Birthday Blessings

Today I received a blessing. I’m thankful for another day, for another amazing birthday. Every day I’m thankful and grateful for what I’ve received – the good, the bad and the ugly
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I learned a long time ago that life is too short. 11 years ago I realized that tomorrow is not promised so live your life today. I had an ectopic pregnancy and during my second IVF attempt I suffered a TIA – a Transient Ischemic Attack which is a mini stroke. While in the hospital they also found I had a PFO – Patent Foramen Ovale, a hole in the heart that didn’t close the way it should after birth. I never had any lasting effects from the stroke and for that I’m blessed and thankful. I knew the signs of a heart attack but not a stroke. I was considered healthy and used to work out all the time. Many times I used to wonder what my purpose was
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After a long year of meeting with a great team of doctors to find out why I had the TIA they finally came up with a safe plan for another round of IVF. After a successful round and three years later, I finally had my miracle baby

When you look at my picture you will see a fighter, a stroke survivor, a Mami to a miracle baby, a single Mami like the phoenix rising from the flames as a winner, beating all life challenges and defeating hard times. The phoenix is a symbol of rebirth from the ashes of the past, and it also represents the victory of life over death. I’m here to help those who are struggling, who may not understand their struggles and their journey and to let them know there is light and we all have a purpose
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I’m thankful for the journey I’ve been on, who the person I’ve become and what I’ve learned about myself. I know what my purpose is and my why! 

90 Day Fitness Challenge and Gift Giving

💥BIG NEWS FLASH💥

Just in time for the festivities- y’all gonna love this!!

Our team is hosting the most EPIC AND FUN CHALLENGE EVER! 90 days people (it’s gonna be fun) 😁We will tackle 2 workout programs, learn how to fuel our bods with food - REAL FOOD 😋 AND we are giving away ✨21 GIFTS✨ in DECEMBER!

I know we all want to finish this year at our best and KEEP GOING into the New Year🎉 and all the way through Valentine's Day❤️! I want you to have LESS STRESS for Christmas🎄, ROCK the (LBD) little black dress or that handsome suit for you guys for New Year's EVE 🔥and feel confident and sexy for your Valentine's day fun.💕

  

Here’s the deal ⬇️

👍🏻 3 Day Cleanse to have a clean slate and drop the bloat right after Turkey day. Don’t worry, you can still have ALL your favorites!
👍🏻 We are gonna CRUSH two workout programs together!
👍🏻 We have 21 days of GIFT GIVING for our group in December! 🎁 (Because WHO DOESN’T LOVE GIFTS?!)
👍🏻 A weekly menu & grocery list will be sent to your inbox each Friday if you are on HD!
👍🏻 Everyone who completes the 90 day challenge and shares their results in our private group will win a super cute Tank Top (or a manly t-shirt for the Dad Bods who are Ready to Rock the RAD BODS!) 💪🏻
👍🏻 Your own private cheering section in our accountability group where you are LOVED, EMPOWERED and INSPIRED to be the best you! You will NEVER do this alone!!

The best part is EVERYTHING - I MEAN EVERYTHING- is like super on sale for No Excuses November. 🤑🤑

JUST CALL ME OPRAH 👉🏼 "You get your sexy back! And YOU get your sexy back!”

We start the week after Thanksgiving!

No mom / dad jeans under the tree this year -- The best gift ever is feeling sexy, strong & confident in your skin! It’s about time you put YOU first again!! Tag a friend to join you!!

I only have a few spots left to fill today so raise yo 🙋🏻‍♀️ if you want the deets, because you don’t want to miss this one!

Come on y’all start being selfish and do something for yourself for once, you won’t regret it!!

Busy Peeps Holiday Survival Flash Sale

What up my busy peeps!  It’s about that time of year - holiday parties and events surrounded by that four letter word - FOOD.  With so much happening, how bout we worry about one ess thing – cooking.  This is for all you busy Mama’s and Papa’s. 🙋🏻‍♀️ your hand to jump in my BUSY PEEPS Holiday Survival Flash Sale this week!!

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Staying on track with your fitness and nutrition goals isn’t easy during the holidays and even harder when you’re hit with a double whammy like stress and the holidays.  We all know how easy it is to hit the drive-thru window when you’re in a rush schlepping the kids to their sports events because there’s no time for dinner.  Before you know it, there goes your promise to stay healthy so you tell yourself “I’ll start again after the holiday.” That’s total nonsense and you know it!

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How about I help you with that. For less than 1/2 the cost of a salad, you can have a sweet treat on the go that will help you truly SAVOR the season and save time and money

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On Tuesday October 30th starting at 9am, I'm hosting a Busy Peeps Holiday Survival FLASH SALE -- with real solutions to make delicious and nutritious shakes and crockpot meals so that your family enjoys time together despite the busy schedules

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👉For real, y’all have heard me talk about my superfood shake and how it’s helped me with my hypothyroidism!! We have amazing shakes, crockpot recipes like seriously who doesn’t love crockpot cooking and did I mention I have some GIFTS

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So raise your 🙋🏻‍♀️ to jump in my Busy Peeps Holiday Survival Flash Sale Group and start TREATING YO'SELF to a stress free holiday season!

