Testing positive for COVID-19...

We do everything together, we might as well do this together too!

Jason Ross and I both have tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday. We have been in quarantine since Saturday, July 4, and will continue quarantining ourselves in order to take precautions against spreading the disease. I never knew how big our family was until facing this frightening virus, the outpouring support from family and friends has been overwhelming and appreciated. Until we got sick, we didn't personally know anyone with it, that being said I am sure you will have questions regarding symptoms. My symptoms have been much milder than Jason's so far. As healthy as he is, COVID has been pretty tough to fight. Living with an autoimmune disease (RA), contracting this virus has been my worst nightmare. I hope this is helpful and can shed some light on how severe COVID can be.

Jason's Symptoms:
1. Severe Headache
2. Fever
3. Pressure in the eyes
4. Skin sensitive to touch
5. Body aches
6. Excruciating back pain
7. Taste change
8. Respiratory changes
Things Jason has been taking to help combat symptoms:
Airborne (Zinc & Vit C)
Coconut Water
Juice
Tylenol
Motrin
Tramadol as needed for pain
As of yesterday, Dexamethasone

Cindy's Symptoms:
1. Fever
2. Mild body aches
3. Loss of taste, smell, and appetite
4. Congestion
5. Mild cough
Things I have been taking to help combat symptoms:
The DIP Diet (no dairy, no animal products)
Airborne (Zinc & Vit C)
Coconut Water
Juice
Tylenol
Wine at night to calm my anxiety :)

Jason is Day 7 and I am Day 6
The team at Southern Rapid Care has been amazing and so helpful.

I am posting this in hopes you and yours remain safe and well. Take the mask seriously, just because you are healthy doesn't mean you are invincible, not only are you protecting yourself but others who may be immune-compromised. The virus has so many unknowns and we need to do our part to care for one another.

Thanks again to all the wonderful people in our life who have called, text daily, dropped care packages off, and picked up prescriptions. We love you all from the bottom of our hearts.

One of the hardest things I have ever done in my life...

The past 6 months have been the hardest of my life and I brought it on myself...

In December I committed to doing 2 Bodybuilding shows this season and I started school back in January pursuing my Doctorate in Functional Medicine. First show of the season May 11 in Tunica, MS, Battle on the Bluff. Placed 3rd in Masters Bikini. Then on the drive home after letting go of my prep coach, hired another and decided to move to Figure division for the June 15th Battle on the Gulf Coast.

Finished 1st Semester just a week shy of the first show, I made the Dean's List! I had 5 weeks to learn Figure Posing and get shredded to compete in a brand new division. I also started my second semester 2 days before deciding to compete in Figure Division.

Jason in the meantime got his real estate license and we both were balancing personal training clients and our other businesses.

Needless to say, LIFE WAS INSANE! My days start at 2:45am, my life consisted of multiple workouts throughout the day including a couple of cardio sessions, weight lifting, and meal prep all while being in a calorie deficit. I had nothing left in the tank by the end of the day and literally hibernated inside our house just keeping my nose to the grind trying to comprehend medical terminology with a foggy brain. Just looking back, I am cringing. My fun factor was at all-time "0" and our marriage took the back burner including other relationships with family and friends.

I am one of the most self-motivated people I know, but there were days in the last 2-3 weeks I could have just cried my eyes out. Still holding Dean's list... not sure what I have learned in the past 6 weeks but I committed and saw it through. By far the hardest thing I have ever done!

I made it to June 15, completely spent and exhausted. It was a great day, placed in 3 divisions (2nd Novice, 4th True Novice, & 5th Open). I think there was a point I was like, "why am I torturing myself like this." The self-accomplishment at the end was completely worth it.

This was just a reminder to myself, you can do anything if you put your mind to it! Be Selfish, Push Yourself, Discipline, Determination, and SET YOUR GOALS HIGH!

My Rock! 

Took home some hardware! 

