AccordingtoSunny101

Do not be confused by my absence from social media. Just know that I’m working on some things. Sometimes you just have to make moves in silence. Stay tuned...

I’m starting my transformation Tuesday with a much needed health check! Vivoo offers at home urine test strips for personalized nutrition and lifestyle advice. What does that mean? That means you get a personal dietitian in your pocket! Vivoo’s new technology provides nutrition and lifestyle advice that is unique to your body in just seconds.

Sounds cool and all, but how does it work? Well, I will be sharing my own personal experience with complete transparency on what I need to adjust in my own nutrition and lifestyle needs. Yup! That’s means I’ll be sharing the good, the bad, and everything in between. Stay tuned!

I feel that love should be celebrated on every day in every way. But, still wishing all with (and without) a valentine an amazing day. 😊❤️

Focus and dedication are two of the keys to success, but balance is a must.

Be sure to vary your workouts based on your fitness goals. Over time your body adapts to the workouts you do, and this can be discouraging to some people. Challenge yourself with cardio, strength training, circuit training, and yoga to help you break through that plateau. A balanced fitness plan can make a world of a difference.

Let’s throw it back to when I first started my fitness journey...

I started my journey as ‘skinny-fit’. Meaning I was skinny with little muscle definition and a high body fat percentage. This was achieved by focusing on cutting calories ALL the time and light cardio. I spent most of my teen and college years this way until I started struggling with Postpartum Depression after the birth of my son.

Flash forward to today, where my workouts are predominantly weight training with HIIT. I feel solid, happy, healthy and have a happy relationship with food 😊😋. No longer am I prisoner to the numbers on the scale. Instead, I listen to my body and try to find balance in everything I do from work to family, and business.

Please don’t think this happened overnight. It took 5 years or persistence, sweat, and tears to get to where I am now. Find your drive and stick to your personal fitness goals. The end-game may seem far, but you’ll get there faster than you think if you continue to push yourself to be better.

During the week I don’t work out as much as I would like. My weekdays include long commutes, hours in front of a computer ( ), and homework time with my son. This means shorter sessions and fewer reps to avoid that inevitable muscle soreness. Nothing ruins your day like tight hamstrings when you sit all day! 😫

I really give my all into my weekend sessions to start and end my week right. However, I do plan my days accordingly to ensure I stick to my healthy and fitness goals. How do you stay fit through the week?

Oh! Today is hump day? I didn’t know... 🍑😈

Looking to train those glutes and get that bum summer ready? Check out my latest home workouts ‘Booty Blaster’ and ‘Lower Body Workout with Dumbbells’ for a new routine or some workout inspiration. The link to my YouTube channel is in my bio and I upload new videos every Monday at 12pm. You can’t go wrong! 😉

Prove yourself to YOURSELF and to NO ONE ELSE.

I can’t tell you how many times I started and stopped my fitness journey. Even when others around me would say things like,

You’ve been putting on weight.
You look fluffy!
Are you pregnant?

It still didn’t push me to stick to my fitness plans. The reason was because they weren’t MY fitness plans. I had no desire to push myself to be what others wanted me to be. I honestly couldn’t care less!

It wasn’t until I started doing it for me that it really clicked. I made a commitment to myself to become a healthier mother, wife and friend. It was then my true transformation began.

Do not set your fitness and health goals according to the agenda of others. For you to truly stick to it, you have to do it for yourself.

Fitness update: I’m still a little fluffy and lovin it! 😉

Sometimes it’s hard to be consistent with your goals, because life gets in the way. Just remember that we are all human and the true goal is progress, and not perfection.

Sometimes they’re there and sometimes they aren’t. What am I talking about you ask? My abs!

There was once a time when I believed the visibility of ones abdominal muscles determined their level of fitness. I know... that was a dark time indeed... It wasn’t until I learned more about health and fitness that I realized I was completely wrong.

Bodies come in all shapes and sizes, and not everyone carries weight the same way. Believe it or not, I feel healthier now than when I was 10 lbs lighter. My endurance, strength, power and agility have all increased since I started training with different forms of exercise. I also eat to match my fitness goals so there’s no intense focus on cutting calories. Simply on eating clean.

You have to find the right mix of nutrition and fitness that works for your body, your schedule, and your goals. 2021 is here... How do you plan to make a change?

I don’t usually post headshots like these. I usually feel more comfortable in workout attire. However, today I will allow it. 🖤

Happy New Year! We made it to 2021! Wishing you all prosperity, happiness, and love for this new year. Remember that mindset is everything.