Thursday, December 31, 2015
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Tuesday, December 22, 2015
When I taught Spinning I said this in every class. The only limitations we have are those we place on ourselves. . Change is hard. It means no longer being comfortable. It means doing things you don't necessarily want to do. And it's ok if you don't want to do them. But then that means you'll be average. You'll gain those average results. . That's No Way I'm what I want. I don't want to be ordinary. I didn't survive just to exist. If I give into all the scapegoats and excuses I'll be in the same place next year that I am right now. . It's been really difficult to accept certain truths about myself. Things have changed and things are different. Life evolves and so have I, not in every way like able - but it's changing regardless of my acceptance. What am I doing? Getting out of my own damned way!!! #NoLimits #beunstoppable #ThisExtraOrdinaryLife #EveryDayIsAGift #goals #BreastCancerSurvivor #BeFearless
Sunday, December 20, 2015
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Monday, December 14, 2015
I was a true Gavone yesterday - why does food have to taste so good??? Let's not even mention the wine .... #NeverMissAMonday #hammerandchisel Hammer Power this morning and I hated every freakin minute of it !!! Some days it's just like that. But no way am I missing it. 12 days til Disney. My clothes need to fit after Christmas dinner!! #BeAMaster #FearlessVixenFitness #StrongerThanCancer
Friday, December 11, 2015
Thursday, December 10, 2015
A year ago today I sat in the hospital having a blood transfusion. I went in for pre-op testing for a minor procedure to stop some excessive bleeding. Turns out I had lost so much blood in a weeks time they wheeled me straight into the ER. The doctors told me that my organs could have shut down - which seemed to scare me after the fact. We knew there was a problem and we were going to take care of it .... God works in mysterious ways and I'm forever grateful that everything worked out the way they did. . Yesterday I received the most amazing promo video for the http://ift.tt/1lSZump photo gallery slated to be on exhibit in January. Here is a still from the promo. The photo shoot was empowering. The amazing photographer Camile @ciao_bella_photos was so easy to work with and she helped me feel beautiful in my own skin. Her objective was to do exactly what it's called - find the heart within the warrior of us survivors. Although I looked to her for direction she asked me what I wanted to see. . We all had a different approach to the project and I'm looking forward to seeing them all. The shoot was six months after the transfusion. I seriously believed I would walk out of my final surgery and move right back into real life. It's been much more challenging than I expected. The health issues that landed me in the hospital are thankfully behind me. . Today I look back ONLY to see how far I've come. Today I rocked out an hour of cardio and weights where last year I couldn't stand without shaking or walk up five steps without feeling like I would pass out. This year hasn't been smooth sailing either but you know me. I never back down from a challenge. π. . This promo video (you can find it on my FB or inbox me to see it) solidified my strength and my determination to propel myself forward and the strongest survivor I can be. Just as those who did so before me - the ones that lead the way - who taught me survival is not only possible but can be had on my own terms. F*ckinG AWESOME!! . Thank you Camile and your amazing crew for making this happen and bringing out the warrior in us all. π
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
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Monday, November 30, 2015
November ends with a final class in my yoga studio's Gratitude Challenge. We focused on being present in the moment and letting go of what does serve us; having gratitude for where we are and what we have. The challenge was dedicated to quality, not quantity. . I managed to attend 15 classes in 30 days. It was less classes than I had wanted to take but I knew I had to factor in the holidays and prior commitments. . The best part is that I grew. I feel better than I have in nearly 2.5 years. I've struggled this season with body image, letting go of my cancer identity (I had cancer; I am not cancer) and founds some roots to plant for the future. . Affirmations are I AM statements that I tell myself and clients everyday. But something was lost in translation. In my five years of practice I've never been able to look myself in the eye during yoga. . Seriously. . I never had to look at myself when I taught my classes at the gym. I had to look at everyone else. It was an easy way to blow myself off and not start picking apart the things I didn't like. . Last week a friend of mine said that when she looks in the mirror during yoga she tells herself. She can do it. She is strong. She believes in herself. . Did I mention that something for lost in translation? I never do it in the mirror. During savasana, yes but never active. After my 30 days I know that I want to be true to my word. If I say I I will do it. If I say it I will be it. . Therefore I AM: strong, powerful, empowered, positive, responsible, badass, kind, courageous, happy and loved. I am loving. I am a force to be reckoned with .... I am ME. Believe and receive ✨✨✨✨✨ #BreastCancerSurvivor #FearlessVixenFitness #grateful #blessed
