Today is not just about working out.

It is about listening to the body, reconnecting with the body, and reminding yourself that you are still here.

Sometimes our bodies carry more than weight. They carry stress, disappointment, grief, pressure, responsibility, and all the things we never say out loud.

So today, we are not moving to punish the body. We are moving to come back to it.

A step counts.

A stretch counts.

A breath counts.

A small yes still counts.

Join me today, Saturday, at 12 PM CST for Body InMotion LIVE.

Zoom Link: BodyInMotion.RethinkingWeight.com

Reflection:

What has your body been carrying that movement may help you begin to release?

I’m Regina Williams, The Barefoot Violinist & the RW of Rethinking Weight.

Let’s Be-Mighty Together!

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Day 19 of the 30-Day Challenge and Day 3 of the Momentum Challenge is about adjusting without quitting.

Sometimes life changes the way we thought we were going to show up. Our body may feel off. Our mind may be tired. Pain, stress, or injury may shift the plan.

But that does not mean the song is over.

As a violinist, I know when one string is off, you do not throw the whole violin away. You pause, listen, retune the string, and keep playing.

That is the message for today.

If I had to sit down, I’m still showing up.

If I had to slow down, I’m still showing up.

If I had to change the movement, I’m still showing up.

I changed the plan.

I did not break the promise.

Reflection: Where have you been hard on yourself because you had to adjust?

Be-MIGHTY in the midst of adjustment.

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Today’s message is about the part of progress we don’t always talk about.

Progress sounds beautiful when we talk about results, healing, weight loss, stronger bodies, better relationships, growing businesses, new doors, and answered prayers. But before progress shows up looking pretty, sometimes it first shows up uncomfortable.

There is a kind of pain that comes with growth, discipline, stretching, correction, waiting, starting over, and not giving up when everything in you wants to stop.

This is not about ignoring injury, staying in harmful situations, or pretending pain does not matter. This is about learning the difference between pain that is destroying you and discomfort that is developing you.

BYOB means Bring Your Own Body, your own story, your own process, and your own willingness to keep moving with wisdom.

Reflection: What part of your progress have you been resisting because it feels uncomfortable?

I’m Regina Williams, The Barefoot Violinist & The RW of Rethinking Weight.

Let’s Be-Mighty Together!

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Come Workout With Me Today - Live: Zoom Link: ArmsInMotion.RethinkingWeight.com

Do vegetarians need meat for protein? Not true.

In this Day 17 - Part 2 episode, we continue rethinking one of the biggest food myths: that protein only comes from meat.

Today we’re looking at more plant-based protein sources, including chia seeds, oats, walnuts, hazelnuts, lentils, chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans, pecans, quinoa, macadamia nuts, spinach, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts.

This conversation is not about judging anyone’s plate. It’s about learning that nourishment can come in many forms. Seeds, nuts, legumes, grains, and vegetables can all play a part in building a filling, colorful, nourishing plant-based meal.

Some foods bring more protein. Some bring fiber. Some bring healthy fats. Some bring vitamins and minerals. But together, they remind us that plant-based eating is not empty, weak, or boring.

Today’s reflection:

What plant-based protein could you add to your plate this week that you may have been overlooking?

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/zL-Qc9LH6dg

Today, BYOB means Bring Your Own Body.

Not the body you wish you had. Not the body you keep trying to hurry up and change. Bring the body you have today — the one that may need support, patience, movement, and grace.

Sometimes we think showing up means doing everything full out. But wisdom teaches us to listen, adjust, and work with the body instead of fighting against it.

This message is about honoring where you are while still choosing to move forward.

Join me Tuesday at 12 PM CST for Arms In Motion LIVE.

Zoom Link: ArmsInMotion.RethinkingWeight.com

Reflection: What would change if you stopped judging your body and started asking, “What does my body need today?”

I’m Regina Williams, The Barefoot Violinist & The RW of Rethinking Weight.

Let’s Be-Mighty Together!

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The internet has been out because of 2 major storms - sorry for not posting, but I'm baccccck!

Day 15 is Weigh-In Monday, and today we’re talking about progress that adds up.

Did you know that releasing 1–3 pounds a week may not look like a lot in the beginning, but over time it really does make a difference? I went from 227 to 216 in just a month and a few days - and I’m eating, moving, and releasing weight too.

That’s progress.

Life Lesson:

Don’t despise small beginnings. Every healthy choice, every adjustment, every time you show up for yourself - it matters.

Reflection:

Are you giving yourself credit for the progress you’ve already made?

AUDIO REPEAT - Because of major storms I can't do audio but reposted Day 11 but come on live.

Today we are talking about what it means to move with wisdom, strength, and purpose - even when movement does not look the way we planned.

Sometimes we have to adjust, modify, and honor where our body is. But that does not mean we quit. It means we listen. It means we protect what needs healing while still strengthening what can move.

Arms In Motion is our reminder that seated does not mean stopped. Modified does not mean weak. And healing does not mean you are out of the race.

So today, we are moving what we can, strengthening what we can, and keeping our promise to ourselves one modified step at a time.

Join me Saturday at 12 PM CST for Arms In Motion LIVE.

Zoom Link: ArmsInMotion.RethinkingWeight.com

Reflection:

What can you still strengthen while you are waiting on something else to heal?

I’m Regina Williams, The Barefoot Violinist & The RW of Rethinking Weight.

Let’s Be-Mighty Together!

Do vegetarians really need meat to get enough protein? Not true.

In today’s Day 12 episode, we’re rethinking the myth that protein only comes from meat. Plant-based foods like beans, lentils, chickpeas, nuts, seeds, quinoa, greens, and whole-food meals can help nourish the body and support a healthy lifestyle.

This conversation is not about judging anyone’s plate. It’s about learning, growing, and understanding that plant-based eating can be filling, flavorful, and full of protein.

Today, we’re opening the door to a better question:

What if the protein you need has been growing from the ground all along?

Day 11 of June's 30 Day Challenge

Today we are moving with wisdom.

Sometimes the assignment is to adjust, listen, and keep showing up in a way that honors the body.

Upper body workouts are so important because our arms, shoulders, chest, and back help us do everyday things: lifting, reaching, carrying, pushing, pulling, sitting tall, breathing better, and keeping our posture strong.

When you’re injured, it can be easy to feel discouraged. But movement reminds us, “I am still in this. I am still able. I am still making progress.”

Today’s Arms In Motion workout is about keeping the body engaged while giving the lower body space to heal. We are not quitting. We are modifying.

Join me LIVE at 12pm CST.

Zoom URL: ArmsInMotion.RethinkingWeight.com

We are moving those arms.

We are strengthening our upper body.

We are keeping our promise to ourselves.

Thunderous Thursday means we may be seated, but we are still showing up loud.

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Day 10 is a real and personal reflection on strength, consistency, and what happens when life catches you off guard.

Right before playing violin at church, Regina fell and hurt her leg badly. She didn’t think she could push through, but Be-Mighty kept ringing in her spirit, Move Forward stayed on repeat, and Truth reminded her that consistency matters most when life is hard.

This episode is about more than a fall. It is about realizing that the small daily choices - movement, stretching, balance work, walking, strengthening, and showing up - may be preparing your body for moments you never saw coming.

Sometimes the work does not look like it is working until life reveals that it was.

Regina reflects on pain, recovery, strength, balance, stamina, and the powerful truth that movement is not just about losing weight. It is about living stronger, standing steadier, recovering better, and becoming unbreakable.

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/5n5KmPly4bQ