Got ink? #tattoos

Do you have tattoos? I got my first one only about a year ago with Darren! I love my tattoo & the meaning behind it!! I got a grey ribbon on my wrist for brain cancer awareness. Darren also has the grey ribbon for #braincancer with #winning in it.  So, it got me thinking...who else has one and what's the story behind it? Do you love yours? How many do you have? 

Here is some total entertainment I found online. It states where you have your tattoo shows a lot about you. Tell me if its true for you! 😉
If your tattoo is on your:
1. Forearm - shows your toughness and strength. As well as conveying your emotions in a macho way.
2. Ankle - you are demure but have a wild streak that you like to keep hidden.
3. Neck - you are very bold and like to take risks
4. Lower back - you are very mysterious and like to play coy.
5. Chest - because of its proximity to the heart, you are full of love and devotion
6. Wrist - you are subtle and delicate!
7. Face - you are a total badass, #girlieboss

Interested in learning more about Darren's #brain #cancer journey and his winning attitude?  Join our LIVING with cancer group today!  CLICK here to join!  

What's your superpower??

#TransformationTuesday goes to my amazing husband! He's not your traditional weight loss transformation... He's got that "I'm kicking cancers ass and winning transformation". I couldn't be more proud of him. You know he was given a year and a half to live, right??? The cancer he still has (they weren't able to get it all), shockingly has not started grow yet... I say yet... Because unfortunately it will start grow.. We just don't know when. The doctors said usually within 2 to 3 years.... Well it's been over 5!! He defeats all odds! He is my hero!

How does he do it?

1. He does NOT let cancer define him. The term "cancer survivor" does not apply to him. He does not just "survive" he "lives".
2. He wakes up every single morning with the most incredible attitude! It's not that he doesn't think about having cancer everyday, but he chooses to make it a great day!
3. When he is having an off day (forgets why he's in a certain room or what he's supposed to be doing or puts toothpaste in his hair instead of hair gel...happens a lot)...he laughs.
4. He eats healthy (80% of the time) and works out.
5. And most importanty...He laughs out loud EVERYDAY (sometimes all day).

Our new (free) private group on Facebook is open - "LIVING" with cancer.  CLICK here to join! If you are facing cancer or have a loved one who is, then this group is for you!  This group is a way to bring happiness, laughter and support throughout their journey. This group will hopefully help you change your mindset and outlook on life!

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T.G.I.F (every day!)

Become a happier person today!! Don't wait until Friday or the weekend to be happy -- you CAN make EVERY day a happier day!  Let me know if you struggle with this or have questions - I'm here to help!  Message me today!

1. WAKE UP EARLY: Go to bed at a decent hour, getting 7 or 8 hours sleep and you'll wake up feeling refreshed and ready for a new day. If you wake up earlier you are more likely to have a happier and more successful day.

2. FIND YOUR SMILE: And find it daily. Do something that makes you happy right away. Tell yourself something wonderful is going to happen and believe it.

3. SEE BEYOND IMPERFECTIONS: Happy people understand that life isn't going to be flawless. They don't judge others! They look for the good in people and even in themselves.

4. PAT YOURSELF ON THE BACK: Happy people are proud of what they do. They recognize when they accomplish something. They finish what they start and they're always try to become better.

5. GET MOVIN': Go to the gym, go for a walk, or do an at-home workout. After you get your body moving – I promise you won't regret it.

6. BECOME YOUR OWN BESTFRIEND: We can be our own worst enemy or own best friend – it's up to YOU to decide. Don't let your mind bring you down and tell you you're not happy. You deserve to find joy. Love the person in the mirror and think positively about yourself.

7. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH HAPPY PEOPLE: Be around people who uplift you and make you feel better. Did you know if you're constantly with negative people – you are more likely to become negative too? Your environment around you can make you who you are.

8. BE GRATEFUL: Don't take a day for granted. Recognize that every day is a blessing.

9. SLOW DOWN: We tend to take on too much. Give yourself a break. Don't feel like you need to do everything in one day. Do what is best for you.

10. MAKE THE BEST OUT OF EVERYTHING: We really do have choices in every situation – choose the highroad – smile, laugh and make the best of it.

How Fitness is like MARRIAGE!

How marriage is like fitness.

1. DON'T COMPARE. Your marriage, just like your fitness, is yours alone. Don't compare other couples behavior to your day to day marriage. Same thing with running – you don't know where they're coming from or how hard they've worked to get there.

2. MAKE IT A PRIORITY. Life gets busy. People have jobs, kids, activities…. Just like it's easy to wake up one day and realize you haven't worked out in weeks, it's just as easy to wake up one day and realize you know longer know your spouse. Regular date nights, trips together, and even working out together occasionally can help you keep the connection alive. Darren and I work out together at least once a week!! It's always my favorite workout.

3. MARRY SOMEONE YOU LIKE. That sounds kind of like "DUH", but marrying someone you flat out enjoy being with will go a long way during the hard times. Same thing goes with exercise. If you hate running, you aren't going to do it. You need to find something you LOVE, or at least don't hate!

4. REALIZE THAT THE BAD DAYS ARE JUST THAT - A BAD DAY. If your marriage is strong and you've worked hard to stay close to your spouse, most bad days (or even phases) can be worked through. And a lot of times they are indicative of nothing important. Workouts are the same way. We've all had bad workouts where we want to give up or where a run seems so hard for the pace we are running. But we don't stop, we try again, and chances are, the next run or workout will be your best.

5. KEEP TRYING NEW THINGS. Have adventures together. Learn together. Just like fitness, sometimes you need to shake things up a bit. And remember, it's as much about the journey as the goals. Embrace every moment and enjoy the ride.

I just posted a short video today on STAYING ON TRACK over the weekend -- even with Superbowl Sunday!  CHECK it out HERE!  Be sure to drop a note and say hi, too!!  Have a great weekend!!!