Bring Out The Best You

Whatever your days become and however they unfold, live them fully and do so with reckless abandon. Don’t simply survive, but squeeze every drop of promise each day holds. So…Live your life, spread your love, and always bring out the best you. 

Learning From Others

Often the people in our lives are our greatest teachers. Some say that we attract precisely the people we need in our lives to learn what we have to learn.

We learn from them not only directly-oh, so that's how to do it-but also by negative example-oh, so that's how NOT to do it. We learn from them by having to stretch ourselves in new ways-to assert ourselves finally, maybe, to avoid being run over by someone. Or to be more patient and tolerant of mistakes. When we see our interactions as opportunities for growth, we can by happier with them and with ourselves.

The list of what we might be learning is endless and different for each one of us. But today, I'd like you to contemplate these two questions: From whom must I learn to receive? From whom (or what) must I learn to protect myself? Take note and stay open. :)

Ryan, M.J. Instant Health and Happiness. Pg. 219.
Thanks Mom!

The Thoughts Of My Heart

Many people will WALK in and out of you LIFE, but only TRUE friends will leave footprints on your HEART. To handle YOURSELF~use your HEAD; to handle others~ use your HEART. Anger is the only one letter short of danger. If someone betrays you once, it is their fault; if they betray you twice, it is your fault. Great MINDS discuss IDEAS; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people. A person who loses money~ loses much; a person who loses a FRIEND~loses much more; a person who loses FAITH~ loses it all. Beautiful young people are accidents of NATURE, but BEAUTIFUL old people are works of art. LEARN from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough to make them all yourself. There is no BEGINNING or END. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. TODAY is a GIFT, that's why they call it the present.

The Will To Do

The Will To Do~ "My will to do springs from the knowledge that I CAN DO. I'm only being natural, for there is no fear or doubt inside my mind." Extraordinary effort, highly emotionalized conditions, or a true determination to win at all costs will release this extra energy. An athlete can actually be so tired, but since the athlete has that will and determination to win, they can keep on almost indefinitely in order to achieve their objective.

Make Things Happen This Month

Do BIG things this month!

Former Lady Razorback Basketball Player~Gone Too Soon

~Life Comes Full Circle~

The adventure of life is to LEARN. 

The purpose of life is to GROW. 

The nature of life is to CHANGE. 

The challenge of life is to OVERCOME. 

The essence of life is to CARE. 

The opportunity of life is to LOVE. 

The secret of life is to DARE. 

The beauty of life is to GIVE.

India Lewis passed away on August 7, 2018. We celebrated her birthday in heaven on September 21, 2018 (actual birthday) through the 23rd. This video is the short version to the long video of some of her moments she lived when she was alive. May she rest in peace now.India will never be forgotten  and will continue to live in our hearts.

India Amber Lewis
Birthday: September 21st

The Full Version Video for India Lewis will be posted soon. Thank you for watching and have a wonderful day. =) 

Listen...

The world will forever be upside down and challenging...how else would we learn, understand, and grow. We must make the most of the world as it is through love, courage, and hope. It is in the silence afterwards, that helps us move beyond our physical and mental selves. It is at the mysterious quiet at the core of our spirit that triumphs in the soundless sound of the universal heartbeat resonating deep within each of us. 

"I Want To Be The Best Swimmer I Can Possibly Be"

This month's Dofitness Training Spotlight shines on Sarah Ashlyn Pope. A young girl that has and does everything it takes to be the best she can be day in and day out. 

She is the sum of all her training, which has made her one of the best competitive swimmers in the State of Arkansas. It is what lives deep inside of her heart along with complete passion and true determination that drives her to be the best athlete she can be.

Sarah has what it takes to take her swimming to the next level and beyond. She works hard each and every day and will not allow herself to settle for anything less. Through all the pain & tears she knows what it takes and what she must do in and out of the pool. This is what truly makes her unique at such a young age. This isn't taught...it lives inside of her. It is what makes her absolutely amazing.

Sarah- I am so grateful for the opportunity I have had to train you. You are a true example of what a true all-round competitive athlete is and should be. You have accomplished so much in a short amount of time through your hard work, discipline, and sacrifice. Never stop reaching and never stop fighting for your dreams. You have what it takes to make all your dreams come true. Always stay strong no matter what challenges you may face. Be true to you and never let anything come between you and your dreams. Sooooo GO FOR IT SARAH!! : )

I am so proud of you Sarah Ashlyn! Congratulations on being Dofitness Training Spotlight Of The Month! This is a tribute video that shows why you are in the Dofitness Spotlight!

An Amazing Girl With A Fighting Spirit

A video that shows the journey this little girl has begun and little tokens of motivation to share with her during this very trying time.



Elizabeth...YOU are an amazing little girl with a such a powerful smile and a fighting spirit. YOU have so much LOVE all around YOU and always know that YOU are never alone. Your heart is strong and bright...it radiates everything around YOU.

