My Skincare Routine

Skincare is extremely important to me. I've always been pretty good about taking care of my skin but now that I'm 30, I feel like its a whole different ball game. Especially since I work out, bacteria and impurities can get into my skin from the gym. This means I have to  be cautious of not letting my pores clog and having breakouts. 

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How to Beat Cravings

Cravings. Everybody has them. At times they get to be too much and its just easier to give in. Its those evil cravings that can hinder you from achieving your fitness goals. I, for one, hate staying at home with nothing to do. All I want to do is eat because I'm bored. For me, the hardest day of the week is Sunday. it is my rest day and its usually the day I just stay at home, wind down with the family and prepare for the upcoming week. However, there are ways to beat those cravings. 

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How to Plan Your Workouts for the Week

At work you have endless to-do lists and deadlines of when to finish them. At home, you likely have a calendar with all of your kids shows, doctor appointments, school events, etc. So for every aspect of your life you have a schedule for when you should do things. Why should the gym be any different?

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5 Reasons Your Not Seeing Results.

Whatever your goals may be, if you’re having difficulties,  keep in mind that genetics play a huge role, so don't compare your success rate to others. That being said, there are other factors like sleep, stress and hormones, that also play a part in your progress. It is not impossible but maybe a bit harder. Remember to stay on track and to not lose your focus.

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Rest and Recovery: Reasons to Get Enough Sleep Every Night

Have you ever heard of the saying, "You can sleep when you die?"  While I get the meaning of this saying, I don't really agree with it. I mean who doesn't love to sleep? Not only is it awesome, but it's also extremely important for your overall health. It's just as important as eating healthy and working out.  

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Look Good in Shorts

Have you ever felt conscious when you wear shorts in the summer? Or maybe you just opt out completely from wearing them. I feel you girl, that is why I have come up with this leg routine that triggers that stubborn cellulite. It has helped me tremendously and I know it will do the same for you. 

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My Mom’s Birthday Staycation at The Diplomat Beach Resort

July 4th has always been a holiday for my family. Not only because it is America's Independence day but it is also my mom's birthday! How crazy is that? Typically we go away on a long weekend vacation. Unfortunately, this year was not the same because my mom had to undergo her chemo treatment.  

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Bikini Body Workout

Join me for a metabolism boosting full body workout!

This workout will have you sporting abs and glutes that salute all summer long! 

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Gym Bag Must-Haves

Having a workout schedule and routine is extremely important in order to have a successful fitness journey. The 2nd most important thing would be your Gym Bag. The night before I  plan out my workouts, prepare my meals, lay out my fav workout clothes and make sure I have all the gear I need in my gym bag.  When the alarm rings at 4am I ready to run out the door and spend more time working on my booty

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The 411 on Foam Rolling

Until about 6 years ago, I had no idea what a foam roller was. I was first introduced to it by my running coach, who was getting me ready for the Miami Marathon. She swore by this thing and urged me to buy one.

So I did, and I hated it. I am not going to sugar coat it for you guys; I absolutely hated it. It was a pain to do, I would always forget to use it and it hurt. We’ve all been there- when we dislike something or aren't very good at it, we tend to just forget about it and never do it.

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No Gym, No Problem

If you reading this, then your probably very frustrated with yourself because you want to workout but you can't seem to find the time. Your time is accounted for and those 30 minutes driving to and from the gym, plus an hour there, is just too much. Perhaps your a new mommy and you don't have anyone to take care of the baby; even though the gym has babysitting but you just don't trust it;  I feel you girl. Or your boss really hates you and has you working after hours. Or maybe you just don't like the vibe at the gym and all the sweaty germs just grosses you out. I completely understand

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Changing My Fitness Routine

f you follow me on Instagram and Youtube  then you know there have been a couple changes to my fitness routine. I no longer want to train as a bodybuilder, but as an athlete. I got tired of obsessing over my body and how it looked. Whether I needed to grow my glutes, shrink my hips, get bigger shoulders and the list goes on. I've been doing that since my pageant days and it just got old. I just wanted to be free and have a healthier mindset. 

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Thankful for My MOM

While we were in New York this past weekend, I decided to do a quick, easy and tons of fun workout with my mom. it was the perfect way to spend some quality time together and bond over something we both love, ok well I love haha. For this workout you will only need a band and your MOM. 

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Pretty Post Workout Meals

Most people stick to the same old, boring meal; the protein shake. Don't get me wrong, I usually have these when I'm in a hurry or don't want to put much thought into what I'm doing. However, there are those days that you just want something different. You want to be adventurous and experiment. Maybe even have something that is a bit appealing to the eye.

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Best Way to Workout When the Gym is Packed

It's 5 o'clock and every machine, bench and cardio equipment are taken. You get frustrated and decide to call it quits. You leave the gym feeling worse than when you came in and vow to never go to that dreadful place again... congratulations you just encountered "fitness rush hour". 

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How to Find the Right Trainer?

Now that you've embarked on this journey, you want help and guidance in doing so, which I think is extremely important especially if you are new to the scene. Choosing a trainer can be difficult since their are so many out there and its unregulated. Often times people make a vast decision on  a trainer and end up getting hurt, damaging their metabolism or getting ripped off.

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