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What Are Your Rituals? Video

June 21, 2013 by Lucrecer 2 Comments

I was inspired by my friend, Amiyrah of 4 Hats and Frugal to talk about rituals. I am so glad I did.

The older I get, the more important rituals have become for keeping me on track.

My morning rituals are by far the most important ones. They set the tone and my mood for the day. One thing that has made a difference in my mornings starting off right is drinking about 16 ounces of water when I wake up. We are most dehydrated when we wake up first thing in the morning and drinking water can make a world of difference. I share more of my morning rituals in the video.

What are some of your rituals, routines or things you do on a consistent basis? Or, have you started doing something that has made a difference in how you go about your day? Share. I would love to hear about it.

I have been shooting almost daily videos during the month of June. Subscribe to my channel for more of my musings, opinions and observations of hot messness. You won’t be disappointed.

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Celebrating the Kindred Spirit Video

June 17, 2013 by Lucrecer 4 Comments

Do you have people in your life you connect with on a level most people do not understand? They are your kindred spirits.

Kindred spirits, to me, are a step above a friend. They get you and all your -isms. In my latest video, I celebrate the kindred spirit. I am grateful for friends who touch me on a heart level. This video is about you.

Who are the kindred spirits in your life and how do you celebrate them?

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How to Deal with an Opinionated Person Video

June 12, 2013 by Lucrecer 5 Comments

I looked up the word Opinion and here is what I found:

OPINION

1 a view, judgment, or appraisal formed in the mind about a particular matter

2 belief stronger than impression and less strong than positive knowledge

3 a formal expression of judgment or advice by an expert

I know we go throughout our day formulating opinions about this and that. That is a good thing, as it is substance for good conversation and opportunities to learn something new. What is not good about opinions is when you become the object of someone’s said opinion.

Unfortunately, some people use their belief filter to make a judgement about you that you did not necessarily ask for. Have we become so relaxed in basic respect that we offer our opinions to people who do not want or need them? We are all guilty of this, but I believe there is a way to deal with people who do this to you constantly.

While my opinion is playful, there is some realness in it, also. In the end, you can not allow garbage to enter your thoughts. Even if it is coming from “well-meaning” family and friends or non-friends. Sometimes, you have to reject it and keep it moving.

How do you deal with opinionated people? Share in the comments and be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel. I am doing videos daily.

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What do Fitness, Ginormous Babies & Coca-Cola Have in Common? Video

June 4, 2013 by Lucrecer 2 Comments

Well, nothing until I get done weaving them together. I have that mad skill when it comes to my videos. I start on one thing, go off on a few tangents, then bring that story full circle.

I am on week 7 or Uprising #2 of the Revolt Fitness program and so far so good. My energy, over the past six weeks, has improved and I have grown tolerant of working out five days a week. Here is what I have learned: If you want something bad enough, you will stop your moaning and complaining and just do it. I workout because I want results and I workout even when I don’t feel like it. Especially when I don’t feel like it.

My results were awesome the previous week, but this past week, not so much. I am in hopes by saying I was retaining some water weight and craving sugar like crazy at a particular time of the month will be enough information for you to understand my temporary setback in progress. So, this week, at the start of a new Uprising, I have high hopes for a great week. Yesterday’s workout was a nice change of pace. Nichole introduced us to the Tabata workout. Have you heard of this or tried it out? It kicks your behind and makes you feel good all at the same time.

Also, I am doing daily videos for the month of June. I have completed three so far and the one below is my latest. I share my fitness program and go off on a few “related” tangents about giant babies and soda pop. It is me. It is what I do, but I bring it back full circle by the end. Make sure you subscribe to my channel and catch my videos daily. Until next time, make this and every day outstanding!