You Might See Only A Leg In The Air And Wonder, Whats The Point? Did You Happen To Notice That The Other

You might see only a leg in the air and wonder, “What’s the point?”… Did you happen to notice that the other leg is balancing on a big ball? Do you know what a challenge that is?... What I see in this picture is perseverance, commitment, and SO much progress!... 😀... . When my client Catherine first came to me, she was in so much pain. Our first several sessions had to be done while she was seated in a chair, and she required a cane to walk in and out of the studio.... . She stayed consistent, through hip surgery and recovery, and many months later, look what she can do! 😀 Her strength and stability has grown so much because she stayed CONSISTENT. With the shutdown she did not falter; Catherine pivoted directly to online sessions with me to keep and grow on the gains she’d achieved. I’m SO PROUD of her! Her commitment to do what she can inspires me! 😍. . So if you’re feeling like it’s just too much, like there’s nothing you can do, like “why even bother,” remember Catherine who could barely walk and who now can go for bike rides! Even when she was impatient for progress she STILL took those micro steps, CONSISTENTLY... I believe in you,too: YOU can find something, no matter how small, and start building on that, every day, even when it’s boring, even when you wish you were further along. Yes! You! Make us both proud. ❤️ . . #juststart #keepgoing #keepmoving #consistency #babysteps #motivation #dosomething #recovery #hope #grit #determined #fitatanyage #fitover40 #fitspo #inspo (at Pilates Northwest) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAGyl6aAnti/?igshid=1xh1zfkr8zf8e

Thanks to @yourfunctionalbody for this #tipTuesday gem! 😃. . Super for hips and posture... turn on those buns for a deeper hip flexor stretch... See if you can keep those buns on as you lift your sternum up toward the ceiling - they will help keep you from pinching your low back.... More challenge? Lift the arms to the sky!... Need a little assistance? Put hands on a wall or other stable surface as you lift you chest. . How do you feel after doing it?? 😃. . . #hipflexors #hipopener #happyhips #glutes #posture #aligmnent #stretch #bodypositive https://www.instagram.com/teammona/p/Bsq6d8LHxd-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xfxtjewl1eeq

Celebrate “hump day” with some movement! It’s #WorkoutWednesday... what will your workout be? 😃. . I tell you, since my Alzheimer’s-stricken mom broke her hip, each workout I do for myself helps me reset my brain and cope better... It feels so good to MOVE, to just focus on that moment and what I need to be doing in it, and to set my worries down and emerge feeling capable of handling life in a positive way again... . The relief of feeling grounded again really IS worth celebrating! 😍. . #celebrate #bodypositive #justmove #grounded #metime #workout (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/teammona/p/BstT-Nenmau/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=aa9t25x98fn6

Walking new paths can bring heart-lifting delights! Just two blocks off the often gritty Ave. in the U-District is this gorgeous, lush garden. It’s not huge, but from winter to spring and now into summer it packs such a variety of sumptuousness... We used to shortcut down this street driving, but on our feet we can actually revel in this garden.... From our temporary home, this street is not inviting; we first have to walk past a block of unfriendly, mammoth, monolithic blank-wall buildings that discourage strolling... But if we press on, through and past the ugliness, oh what a little gift! 😀.... Today I hope you find a new path with equally wonderful surprises! 💕 . . #walking #walk #keepgoing #explore #wisteria #roses #throughittogettoit #urbangarden #urbanexplorer #lookforit #dogmama #metaphor #fitatanyage #fitover40 #fitover50 #openheart #bodymindspirit https://www.instagram.com/p/CAlbxdmgqH_/?igshid=16qfbj2be7bh8

Be determined to never stop learning... This was the post I made for my accountability group yesterday: “Here is the hard part, I think, about growing into our better selves: being able to look at ourselves without judgement, so that shame doesn’t knock us away from our determination. Actions aren’t “good” or “bad,” they’re just data about our choices. Does an action get you closer to your goal? If no, then no shame, just analyze why it took you away from what you thought you wanted. It’s a moment to be honest with yourself and your priorities. If yes, you can analyze why it was a success for you and build on it. Both can be celebrated because you can learn something from both! :-) “ Could you use that kind of positivity in your life, daily? My next fitness accountability group starts soon. Message me now to get your name on the list. I invite you to commit to eight weeks of showing up for yourself and see how awesome you feel at the end! 😀 . .’ #determined #iambecoming #neverstoplearning #community #bettertogether #fightforit #workout #fitatanyage #fitover40 #fitover50 #stilllearning #positivity #bodypositive #mindset #dogmama #motivationalquotes #thankGodformovement #attitudeofgratitude https://www.instagram.com/p/CAedSJKAJ0m/?igshid=268uhf747h57