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After surgery, Gina was inspired and committed to sharing her story about one woman’s journey back to health, happiness and prosperity.

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My PPP Program - Pilates, Peloton and Planks ✌🏽🧘🏽‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️ #quarantinelife #ppp
Sometimes when I think about pain, I think about plants. I think about how they’re so damn resilient. Even when the rain doesn’t come. Even if they’re put inside, and have no access to the light. Even if they’re uprooted from their soil—they still find a way to grow. They make do with the situations they’re in. They re-root into new earth, even after they’ve been displaced. They still turn their faces, open their petals to the sun, even if that means they’re stretching across their pot, even if that means they’re growing sideways. They still grow. Maybe that’s just one giant metaphor for the way this world works. Sometimes we have to fall down to learn how to get back up again. Sometimes we have to lose what we’ve held dear in order to chase what’s of value. Sometimes we have to say goodbye because everything is impermanent, we ourselves are impermanent, and goodbyes are healthy sometimes. Maybe sometimes we’re taught lessons we didn’t know we needed to learn. Maybe there’s a reason, or maybe there isn’t, but in time we’ll learn and grow regardless, and become strong. Stronger than we imagined. And maybe we’ll fall and break and bend and change and get pruned by life’s circumstances sometimes. But maybe, just maybe, that’s where we grow. LET YOURSELF GROW 🌺🌿🌼- I came across this writing by Marissa Donnelly and absolutely love it ❤️ #plantlady #growingpains @_marisadonnelly
Welcoming this day with an open heart, mind and soul 🥰 this morning I conquered a “body judgement” fear of mine and participated in a yoga class in nothing but my swimsuit. Usually I am way too body conscious to do something like this, but as I read more about the concepts and fundamentals of yoga - both on and off the mat - I realized that I was not practicing one of the first fundamental yamas/jewels, Ahimsa aka nonviolence. Non-violence is a stance of right relationship with others and with yourself that is neither self-sacrificing nor self- aggrandizing. By judging my body and assuming others perceptions of me, I’ve been violent to myself in yoga classes of the past. I’ve worn way to many layers in hot environments solely to cover my rolls, forced my body into uncomfortable positions that did not feel right because I was afraid of being judged for my level of flexibility and have cursed under my breath when the teacher says downward dog is a “recovery pose”. Basically, I was never fully present in a class because of the violent thoughts going thru my head. But not today! Today, I shut all the thoughts out and was truly present in my practice. I felt more flexible, capable and stable than I ever have before and it was amazing 🧘🏽‍♀️ #yogaforeverybody
There are just some things that are hidden gifts of #wlstransformation and will never get old. Being able to comfortably fit in a “one size fits all” bathrobe is one of them 🥰💛
Which version of myself do you think is ready to go kick ass in a meeting?? Don't get me wrong - I love both sides of me but I can remember my pain when taking the pic on the left and it makes me sad to reflect on it sometimes. I had zero clothes to wear and was in total despair. I took both of these pics prior to heading into events where I was representing my company but only in the rt. one did I feel confident and carry myself with esteem. A friend recently reminded me that just like lifting weights in the gym to build muscles, confidence and high self esteem are muscles that can be developed and flexed. The more I step out of my comfort zone, the more I push myself to do the things that I fear and the more I do esteem filled acts, the bolder I become, the more confident I feel and the higher my self esteem is. Today I am grateful for that gift (ps - I kicked ass in my meeting this morning!) #transformationtuesday
My master goal for the year - total self love and acceptance regardless of my current weight, dating status or anything else ❤️ I’m tired of being so judgmental and hard on myself. I choose this year to work on unconditional love and total self acceptance! Taking it very slow and learning from others who have walked this road before 🥰 I’ve been exploring new exercises and practices (like yoga), recommitting to a daily meditation, journaling and just taking it easy - it feels really good #sundayselfcare
This little sign hangs rt next to the entrance of my home and is a daily reminder for me to continuously work on my patience and attitude. On the surface, you can apply this quote to material things but you can also go deeper... if I apply this to my weight loss journey I can reflect “where is my patience when I feel like I have nothing aka in the midst of a stall, frustrated with my food plan, hungry or aggravated that I choose to no longer use food as a way to self soothe. And what’s my attitude like when I feel like I have everything aka losing weight quickly, receiving compliments and praise, new found attention etc... it’s a real ying and yang concept that I think about often. Today, I hope to have the patience, fortitude, attitude and determination to get me where I want to be 💛 #foodforthought
What can I say, I'm a sucker for sentiment. This week marks one year of working together with my coach @amirlamdan and I’m so grateful for him! Since our first meeting, this man has supported, encouraged and pushed me to be my best. He's introduced me to new exercises, authors, documentaries, podcasts and communities. He's helped me set realistic goals (like completing a triathlon in 2020) and holds me accountable (like texting when I don't show up to the gym for 3 days in a row). Everyone should be so lucky to have a coach like Amir in their corner! #trainwithapurpose
This morning I cheered on one of my fellow gym members as she completed her first unassisted chin up and it was awesome!! The energy emanating from her as she completed the challenge at hand was palpable!! Watching her achieve her goal reminded me of my own, and b/c of her I added more weight to all my exercises today! I didn't get a video of her achievement, but here is me practicing my own chin ups followed by some swings. One day I'll have that same shit eating grin on my face as she did this morning when I complete my first chin up w/out assistance but today I'm smiling for her crushing her goal! #womensupportingwomen
57 days left in 2019 and I’m ready to make each one count #letsdothis
🎶"Boss up and change your life.You can have it all, no sacrifice" 🎶Love when a workout hits all pts - body, mind and soul. This morning's 🚴🏾‍♀️ snapped me out of the funk I've been feeling. @lizzobeeating lyrics came in loud and clear to me and @robinnyc intervals and words of motivation were exactly what I needed. Like a true badass queen she reminded me to stop saying "why me?" and replace it with "TRY ME"! 👊🏽 #onepeloton
Sunday meal prep 🍅🥬🍆🍋🥬🍳🍗keeping it lean and clean this week. Back to the basics #mealprepsunday
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