1 week later and I am just now settling into some normality. Life is still crazy, Jason is now in real estate school but we have had some date nights since the show.
I am one of the biggest nerds you will meet and I really want to enjoy being in school and this journey. After much discussion, I am not putting a time limit on myself when I intend to step back on the stage. We want to enjoy "us" and life on our boat living at the beach, I want to focus on building Life Wellness Forever and helping my clients transform their lives, and I want to give school 100% and graduate with honors. I'm going to train hard in the gym over the next year or so and add 3lbs of lean muscle and plan to do my next show in 2021 after my graduation trip to Dubai. I have also decided to be my own prep coach this next go around. I will be bringing my best package yet at the age of 43 in Figure Division. I am thrilled for the friends I have made along the way and look forward to seeing you all again on stage.

Enjoying boat life here in Orange Beach. 

Back deck cocktails at sunset.

I plan on posting more, doing videos, cooking demonstrations, and more! I hope you will follow along with me as I continue to transform my body and help others along the way.

Currently, I am in the best shape of my life, I will be doing personal check-in's every Saturday. I am at 7.2% Bodyfat and feeling stronger than ever.

Top- June 15 8.3% Bodyfat
Bottom June 22 7.2% Bodyfat

Be on the lookout for the launch of Buy the Coast Properties/Roberts Brothers with Jason Ross, so excited and proud for his new career real estate!

Thank you to everyone for all the best wishes and following along in my journey of passion! Stay tuned, lots more to come! 

Lots of hugs and love

XOXO,

Cindy Lane Ross

Peak week 2019 and life!

Thank you for all the likes and comments from this post over the weekend...

#1 POST OF THE WEEK!

"There is no excuse. There is no finish line. I had a conversation with a client this week about putting yourself first. Make yourself #1 priority. Be selfish. Say “NO”. Create boundaries. Learn discipline. Be in love with yourself. 


The girl on the left was battling for her life with a disease she didn’t know much about. After losing my mother, my father and my brother I knew something had to change. You can be on the good side of genetics or the bad side of genetics. Wake up with passion and be the best possible version of yourself. Whatever you are battling, fight it with every ounce in your body. 

Don’t just accept a diagnosis and lie down, stand up and make yourself proud. Celebrate every second of life. Be your own inspiration." 

Left- battling RA in 2005 Right- Healthiest of my life 5/3/2019

Sorry, I haven't written in a couple of weeks, I decided to give myself a little break and just focus on my training and studying.

I am now down to 5 days before my first show of the 2019 season and I am so excited! Battle on the Bluff I will see you on Friday for check-in. 

This week consists of walking, light workouts, sleeping, eating, and using the bathroom a lot (TMI). Preparing my packing list and we drive 7 hours to Tunica, MS on Friday morning. Tan and check-in. Touch up tan 345am Sat followed by hair and makeup all before 6am 💪

I completed my first semester back in school with a 4.0, making Dean's List, and scoring 100 on both thesis papers, I know it shocked me too LOL! 😂Thanks for all the support from my followers.

I launched online personal training this weekend because I have been asked by potential clients all over the world to help them reach their fitness goals in the comfort of their home or office. All fitness levels welcome and I can train you anywhere in the world.

If you are interested in joining me online through SKYPE, ZOOM, or FACEBOOK MESSENGER

Click the link https://www.cindylaneross.com/fat-to-fit-monthly-training/online-personal-training ONLINE PERSONAL TRAINING

I have also added another feature on Life Wellness Forever, we are doing food allergy testing through hair samples. Curious if you have food sensitivity or allergies, find out now! https://www.lifewellnessforever.com/online-store/allergy-test-with-consultation FOOD ALLERGY TESTING.

 I wanted to share this with you, last July when I decided to compete I found this girl on Instagram. I fell in love with her body and this became my new goal. I am excited to say since last Oct. 2018, I have put on 8lbs of muscle.

"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment."

Want to shout out to my hubby for being my #1 Fan and supporter, Cinco De Mayo is our 19th Engagement anniversary, yes I do celebrate every milestone 💗💘💖💕💞💝

Next weekend after the show, we will celebrate... 

Favorite AB exercise has become the ab roller, nothing else targets my abdominals the way this does. I had to start with the ab dolly and work my way up to 3-5 sets of 15-20 reps.

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