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Today’s Topic: Let me help you get through the tough decisions!

Making difficult decisions takes a lot of time, a lot of energy, and a lot of thinking – on this, we all agree, right? Since this kind of decisions will have a domino effect on your future or someone else’s future, it’s the plainly right thing to do that we be wise along the process. In this episode, I discuss the 5 techniques that I did and will still do when making difficult decisions.

A little backstory first, I had an important discussion with my husband one night that we’ll REALLY change our lives and, of course, it kept me up all night. I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t know what to think. I got obsessed with it that I consumed most of the time with research the next day! I was worrying a lot. 

And, so to do this right, I asked myself… if a friend came to me with the same problem, what advice should I give her? Thinking of it this way helped me to be objective. Then, after having the mindset, I did the 5 techniques. I’m going to discuss them deeper in this episode so make sure to tune in. I may not have the outright answer you need but I got your back and these techniques will definitely help you along the journey!

Crowns and Flops: Difficult decisions & passion projects

Flops: Well, my flop is related to the story I’ve shared on making tough decisions. I became obsessed about it. I’ve stressed myself out for days about it. I was all over the place that it became so bad for me. So, I’ll make sure to make an effort next time.

Crowning Moment: I’m giving this week’s crown to one of my girlfriends! So, my friend who’s not very tech-savvy and knows little about digital marketing, social media, and so forth is starting her own podcast. She’s so excited to launch it and share it with you! It will be mainly about what Christians look like so be sure watch out for it.

And, another thing you should watch out for girls is we’ll be having her as a guest here in Adventuring the Girl Life! I’m looking forward to that and I hope you are too!

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Today’s Topic: Let’s talk about women and mental health.

We celebrate World Mental Health Day every 10th of October for mental health education and awareness and I’m very happy with the progress throughout the years… especially on what I see on social media, what a change of scene – from thinking it as taboo to fully embracing it. We’ve really come a long way.

So, in today’s Adventuring the Girl Life episode, I share my own stories which I hope you could all get something from. I’ve struggled with anxiety since I was a kid. I’ve racked my brains for certain memories that I could share to you, and believe me, there’s a lot so make sure to listen in. I’ve got stories from having panic attacks because of a car breakdown to getting anxious after my 3 miscarriages in the span of 2 years. It was hard. I’ve sought professional help. I’ve taken meds. I’ve done everything I needed to do and I’m very happy I did.

If you’d ask me in the past what’s going on with my life, I’d probably divert the conversation or not respond at all. I used to think that this is a part of me that should be kept in the deepest and darkest nook of my life. But, I do think that to help other women out there, I have to share my story. We’re all different. It doesn’t matter if you’ve got no problems. Learning to be sensitive on how to communicate and deal with them is a great deal for them. So, I hope you do what you gotta do! And, I hope you enjoy and learn a lot from this episode!

Crowns and Flops: Expect the unexpected!

Flops: My latest flop of the week happened while I was on a lunch date with my friend. At first, I was very happy that the plan which I scheduled push through. I was thinking that I will have a fun chit-chat and finally get to treat her for lunch at last! But, well… when it was time to pay the bill, I found out that my wallet was not on me. For those who are viewing how cheapskate this move is, hold your horses. My wallet was two parking lots away so there was no way to make run for it. My friend ended up treating me instead. Ultimate fail. Well, I promise to treat her next time!

Crowning Moment: My husband and I use a lot of electronics for all kinds of activity. In our fitness activities, for example, we each own heartbeat monitors and Bluetooth headphones. But while I was on a run once, I discovered that my heartbeat monitor is wigging out. And to add to that, my headphones died. So, I decided to go to Allen and borrow his but discovered both are also not working for him. Very frustrating indeed! 

Now, here’s the light at the end of that dreadful tunnel, I found out that our heartbeat monitors and my headphones are still on warranties! So, we were able to steer clear of expensive service repairs. What a luck!

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Today’s Topic: Be motivated!

Have you ever seated for so long on your office chair staring and thinking of how to fill that blank piece of paper on your desk? It’s a waste of time and absolute frustration! Motivation doesn’t come easy… especially if we don’t know how to go and stay in that motivated state. 

