Life is short, walk around in confidence.

Grateful to live in a place where the Blue Angels fly at sunset. 

A little less than 4 weeks away from stepping on stage and finishing up school this week with for the semester.

Yep, feeling the contest prep! 

I had two thesis papers to write, feeling accomplished after scoring a 100 on the first one turned in this week.

Phytoestrogens Help Women Balance Hormones Naturally
This topic sparked my interest because I have been doing hormone balancing for more than 10 years now and it's made a huge difference in my life. Most men and women aren't even aware there is a hormone issue. As we age we think the weight gain, the lack of energy, the lack of libido, and the onset of autoimmune issues just are normality.

This isn't the case, why not feel like you are in your 20's again! Through nutrition, fitness, and bioidenticals, you can feel your best.

Have you had a saliva test?
Test your hormones now- this panel checks cortisol, DHEA, testosterone, progesterone, and estradiol.
https://www.lifewellnessforever.com/online-store/zrt-5-panel-hormone-imbalance-saliva-test-kit

Check-in was Saturday

Top picture 4 weeks out from Battle on the Beach 2018

Bottom picture 4 weeks out Battle on the Bluff 2019

If you are in the area and want to come out to the show, here's the schedule:

May 11, 2019- Tunica, MS Battle on the Bluff NPC

June 15, 2019- Biloxi, MS Battle on the Gulf Coast NPC

Oct. 19, 2019- Gulf Shores, AL Battle on the Beach OCB

Orange Beach, Alabama

Really thrilled the temperatures are getting warming and excited for the summer!

A couple of things I am loving this week- switching some of my coffee addiction over to Matcha. Would love to hear your thoughts on Matcha, do you drink it? Do you love it? Check out my blog on www.lifewellnessforever.com on the health benefits of Matcha.

https://www.lifewellnessforever.com/life-wellness-forever-blog/2019/4/16/health-benefits-of-matcha

Cheers to a great week and as always thanks for following along.

Work hard and stay strong.
Love & Hugs,
Cindy Lane Ross

This picture is a great reminder... Anything is possible.

Life is short, walk around in confidence. 

It’s Never too Late to be Great- How I Rose Above Auto-Immune Disease to Compete in My First Contest

Thank you Beverly for the feature in your publication-
From No Nonsense Magazine- Vol 23 #1

I hope to inspire everyone to live to their fullest and happiest potential. I tell people of all ages, —“It’s never too late to be great.” You can rediscover yourself at any time. We all have setbacks in life, but you just
have to pick yourself up and start believing that you can begin to live your best life now. Since I learned to control my disease with nutrition, exercise, and proper supplementation, at the age of 41, I have never
felt stronger and more alive. Bodybuilding has reshaped my body and improved my quality of life. I recently met my 16-year-old self again at the age of 40 and even though the journey has had a lot of bumps and bruises, I’m still here, and I’m smiling because I am alive and looking forward to the sunrise of each new day.

This past week just staying focused on school, contest prep, and balancing work. 

Finished up Eating Between the Lines- Definitely should check it out, will open up to your eyes on how you grocery shop and what to look for. 

5 Week Check-In

Top 5 weeks out from Battle on the Beach 2018
Bottom 5 weeks out from Battle on the Bluff 2019

When I started on this journey about a year ago, I just trusted the process. I left the cardio room and hit the weights. I began eating more calories per day than I used to consume in a week.

Here are the results after 1 year of weight training...

To all the women who are scared to lift weights, it's the only way to achieve your fitness goals. 

Thankful every day for a great workout partner!

Check out my latest blog on Life Wellness Forever

I loved this and thought I would share!

Have a great week and thanks for following along my journey! 

Hugs & Love,

XOXO

Cindy Lane Ross

Life is good in Orange Beach!

Never stop dreaming!

6 Weeks Out...

What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?

One year ago I decided to step my game up! I wasn't happy where I was personally so I decided to change (Mind, Body, & Soul). I'm thankful my husband is still beside me and willing to hang out to see if a change is possible. I am by far the BEST version of myself I have ever been and I bought this new custom wedding band to tell my hubby thanks for the much needed "push". 

Thanks to Blue Marlin Jewelry in Islamorada, Florida

So thankful for this handsome man. 

We are so in love with Orange Beach and our house. These warmer days make me never want to vacation again! 

