This is a list to let you get to know me a bit better. These are rules, mindsets and realizations I have had that make me who I am and have improved my life.
1 – I Workout 6 Days a Week
I workout 6 days a week. I lift weights 5-6 times a week and do cardio 5-6 times a week. I do not talk about what workout I am doing everyday or how amazing it was because this is just what I do (it’s like breathing – I don’t talk about how many deep breaths I took today). Sometimes if I really feel it was a rockin’ workout or if it was in nature I will talk about it a bit but the truth is this is just part of my everyday now. It is not a fight or anything out of the ordinary.
When I began the transformation of my body, life and career I did talk about it more! It was new and different. I liked sharing that I was working out everyday because it was crazy for me! But, now when I am working out, I am working out and giving it my all for that day. Some days are better than others. I, at this point in my life, workout at different times in the day and I switch up my workouts going from the Lifestyle Program to the Bikini Body Program. Some months I am building muscle, some months I am leaning down. One thing I am always doing is improving my body, working towards what I want my body to look and feel like. There is a different look that everyone is going for. We all have our idea of the perfect body. I know mine and am continually improving it.
2 – I am Always Trying to Be Better
I am always trying to be better. Don’t get this confused. I am never trying to be better than anyone else. I am always trying to be better than my previous self. See, life for me is about growth, change and actualizing your authentic self. This takes daily work and persistence. This also does not mean that I am unhappy with myself today, because I am happy. I live in today but am always working towards my best yet to be.
3 – I Meditate Everyday
I meditate everyday. I need this time. When I meditate it brings me into right now. If I do not then I find myself anxious with racing thoughts. “Am I on track?” “Am I doing my best?” “Am I going to reach my goals?” “Is this good enough?”
Meditation for me is the glue that holds my life together. It is my time to be in the moment, get grounded and be grateful – not wanting anything or to go anywhere. Just being here and now.
4 – I Take Sundays to Fuel My Self
I take Sundays to fuel my self. Sunday I limit the technology in my life. I just do what I want all day Sunday. Whatever I really feel like. I watch my streaming of Agape International Spiritual Center, journal, read, cook and love my family. I light candles, dress cozy, wear no makeup and just BE. This makes my weeks run smoothly and is something I love.
5 – I am in love with my DAMY Heath Members.
I am in love with my DAMY Heath Members. I live to be there as they reach their goals. It gives my life a burning passion that I cannot explain. My dream is to reach as many women as possible and help them realize their greatest selves. I love these ladies and am so grateful to have them in my life.
6 – I Eat a Vegetarian Diet
I eat a vegetarian (sometimes vegan) diet (diet as in the sum of all the foods I eat – I follow the DAMY Bikini Body Program). I do not preach this choice nor tell anyone that this is what they should do. I think that it is up to the person. For me it was never a challenge to not eat meat. It never was something I missed. I ate meat only because that is what the people around me called normal. It never felt normal. When I realized this at a young age I didn’t eat much meat but 5 years ago I said good-bye for good and have never looked back. It is just what agrees with me on the physical, mental and spiritual level.
7 – I Eat “On Plan” 98% of the Time
I eat “on plan” 98% of the time. I eat whole natural foods 98% of the time. The other 2% of the time I have wine, maybe sweet potatoes fries or some chocolate. My treats go something like that. I only have a treat when I really want one. That is just where I am. I have come to an honest belief that although the general population may not agree with me, this is normal.
I do not think what we see at restaurants and grocery stores are normal! All this processed, packaged, sugar and fat filled foods that are now everywhere are not normal! They do not feel normal in my body or benefit me in anyway. I get very confused when I am in a situation and someone is asking me what I eat and how I do it while they are drinking pop and eating some boxed thing. How did we all get so messed up? How is it normal to drink Pepsi and not normal to eat vegetables. I wish everyone could take a big step back and see how far removed we have come from healthy eating.
8 – I Try to Make Everyone Comfortable
I have a terrible habit of trying to make everyone comfortable. When someone complements me I try to make it seem like nothing and just brush off my achievement. This is something that I am working on changing right now. I am from now on going to accept my successes. I am going to let complements in without trying to lessen them. This is a current thing I am working on. I am going to stop trying to dim my light to make others more comfortable. I encourage you all to do the same. In saying this I haven’t shared a lot of great things with you all, but from now on I will be.
have some big things coming up including my first cookbook, book and collaborations with some great publications. I can’t wait to share this all with you. You will be seeing and hearing more great things!
