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I enjoyed another year around the sun yesterday by 'acting' my age with my 15 yo. 😄 I'm so glad she still wants to hang out and actually has fun with me. ❤ @icecreammuseum @swimclubaustin #howami49 #funmom #neveraging #laughmore #keepakidsheart #foreveryoung #happybirthday 🎉

I'm here for Motivational Monday! ... Give me your best quote below 👇 #motivation #acaseofthemondays #inspireme #monday #monslay #wakeupandsmile #shadeson😎 #mondaymotivation #sunglasses #mondayvibes #mondaymood

If it makes you happy..... #yogaswing #inversions #tucknroll #upsidaisy #yogini #deeperstretch #yogaeverydamnday #yogagirl #swingingintotheweekend

The best things in life start with S #saturday #summer #sex #sleep #sweekend #sdogs #sdonuts #sbooks #smovies #slaughter 😜

#nationalbestfriendday A few of my fav ladies I love and some more not shown here ❤ #blessedinfriendships #bff #girlfriends #girlgang #beauties

Grab a pen and a piece of paper. Don't ask questions just do it. Come on, #YoungGrasshopper, I'm serious. You trust me, don't you? This will be an important lesson. If you don't eat right you are working against your workouts! I talk a lot on here about fitness and how important it is but the truth is it's only 20% of your battle to be healthy. #foodfirst It's not about overhauling your diet overnight. Modify your fave recipes to make them healthier. My husbands favorite childhood meal was stuffed peppers. Usually served with mash potatoes and corn.. YIKES!! #nothankyou My version swaps out the rice for quinoa, the horrid ground meat for mushrooms #vegan, and nasty canned sauce for homemade tomato sauce #nosugar. It has plenty of shallots, fresh herbs and I added zucchini; because more veg = more fiber which means you stay full longer. #winwin #gethealthy #knowledgeispower #healthyswaps #everylittlebithelps #goodhealthyfood #easyrecipes

Many yoga and Pilates exercises are extremely good for building core strength. If you're tired of tacking on traditional ab workouts to the end of your cardio or strength session, trade your usual moves in for a yoga or Pilates class. Bonus: these mind-body exercises can also increase your flexibility and reduce stress! ☯️ #happythursday #asana #downdog #yogainspiration #stressrelief

What is Greece most famous for? Beaches, archaeological sites, delicious food, sunsets, or dancing in the moonlight. It's hard to pick one so we enjoyed it all! Opa!! 🇬🇷 #mybigfatgreekvacation #greece #travelgram #visitgreece #history #ancientwonders #vibrantculture

I read a lesson on mindfulness this last month and started practicing even more self awareness. Ask yourself "what is my mind full of?" If it's full of anxiety, impatience, criticisms and stress that is what you'll be mindful of. If it's full of peace, contentment, acceptance and gratitude that's what you'll be focused on. I choose the latter! Mindfulness practices like non-judgment, and compassion can help us question our own thoughts and be open to new perspectives. Being mindful can actually help you be more humble. You can cultivate more acceptance by practicing loving-kindness meditations that encourage you to be more compassionate toward yourself. I've chosen to be more aware of my thoughts, feelings, and karma. Shifting focus to these aspects of my life. So ask yourself, what is my mind full of and is that what I want to focus on? After all, your best life is what you make of it! #mindfulness #meditation  #selflove #selfcare #mentalhealth #inspiration #wellness #mindset #life #happiness #positivevibes #peace #healthylife #positivity #gratitude #consciousness #mentalhealthawareness #karma #lifeisajourney #selfworth #selfrespect #trust #honoryourself

Surround yourself with inspiring, encouraging, and empowering human beings.  This crew works so hard and it shows! Pause if you must, but don't stop! #workforit #fitnessfamily #consistencyequalsresults 💪 #pilates #yoga #barreinstructor #workoutmotivation #fitover40

This is why I do everything I do, to make them proud! There are so many incredible women in my life that have shaped me into the person I am today. I am so grateful for all of them! Happy #womenshistorymonth to all the women everywhere! 💞 #women #family #girls #womenswednesday #proud #whoruntheworldgirls #daughters

What is your favorite piece of workout equipment? 🔴 I've always been a firm believer that all you need for a workout is a pair of sneakers and a good sports bra. However,  my first Barre class changed all that. (What do you mean I need sticky socks? lol 🧦) So after being introduced to Barre I found a love for the Bender Ball; most of y'all know it as a pilates ball. It is one of my favourite props!! 😍 Classes that include the use of a pilates ball are both more challenging and more fun than when they’re not. Why? Well, studies have shown they test your strength, stability and balance all at once. ⚖ These balls act as an effective training tool as they provide an unstable Surface. That instability forces you to use your core muscles, aid with back health, injury recovery as well as improving posture. 🧘‍♀️ These balls are ideal to train those hard to reach muscles that fail to get trained in the gym. 🍑 It’s great for getting a deep abdominal connection as it forces you to find stability through your core. It’s not just good for your mid-section, though. A Pilates ball can also be used to strengthen your arms or legs with simple squeezes, or even just holding it in place. These balls also add resistance to exercises, many of which encourage pelvic floor activation as well as toning the body. Pilates balls have been used by physio therapists for years as an essential aid for injury recovery! There are so many different Pilates ball exercises, which will make your workouts varied and more fun. You can use it on the mat or to aid in your standing work. So try them out already! 🔵 #balls #pilatesball #corestrength #fitnesstips #barreinstructor #workoutmotivation #trainharder

Seeking out my art fix; DFW has some beautiful murals! 🎨 Did you know at one point in time, graffiti was considered a faux pas? A destructive defacing of cities. Most murals were politically charged, a way for rebels to quietly protest. It was art with a powerful message. Sometime during this millennium though, street art evolved into a genre accepted by the masses, worthy of being explored, photographed, and commemorated in museums. It's not necessarily highbrow couture, but it is widely respected. #streetartistry #streetsaturday #dfwmurals #art #artseeker #skilled

NOW it was serious. A double- dog-dare. What else was there but a "triple dare you?" And then, the coup de grace of all dares, the sinister triple-dog-dare. What's your favorite Christmas movie? 🎄 #funny #laughter #frozentongue #silly #achristmasstory #tripledogdare 🌟 #merrychristmaseve