Definitely, it won’t come at a snap of your finger or a blow of a whistle. It’s science. It’s a process. So, in today’s episode, we discuss 6 things you have to do to achieve motivation. Learn what these are to actually start doing and accomplish something.

1. Set a goal – Decide FIRST on what you want to accomplish. You don’t want to be moving around aimlessly and eventually hit a wall.
2. Ask yourself, “Why?” – Why do you want to accomplish this goal? Will it benefit you? Will it benefit others? How is it important to you?
3. Decide how to accomplish the goal – Design stages, methods, etc. that you could do and that could ensure success.  Schedule big or small deadlines. Remember to savor every tiny bit of success to keep you going!
4. Know the starting line – Set a time to do the work. Internalize the task beforehand. 
5. Learn the strategy of rerouting – Greatest weakness lies not in failure but in giving up. Sometimes, we have to take a step back or do a mental shift. Have fail-safes.
6. Check in with your goal frequently – Are you still on track? Has something changed that could affect your methods?

(Bonus!) Start all over again before you accomplish your final goal! Sometimes, you have to step back to appreciate everything you’ve done. Who knows… doing this might give you a fresh idea on how to start the next step of your journey.

So, that’s it. Were they helpful? Or do you have more tips to add to this? If that’s the case then share what works for you. I can’t wait to hear it!

Crowns and Flops: backlogs and paddleboards

Flops: I missed every bible chapter discussion each last week! Every notification on the emails getting me frustrated with how I am bringing my girls down. I was slacking off and they were waiting for my replies. So, I rushed and sent all my backlogs. Now, I’m on track again!

Crowning Moment: I just went paddle boarding alone. Yes, did it by myself and I totally had fun! I Just this once, let me brag to you girls… I learned how to paddle on a board and never fell or got wet while I was on my paddle board. Yes, make your mama proud moment, indeed. Now, I’m thinking of getting my own paddle board for Christmas. Shall I? What do you think?

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Today’s Topic: 5 Things That My Favorite Podcasts Taught Me

Today, I share to you what easily bring me pleasure, drive, and motivation these days – podcasts!

I, for one, do like how effortless it is to learn and gain knowledge through this medium. Whether you go for a run, cook meals or do groceries, you just pop in your EarPods, click the Play button, then, it’s done… You’re already listening while you do what you gotta do.

Very efficient, right? Anyway, here are the 5 best podcasts I’m listening to right now:

1. Starting from scratch from the Side Hustle School Podcast hosted by Chris Guillebeau – An inspiring listen to be motivated and build something else for yourself out of nothing! Learn also how to start a side hustle that could add more opportunities in your life
2. Suppressing the negative voice from the Amy Porterfield Podcast – Amy’s an online marketing expert so here’s for entrepreneurs out there or enthusiasts who want to know the ins and outs online marketing. Quotes that I absolutely love from this podcast: ‘No unique messages, only unique messengers’ and ‘Embrace the beta.’ Discover how these quotes affected me and how it will affect you when you listen in.
3. The ‘unhappy list’ from the Happier Podcast hosted by Gretchen Rubin – A very light podcast that teaches you to be happy! This helped me when I was struggling with anxiety after my miscarriages. So, I hope these do to for anything you’re going through.
4. Alternative for medication from Learn True Health Podcast with Ashley James – For people who are health conscious or starting to be then this is a good addition to your list of podcasts! Ashely talks to experts, people of knowledge, and so forth so it’s a great place to learn about healthy alternatives. 
5. Power Hour from the Happier Podcast – This helps me get things done efficiently! The challenge is in no more than an hour, you finish the tasks you got to do. You’ll be surprised with what you’re capable of.

So, let me ask you: aside from the Adventuring the Girl Life Podcast, what other podcasts do you listen to? I’m done sharing mine so it’s your time to tell yours!

Crowns and Flops: 

Flops: I know that online grocery shopping is on trend now. Well, I understand. It looks easy… you just put items on your virtual cart then just wait for your bags to arrive at your front door. Boom, you’re done. 

