Living Well with Dr. Cindy Ross: fitness motivation

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Monday, May 6, 2019

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.

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

Monday, December 17, 2018

Life is full of "what if" moments...

Life is full of '"what if" moments...

The moment before you try to lose weight AGAIN...

"What if this doesn't work? Will I be stuck feeling this way?"

The moment before going to the gym for the first time...

"What if people stare at me and start laughing?"

The moment before stepping on the scales each week...

"What if I've put weight on? I'll be so deflated."

What if you thought about life's moments in a different way?

What if you stop complaining and took action?...

That moment could change your life...

What if you took responsibility for your decisions and realized you're the one in control?

That moment would be a breakthrough...

What if you chose your own happiness over what others think?...

That moment would set you free...

What if you stopped thinking about "what if" and started enjoying life's moments?

“I would rather never give up on my dreams and end up disappointed than give up on myself.”

What if you Clicked This Link and truly changed your life...

10 things you can control RIGHT NOW!

How much you smile.
Who you follow.
How you treat others.
How you talk to yourself.
What you eat.
What you wear.
How you experience stress.
Whether you ask for help or not.
When you go to bed.
The "What if's" you ask yourself.

As we begin 2019, BE THE BEST VERSION OF YOU! What matters most is "NOW"!

P.S... Life has many moments ahead. Enjoy them... Don't fear them!

XOXO,

Cindy Lane Ross

Sunday, October 21, 2018

Competition Day is Finally Here!

It's Finally Here

All the training...

I can’t believe Showtime is almost here...
112 days of prep= ~8,960 min of cardio
~13,440 min of weightlifting ~672 meals
~125 gallons of water
~1,120 min of posing practice
Consistency. Hard work. Discipline.

Peak week was fantastic...
I loved it all, the meal prep, the hard work, the rest, the tanning, and most all the workouts!

I got to shoot with my fav photographer this week, wanting to capture all the hard work and turning 41 of course :) Did a run through with Chasity Hair by Design on Hair & Makeup as well.

Day of Check-In at the OCB Battle on the Beach

Overall energy levels stayed good when Thursday hit it was the last cardio session and workouts were over, now time to rest!

Friday check-in... carb loading :)

And I even had time to capture another sunset from our dock.

Going over last min details of night before show... the do's and the don'ts!

9pm Check-in Night Before

And it's showtime...

630am Hair & Makeup

Headed to the OCB Battle on the Beach in Gulf Shores, AL

Backstage with chillin' in my Girl Be Brave Chair, patiently waiting my turn :)

Time to pump up!!!

No nerves yet... Just anxious!

Placing 3rd in Master's and 4th Overall Novice Open

What an amazing experience and really glad I chose to do OCB for my 1st show, I honestly loved every minute of it and sad to see it all come to an end.

Judges critiques to come in leaner next time and add more sass to my stage presence.

Now into reverse dieting and start working towards my first full season starting June 2019 :)

Thanks to my support team...
Left Christian Simmons (Coach), my #1 Co-pilot (Jason Ross), and my dear friend Chasity Rice.

I love you and thank you for the support you give me in LIFE!

Thanks for being my person, love you to the moon and back Chance Lane! xoxo

Thanks for following along... I will still be updating you weekly to show my transition. I have found the sport I have been searching for since my tennis career ended due to Rheumatoid Arthritis 20 years ago. I'm excited to share this journey with you, just remember it's never too late to chase a dream!

www.bodiesbycindy.com

www.orangebeachfitness.com

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Sunday, September 2, 2018

7 Weeks Until My First Competition

7 Weeks Until My First Competition!

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Happy Labor Day Weekend!

I really love learning more about myself every day. When I decided to embark on this journey back in June, I never knew I could meet my 16-year-old self again.

I was this determined, young, and talented tennis player on a mission. My life revolved around my goals and nothing stopped me. I would out train and outplay everyone. After my career came to an end because of Rheumatoid Arthritis I lost a part of me. Fast forward 21 years working out this morning, and reflecting back on the past 7 weeks, I realized I have met my 16-year-old self at the age of 40. The feeling of pushing myself outside of my comfort zone feels incredible.

I'm 7 weeks out and really excited for the outcome of this journey. My family and friends have been so supportive... check out this meal Greg made me last Sunday night. A dinner party at his house and he measured my food and cooked plain jane which is totally not in his vocabulary. It was outstanding as usual.

1 cup of asparagus and 4oz of Cod :)

This past week challenged me in the beginning, fewer carbs and fats left me zapped on Monday, my body adjusted and I felt stronger than ever at the end of the week. I have now graduated to the bottom row on dumbbells :)

Meal prepping has definitely gotten easier and I have grown accustomed to taking my food everywhere with me now. I'm in love with these meal containers, makes the process so easy.

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I also felt I got some balance back this week, trying to simplify the prep so I have more time to spend with the people I love.

Caught a beautiful sunset with Jason Thursday evening :)

Saturday afternoon with friends in Orange Beach, AL

I got a cheat meal this week, definitely had anxiety leading up to it but my body felt awesome refueling with carbs. I bought Pamela's Pancake mix and the goal was 100-125 grams of carbs. So bright and early yesterday morning I was flipping pancakes. Haven't made pancakes in 10+ years, I topped them with Walden's Sugar-Free syrup and strawberries... they were out of this world, or maybe I was just hungry and my taste buds went crazy.

Really great workout this morning after refueling.

Shoulders, Glutes, & Abs #sundayfunday

A quote that I am loving this week. Transparency has been my goal on this journey since the beginning. Live in front of others as you do behind closed doors.