You know that saying, “There’s no crying in baseball”? I don’t know if they ever tried to lose 100 pounds and keep it off (Lord have mercy!). In this episode of the Decide to Live Podcast, we're keeping it real when it comes to tears and they're really a sign of strength.

I opened up to a room full of strangers about an old love affair. In this episode of the Decide to Live Podcast, I'm sharing the lesson that saved my life with all of you from the LIVE Story Slammers event.

The steps that move you forward, and the steps that slip into quicksand, have the same value. Stumbles, falls and failures are not setbacks. They are steps towards success if you can be patient enough to learn and lean forward. Join me on this episode of the Decide to Live Podcast as we fail our way to success!

"And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance." The lyrics from that Lee Ann Womack song reminded me of a very important lesson I learned along this weight loss journey. No regrets from my past, but a lesson learned nonetheless. I hope this helps someone, too!

It's hard to see the big picture when you're in the middle of a health and fitness battle. You bust your butt and wonder where in the world is the progress?!? In this episode, I'm sharing how the law of attraction and a special word from God put a huge fitness goal into motion long before it happened. Join me for "Speak It Into Existence" on the Decide to Live Podcast!

A pair of black and red weightlifting gloves has been with me since I started this health journey five years ago. I got them to feel like a real badass boxer and fighter in my friend Jeremy Gant’s body combat class. I was fighting to lose weight. Fighting to lower my blood pressure. Fighting for my life. Now, they've taught me a new lesson along this journey: the power of letting go of the past. Join me on this journey and #DecidetoLive!

We can often create a world of excuses when it comes to working out, but what if the option to simply move your body slipped away? In this episode of the Decide to Live Podcast, I'm introducing you to my buddy and inspiration Dante. His story and battle may put all of our excuses into perspective. Learn more about his journey on Facebook at "Hope for Dante". #DecideToLive

When you think of praise and worship, you probably think of Sunday morning in church. Through my health and fitness journey, I’ve learned working out is worship, too! It's a way to say "thank you" to the Creator for our bodies and their abilities. Join me as I share this "Aha!" moment on the journey!

Sometimes, we think it's all or nothing on this journey. We can think "if I don't have a six pack, I'm a failure," or "if I can't run a marathon, I'm not fit enough." In this latest episode of the Decide to Live Podcast, I'm sharing how some belly fat helped bring it all into perspective. May this bring you some joy and inspiration along your journey!

We can spend our entire lives chasing J. Lo, or Beyoncé, or that Instagram model. What happens when difficulty and frustration set in on your fitness journey? What will keep you going when you realize your best and healthiest body doesn’t come with a J. Lo booty? Does that mean you failed? On this episode, we're getting real about body image, self love and fitness goals that have more to do with health and less to do with an image. Join obesity survivor Ehi L. Adams and me for an honest conversation. It may just change the way you look at yourself for the better.