YOU are an absolute inspiration to so many people. Never lose hope, embrace your strength, and let your light lead YOU to the place YOU are meant to be! STAY STRONG ELIZABETH AND FINISH YOUR FIGHT!

DEDICATE THIS DAY- SHORT VERSION

DEDICATE THIS DAY:

I was reading one of my favorite books the other day and I came across a part ib the book titled, "DEDICATE THIS DAY." The premise of it is that you dedicate a day to someone who is in need through expressions of love, kindess, and compassion. One of the greatest gifts you can give someone who is in need is kindness. True kindness lies within the act of giving without the expectation of something in return. Tokens of love provides clarity, the opening, and the grace for miracles to happen.

So I have decided to dedicate this day, August 24th to Elizabeth Yturralde-Cameron and her battle with cancer. Elizabeth is an amazing 13-year old girl with a such a powerful smile and such a fighting spirit. Her heart is strong and bright and it radiates everything around her. She is an absolute inspiration to so many people. 

My birthday wish on this day is for people to please take the time to read Elizabeth Yturralde-Cameron's story. A brave 13-year old girl and her battle with cancer. Please share her story with others (it's amazing how far our vibrations can go and spread). But most importantly, realize that every day offers us countless opportunities to love and help someone in need.

ELIZABETH'S FIGHT...

Be there for Elizabeth by helping in her battle with cancer. Support and donate to her fight. Whatever amount you choose to donate big or small it all adds up in the end. Anything is better than nothing...and it truly is not about the amount it is about taking the time to see the reality a what a young girl is facing . By offering support, you will help her to feel and stay strong when she feels weak. You help remind her that her and her life do matter. You may help build up her strength and confidence during the lowest moments of her journey. By your support, you may restore her faith again if it has been lost for a moment. Your actions may help contribute to her finding an inner peace again. There is definitely an amazing process that unfolds, and if you pay attention you will begin to reveal the true meaning of life and what we should really be doing...and that is helping one another.

When life shows us a 13-year old girl with a fighting spirit facing one of the most challenging obstacle she has had to face so far, we must help in someway. We must truly understand the full message and believe anything and everything becomes possible. I love this quote: "Once a heart opens to the other side, it can never completely shut again."

BE A WELL OF STRENGTH, HOPE, AND LOVE for someone who is in the face of a serious illness. Acts of kindness makes wishes come true and miracles unfold. You may be given a gift to witness things go from an obstacle to a miracle and knowing somehow the miracle will show up on the other side of the obstacle. Help me fulfill my birthday prayers and wishes today. We must give Elizabeth's story a voice and wings to fly. Please spread this young girl's story with your friends and try offer support if you can. 

DOFITNESS GIFT...

I am a big believer that tragedy and unfair situations do bring out the goodness in people. I believe that we live in this world to overcome our own struggles-to learn from them, to be more kind to others, to be more loving, and to offer our unique gifts at the RIGHT MOMENT IN TIME AND THE RIGHT WAY.  We all have the power to make a difference, the opportunity to help someone heal and win, and to help bring hope back that will end up helping 15 children by helping and starting with one. 

With all that being said and on behalf of Dofitness Studio, I want to challenge people to step it up. Don't think...JUST DO! So for every amount donated to Elizabeth's fight, Dofitness will match that amount and offer free personal training sessions, an awesome ab challenge program, a customized program design for your specific needs, or nutritional tips- recipes- eating regimens to help you reach your goals. 

If/When you donate, 1.) Please put your full name in the appropriate boxes. 2.) There is a place where you can leave a message that will appear under your name. The message you will type in for this Dofitness Giveaway is "FIGHTING SPIRIT." 3) Contact me by email with your name, your age, and your contact information. My email address is dofitness@gmail.com. You will then be contacted, and you will be set up for your first appointment with love. :)

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to message me on facebook or email me at the above address. I hope you will help me fulfill my birthday prayers and wishes today and help this amazing 13-year old sweet girl named Elizabeth and her journey into the realities of cancer.

ELIZABETH'S SUPPORT PAGE...

http://www.gofundme.com/teamelizabethc

I have put the link above for Elizabeth's support page, if you are interested in getting more information and/or making a donation. 

This wonderful support site was created by an awesome and very selfless family friend, Holly Nystrom Warnol. She has done an amazing job and has filled Elizabeth's page with tons of detailed information, pictures, special messages to help Elizabeth stay strong, post messages from Elizabeth's family, provides encouragement for people to help and pray for this family...and of course, don't let me forget all the countless updates she makes on this page. Awesome person with such a big heart.  

My thoughts and prayers continue strong for Elizabeth and her family and friends. KEEP FIGHTING AND WIN.

