#dare2barechallenge

[ixthings]

But I find the key to dealing with insecurities is to not talk about them. No one will notice that part of you that you feel insecure about if you don't bring it up because they're too busy thinking about their own insecurities.

Me. Dare2BareChallenge Day 2

[msnickyfitness]

Day 6 of the Dare2BareChallenge asks us to post about our daily rituals that help keep us grounded and connected with nature... Well, I do not always sit in this pose but I do love to put my feet in the grass and just sit and listen to the sounds that are around me. I am lucky that there is not much traffic on my block and I am serenaded by the sounds of birds, frogs, chickens, and roosters. 😁⠀ ⠀ Serenity has a new meaning for me. Living in Germany has really given me the chance to take in the fresh air and reflect on life. And with the recent changes in my life, I have come to the head of the identity crisis that I have been enduring for the last 4 years. It is interesting to me that I always thought I was about keeping busy doing things, going places, meeting with people, etc. But now that I don't have to and can just sit with myself, it is so refreshing. Don't get me wrong, I miss the excitement of it all but there is nothing like peace....⠀ ⠀ I hope that you can implement a ritual in your life that will allow you to have a moment of reflection and peace, even if it is only for 2 minutes. Make the time for yourself because only you can.⠀ ⠀ **you see my darn Popeye calves and thick legs never let me get this darn pose right. I have to do more stretching so I can get those muscles to lay down! But I have gotten so much better!!! :-)**⠀ ⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ ⠀ ⠀ @butiyoga @movenkd @goldnerationutrition #dare2barechallenge #selfliftnetwork #germany #peace #rituals #reflection #deutschland #selfliftnetwork #itstimeforaselflift https://www.instagram.com/p/ByOW3yPAIxk/?igshid=ay90l5y8270q

[msnickyfitness]

Day 5 of the Dare2BareChallenge says that I must break up with my scale. However, when I did the challenge last year I already did it. Somehow it has snuck back in to my life. ⠀ ⠀ I'm sorry but I can't break up with my scale. But what is great is that we came to an understanding. I no longer obsess with getting on everyday and I do not let it get me upset. I understand that the scale can be used as a guide but it is not always accurate to my level of health nor my figure. I understand that as I build muscle and burn fat that I may be the same weight but have a bomb a$$ figure.⠀ ⠀ So today I an announcing that the scale and I have a love hate relationship and it's just down right complicated. ⠀ ⠀ #itscomplicated #lovetohate #scaleornah #breakup #dare2barechallenge @butiyoga @movenkd @goldenrationutrition https://www.instagram.com/p/ByNDUNRlQgJ/?igshid=1f7u40vkpxzxj

[somethingsabher]

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Day 6: Grounding #dare2barechallenge ___ Today we were asked to share techniques that keep us grounded. I am still fairly new to yoga, but the following poses I've noticed that I spend more time in the following poses. The poses also allow me to just be with the movements, which allows me to clear my mind. There are times when I am standing somewhere and I'm thinking man a malasana pose would be nice right now. I know it's not acceptable but to be honest, I think about doing just because my body is asking for it. Grounding to me also looks like sitting under a tree and meditating. Being connected to Gaia feels like home to me. #butiyoga #somethingsabouther #yogayogayoga #motherearthlove #goddessgaia #meditatewithme #Azblogger #phxblogger #phoenixblogger #phoenixarizona #loveyourselfenough #14daychallenge #imdoingthisforme #itsajourney #livingwithherpes #listentoyourintuition #goldenrationutrition #movenkd @butiyoga @goldenrationutrition @movenkd (at Avondale, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByEnCNUHc0b/?igshid=tduh8jfug72i

[msnickyfitness]

Day 4 of the Dare2Bare Challenge was to share an important media influencer in my life. I have to say, I am not one to idealize over social media influencers in a way other than to admire their work and their drive. I am more of a person that believes in that personal touch, someone that allows me admiration but also influences me on a personal level. So I would like to say that one of my best friends is my important media influencer in my life. She has been there through thick and thin. When I moved out of country and just needed an ear to walk me through whatever I may have been dealing with or ideas I may have had she was and is always there. She has been my touch to reality daily and sometimes twice a day. No matter what she was going through she never disappointed in her presence. She has been an example of how to continue to push through. We have been each other’s shoulder when necessary and each other‘s accountability partner. So when I think of having an positive, motivating, and amazing influencer in my life, I think of @beearaba, my best friend and sister. Love you forever!! Thanks for keeping me on track and keeping me pushing. 🤗🤗🥰🥰🤗🤗 @butiyoga #dare2barechallenge #movenkd @movenkd @goldenrationutrition #Repost @beearaba ・・・ ✨Reach for the stars! 🌟The sky is not the limit!!! #reachhigher #riseup #reachforthestars #star #queen #nevergiveup #staypositivealways #motivationweekend #beachlife🌴 #livingmybestlife #grateful #focused #consistencyiskey #droppingjewels #theuniverseismine #laptoplife #itgetsbetter #stayfocused #yougotthis #failureisnotanoption #abundantwealth3 https://www.instagram.com/p/ByECcpSILmo/?igshid=1csqzurjvpsli

[somethingsabher]

Day 5 - #dare2barechallenge - The Breakup. __ Today I am breaking up and ending my co-dependency on my scale. We've been together for a long time, but it's time to part ways. I'm kicking your cousin, the fitness tracker to the curb as well. You've done nothing but keep me on a roller coaster ride by validating my worth against the number on your screens. If I fall under we receive praises but if I rise I receive criticism. Well, that ends today. Thank you for all of your good and bad times also for your smiles and tears. It will be hard, but I will make it without you. Going forward I will determine my happiness by the way I feel and the way my clothes fit me. I am no longer bound by your demands. I am now free to listen to my body and its desires instead of comparing my feelings against your numbers. Maybe by removing you from my life, it will help my Auntie, emotional eating find her way home too. Today is a new day and baby you've got to go. . . . . . . #butiyoga #somethingsabouther #yogayogayoga #scales #thebreakup #meditatewithme #Azblogger #phxblogger #phoenixblogger #phoenixarizona #loveyourselfenough #14daychallenge #imdoingthisforme #itsajourney #livingwithherpes #listentoyourintuition @butiyoga @goldenrationutrition @movenkd (at Avondale, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByCIXuKnXjU/?igshid=2ssaduztwawm

[somethingsabher]

Day 3 #dare2barechallenge __ Unfortunately, I couldn't walk around or wear my bathing suit for two hours today. __ #butiyoga #somethingsabouther #blackgirlsdobuti #twopiecebathingsuit #plussizemagic #meditatewithme #Azblogger #phxblogger #phoenixblogger #phoenixarizona #loveyourselfenough #14daychallenge #imdoingthisforme #plussizeyoga (at Avondale, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx8S97JntrH/?igshid=1huab8h62pzqn

[somethingsabher]

Day 2 #dare2barechallenge what's inside your fridge. __ I go to the grocery store once a week. So I don't have a lot of stuff in my fridge because it's usually gone by the end of the week. I'm not certain what I could do better with since I tend to buy products that are fresh. . . . . . #butiyoga #somethingsabouther #blackgirlsdobuti #refrigerator #groceryshopping #meditatewithme #Azblogger #phxblogger #phoenixblogger #phoenixarizona #14daychallenge #issachallenge #groceries (at Avondale, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx7AYdnnuiz/?igshid=1v5715o44jko7