Finally warm enough to enjoy our new toy at Robinson/Bird Island

Island Time Tours & Charters

Ono Island, Alabama

Orange Beach, Alabama

Went out this week for an afternoon boat ride and caught the sunset. I hoped for this life, I dreamed, and I worked for this life! 

Yesterday was a refeed day with an additional 150g of carbs! My day started with these delicious Gluten-Free pancakes topped with low sugar syrup, blueberries, and walnuts.

Today started with lower carbs, lower fat, and higher protein for the next week. 

I love a good hammock 💓💕

Boat rides, sunsets, boat show... great way to kick off the spring season! 

One of my new favorite spots to be, I love this place! 

2019 The Wharf Boat & Yacht Show

Just looking out the window to our backyard! 

A great book I'm enjoying this week...

The Happy Gut Book by Dr. Vincent Pedre

And Check-In 6 Weeks Out...

Top: 6 Weeks Out 2018

Bottom: 6 Weeks Out 2019

I hope everyone has a great week, thanks for following along! 

XOXO Hugs & Love,

Cindy Lane Ross

8 Weeks Out until show time and a recap of a busy week :)

Hi guys,

I hope everyone had a splendid Monday!

Just my update for the week...

So far breezing through contest prep, love the structure and happy to be back in the grind! 

Cutting calories, upping cardio, and workouts are still strong.

One of my favorite quotes of the week!

Afternoon cardio session

Fun St. Paddy's Day with one of my besties! Gene Seymore, the door guy at Choppers!
There is a new sheriff in town 😂

I wrapped up my first thesis paper of the semester, Zac Brown Band concert, celebrated St. Paddy's Day and we got our yearly physical this past week. 

I don't know why I am always a nervous wreck getting a physical, everything came back great and I would have to say I am the healthiest I have ever been. I took myself off of Humeria a little over a year ago and decided to see if I could manage my Rheumatoid Arthritis with diet and exercise. 

16 months later my joints feel great, managing the pounds, lifting heavy ass weights, and not looking back! 

Thanks, Fran, this has become my favorite shoulder exercise! 

I feel so blessed to be studying my passion and sharing what I learn with my clients, definitely exciting times and looking forward to how many people I can help with balancing hormones and combating auto-immune diseases. 

My thesis paper is on Phytoestrogen Foods Help Menopausal Women Naturally Balance Hormones. 

Check out my site on this topic- https://www.lifewellnessforever.com/phytoestrogens

I'm also gearing up to launch Life Wellness Forever's podcast in the coming months- topics will vary on nutrition, fitness, hormone balancing, fad diets, autoimmune diseases, chronic illnesses and more! If there is something you would love to learn more about, I would love to know!

Top 8 Weeks out 2018
Bottom 8 Weeks out 2019 and the suit fits! 

Here is my 8-week check-in. Huge difference in the backside from last season, Thanks Christian Simmons for the great coaching! 

I also purchased a new suit from Muscle Dazzle for the 2019 Season, can't wait to see it! 

Here's a sneak preview...

9 Weeks until Battle on the Bluff

Hi guys!

Well besides being a bit sick with a cold this week, training is going great!

9 weeks out and feeling awesome.

Top 9 Weeks out 2018
Bottom 9 Weeks out 2019

I just wrote a new piece on Life Wellness Forever, check out my blog about Rheumatoid Arthritis

The weather is warming up, cardio is increasing, let the sweat sessions begin! 

I have been reading the Acid-Alkaline Diet by Christopher Vasey, N.D. Great read and highly recommend!

Cheers to a great weekend! 

Life is perfection! Orange Beach, Alabama

Favorite Quote I Read:

"It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship, that makes unhappy marriages." 
― Friedrich Nietzsche

As we head into Monday and Daylight Savings Time, I thought you could use some inspiration- A few quotes I saw on social media this week that made me smile 💕😄 

Until next week...

Love & Hugs,

Cindy Lane Ross

Contest Prep 💪& Mardi Gras 🎭

Learning balance is key. It's Mardi Gras weekend and I'm 10 weeks out from stepping on stage at The Battle on the Bluff.

Last night we attended the Mystics of Pleasure Ball and I put on one of my gowns that I have owned well over 10 years. Everything fit perfect except... I think I grew my back too wide :) If you happened🎭 to see me last night, don't judge the tucked in flaps where it wouldn't zip up my back 💪Tonight will be the same scenario and for the first time in my life, I'm happy my size 2 gown doesn't fit!