my inspirations,

We are surrounded by many beautiful & empowered women every day. Here are some of the women that inspire my in so many ways…

Beyonce

This is one of my favorite videos of Beyonce – she’s so simple & real not to mention talented!

Beyonce Year of 4

Crossfit

Women of Crossfit = Strength & Beauty

Crossfit has given me so much more confidence and positively affected my life in all areas.

It incorporates strength, power and endurance in a way that prepares you for any physical challenge that you encounter.

Every day is a different workout and challenge.

Doing Crossfit is a gift to me…my “me time”.

For me the benefits are holistic – after every WOD I’m so thankful… mind, body and soul.

Author Unknown – This was found on

http://www.crossfitsalvation.com/2011/06/crossfit-girls-kick-ass.html

CROSSFIT GIRLS KICK ASS

Taking care of yourself physically, emotionally, and nutritionally will turn your world upside down, as well as your perspective on what healthy and beautiful should look like. I chose Crossfit and it transformed every aspect of my life. It has rewired my brain, and I have a new vision of what I strive to become.

What a far cry from what used to be….

I used to want to be thin; now I proudly show off those lines in my shoulders and abs.

I used to want the pounds to decrease on the scale; now I watch them increase on the bar.

I used to exercise out of desperation; now I crave the feeling of a sub-5 Fran.

I used to eat for comfort, now I eat for fuel.

I used to do zumba, aerobics, random machines, i.e. waste my time; now I’m a Crossfitter.

I used to think being sweaty was gross; now I bask in hard-earned sweat angels.

I used to feel insecure about my physical capabilities; now I feel empowered.

I used to seek the attention of douche bags that also sought out the frail, skinny girl; now I’ve found the man that values and appreciates a strong woman.

I used to follow; now I lead.

I used to make excuses; now I show others how to get rid of theirs.

I used to cave under pressure; now I know discipline.

I used to claim ignorance on nutrition; now knowledge is power.

I used to compare myself to all the other women around me; now I stand confidently, looking forward.

I used to dream of doing things; now I just do them.

I used to be limited; now I’m unstoppable.

This is my new definition and my perspective of what a beautiful, healthy, capable woman should be. I’ve been permanently rewired and never plan to go back. I don’t need to look like the girl on the cover… I’d rather know I could overhead squat her.

Audrey Hepburn

Oprah Winfrey

“Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.”

“Follow your instincts, that’s where true wisdom manifests itself.”

She’s a fellow Aquarian with a very big heart & proves that we can do & achieve anything!

I love her heart – she’s a true inspiration for all of us girls

Angelina Jolie

“You’d think, ‘What if I make a mistake today, I’ll regret it’. I don’t believe in regret, I feel everything leads us to where we are and we have to just jump forward, mean well, commit and just see what happens.”

I love a woman who totally owns herself, follows her heart & doesn’t concern herself with what anyone else thinks!

I’m a huge fan of Angelina and love her or hate her, she’s an inspirational woman, humanitarian, mother, beauty, actor and someone who gives herself complete permission to be whatever or whoever she wants to be.

I love that she puts her money where her heart is…