It's About HARD WORK And COMMITMENT

Players who PRACTICE HARD when no one is paying attention, build the strong foundation that holds the key to SUCCESS. There are absolutely NO SHORTCUTS...JUST HARD WORK!

You must earn your way to achieve what you set out to achieve! You must PRACTICE every day...NO MATTER WHAT! If you want the RESULTS, you must put in the WORK to receive the REWARDS!

BE DRIVEN to BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE!

Always,
~Dofitness

A PURPOSE REMAINS CONSTANT FOR LIFE

KEEP IT REAL.

HAVE FUN PLAYING.

UNDERSTAND.

BE IN TUNE.

BE PATIENT.

DON'T GIVE IN.

FIGHT.

TRUST.

LOVE.

HOW WINNING IS DONE!!!

"Let me tell you something- The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place and it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done. You gotta be willing to take the hit." No Fear...Attack The Challenges Of Life Head On!

Yo' Adrian! ADRIAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!

REFUSE TO STAY DOWN!!!

Part 1 Of Brandy Goddard's Ninja Warrior Training. 

You've Worked Day In & Day Out! Free Your Mind...Drop & Dissolve Any Inner Blockage. Raise Your Potential By Living Every Second Refreshed. Always Have Faith In Your Ability & Strength. BELIEVE & BECOME!!! You've Worked Too Hard For This-REFUSE TO STAY DOWN! You Have A Strong Foundation Ready To BE UNLEASHED. YOU Have A Powerful & Lethal Weapon- That's YOUR WILL. YOUR WILL TO DO/YOUR WILL TO SUCCEED. Remember: DON'T THINK-JUST DO! YOU GOT THIS!

THE RESULTS ARE IN!!!!

You Did It And You Were Awesome! I Am SO PROUD OF YOU! Just Like One Of Your Favorite Songs...Never Stop Believing!!! And Remember To Always Believe In Your Dreams...Never Let Anything Or Anyone Stop You From Achieving What You Can Achieve! I Have ALWAYS BELIEVED IN YOU...HANDS DOWN! YOU ARE AWESOME...A TRUE INSPIRATION! 

LOVE YOU Always,

Your Sister

Deanna Olivas (track new runner) RACE TIME TIME OF DAY START 00:00 7:30:17 10K 1:00:56 8:31:12 PREDICTED 20K 2:10:43 9:41:00 30K 3:07:47 10:38:04 40K 4:22:08 11:52:25 FINISH 4:35:34 12:05:51 PACE 10:32

A MOMENT TO REMEMBER- A WRINKLE IN TIME AND FOUR YEARS LATER

If I Could I Would Create A WRINKLE IN TIME (Two Points In Time That Are Wrinkled To Intersect And Would Allow Instant Travel To Any Place I Wanted To Be), So I Could Go Watch You Run. Tomorrow Is Your Big Marathon, And I Wish I Could Be There To Watch You Succeed Like You Did In 2010. 

I Am Extremely PROUD OF YOU And I Know In My Heart You Are Going To Be Great Tomorrow. I Will Be Thinking Of You And Cheering You On In SPIRIT. 

So Go DO It And Shine Bright. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS.

2010 25TH L.A. MARATHON RESULTS...

GO! GO! FIGHT! FIGHT! TRACKING MY FIRESTAR!

SHE DID IT! SHE FINISHED STRONG AND ACCOMPLISHED SO MUCH. WAY TO GO DEE! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! YOU DID IT AND YOU ARE A TRUE EXAMPLE TO SO MANY PEOPLE. YOU HAVE PROVEN THAT WHEN YOU WORK HARD AND WHEN YOU BELIEVE YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU SET YOUR MIND TO...THAT ALL YOUR DREAMS CAN COME TRUE. YOU ARE THE BEST!

40K: 4:46:43 FINISH: 05:01:09 Time Chip Time: 05:01:09 /Clock Time: 5:08:14

Pace: 11:29/Place Overall: 8911/Gender: 2745

ALMOST THERE. HERE ARE HER RESULTS UP TO THE 35K MARK. PUSH! FIGHT! STRONG! DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO FINISH.

Deanna Olivas - Runners and Walkers | Bib 15650 | Los Angeles, CA - USA | Female | Age 31
Start	5K	10K	15K	20K	25K	30K	35K	40K	Finish
7:53:59 AM	00:34:39	01:09:00	01:43:39	02:18:06	02:52:07	03:29:37	04:08:52

HERE ARE HER MIDPOINT RESULTS. WAY TO GO! SO PROUD OF YOU!

Deanna Olivas - Runners and Walkers | Bib 15650 | Los Angeles, CA - USA | Female | Age 31
Start	5K	10K	15K	20K	25K	30K	35K	40K	Finish
	00:34:39	01:09:00	01:43:39	02:18:06
Time Predicted: 4:51:21 ETA: 12:45:20 PM Pace: 11:06

ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL

"Change Your Attitude To Gratitude."