BUT for me, I hate it. I prefer to go the traditional way even though I always go to three different stores and it takes me a lot of time. I also don’t think online shopping is efficient. What if you forget something and you need it right away? You’ll still need to go to the physical store, right?

Maybe, it’s just me being stubborn. Let’s see if online shopping does a better job for me.

Crowning Moment: I went to the gym for every single day of this week! A real hurrah for me! Though I’m a personal trainer, I still had a hard time to pull my body back together after my surgery and the foot injury. So, I’m happy that I committed to this and I’m finally doing it!

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Today’s Topic: How can a cheat meal help you lose weight?

After that family vacation, which maybe you’ve heard me talking about on the previous episodes, I gained weight – a whopping 4-pound add up to the scale! It was totally worth it! I may have gone off the charts of my diet during those days, but cheat meals – when toned down – can be beneficial to you.

Sometimes, you just have to give in for that piece of cake or a slice of pizza once in a week, not just to make you stay sane after abstaining from it for so long, but to also help you lose weight. Yes, this is definitely real and backed by science, which I’m gonna tell more on this episode so hear me out!

When you go on a diet, we go carefully on the calories and the macros of our food so our hormone levels and metabolism adjust to make sure our body function properly. Now, cheat meals are okay – very okay to avoid a plateau. Cheat meals with low calories and carbs increase leptin, decreases ghrelin, restores glycogen, and reverses your metabolism. That’s a lot of important info you need to digest.

Aside from talking about how it actually works in our body, I’m going to answer questions that fly through your mind right now like how do cheat meals affect us, how long will a cheat meal affect us, and how do we avoid the bad effects of a cheat meal. 

So girls, start listening in and discover how cheat meals help you be more consistent in your diet to lose weight faster!

Crowns and Flops: Rock Bottom to Sky High

Flops: It’s all over the news. Hurricane Florence has been wreaking havoc on the Carolinas. Many have already been evacuated, rescued, and assisted. I pray a lot for the families affected and the first responders who are very hard at their work. I am hoping that after the hurricane, we can go back to our lives and remember what’s important.

Crowning Moment: I’m no Amelia Earheart but I’m proud to say that I can be brave as she is! In the near future, I’m going to face my fear and finally fly solo. It was just lately that I’ve started flying on airplanes and during those times, I rely greatly on my husband! But, this time, I’m going to fly alone for a business conference. Well, the nervousness to do it by myself won’t be gone that easily but I’m just too excited about this trip!

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Today’s Topic: You snooze, you lose. Beat the afternoon drag!

School just started for my kids and one of them is already a middle schooler. Yes, still in shock! It’s a lot different – I’m actually preparing her mentally, emotionally, and spiritually for it. (Check out Episode 9: Raising Middle Schoolers.) 

Anyway, I drop them off at school every day. And, while waiting for my kids to finish the day and finally pick them up, I try to do a lot of things done. BUT it’s hard to be at my most productive these days if drowsiness’ fight is stronger! In today’s episode, we discuss the 12 ways to beat the afternoon drag. 

First things first, what’s the reason behind the afternoon slump? Blame it on our circadian rhythm peaking which is signaling our brain to produce melatonin – the hormone responsible for sleep. 

But, need not worry since I have prepared tricks for this so you could do all you got to do and finish what you have to finish.

Make sure to tune in because I’ll discuss these in this episode. And, if, by any chance, they aren’t working for you, I’ll let you in some ‘hardcore’ tricks you could do just to get you back on track!

Crowns and Flops: From your PJ-wearing mom to your meal-prep expert

Flops: I dropped off my kids at school wearing my PJs. Well, the culprit: my alarm clock! Or should I say, it was me, myself, and I forgot to set the alarm clock the night before. Good thing, my husband woke me up. I had to wake them up and prepare everything double time.

Crowning Moment: I successfully scheduled my family dinners for the entire week where EVERYONE is eating the same thing. My daughter has allergies so there are foods that she couldn’t eat. Then, there are picky eaters so there are foods that they wouldn’t eat. I’m glad my meal prep skills are always on the rail. I was able to do groceries in one single go for the whole week. And, we’re now eating the same healthy food I prepared.

