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Who’s going to the gym today? NOT ME. It’s a rest day. 😂 | S H I N E . . . #320fit #fitnessiswholeness #weightlosstransformation #strongisthenewsexy #weightlifting #beforeandafter #weightlossgoals #investinyourself #320fitness (at Life Time King of Prussia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoU9lIzuKtp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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How to Look 30 in Your 40s

I’ll probably get a couple of eye rolls out of this post but it is what it is. Most people don’t believe me when I tell them how old I am. Sure, it’s commonly said that “black don’t crack” but I submit to you that it’s definitely more than just that. While brushing my teeth and doing my face routine the other day I heard the narrative “How to Look 30 in Your 40s” pop in my head. I know. I’m hearing voices now. 😂 We all do! Don’t we? Err…

Anyway, needless to say, I came up with a list that you won’t find in @cosmopolitan or @voguemagazine . Sure, an influencer will review products for you and make recommendations, but it may not be what I’m telling you now. Let’s go:

HOW TO LOOK 30 IN YOUR 40s

❇️ - Lose the attitude. You know what I’m talking about. The negative ones. Jealousy, bitterness, unforgiveness, back biting, hating, gossip, envy. All of it. Quit getting worked up when you see someone doing different from what you’re doing. Let them be and focus on yourself. If you’re having attitude about your job, leave it. Having a bigger one about your relationship? Ditch that too. All the negative stuff shows up on your face. ❇️ - Learn and practice unconditional self love and set yourself free from trying to be someone you’re not or what society expects of you. Baby, you were born that way. You’re amazing just the way you are, like Bruno Mars says. The effort to go in the opposite direction of who you were meant to be is STRESSFUL and it shows up on your face. ❇️ - Be you, do you and believe in you. It’s hard in the beginning but work on it. Period. If not, it shows up on your face too. ❇️ - Change or tighten your circle if needed. What’s the saying? It’s better to have four quarters than a hundred pennies. Yes. It’s actually surprising how some people will escort themselves out of your life on their own without you doing anything. And a lot of times on retrospect, it was us resurrecting them over and over again. Playing and catering to people who aren’t your friend shows up on your face too.

I’ve looked at my pictures of myself when I was younger and they don’t compare to present day and it’s my belief that as I healed, forgave those who had wronged me, practiced self-love and shed the expectations of others to be my true self, I transformed from the inside out and it shows. Shocking to even me. The slogan “Fitness is Wholeness” from 320Fit applies here.

But hey, if you want to hear something less involved because this sounds like a lot of work? Here are some basics: Drink plenty of water and establish a good skin care routine. Go to an esthetician here and there for your facials and scrubs. But I'm telling you - if you don’t deal with what’s going on inside, that too, will show up on your face.

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I can’t stress enough about the importance of taking progress photos of yourself no matter what. Even if you don’t think you’re making progress, if you’re still working out, you’re making progress. . I am extremely hard on myself - something I’m working on, but filming (sometimes annoyingly according to the girls that worked out with me last year) is what saved and gave me the EVIDENCE I have today. Scroll left and these were at the beginning of November 2020 after being in the gym consistently in July. There’s already a post on that in my feed. . But to see THIS comparison - less than 10lbs difference folks?!! 🤯 I had to laugh and laugh at myself for getting upset about “slow progress.” Girl, shut up. 🤷🏽‍♀️ . . . . . . . . #fitnessiswholeness #fitspo #fitness #weightloss #healthy #lifestyle #health #320living #fitmode #motivation #weightlossjourney #fitjourney #postworkout #320fit #weightlifting #strength #weightlossmotivation #fitlife #transformationtuesday #transformationthursday #strongisthenewsexy #workoutflow #320fitness (at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMyaV0Jhwkp/?igshid=6mx1lyuu2rv0

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A quick and healthy breakfast with all the essentials: something green, healthy fats and protein. What did you have for breakfast? . . . . . . . . . . #320fit #fitmode #motivation #gym #workout #foodie #mealprep #wls #weightlossjourney #fitfam #fitjourney #eatcleantraindirty #instagood #instafood #traderjoesfinds #avocadotoast #f52grams #phillyfoodie #phillychef #phillyeats #vegan #breakfastideas https://www.instagram.com/p/B4cmaN9BCu5/?igshid=14drrc6v1bgz7

