Question: Maria, I have 30 pounds to lose since I had my baby, please share tips on how you did it! -Monanik The most important thing you have to understand about weight loss is that its all about “calories in vs. calories out.” In order to lose weight, you must burn more calories than you [...]
If you want to be treated like an adult, don’t act like a child. – Maria More People will only respect you as much as you respect yourself. If you act immature or out of character, the energy you receive from others will correspond. Being petty is like hustling backwards. Why waste time whining when [...]
The best answer to anger is silence – Anon Sometimes beautiful people do ugly things. When people are hurting, they often say or do things that are outside of their character. Do your best to pause before you respond. Nothing positive comes from arguing with an irrational person. Instead, stay still and give that person [...]
“Excuses are the nails used to build a house of failure.” ~Don Wilder We are faced with obstacles daily, but we don’t fail until we make excuses for why we can’t OVERCOME these obstacles. Everytime you make an excuse, you are building a bigger wall between you and your dreams. Makes moves, not excuses.
Gratitude is more than being "thankful" for your blessings, it also involves how you put your blessings to use. You are a magnet and when your actions prove that you are grateful, you attract more things to be "grateful for." No matter what is happening in your life, there's always a reason to be grateful. [...]
The difficulties of life are intended to make us better, not bitter. ~Author Unknown A life without adversity is like a plant with no soil. Our hardships are life lessons and without them there is no growth. Painful situations are tough, but instead of letting them keep you down, use those obstacles as fuel to [...]
Even though I’ve lost all the baby weight from my pregnancy, I am still in maintenance mode. This requires me to continue to eat healthy and EXERCISE! Because I am no longer in “weight loss” mode, I decided to switch up my routine and focus more on toning and conditioning. What better way to do [...]
“Never try to prove you’re a SOMEBODY to a NOBODY” – Anon Figuratively speaking that is. Today’s message is all about the value that you place on other people’s opinions. If you think about it, most of the people who have something negative to say really aren’t doing much with their OWN lives. Don’t go [...]
“If what you are doing is not moving you towards your goals, then it’s moving you away from your goals.” -Brian Tracy The things you do and people you associate yourself with can push you forward or pull you back. If you’re not where you want to be, evaluate your relationships and consider your actions. [...]
“It is better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for someone you are not.” -Andre Gide People who fake it usually slip up and reveal their true character. Don’t pretend to be something you’re not just to get people to like you. Being true to YOU is more important than [...]