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Today’s Topic: 8 Foods that Personal Trainers Keep Stocked

For girls out there who want to know the staple foods you should have on your pantry, your refrigerator, or pre and post-gym snack box, then this episode of Adventuring the Girl Life is for you!

I was able to narrow it down to 8! These are must-haves for you to be the most healthy, fit, and energetic lady that you can ever be. But these aren’t really limited for your consumption only. Better if you include it in your family meals, your kid’s packed lunch, or your trail snacks pack to get nutritional benefits. 

Anyway, here are the 8 foods that you should double check next time you do your grocery!

• Eggs
• • Quick, easy, and cheap
  • Contain 9 essential amino-acids – building blocks of protein
  • Contains Vitamin D – absorption of other minerals
  • Promotes weight loss
• Almond Butter
• • good source of protein and fat (healthy fats are awesome! Just eat right!)
  • contains phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, potassium
  • source of vitamin e – protects collagen
• Chicken
• • great source of lean protein
  • source of antioxidants
  • provides more than 20% nutrients needed by an adult
  • contains tryptophan – boosts serotonin levels (makes you happier!)
  • promotes weight loss
• Green Vegetables
• • rich in fiber
  • lowers the risk of many diseases
  • slows aging
• Potatoes
• • aids in digestion
  • anti-inflammatory
  • improves skin health
  • rich in b-complex & vitamin c
  • detox heavy metals
• Apple
• • easy snack, affordable
  • regulates pH-balance
  • contains probiotics – good for your belly
• Bananas
• • high in iron
  • helps in immediate energy boost
  • normalizes the bowel system
  • helps prevent and heal ulcers with antacid effect 
• Avocado
• • ‘little alligator pear’
  • a good fat that lowers bad cholesterol
  • promotes weight loss
  • more protein and less sugar than any other fruit

If you’ve tried most of these foods, then good job girl! Time to share with us how you prepare or cook these healthy foods and make them NOT boring for everyone else. Let me hear your suggestions!

Crowns and Flops: My So-called Motivational Speaking and My Pink Yeti Cup

Flops: Before I literally started recording this episode, there was a lot going on. Talk about noise, conundrum, and agitation! There was so much noise from the appliances (e.g. the washing machine, the dishwasher, the bathroom exhaust fan, tv, etc.) and the kids fighting each other. To hush everything, I had to yell at my family just to stop every little thing and every little human from making sounds. It was very frustrating. 

I also stumbled on a hilarious post that made me laugh so hard which is very related to my flop. The post said, "If you walk by my house and hear me yelling, it's not yelling. I call it motivational speaking for people that don't want to listen." HA HA HA

Crowning Moment: While on va

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Today’s Topic: What happens behind the scenes?

If you’re interested in how a personal trainer, an entrepreneur and a mom of 2 manages to stay sane despite the daily grind and hustle, then you’re in for a treat! In today’s episode, I give you an inside scoop on what I do 24/7. You know how particular I am with schedules, right? Every minute and every hour of my day shouldn’t be wasted. Poor scheduling stresses me out. It’s either my work will suffer or my family time will be taken away from me. And, no one wants those! I really hope you get something from this episode. There’s also going to be a lot to talk about – from getting the kids ready for school to meal prepping to working out to meditating to podcasting and a lot more stuff I do day-to-day.

This wouldn’t take a lot of your time, I promise! I kept this episode very light since I’m also getting everything prepared for our family vacation. So, make sure to tune in!

If you’ve got questions, you can schedule a call with me here!

Crowns and Flops: Revamping Adventuring the Girl Life and Jen Whitmore Training

Flops: The Adventure of the Week Section has been missing in action for two weeks. Maybe, you’ve noticed it. I’m putting it on hold for now. Quite a tough decision to make since I really enjoy sharing them with you guys. I really hope to put it back soon with a bang and make it better!

Crowning Moment: I’ve been talking to Laura, a friend of mine, about life and business. She has been a great influence lately in my business. I’m excited to share with you that Adventuring the Girl Life and Jen Whitmore Training will be better and bigger in the future. We’re preparing a lot for you so make sure to watch out!