9 – I Blog Because I Enjoy It
I blog because I enjoy it. I do not think I am better than anyone, holy, or someone that needs to be heard. I just enjoy it. If there are a few people that hear my words how they are meant to be interpreted than I am happy. I just like to share things that make my life better in the hope that it lands on someone and helps them in some way. It could be inspiration, motivation or just a yummy meal. If you do not enjoy reading what I have to say, please understand that you do not have to read anything I write.
10 – I Do Not Fit a Mold
I do not fit in a mold. When I first decided to follow my passion of health and wellness I looked to the fitness industry. I looked at the norm and tried to fit into that mold. I quickly realized that it was not the fit for me…. the mold, not the fitness industry. See, I have my own ideals, visions and passions. I do not want to stand on a stage and have someone tell me where I rank, I do not want to be the face of a fat burning pill I do not believe in, and I certainly do not want to fit a mold someone else created becoming a billboard for whatever they are selling. That is just not me.
I then looked at the food bloggers. Well, I am not going to fit there either. I am only going to share what I really like and want to share. I am not going to be an all vegan blog, an all strict health food blog, I am not going to list the calories in my recipes (I do not count my calories anymore), not an all vegetarian blog, or all dessert blog.
Then looked at the fitness blogs – well I am not going to talk about my workout everyday. So…. I don’t fit into a mold. I am just not going to try. I blog whatever I am feeling and want to share. In following what I really believe in and only sharing what I love the best business, companies, and products have discovered me. If it vibrates with you, great, if not, move along.
11 – I am Spiritual Not Religious
I am spiritual not religious. If you would like to know more about this, contact me and we can chat. I think it is important to not push spiritual or religious beliefs on others.
12 – I Know People are Going to Talk
One thing I know is people are going to talk, speculate, take things personally that you say, and make things up about you (coming from a small town gets you ready for this part of life early). What I know for sure about this is – you do not have to take it personally. I have had some mean things said and made up about me. Some of these things were from relatives and friends. I used to really take this hard. I would cry and say why me…blah blah blah. I no longer take this personally. I know that nothing anyone says about me in this fashion is true or has anything to do with me.
What it really comes down to is how they feel about themselves. People that are unhappy, jealous, feel threatened or are board in their lives gossip and try to tear others down in whatever way that they can. When people are happy and full of joy, they do not feel the need to tear others down. Just knowing that when another says hateful things about you they are only speaking of themselves and not you. This knowing will set you free. Do not let anyone ruin your day, hour or minute. Send them some love (they need it) and move along living your life.
13 – There is Not One Ideal Female Body Type
I am passionate about there not being one female body type that is the best. There are many types that are all equally amazing! I love a muscular women as much as a curvy women! All the women that come to DAMY Health have a different ideal of what their perfect body looks like. I love that!!!! Some want to be muscular, some want to be just toned and lean, some want to be curvy. All are equally perfect and wonderful! That is what I love about DAMY.
There is no mold for what you should look like. You decide and we give you the tools to get there. None are better than the other. Remember that. Do no put another woman’s body down to explain what you want. It is not necessary. Just become what you think is beautiful and for you.
14 – I Have BIG Dreams
I have BIG dreams. Along this road to making them all come true I am going to follow my heart and do what is right for me. I will do my best to stay on the road of what I believe in. When I veer off I will let you know. I will be as honest and candid with you as I can at any given time. I am going to keep my eyes in my own lane because I know that looking around only slows you down.
YOU MAKE ME HAPPY:) xo you go get it all babe….. the world loves you
I heart you! Thank you! XO
Awesome post…I would love to learn more about #11
Hey Kelly! Thanks! You would like to know more about my workouts? You can see what I do at the top under the Bikini Body Program! Hope that helps! Have a great day!
Great post!!
Thanks so much Melissa! Hope you have a great day!
And that is why I relate to you so much and love following you! My number one desire in my own journey is to encourage women to be who they truly are and be open and honest about it because when one of us speaks the truth it allows others to feel comfortable speaking it too. So thank you for always being candid and open and honest with us! I appreciate that you share so openly.
Thank you so much Kim! I try to share as much as I can. Like I said if that touches one person I am happy. Thank you for always being such an amazing support. Xo
How awesome was that, you are an inspiration to all of us who follow a healthy lifestyle! I couldn’t agree more and was happy to hear you say what you do is just like breathing!!! It truly is! Keep rocking it sister and we will continue to follow! Xo
Thank you Teres!!! You are kind. Thank you for your kind words! Hope you have a great day!