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Happy Thanksgiving from my house to yours. π¦❤️ #EveryDayIsAGift
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Monday, November 16, 2015
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Up at 5:30. Answered messages (one day j will get through all of it), read some personal development (what would you do if you knew you could not fail?) and I'm pushing play on p90x. It's like a #miraclemorning for me π. . How? I get up before I convince myself to snooze. I have an accountability partner whom I have to call to wake up (or she will snooze too). I made the choice because it's not the easy one. What seems like nothing to snooze actually sets the tone for my entire day and I lose two hours of productivity. . I never knew I could be productive in the morning. Until I made the commitment to follow this course.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Day 16 is coming to a close. 4:30am - awake long before my alarm. I love my new morning routine. It's a little messy right now but that's ok. I'm likening it to cleaning out my closet - I gotta make a mess to sort things out before I can let go of what I no longer need and focus on what I have. . My workouts are going strong. I'm 5 classes into amour November yoga gratitude challenge. I've gotten to nagging punch list items. This is the best feeling because when I scratch out one thing I feel lighter and the pressure releasing. . I refuse to look back and ask why did I hold back? Why didn't I start sooner? It doesn't matter. Focusing on the present and treasuring everyday. . My goals are to be efficient and productive, eliminate the procrastination, regain my health and strength and to build my business. What I want most is time with Bella. Uninterrupted special memory making time. ππππ . That's why I hustle. She deserves that and more. . Have an amazing night or a good morning depending where you are in the world. Peace & Love π -Me
Monday, November 9, 2015
Be GREAT today!!!!! . You are awesome. . You are special. . You are intelligent. . You are confident. . You are courageous. . You were born to be a winner! . "Always be a first rate version of yourself and not a second rate version of someone else" - Judy Garland. . Week 3 of waking early. I fell asleep so early last night I was up at 4. I enjoyed a movie called Her. I as quite surprised and taken by it. This week is set out to be gratitude week and at the end of the movie there is a letter of gratitude. I'm going to write letters this week. I want to send those awesome texts too. When I woke I read the news of a friend who had passed. I wrote to him while he was sick but didn't say more than I hope you feel better. I don't want to have any regrets of not telling people how awesome and amazing they are before it's too late. . I'm living a life of intention and I am not accepting my life; I'm leading it. Who knew such a small change of getting up early would have sub a positive and motivating impact on me? Kudos to you who already knew that. . Make today YOURS and never settle for less!!
Saturday, November 7, 2015
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Saturday, October 31, 2015
Happy Halloween!! Who has snitched some candy already?? Be honest!!! I haven't but hose teeny tiny 3 Musketeers are staring at me. I'll wait until later and have one... just one taste... I can handle that! Are you dressing up?
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Friday, October 30, 2015
Patience. Persistence. Perseverance. ππππππππππππ . These are three things cancer and chemo taught me. I'm putting them to good use to get my health back in order. I'm seeking accountability and friends to do the 21 Day Fix with me. Comment below or send me a DM if you're in!! . I am #StrongerThanCancer
Monday, October 26, 2015
Sunday, October 25, 2015
One of my favorite days of the year! Today is FREE YOGA all day a YogaFlex. They take donations for a local organization called Moms Who Kick. All the money goes to breast and ovarian cancer research funds. There are many of us survivors at this studio. I'm a proud member and friend and today is my #SundayFunday #breastcancerawareness #CancerSurvivor #kissmyPinkSass
Friday, October 23, 2015
This is Mark who is one of our best friends. He is in need of an immediate heart transplant as only 10% of his heart is working. Mark is an athlete, he's strong, funny and an amazing husband to my friend @ofegb and father to his awesome son. Please send out your prayers, love, support, good vibes and or good juju. Whatever ya got - I know that there is immeasurable power in it. Once he gets this transplant he is going to rock out his life better than he was doing before. . I thank you for all that you can do. . Mark we love you. #MarkStrong #MakeYourMark #hearttransplant
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