Full Throttle

As someone who has struggled with body image issues my entire life, my first instinct is to cringe 🙈 at this picture. Recently I’ve suffered some injuries where I haven’t been able to workout at all and has left me been super overwhelmed and in turn stress eating 😔. Needless to say I’ve been feeling really crappy about my recent setbacks in my overall #2018 #newyearbetterme journey to a #healthier #lifestyle . However, this humbling experience is teaching me to shift my focus from the numbers on the scale or what I see as my problem areas in this pic and instead on remembering that carefree #SMILE 😀 and strengthening my #RESILIENCE and changing my #MINDSET . Thanks to all my loved ones and followers who stand by me through my highs and lows, my ghosting, MIA periods and chose to understand and love me in the worst of times and the best of times! #effyourbeautystandards #imperfectlyperfect #bodypositive #loveyourbody #positivevibesonly #positivity #selfcare #selflove #mentalhealth #recovery (at Fort Lauderdale, Florida)

Lately, I’ve been having a rough time navigating the rough seas we call life. I feel frustrated, disheartened and unmotivated. This pic serves as a reminder to myself (and to anyone else who needs to hear it) to be FEARLESS in pursuit of what sets your soul on fire 🔥. Before we know it, we will be halfway done with 2018! The time for change is now. You are the captain of your life. Take a chance on love, go on that trip you have always wanted to take, quit the job that makes you unhappy... and just follow your dreams and create your own happiness. #takecharge #facelifeheadon #createyourfuture #fearless #life #mood #thoughts #manifestation #positivevibes #dreams (at Ocho Rios, Jamaica)

Happy 🐪 Hump Day everyone! Just a few more days til the weekend and I get to be true self 👗: @bcbgmaxazria 👠: @stevemadden 👛: @rebeccaminkoff 💎: @francescas @targetstyle 💄 : @fentybeauty (at Couples Tower Isle Resort, Jamaica)

“The good times of today are the sad thoughts of tomorrow” 🍹 Drink in hand is called ‘Bob Marley’ @couplesresorts in #ochorios #jamaica #🇯🇲 It is crazy this was only taken a week ago! So much has happened 😫 I’m in desperate need for another vacation #takemeback #ifellinlove (at Couples Tower Isle Resort, Jamaica)

“You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore” Sometimes I let my mind get the best of me and this picture reminds me of both that and missing 🌊 of 🇯🇲! So 3/4 of the way to the island pictured in the background, I freaked out and convinced myself I would not be able to make it. I swam back to shore, instantly regretted my decision and turned back around alone this time. I obviously was capable of making it the entire time but gave in to negative self-talk, a way of thinking I have been actively trying to change the past few years. You see for almost 30 years I was too scared to believe in myself or to hope for the best because I thought it would lead to disappointment if the good things I dreamed or hoped for didn’t come to fruition. It turns out not visualizing my success and victories has been my biggest mistake and what a difference it is slowly making to look at things from a different POV. #workinprogress #positivethinking #negativeselftalk #courage #success #mood #thoughts #beach #jamaica #change #selfimprovement #newyearbetterme #bestisyettocome #dreambig #believeinyourself #ochorios #ochoriosjamaica #couplesresorts #couplesresorttowerisle (at Couples Tower Isle Resort, Jamaica)

Learn to be thankful for what you already have while you pursue all that you want. . . . . . . . . . #swamijuice #swamijuiceplantation #juicecleanse #cleanse #gratitude #breakfast #home #crystals #crystalbracelets #agate #malachite #citrine #adventurine #lapislazuli #perfectweather #positivethinking #positiveenergy #positivevibes #lifestyle #lifestyleblogger #spirituality #beauty #blogger #motivation #cleaneating #healthy #healthyliving #selfcare #ftlauderdale #miami

Although she is primarily known for being an actress and playing Princess Leia (among other notable roles), she also advocated and worked hard to break the stigma associated with mental illness. Today marks a year since her passing and people still see her as beacon of hope for those suffering with mental illness. #inspiration #mentalhealth #carriefisher #mentalillness #mentalhealthawareness #breakthestigma #repost

Help! Can’t decide between the Parisian inspired @sephora x @houseoflashes Juliette (top) or Camille (bottom) #thatpackagingtho #sephora #houseoflashes #falsies (at Sephora)

💖 #repost #positivevibesonly #thoughtoftheday

🌞Reminder to myself to smile more especially when I’m lucky enough to live here 🌴#ftlauderdale #ilivewhereyouvacation #fashionnova #novababe 👗: @fashionnova (at Ft Lauderdale)

“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise ☀️” - Victor Hugo 👙: @mirinacollections (at Ft Lauderdale Beach)

💯😭💀😅 luckily it’s a short week 🤗 #mondays #work

Incredibly thankful for these ladies 💖@vixenarmynat @_vixenarmymel for putting the 🔥 back in me. Lately, I’ve been feeling down, like I’ve been losing myself, putting others before myself, not taking care of myself. Finally, I’m doing something for ME, something I have always loved 💃🏻 while being surrounded by the most POSITIVE , EMPOWERING women in a JUDGEMENT-FREE zone. Whether you are a dancer or not, check them out because at the very least it is fun and a freaking amazing workout! #work #positivevibesonly #womenempowerment #danceyourproblemsaway #behappy #selfcare #selflove #mentalhealth #vixenworkout #weightlossjourney #theglowup #mentalhealthadvocate #blogger #lifestyle (at Vixen Workout Davie)

So happy to have been able to spend time with these Filipina 🇵🇭beauties, fellow pinays who share my love for good food, taking pictures, our culture, and Bodak Yellow Lmao ❤️ Just glad to see you syand @r0ckie22 (ayyy Spring 06!) and to meet you @letitbeworn We definitely gonna have to tear up some more good food next time I’m in NYC 😂....See this is what I loved about joining KPL, sisterhood is truly eternal, beyond college and worldwide 💋 #KPL #ΚΦΛ #spring06 #kplalumnae #pinay #filipinas @ufkappas @kplalumnae @sofla.kplalumnae (at Sun, Surf and Sand)

A lot has changed since 2004... Thank God my handwriting, spelling and grammar for one 😂 but it’s nice to reflect that some things don’t and are innately just me... like not caring about money, being in a relationship, having kids but just wanting to feel fulfilled in life and surrounded by love ❤️ #justme #iamwhoiam #journaling #mebeforeiwasanadult #stillkindathesame #thoughts #mood #vibes #positivevibesonly #highschoolthoughts #lifestyle #blogger