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That question came back to me today. This morning my routine was off. I slept in, missed my usual 6am gym time, and honestly didn’t feel motivated. The old me might’ve said, “I’ll try again tomorrow.” But today I decided 1pm still counted. So I showed up… even with the gym full of teenagers giving summer camp chaos 😂 and I still got it done. Walked away with 2 new PRs: 🔥 Angled Machine Leg Press: 185 lbs. My legs and feet felt numb after that one 😱 🔥 One Arm DB Preacher Curl: 17.5 lbs. This felt incredible because it showed me how much stronger I’m becoming. Today reminded me: maybe there isn’t “trying.” There’s choosing, adjusting, and doing. Strength is built when the routine isn’t perfect, motivation is low, and you still show up anyway. 💪✨

As we say goodbye to June until next year, I just want to take a moment to reflect with gratitude. June may have brought wins, lessons, challenges, growth, or even things we didn’t fully complete — and that’s okay. The beauty of a new month is that we don’t have to start over. We get to carry forward what still matters, keep building on what we learned, and move into July with fresh energy. Whatever wasn’t done, met, or checked off in June does not mean failure. It simply becomes part of the journey we bring into July with more awareness, intention, and grace. So for July, I want to add a little community challenge: ✨ July Carry Forward Challenge ✨ Pick one thing from June that you want to carry into July. It can be a habit, a goal, a mindset, a routine, or even something you want to give yourself more grace with. Drop yours below👇: 🌱 Something I’m carrying forward into July is: ______ 💪 One habit I want to recommit to is: ______ 🙏 One thing I’m thankful for from June is: ______ There is still so much to be thankful for — our health, our growth, our community, our support system, and the opportunity to keep showing up for ourselves. Cheers to July 🥳 A new month. A fresh mindset. A chance to continue becoming the best version of ourselves. Happy birthday month to everyone celebrating in July! May this month bring you joy, love, strength, and beautiful new memories. 💛✨

Tonight I heated up my Thai Kaprow with purple rice for the family. Disclaimer: I do not force my family to eat my meal prep. They eat it by choice 😂 My daughter decided to add extra Kewpie mayo to her dinner because she likes it that way. The mister tried it and said, “I don’t like it. It’s too creamy for me. You need to lay off the mayo. That’s bad for you.” My daughter quickly replied, “You may not like it, but I do.” 😂 I could feel the dinner table debate starting, so mommy had to come in as the dinner table referee. Not to make anyone wrong, but to turn it into a learning moment. I asked, “Why are we labeling mayo as bad?” Because here’s the thing I want my daughter to learn: food is not “good” or “bad.” Food is food. Some foods give us more nutrients, some foods are more for enjoyment, and some foods are better when we practice moderation. One meal with extra mayo is not going to ruin her health, just like one salad is not going to magically make us healthy. It is what we do consistently that matters. Now, if she was adding a heavy amount of mayo to every meal, every single day, then yes, that would be a conversation about balance. But tonight? She enjoyed her dinner, ate her food, and was happy. It also reminded me that we all have foods we enjoy. Nobody wants to be told their donut, dessert, sauce, or favorite snack is “bad” while they are eating it. Most of us are still going to eat it anyway 😂 The better conversation is not shame. It is awareness. 👉 How often are we eating it? 👉 How much are we having? 👉 Does it still fit with the bigger picture of how we take care of ourselves? That is the message I want my daughter to understand. Enjoy your food. Build awareness. Learn moderation. Do not attach guilt to every bite. Dinner ended peacefully, everyone understood the message, and my daughter still enjoyed her Kewpie mayo Thai Kaprow. Mommy referee for the win 😂

Let's get ourselves in the "abundance" mindset. Go for it!