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This reminds me of that Sunday School song we used to sing as kids: “Oh be careful little mouth what you say…” - what follows “I am” follows you. #ncjt #fitnessiswholeness #320fit #wholeness (at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci8xmOrMznU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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“❤️” if you agree! let’s get it 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 . . . . #320fit #fitnessiswholeness #gymmotivation #gitness #weightlosstransformation #transformationtuesday #beforeandafterweightloss #fitmode #postworkout #strengthtraining #strongisthenewsexy #weightlifting #beforeandafter #eatcleantraindirty #weightlossgoals #personaltrainer #investinyourself #healthylifetstyle #320fitness #fitspo #workoutflow #ootd #workoutootd (at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgHj5Z8O4H-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Just like my shirt says, I was feeling #320strong after doing two workouts in one day. 👏🏽👏🏽 #fitnessiswholeness #320fit #motivation #gym #strongisthenewsexy (at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce1TorcLb3F/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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And that’s even if you’re starting over for the first, second or third time. Just GO. 🔥 . . #320fit #workoutmotivation #investinyourself #investinyourhealth (at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cew_IKxMzSj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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You read it right. It’s up to you. Change your thoughts, change your mind. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #fitnessiswholeness #320fit . . . . #fitspo #fitness #weightloss #healthy #lifestyle #health #320living #fitmode #motivation #gym #workout #weightlossjourney #fitjourney #postworkout #weightlifting #strength #weightlossmotivation #fitlife #transformationtuesday #transformationthursday #strongisthenewsexy #workoutflow #320fitness (at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CemFPe2J_om/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Wake up, girl. 👏🏽👏🏽 . #320fit (at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVQmnVwpChV/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The stronger I get, the better I feel. The more I embrace my confidence and innate power, the more I am liberated. Fitness IS wholeness. #fitnessiswholeness #320fit (at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSFpHWeFqlf/?utm_medium=tumblr

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It all comes from you. #320fit #fitnessiswholeness (at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRgTn84MuId/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I am just amazed at how my body continues to change. 🤯 I know, I know - you’re going to say, well you’re working out consistently, so duh. Well I’m being honest here when I say this: about half of the time I work with Kill Bill, he really gets me MOVING but in the back of my mind I’m sometimes doubtful that it’s doing anything. 🤷🏽‍♀️ But then I’ll see a comparison. . NOW I understand what SNATCHED looks like. 👀 Compare the space between my arm and waistline. Compare the posture that is naturally upright because KB’s plan promotes a ‘proud chest’ with every single rep whether it’s upper or lower body. Pick up a weight, throw those shoulders back, stand tall, clench those abs in and go. I literally FEEL pulled in. 👏🏽👏🏽 . The circumference of my upper thighs have minimized although it’s hard to tell other than I had to toss the pants on the left because they got too big. . Change IS actually happening even though I can’t see it on the day to day. I have to TRUST that. Doubting my progress occurs less and less now, and I think I’m finally letting go of some of those childhood assumptions and once plagued how I felt about what I saw when I looked in the mirror. . Fitness is Wholeness 🧡 Keep going girl. . . . . #fitnessiswholeness #320fit #investinyourself #weightlifting #strongisthenewskinny #strongisthenewsexy #weightlossprogress #snatchedwaist (at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CN8N5sLhTqU/?igshid=jjr2qfyw0lvf

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This salad looks so real I feel like I can reach in and grab a topping! . I wish I knew exactly what time of day and the cloud conditions outside of my porch door in order to duplicate the lighting in all of my pics. It is untouched, although I used portrait mode on my iPhone. But the other 19,193 pics I took didn’t look like this either. 🤔 . I guess as long as it’s topped with #thatdressing that’s all that matters. . . .⁣ .⁣ #supportlocal #f52grams #specialdressing #foodstagram #saladdressing #entrepreneur #saladaddict #ketolife #eatyourgreens #phillyeats #healthysnack #saladlove #nowthatsfresh #mealprep #thefeedfeed #huffposttaste #320fit #foodphotography #weightlossjourney #cleaneating #freshfood #healthysalads (at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJpoCh-hdgR/?igshid=hcrrw0dk6q8x

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Talk about #NCJT with this one! Thanks for the motivation @davidwatsonfit a girl needed it! I’m really starting to like this! . Good luck to you in every area of your life and I just know you’re going to do some thaangss in AZ! 👍🏾 . They ain’t ready... 😂 . . . . . #nocomplaintsjustthanks #320fit #320fitness #livedreaminspirefly #fitnessmotivator #weightloss #weightlossmotivation #fitover40 #320living (at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8878HABvYC/?igshid=ktlzkvpbq9ox

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I was so happy to not be wearing a uniform or pulling my hair back for several days that I had to document that I actually have a wardrobe... 😂 and have more than just black pants! Plus it was nice to be lighter pound wise. We were on the move a lot! Now I need to figure out how to move to Europe. 🤔 #rossstores #ootd . . . . . . . . . . #livedreaminspirefly #320fashion #rossfinds #fashion #sales #goodfinds #parislove #weightlossgoals #beforeandafter #weightlossjourney #weightloss #320fit #pacandbec #livinglifeimagined #320strong #320travel #londonfashion (at Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/iam320/p/BvInQZwFzeY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1q48m0u2d9y3w