-E. Gracia

I was talking to my aunt Erma last night and she truly touched my heart and asked me to post this quote that means alot to her. The amazing thing about my aunt is that with everything she has endured through her life, she is still able to have faith and be grateful for what she has in her life. My aunt has overcome so much adversity in her lifetime that our family refers to her as the woman with nine lives. And even though she has dealt with so much, she believes in living her life with a positive outlook and a continuing show of gratitude. My aunt and I are so close and I want to personally thank her for everything that she has done for me...from going to my basketball games in high school, to going to my high school and college graduation, for being a true example of STRENGTH and DETERMINATION, and for always supporting and loving me unconditionally. Thank you for being such an important part of my life and for that I am grateful for YOU!

So my message to everyone is to always be grateful for what you have and who you have in your life. Never take life or the people in your life for granted. ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL! I, personally believe that the people closest to me, MY MOM, MY SISTER, MY AUNT ERMA, AND ALL OF MY FAMILY have truly shaped me into the person that I am today. I will soon include a blog dedicated to the most important person in my life...the one that has sacrificed everything for me, the one who instilled the values and the strength to make it in life, the one that introduced me to the game of basketball and supported me at each and every game, the one that rushed to my side when I had to undergo ACL knee reconstruction surgery four times, the one that taught me to multitask and to be creative in all activities, the one and only that made me do book reports every summer growing up....MY MOM!

LET YOUR HEAD LEAD YOU

Never take the people in your life for granted. Appreciate them, help them, care for them, but most importantly make them FEEL SPECIAL. Each of us has a life filled with choices, and sometimes we can make a choice that could hurt someone we care about or help someone we love. 

I believe that each moment of our life is so special...and the people that are in those moments become very important and special to us. Some people will have a positive impact in your life and others will have a negative impact in your life. I have always believed in the people that are in my life, no matter if they have loved me or hurt me. I allow my heart to lead me in every aspect that I do in my life. I just think it is important to respect, love, and help everyone that enters your life...NO MATTER WHAT!

Passion and love comes from your heart. Understand what your heart tells you. Believe in the power of your heart. Never give up on the passion and the love your heart knows! "When the heart is touched, chemicals responsible for good health and a sense of well-being are released in the body.

Research has found that when a person is a recipient of an act of kindness, his or her serotonin levels increase, strengthening the immune system. But interestingly, the serotonin level also increases in the person PERFORMING the act of kindness, strengthening his or her immune system as well."-Jennifer Hawthorne

So be kind to everyone...don't take anybody for granted. Let love lead you in all the directions possible in your life. You only get one life, so GO FOR IT/BELIEVE IN IT/LOVE IT!

PUMP UP Those Legs

A Great Exercise Round To PUMP UP Your Legs

My client is on one of my favorite exercise machines...Vertical Leg Press. She had just completed a round of lower body boxing drills...I then made her stop and get on the leg press machine. She has a soft ball that goes between her legs, which makes her have to stimulate those inner thighs as she is pressing. Her round consists of a ladder drill.

BEGINNING WITH:
2 mini press (starting from the bottom you will come up a little below half way and then go back down to your starting position) + 2 full presses
* 4 mini presses + 4 full presses
* 6 minis + 6 fulls
* 8 minis + 8 fulls
* 10 minis + 10 fulls
She then took a 45 second break went back to her lower body power boxing drills...now remember what goes up must go down...so after her boxing drills she went back to leg press and began at 10/10 and worked all the way down to 2/2.
Be creative when you train....your muscles won't know what's coming and you will definitely see the results you have been working so hard for.
~ Dofitness

CAMERON'S HEAVEN DAY- Gracious Offerings

In Loving Memory of Cameron Averitt Bobbitt. 
Keep Faith, Awake To Grace, And Always Have Hope.

Incorporate the LOVE and POSITIVENESS of MIRACLES into your thoughts and actions. Appreciate all the BEAUTIFUL AND TRUE MIRACLES that surround you. ALWAYS EXPECT A MIRACLE. MIRACLES have always existed and they are just waiting for you to discover them. Cameron was and still is an ANGEL...AN ANGEL OF MIRACLES, WHO IS ALWAYS WITH YOU- ALWAYS ready to give you PEACE, LOVE, and HOPE. 

Cameron is in the CLOUDS, which mirror images of HEAVEN that INSPIRE YOUR SPIRIT. The clouds ECHO the many different parts of our makeup that can at any given MOMENT, cause YOU to experience a BEAUTIFUL GIFT-ONE THAT IS MEANT FOR YOU! LOVE is never lost. LOVE WILL FLOW back to soften and purify YOUR HEART. LOVE IS CAMERON AND SHE IS ALWAYS WITH YOU!