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#flashsales #crockpotmeals #crockpot #healthyrecipes #easyrecipes #shakes #superfood #superfoodsmoothie #holiday #stressfree

Shifting Into Shape

Hey Friends,

The holidays are soon approaching and with that comes parties, food and lots more food.  This is the time that we tend to side step our fitness program we've worked so hard to stay on track with.  Let's forget about those dumb New Year's resolutions that no one ever keeps and continue to stay on track with our fitness.  

Are we ready to reinvent ourselves, to shift into better shape?  I want to invite you to join me in a 28 Day Challenge starting Monday, October 29, 2018.  This is an opportunity to get ahead of the "Fall Five." Umm. what's the "Fall Five" you ask?  Well this is the average weight gain (5-7 lbs) during the holidays. Not as bad as the freshman 15 but y'all know how 5 lbs can easily creep up on you.  Let's do an easy Shift into the season and stay in shape together!  This will be done from the comfort of your own home at your convenience but with the support of a group and ME.  We'll hold each other accountable for our progress, push each other through the tough days and share our sweaty workout pics with our tribe.  We all know how working out together is much easier. I like having a workout buddy and it's very motivating when your tribe is cheering you on to succeed. If you follow me on Instagram you know I'm always trying to stay in shape.

Want a little inspiration?  Check out the before and after:

*results vary depending on starting point and effort

You too can do this!  So leave a comment saying YES, I'm In and I'll add you to the challenge group.  I promise y'all gonna love it

Irene

Avengers: Age of Ultron Digital/blu-ray release & Giveaway

Have you seen Avengers Infinity War yet?  Y'all may not know this but I'm a huge Marvel fan. I have a serious thing for Superheroes.  I remember as a kid watching Wonder Woman, and all the Marvel Superheroes.  I remember flying my sisters around in my invisible plane and using my lasso of truth on them.  I grew up with so many cousins that we were able to be pretty much all the superheroes. So many great memories.

As an adult, that hasn't changed much.  I still watch them all - like seriously over and over,  but the best part - now I can share that love with my daughter and I'm super happy to say that she takes after her Mami.

After watching Avengers: Infinity War at the theater I had to go back and re-watch the originals again, it was so good.  This movie was funny and you couldn't help but cheer and clap when something awesome happened.  The whole movie theater was laughing and applauding throughout the movie.

Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Age of Ultron will be released on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD on August 14.  In honor of this release, one lucky follower will have the chance to win (1) Avengers: Infinity War Digital Code Card by entering:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thanks for visiting and good luck!


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AQUAMAN - Home Is Calling

The new Aquaman trailer is officially here.  It comes out in theaters December 21.  Jason Momoa looks awesome.  I'm certainly looking forward to seeing this movie.

You can take a sneak peak at the trailer here.

Make sure to follow them on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

Why I Decided To Coach Others To Better Health

If you haven't noticed, there's a new workout that is pretty much the rage in fitness and social media - I'm sure you've heard of it.

I've worked out pretty much all my life especially more so three years ago when I got divorced - more on that later.  Working out is my medicine, my therapy.  During my divorce I started running more, I worked out almost every day and I could feel the stress, frustration, anger just melt away.  On the days I couldn't run I would close my eyes and run as fast as I could in my head.  Remember in Superman when Lois Lane died and Superman flew around the earth in reverse at super high speed to turn back time - well it was like that fricken fast except I didn't want to turn back time. Working out was is my drug, even if it was for a half hour doing whatever, it feels so good!

On Instagram I would follow many of the fitness pro's or pretty much anyone with a great workout page with videos I could do at home. Earlier this summer I joined my first online fitness program for the first time.  It was pretty cheap but I did it more for the guidance on what I needed to do and the meal plan.  I never knew what I was supposed to eat - low carb high carb, what the bloody hell was that shit! I work out at home because not all gyms have a kids area where I can drop off my 8 year old so I would work out at night or early before work. I have learned so much and have connected with some great people online.

I always have people reaching out to me on Instagram asking me if I wanted to join their tribe but I always had to decline. Finding time to work out isn't easy especially as a single mom.  It means I have to prioritize my expenses meaning it's a "nice to have but not a gotta have" and between last month and a few weeks ago I just dropped an unexpected $1k on my car and at the vets.  No es bueno my friends. Then I was talking to a new follower who had checked out my page and thought I was already working in fitness.  That planted a seed.  I researched the info and scheduled some time to chat with her.  I confessed my fears and skepticism but the benefits outweighed my fears.  I decided step outta my comfort zone and then I totally freaked the fuck out!! But I believe in the power of the Universe. I wanted some new opportunities and new adventures. During our call I connected with her in so many levels and I just knew this was a sign from the Universe, that this was meant to be.

For Christmas I got my first tattoo that says Faith Over Fear, you can check it out on my instagram. I have it on my forearm so that I can look at it every single day.  So I have to have Faith Over Fear that I can step out of my comfort zone and do this, I mean hell I already cheer people on when I scroll through Insta and motivate others so I know I've got this and you know what, it feels really good helping others when they are struggling, when they need a little extra push.  We all have tough days, no one wants to workout after working long hours or getting up at the crack of dawn to do it but when you have others doing it with you, makes things a heck of a lot easier.  I look at my beautiful daughter and my amazing dogs that are always there for me so Fuck Ya - I got this.  They are my why! I want to be there when my kids need me.

Today is a new day, make it your day.  If you're ready to make that change, you can leave a message below, hmu on Insta or Twitter.

Irene