I’ve been away for a while. Don’t worry, it was all good things that kept me away. Nevertheless, I feel it’s been long enough that it wouldn’t hurt for me to reintroduce myself and chat more about what it is that I’m trying to do with this space. I’m Joi. I’m a southern girl and… Continue reading Let’s Get Reacquainted
It’s been a heck of a year and it’s just now March. Last we spoke, I talked a lot about setbacks and overcoming failure. Mishaps, misfortunes, complications, or whatever in the world you want to call them seem to drift in and out of life on their own freewill and we are left to deal… Continue reading Reframe Your Brain
"It's the Most Wonderful Time of the year!" I really do love the holiday season. Really, I do. But, let's face it, the traditions, familial obligations, and social interactions can get quite stressful and draining if we're not careful with our space and commitments. Besides setting clear boundaries and protecting yourself by saying no when… Continue reading 5 Healthy Ways to Destress Without Spending a Dime
"Yoga teaches us to live and be in the present, to be accepting, to let go of the things you don’t need and to live non-violently."
When I was a kid, I had a vision. I could see the me of the future. I would be thinner, more outgoing, involved in fun activities, and radiating happiness. I had three older cousins who I truly admired. They were cool and their lives seemed so interesting. I remember thinking in my 10-year-old head… Continue reading SMARTer Goal-Setting for the Win!
For the sake of full disclosure I'm going to go ahead and put it out there, (if I haven't already previously) I enjoy going to the gym. The poor lighting, the lines of weights stacked neatly against the walls, and the fresh energy from other humans on the same mission pushes me to reach a… Continue reading Must Haves for Your Home Gym
*The following journal was recorded previously and shared at a later date* I cannot tell you how many times I've been hanging out in a group setting and someone has apologized to me for what they're eating. Time and time again I've heard, "Oh, I know you don't eat [insert decadent dessert or rich and… Continue reading Sneak Peak Into the Food Diary of a Fitness Professional
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