Epic Insights

Just a person trying to inspire and be inspired by other people. #Content Strategist by day, former Yahoo!, #goldendoodle Clovis' mom; #TV junkie, #music enthusiastic, #bikini-competitor and #spiritual truth seeker.

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#father'sday #dad #inspiration My Dad was born to Auschwitz survivors. He was raised on a farm and learned to drive a tractor when he was 7. He left the rural life for college and earned a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering. During the Vietnam War, he tested rockets and built weaponry for the Pentagon. In the 80s, he managed his own consultancy and subsequently worked for the largest software companies in the world. Finally, he became a database governance aficionado. But his greatest accomplishment is fathering us so sincerely and guiding us -- always generous with his time and advice. When times were tough, my Dad still found a way to support us. "Always have the freedom to choose," he'd say and "Never drag your feet." A renaissance man to boot, Dad paints beautifully, plays guitar and accordion and can fix just about anything--especially our broken hearts. I wouldn't be the accomplished and refined / authentic woman I am today without my Dad. I'm so blessed. happy Father's Day.

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Charles Glass - godfather of training - such a sweet man though he’s trained the world’s most famous bodybuilders and actors like The Rock #therock #dwaynejohnson and #georgeforeman. He’s training an athlete and I needed access to the vertical press and the athlete grabbed my hand and helped me climb in! #golds #bodybuilding #fitness #fitnessmotivation #legends #training #pros #bodysculpting #themecca #fitwomen #strongwomen #fitat42 #ladieswholift #chickswholift (at Gold's Gym)

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- [ ] Pull ups 8x7 - [ ] Hyperextensions 20 reps, 20lbs - [ ] Wide grip pull downs 65lbs 15x2, 80lbs 10 reps, 15 reps - [ ] Dumbbell rows 30lbs 20x2, 35lbs 20 reps, 40lbs 20 reps - [ ] Cable rows 65lbs 15x2, 70lbs, 12 reps 80lbs 10 reps - [ ] Straight bar cable pressdowns 50lbs, 15 reps, 60lbs 15x3 - [ ] Weighted crunches 50lbs 20x3 - [ ] Oblique crunches 10lb plate 15x3 - [ ] Rope 5 mins nonstop level 5 - [ ] Cardio stair mill 12 mins level 9-10 #fitnessmotivation #bathroomprogressselfie #fitat42 #fitness #ladylifter #bodybuilding #ladieswholift #chickswholift #workingout #bodybuilder

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I don’t do it for the aesthetics alone - it’s discipline, hard work and dedication. I’m learning mind muscle connection, meditative stress relief, oxygenation is life; and yes I want to be a strong, lean muscular machine. Thank you to my trainer and mentor @nestor_sanchez10 who teaches compassion, the importance of powerful form, and consistency. In 9 weeks 2 days per week with him (4-5 days solo) I’m in such better physical and mental condition. #fitness #fitnessmotivation #gym #fitwomen #fitat42 #bodybuilding #bodypositive #bodysculpting #mindfulness #mindmuscleconnection (at Diamond's Malibu Gym)

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Moving from a flood, interviewing, working 2 projects, bodybuilding and wifing- with my faith my life capacity has increased and helped me manage all of this in a matter of days! My husband is the shit!!!! #nmrk #sgi (at Century City, Los Angeles)

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Flooding at our condo by a neighbor who forgot to turn off her water. I hired a crew to break down our walls and clean out mold, damage and asbestos. Meanwhile I’m working two jobs, interviewing for a full time role on a tech team and trying to manage without a kitchen at the moment. #nmrk #nmrk🙏💙💛❤️ #sgi #surfthetsunami #honimyo #buddahood (at Century City, Los Angeles)

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This is what 6am looks like. Training hard getting a boost to my day. Working until 6-7, eating clean then doing it all over again. #fitness #nevergiveup #bodybuilding #chickswholift #ladieswholift #fitat42 #commit #bodysculpting ........ 15 reps hex squats 20 reps 3 sets of hex squats with 20lbs added to each side 20 reps seated leg press at 60 lbs 2 sets 20 reps seated leg press 80 lbs 20 reps seated leg press 100 lbs Incline chest fly 50 lbs 3 sets of 15 Incline chest press 45 lbs 3 sets of 12 5 half reps up 5 down 5 full bicep curls 20 lbs x2 Same scenario 30 lb barbell x2 Hammer curls 10 lbs dumbbells 3 sets of 15 Hammer curls 5 lb dumbbells 20 reps 10x5 sets pull ups 2 ab exercises 20x3 Cardio 20 mins

