's regrets? tomorrow's uncertainties? how are your thoughts, feelings and actions aligning with the experiences you want to create? if they're not, how can you shift them so that they do? remember, you are the co-creator of this life. your energy determines how you show up and show out. #RedefineMonday

In case you need 5 more ways to love yourself.