They call her Superwoman...

 
I love to workout. There is absolutely nothing that can de-stress and make me feel better about any situation instantly then the gym. On days when I feel like the universe and I are not on the same page, I workout. There is something about feeling your lungs burn and your sweat hitting the floor. It's definitely a sense of accomplishment but I also see it as a release of whatever is bothering me.

I'm a fitness junkie but don't worry I feel that I've found a balance. If I want some delicious dark chocolate with caramel... you bet I will have some and I promise you not one single bone in my body will feel guilty, moderation is key. If anyone ever wants to make my day... this is how.

I find myself immensely enthralled by the human body and how powerful the body can be if we treated it well. Does anyone else ever think about that? Our body’s ability to self-heal is astonishing and we can help it by eating better, exercising and sleeping as many hours as we can.

When I first started my fitness journey I met all kinds of people who were in different chapters of their very own fitness journey. In all honesty I was looking for a mentor, someone I could cling to for inspiration and motivation because I wasn't quite ready to fly on my own. The thought of lifting weights scared the living day lights out of me. I think I spent my sophomore year of college along with half of my junior year in constant prayer. I prayed that I would find a fitness community that was just as passionate about fitness and that would uplift me.

During my second semester of my junior year of college I found that and so much more. God over delivered and I couldn't be more thankful!

Meet my fitness inspiration...

   Christy Small- 7 months pregnant. She's a daughter,

wife and soon-to-be mother of 3! Baby E is on her way! 

 

 

Mrs. Small is 7 months pregnant and let me tell you about her tuck jumps. They are insane! She is definitely a one of a kind instructor. Her classes are full of energy regardless of how she is feeling but then again you would never know if she was having a bad day. I've seen this lady touch countless lives for the better. One of the things that I have truly enjoyed watching her do is give back fearlessly, freely and without hesitation. There’s this ora of light and strength around her that you can feel and see and she'll share it with you if you need it. Her resilience is beautiful.

Fitness is definitely a lifestyle for her and you can see this by how she lives her life. It's definitely not an option but a priority. As a mother of 3 it's important for her to be seen as strong and leading by example is how she is able to achieve this.

She's the first to tell you there is no magic pill, it's all about consistency and showing up every day. She believes helping others is her gift and she takes responsibility of it by paying it forward and being there for her friends, family and future instructors. Mrs. Small says it's important to have realistic gym goals but it's also okay to have unrealistic goals because they motivate us and create a vision of what the future could look like if we keep showing up.

Mrs. Small- Thank you for being a wonderful light and for never making excuses for yourself and encouraging me as well as others to do the same.

Embrace the Journey.

XO
-J

 

Número 23.

Twenty-three feels, oh so sweet. I have this indescribable feeling that 23 will be more than good to me. And that is a beautiful feeling to have.

I feel strong mentally, physically and spiritually. Perhaps, it's because I'm in a chapter of my life where I feel more comfortable in my shoes figuratively, of course. Post-college, I considered myself a rookie adult and for the first time in a long time I feel like I'm getting into the swing of things. Not to say things are constant but to say I'm getting use to unexpected changes and I'm learning to welcome them in.

I feel it in my bones that this year will be filled with adventure and opportunity. Lately, I've heard God speak so loudly to me in such a gentle way. He is causing all this ruckus in my heart but the kind that makes you feel like the world is at your finger tips. He keeps telling me to get up and keep showing up but more importantly to get ready. The last couple of months I've seen him close doors and open new ones so quickly and yet every single time he has left me with an immense peace in my heart and knowledge that he is making way for me.

I think all humans worry about where they are going and if the decisions they are making correlate with their short term or long term goals. Sometimes I find myself feeling a little bit paralyzed in my tracks and this usually happens when I begin to listen to world. But there is a remarkable shift when I begin to listen to him and no one else.

When I stand on God's promises and his truths I feel equipped and capable. His love and grace encourage me to keep pursuing what I love. He keeps introducing and reintroducing me to people who have either helped me or redirected me in some way or some form towards him. His ways are magical.

I can't wait to immerse myself and dive into things that make my soul happy.

• Working-out
• Writing
• Reading
• And interviewing people who have inspired me or motivated me in some way.  So if I ask you on a coffee date just know it is synonymous for an interview. This is your warning. (;  Be kind and say yes! I think you are the bees knees from the bottom of my corazón.

 

This year is my Michael Jordan year, numero 23. This year is my action year. This year is all about God and me.

 

Embrace the Journey.

XO

-J