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Hex squats inside the bar grip both sides add weight and murder your quads, glutes and hammies. #bodybuilding #chickswholift #fitness today; Hex squats - just bar 15 reps Bar + 10 lbs 3x15 Vertical leg press 40 lbs 2x15 60 lbs 2x15 Leg extensions 50 lbs 4x15 Abductions 125 lbs 20x2, 140 lbs 20x2 Tricep pushdowns bar 15x4 45lbs Ab wheel 20 reps 25 min cardio (at Bishoy's Gym Olympic)

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Getting tighter and stronger - need better pics:) Hex squats 55 lbs 12x4, 45 lbs 12 reps Split squats 2x12 both legs 10 lb plates each leg Step ups 12x2 bodyweight, 12x2 holding 10 lb plates Hamstring curls 4 sets 20@20 lbs, 15@30 lbs, 15@40 lbs 12@50 lbs Leg press 15 reps @220 lbs; 15 reps @240 lbs 10 reps @260 lbs 10 reps @270 lbs 10 reps @280 lbs 50 reps @150 lbs Incline Chest press 35 lb barbell 4x15 Tricep rope pushdowns 4x15 @30-35 lbs Skull crushers 20 lb barbell 3x15, 30 lb barbell 1 set of 12 25 mins cardio #ladieswholift #fitness #bodybuilding #chickswholift #fitat42 #fitnessmotivation #bodybuilding #Bishoy #gymmotivation #kickass #strengthtraining #conditioning #npc (at Bishoy's Gym)

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Brunch and @booksoup with magical @monicansamayoa. So blessed to be friends with this amazingly talented soul. #brunch #birthdays #friendship #girlfriends #colorfullatte #latteart (at The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker)

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Self-care makes me centered. Just received the best note from my new trainer - the most supportive, inspiring and knowledgeable. He challenges me every week: “Just wanted to tell you how awesome you are to train. You take it serious and I feel your motivation to get results. I am excited for you and the physique in the making! It’s already happening, I can see noticeable changes and results!” (at Sally Hershberger Salon)

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My love Angela and her Mom - what a blessing to be with these ladies and my hunny @granville

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Can’t stop 🛑 won’t stop ✋ Cardio 25 minutes Legs: 10lbs then 5lbs- step ups- 10reps each leg x 2 sets Leg extensions - 15 reps x 4 sets 50-65 lbs Seated leg press - single leg 20-40lbs 12x4 Standing leg curl 20-40 lbs 3x15 Shoulders: Lateral raises 3x15 10lbs Biceps: Standing cable bar curls 30-45lbs 3x15 Seated arm curl machine 20lbs 3x15 Back: Pull ups - 5x5 - 90lbs Abs: ab crunch 30lbs 20x3 sets Leg raises 20x3 #fitnessmotivation #fitat42 #ladieswholift #chickswholift #bodybuilding #Bishoy #gymlife #goals #bodyscultping #naturalcurves #circuit #lifting (at Bishoy's Gym Olympic)

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Pro competitor workout at the Mecca Legs -Circuit 3x non-stop 20 sumo squats - 15 lb weight 30 curtesy lunges alternating with squats 20 barbell glute bridges Could barely finish -Leg presses with feet high and parallel 25lbs 4x20 -superset with 20 alternating reverse weighted lunges - 20lbs - 4x20 -Seated leg press - wide stance toes out 3x20 120lbs -Superset with 3x20 glute kickbacks alternating legs 35lbs - Abductions 4x30 - do this 8 rounds total #Mecca #goldsgym #npc #training #legday #legs #glutes #quads #hammies #ladieswholift #chickswholift #fitness #workingout #bodybuilding #bodysculpting #sport #weightlifting #crushed #fitat41 (at Mecca of Bodybuilding...Gold's)

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Paradise in Lady Lake, Florida. Sad to leave:( #ladylake #tanta #family #life #love #florida (at Harbor Hills Country Club)

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@theredlightdistrictofficial continues to one up themselves. This rare ability is unmatched by any current contemporaries. AstoundING. mindblowingly fresh grooves with jazz, blues, rock and soul commingled into a new modern sound. Innovative as fuck. (we’re lucky they rocked our wedding) Ahh it’s this type of release that makes me ache for my music critic gigs of yore at #thebigtakeover and #yahoo music. 🎤🎧🎹

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Spliced images of the best two hours of my week hiking with my husband and our furry boy, Clovis! #newlyweds #peace #nature #sanvicentemountains #naturewalk #outdoorliving #outdoors #nmrk🙏 (at Mandeville Canyon, Los Angeles)