This is so Awesome!! I can definitely hear the genuineness and humility in this post! Truths about me?:
1. Though I sometimes fall, I never give completely up. I keep figuring out ways to get to the goal that I have even if I have to take a break from them sometimes to regroup and reorganize.
2. I am a truth seeker. I do not like to be lied too and it is extremely difficult for me to lie. I am usually straightforward in my speech. 😀
Love it Lori! Thanks so much!
1. I am a giver. I love to give people and things and go above and beyond to help someone out if I know it will put a smile on their face.
2. I love to learn…all things, it doesn’t matter. I’ve even spent long periods of time underneath cars/car hoods to learn how to fix my car myself! I’m the one all of my friends call when they need a tire changed. 🙂
3. I love to laugh and make people laugh. I will make myself look like a complete goon-blob just to get a giggle.
4. Even though I talk a lot and it would seem I pay no attention, I actually am a big observer and I can read people really well. 😀
Love it doll!
Great post Amy- loved #7 talking about what ‘normal’ eating is for you and that popping open a soda and eating from a box certainly ISN’T! Kudos to you!
Thanks so much Casey!! Hope you have a great day!
I love this, I read it before and loved it. One of my biggest truths is I’m terrified of what I am capable of. I start to do so well then I ruin it for myself because I’m afraid of getting to where I dreamed I would be.
Thanks so much doll! I know you can do ANYTHING!!! I know this! XO
Thankyou for sharing with us Amy. I love what you have written and what you stand for. I think with you, you have the correct balance in life. I must admit I have followed other fitness women, but in the end I deleted their links because it became about the image ( and I mean no disrespect on this subject). But Amy you seem to get it. When we are trying to change our images it goes a lot deeper……Love it!
Thanks so much! It means a lot! I “get it”. I know that body transformation is much, much more than what is on the outside. Hope you are having a great day! 😉
Love this Amy!
I think it is great to have a face and personality behind fitness and lifestyle programs. I also like the idea of creating a new “normal” and being as healthy as we can be! Lastly, blogging is a passion of mine as well, I just love it!
Thanks for the great post!
Thank you so much!!!
I absolutely love all of this! The last sentence is my favourite ‘I am going to keep my eyes in my own lane because I know that looking around only slows you down.’! Your just great! Thanks so much for the honesty and love 🙂
Thank you!! I hope you are having a wonderful day!
I love this idea of writing down the truth’s about your self right now. I appreciate your honesty and willingness to share. I am so excited to have just found your site and your blog and your phenomonal recipes. I have made three in the last two days and I LOVE THEM. I have been vegan since 2003 and also I have done my best to eliminate sugar. I take it as a challenge to find food for my friend and myself that is healthy and also replaces our “craved” foods/er… junk. I have been researching holistic medicine and herbs for a couple years. I would like to get certified in holistic nutrition. Would you mind suggesting a program for me, if you know of one you like? Thank you and hope your day is exciting and fun.
Thank you!!
whoops! One more question, can I do the bikini program while nursing? Do you know if anyone has? Thank you mucho 🙂
Hi Amy, Im happy I found your blog (and I just started “following” yo on FB now), you look as an amazing person : ),
BTW I am vegetarian (lacto-ovo) since I was 16 yoa, and all my life had about 10lbs more than I should, I started by myself 6 weeks ago some kind of “fitness” program, I started exercising 1 hour a day for 6 days a week, and I lost so far only 3lbs! (I am tiny in scale as I am only 5ft tall so at the moment I am 94lbs and I think my ideal weight would be around 84 to 87). However I am trying to lose fat and gain muscles which I almost never had.
I am considering buying your “Bikini body program” but have one question – since I am a vegetarian, I am wondering if there is ONLY vegetarian food in meals option. Honestly, I would not like even to read and have to skip those non-vegetarian food in the lists.
So I m not sure if it was clear what I asked, if the program in relation to food has a strictly vegetarian content option.
Thanks a lot : ), I hope to hear from you soon and I will learn from you anyways – I see that : )
Sanya,
Dublin, Ireland
Thank you!
How do you lift weights 5-6 a week?! Aren’t you sore?
Nope 🙂 I sleep enough, drink water and fuel my body so that I can recover.