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Today’s Topic: Is CBD Oil Good For You?

Yes, you read it right! Today, it’s all about CBD oil and everything related to it – its legality, its composition, its origins, its health benefits and many more. I have with me today, Heather Sweitzer from Hempworx. She’s a mom of four, a cannabis coffee & murder books lover, and, of course, a great girlfriend of mine!

We won’t get too science-y about it on this episode so fret not. What we can promise is an interesting discussion for everyone out there who wants to have a healthy body for themselves and their family. Heather swears by this. For example, in her own home, her 4 kids and husband take hemp-derived CBD oil twice a day every single day, and has seen unbelievable improvements in their health and nutrition. Amazing, isn’t it?

Anyways, I’m not gonna drag this long. Questions like ‘What do I tell my boss about this?’, ‘What are cannabinoids?’, and ‘Is it from marijuana?’ will be answered! So, make sure to click that Play button because I’m very sure that your curiosity is already starting to swallow you whole. And, when you’re done listening make sure to tell me your experiences with CBD Oil and your thoughts about this episode!

Get in touch with Heather: HERE and on FACEBOOK HERE

Crowns and Flops: Disorganized to Organized

Flops: A very bad domino effect happened while I was managing the 3 Things To Do Before You Start Exercising! an episode of Adventuring the Girl Life last time. Ugh! I gave the audio file to my copywriter too little, too late. Therefore, having a bad chain reaction with the tasks. I had no choice but to publish the episode without the show notes. Have you noticed it? Well, now it’s up! So, go check it out here!

Crowning Moment: Before my little munchkins go to school, my family’s going for a vacation! And I am proud to say that I organized EVERYTHING. I’ve arranged the itinerary. I already prepared in advance all the stuff my kids need for school. They already met their teachers. It’s just the fun that we’re waiting to happen! I might even tell you about it in the next episode. Let’s see!

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Today’s Topic: Sending my young ones every beginning of the school year brings me to tears! 

They’re growing so fast before my eyes. For example, it didn’t bother me to think before that my baby girl Riley is old enough to go to middle school (MIDDLE SCHOOL!) I am shocked, excited, and worried. What if she gets bullied? What if there’s too much peer pressure around her? What do I do? 

So, on today’s episode, I am giving away tips for parents and guardians out there on how to raise our middle schoolers, especially for our cute baby girls. I’m not trying to be biased around here but middle school has been crueler to girls at this age… Believe it or not! 

Anyway, here are 11 things you can tell your middle-schoolers:

1. Your worth is not determined by what your friends say about you, it is what Jesus say about you.
2. Boys mature way slower than girls.
3. Your friends will come and go but with every person. there is a lesson to learn on how to treat people.
4. “Remember to treat others the way you want to be treated.” - Ephesians 4:32
5. Marriage should not be your ultimate goal in your life. There is so much more there to experience.
6. Everybody is different. That's how God made us.
7. Counterfeit love is not worth giving into in comparison to what Jesus has in store for you.
8. This will be an amazing time. Make new friends. Find new hobbies. Live it up.
9. Get into a cool church group.
10. Make an effort to find someone (that you approved of, of course!) that you give permission to your children to talk to.
11. Always tell them they’re on your team.

In the end, I have to remain very hopeful of what’s ahead of my baby girl. I have to let her experience this on her own and just be here to light her way. 

Make sure to tune in because we’ll dive into these tips deeper! 

And, if you have more tips you want to add, then make sure to send it through my way right away!

Crowns and Flops: Here are my crowns and flops this week!

Crowning moment: I attended a photography course! This is so I can take better pictures for my business and social media. I’ve learned a lot of techniques and I’m really excited for you guys to see how the pictures I’ll be taking in the future.

Flop: I signed up for the Night Nation Run near where I lived and I totally bailed out the last minute just because there was no one to go with. It was supposed to be a 5K run with glow sticks and neon clothes but had to cancel it because I didn’t want to do it alone! I guess I should learn how not to bail on the things I want next time!

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