One of the biggest problems women face is giving themselves permission to invest in themselves. More often than not women may feel selfish when they take time away from family activities for themselves. 

So I would like to say to all the women I know, there is no need to justify investing in yourself. Wanting something for yourself is reason enough. You do not need anyone else's permission to take care of and nurture yourself that is your God-given right.  We are usually the nurturers and need to refuel our tanks so we have something to give. It is good for our children and spouses/partners to recognize we also have needs. At the end of the day when we invest in ourselves we are going to be happier and will have more to give back to our loved ones. 

My Sisters Of Sweat the only permission you need is your own to live in your greatness. Know your value and recognize your

worth. Investing in yourself always pays.

LIVE LOUD!

You've gotta grab hold of life with both hands because it is all too soon over. Life is short! LIVE, BREATH, GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY!

I've decided you can't make everyone happy and you free yourself of a lot of stress, grief, and worry when you focus on what you can control, which is making yourself happy.

Recently I had someone ask me why I do fitness when I'm 52 and not a gymnast? I guess they thought I was out of my league with 22 year olds. Well guess they didn't know, I'm in a league of my own called FEISTY!

Why do I do Fitness Competitions? Fitness Universe

Here are some of my reasons:
1. I started late and I'm just hitting my stride:)
2. I can do a 1-arm plange, the splits, and all sorts of crazy things and you know what it makes me FEEL GOOD!
3. I feel younger every year instead of older
4. I like feeling good in my own skin
5. I think being challenged makes you grow
6, I love the journey, I'm excited to wake up each and every day striving to be a better me.
7. I've experience that pushing myself keeps me feeling young and breeds confidence.
8. I improve each and every year and learn new skills.
9. I love being amazed by all of the other women and being a part of something greater then me:)

I think its important for people to realize age is a mind-set and staying vital is really all about pushing forward and setting goals regardless of the outcome. When you reach for something you are one step closer to it and one step further away from where you used to be. Until all of the sudden you're on this journey and its called AMAZING!

The heck with worrying about what other people think! AMAZE yourself! Celebrate yourself each and every day by getting out their and living your life unabashedly, unapologetically, being your AUTHENTIC SELF! LIVE LOUD!