Kickboxing at Max Impact Karate

Listen.. I'm just going to do it anyway.. and not only that, I'm going to succeed..

I want to be on my phone LESS

Think Long Term.. Make a lasting impact on those around you.

Atama! waaaay back in the day

I love me some comfort food.. but as it warms up, I like to lighten it up at the same time. This pasta dish gives me the carbs I'm craving with some healthy veggies & a light sauce to keep it 'warm weather friendly.' Let me know what you think! https://ifoodreal.com/healthy-pasta/

I'm taking Frances Ngannou for $50, GSP for $30, & Khabib for $20... What do you think of Conor for $30?... is that a steal?

What 'you' want, MATTERS. Say no to that thing you don't want to do.. decline that invite you're dreading.. don't add stress just because you feel like you 'should.' Take care of YOU by doing what's best for yourself. #JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out)

Have you heard of "Shiny Object Syndrome?" That's where you start something good.. then, before you finish it, you get distracted by the 'exciting, new thing,' that you just discovered... so you jump ship to the new idea without ever finishing the first one. If its a great idea, stay the course.. If its a bad idea... put the time in & figure out why it doesn't work & either fix it.. or keep those eyes open for a better opportunity.

I'm not sure how this meatloaf combines about 4 foods that I absolutely love.. and yet.. here we are. BBQ, cheese, sweet potatoes, meatloaf.. this is hearty & filling.. but switching the beef to turkey keeps this on the healthier side! Give this a shot & let me know what you think! https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/cheddar-stuffed-sweet-pot/

Which fighter would you want in your corner, fighting beside you, if you had to battle your way against all of the others?

It's all for you!

Don't keep it in.. The more gratitude you express, the more blessings & good fortune seem to come your way.

On the weekends, I know I've got more time to cook something with a few more steps, but I'm going to be honest.. sometimes I just don't feel like it. That's when the crockpot comes in. Now if you've never used a crockpot, or if you don't have one.. I'm telling you, it might be worth picking one up on a post-holiday sale. There's nothing like throwing food in there in the morning and coming back to a meal that's totally ready to eat. ... That being said, give this one a try. It's got a little smokiness, a ton of flavor, and just enough heat to make it interesting. (Feel free to modify it to suit your tastes.) But I think you're going to love it. ---- https://therecipecritic.com/slow-cooker-chicken-fajita-soup/

This is DAY 5 of the "Netflix & Squats" Challenge! How did it go? I hope you had some fun with this one. I know I did. So tell me, what were you watching while you were doing your squats? ... If you completed the whole thing, or any part of this challenge, let me know about your biggest win in the comments! & Watch this page on Mondays every week for a simple, 5 day challenge to help get you on track to your health & fitness goals.

It's all for you, Girl

The world is filled with people who try something ONCE, get frustrated, quit, and then shout from the rooftops that nothing works.. The people who reach their goals understand that their first attempt, their first step is only important because it leads to the second one, then the third, and so on. Don't quit when things get hard. Don't quit because your goal seems too hard, or the end result seems too far away. Just focus on staying the course. Get up day after day & keep ...working at it. Your persistence will pay off & eventually, you'll cut through that rock & reach your goals. Stay strong, stay consistent.. you've got this.

Milla Jovovich was a model who wanted to break into acting.. That's a story that we're all pretty familiar with. You see models trying to do that all the time. But normally, you see them trying to get into 'softer' films like romantic comedies or dramas.. Not Milla Jovovich. She decided to go a completely different route. She was always thin, but she decided to focus on getting strong, building muscle, & getting in fighting shape with martial arts so she could become a kick butt action star, most notably in the Resident Evil franchise. Gotta respect another Hollywood star who spends their time on the mats, just like us.

You ready to Netflix and... squat? Let's be honest.. we're all binge watching something right now. If it's not The Queen's Gambit or The Ripper, then maybe you're a fan of the Crown or even Virgin River.. don't worry, I won't tell. Sitting on the couch for hours on end can leave your legs tight, your back sore, & your body all out of whack. EVERYBODY can benefit from a little extra movement & physical activity especially in the winter months. So, let's start TODAY with t...he Netflix & Squat challenge! Do 20 squats for every episode you watch. Everytime Netflix starts that 3 second countdown, jump up & do 20.. AND, as a bonus, if Netflix asks you "Are you still watching ....?" Netflix is really asking you do to an extra 10 squats! Hop up & knock those babies out. YOU CAN DO THIS.. It's only Monday - Friday, but that's enough to get your blood pumping & add some fun movement to your binge watching schedule.. Most people have done at LEAST one squat in their life before, so this is a great challenge for just about everybody. What if I can't do 20 squats..? No worries.. you've got options Take mini breaks after every 5 squats.. Break them up throughout the episode.. Hold on to a chair if you need to for added balance & support.. Just get started and commit to something.. Make a commitment to yourself for JUST 5 days & check in when you're done, HERE ON THIS POST every day!