Determined Grit

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲
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Of course the moment I give up processed foods I crave a Strawberry Poptart 🤦🏽‍♀️ But then I found Toaster Pastry at the store. Impressed by the ingredient list, I figured why not.

*I don’t buy things w/ingredients I don’t understand. chances are my body won’t either* ⁣

Bobo’s satisfied my craving & I felt good about my healthier food choice.⁣
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𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞: Dense & Mildly Sweet ⁣
(oats are more filling than flour = dense; less filling in comparison = less sugar content = healthier!!)⁣
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𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝/𝐀𝐬 𝐢𝐬: I do both, but most of the time I eat these on the go, so “as is” for me mostly⁣
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𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬: Satisfying, Filling, Quick, GF, Non-GMO, Vegan, Soy Free, Dairy Free, Trusted Whole Food Ingredients ⁣
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𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬: limited in store options, but all avail on website⁣. You can use their store locator to see where to buy them too! ⁣

What’s your quick go to breakfast?

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@ HotelIndigoMiamiBrickell

•𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞• “A state of equilibrium; Equal distribution of weight; Mental steadiness or emotional stability.”⁣
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I’d love to say I’m great at finding balance within my life, emotions & health regimen but there are times when life throws a curve ball & that balance is gone! Haha⁣
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Reality is that will happen because life is constantly changing. However, the more we are able to make peace w/change, the greater our ability is to adapt & make adjustments. In the end regaining a position of centeredness.⁣
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Having steps or a plan of action for maintaining/regaining balance is something I find helpful. ⁣
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Here are a few of my steps:⁣
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- 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐲. {My anxiety will run wild if I allow it & breathing deeply calms my mind}⁣
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- 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐲 & 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 the root of any intrusive thoughts that comes up: (ie fear doubt etc)⁣
These thoughts also offer us an opportunity to grow, learn & heal ⁣
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- 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 ‘𝐍𝐞𝐰’ (change, situation etc)⁣
Now that the mind is calm & clear you can look at it as a whole w/clarity & confidence⁣
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- 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (including boundaries) to manage the change ensuring mental & physical health are given importance ⁣
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- 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 Giving myself grace & not beating myself up if the initial plan doesn’t work. The plan doesn’t have to be perfect, there just needs to be a plan to get moving.
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We all process change differently & while these things are helpful to me, I’d love to hear some things you do that helps you regain or maintain balance!⁣
𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞?

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𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝟑 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠⁣
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Foam Rolling aka Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) is basically a self massage. Foam Rolling helps keep your musculoskeletal system healthy & pain free. ⁣
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A couple definitions before we discuss these 3 Benefits:⁣
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𝐌𝐲𝐨 = of muscle; relating to muscles⁣
𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚 = connective tissue surrounding every muscle, bone, nerve fiber, blood vessel, organ; provides support, cushion, stability, movement & dynamic flexibility ⁣
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1) 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: knots or speed bump feeling you experience when rolling is a protective mechanism by the body due to trauma.⁣
When fascia is shortened/damaged collagen fibers become adhered limiting elasticity & exerting a pull on rest of body.⁣
•Your body is going to find the path of least resistance to accomplish movement. Adhesions create tension, which is why your body will compensate in movement resulting in altered mechanics & alignment.•⁣
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2) 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐓𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞:⁣
Fascia tissue has 3 basic ingredients: collagen, elastin & ground substance.⁣
Hydrated tissues = springy & resilient⁣
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3) 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 & 𝐋𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰:⁣
Adhesions decrease blood circulation creating painful & cramping extremities.⁣
𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰 increased allows nutrients to get to tissue & metabolic waste taken away.⁣
𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰 increased by blood flow = removal of waste from tissues, better delivery of nutrients aiding in recovery. ⁣
𝐋𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐡 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰 (lymph is fluid produced by body to help fight infections & maintain immune health)⁣
Increased flow = improved fluid exchange, body’s natural defenses, recovery time, muscle tone, tissue length & hydration⁣
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As you can see foam rolling is important to your overall health. Take 10-15min daily to foam roll & see how it makes a difference in how you feel & move. *𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞*⁣
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Hit me up in the comments if you have any questions! ⁣
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@ Bayshore Boulevard

𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝗪𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔’𝐑𝐄 𝗪𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐌?!⁣
Most of us went into this year w/specific goals & I want you to truly ask yourself that question.⁣
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•Have you written your goals down & mapped out a plan to accomplish them?•⁣
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If not, I encourage you to 𝗪𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄 down your goals 𝐀𝐍𝐃 the steps you’re going to take to accomplish them! ⁣
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•Focus on “𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓” Goals: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Based•⁣
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If you need help seek out a professional {literally, make sure they are certified/have a degree etc.}⁣
I’m currently taking virtual Fitness & Health Coaching clients. I know other Professionals too if you need suggestions. Now is the time to rid ourselves of limiting beliefs & self-sabotaging habits! It’s time to reach our goals!! Happy New Year Fam! Let’s Go!!
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