Day 22 of 30 - Happppy Scale? Well… today the scale had jokes. 😂

I gained 1.8 pounds, but here’s the truth: I’m not just chasing a lower number anymore. I’m building muscle, building strength, and building a body that can carry me better.

And muscle? Muscle can make the scale go up before it goes down. But that does not mean I’m going backwards. Muscle helps burn fat, supports my body, and changes the way I feel, move, and show up.

So yes, the scale said one thing, but my inches are telling another story.

My clothes are fitting different. My body is changing. My strength is growing. My mindset is shifting.

This is why I’m learning not to let one number steal the whole victory.

Because progress is not always pounds lost. Sometimes progress looks like inches released, energy gained, strength built, and peace protected.

So today, I’m still celebrating.

Day 22. Weigh-In Monday.

The scale moved up, but I’m still moving forward.

Be-Mighty. Body, Mind, Movement, and Truth.

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In Day 21 of 30, Part 2 of Finding My Peace, I continue restoring my artwork, "After The Tide", after it fell from the wall and cracked into pieces.

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What started as a broken art piece became a powerful reminder that sometimes healing takes time, patience, and the willingness to fill the gaps we can see - and even the little creases and crevices we didn’t notice at first.

Using sand from South Shore Country Club beach, glue, and a whole lot of patience, I worked for over an hour repairing the broken spaces. And while I was filling those cracks, God reminded me that restoration does not always erase what happened, but it can make something stronger, deeper, and even more beautiful than before.

Have you ever created something, built something, loved something, or hoped for something - and then it fell apart?

Don’t leave it broken. Do the work. Let God fill the gaps. Be-Mighty.

BMMT: Body, Mind, Movement, Truth.

I’m Regina Williams, The Barefoot Violinist, and this is Rethinking Weight - helping you release the weights of life physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Come back tomorrow for Weigh-In Monday. Will it be a happy scale or a mad scale?

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Today is Day 20 of 30 of my Rethinking Weight journey, and it’s Show Up Saturday!

For today’s movement, I’m using a Rotator Machine Arm Workout Equipment, also known as an arm rotator machine, forearm trainer, shoulder strength trainer, or spinning arm trainer.

This small but mighty workout tool helps target the forearms, wrists, grip, arms, shoulders, upper-body endurance, coordination, and control. It may look simple, but when you use it with intention, it can bring a real burn.

This workout is not about punishment. It’s not about doing the most. It’s about showing up, moving with control, and building strength one rotation at a time.

This is Be-Mighty in action:

Body. Mind. Movement. Truth.

Whether you do three minutes, five minutes, or the full workout, remember — showing up counts.

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Today is Day 19 of 30 - Find Your Peace Friday, and I’m finding my peace through painting.

But today’s painting moment came with a message. One of my art pieces fell and broke, and instead of throwing it away, I decided to mend it back together. And as I worked with the broken pieces, I started thinking about how God does the same with us.

Sometimes life breaks us. Sometimes we fall. Sometimes we crack in places nobody can see. And even when we are mended, we may not look exactly the same as before, but that does not mean we are no longer valuable, beautiful, or useful.

This episode is about finding peace, resetting your heart, and remembering that broken does not mean finished. God can mend what feels shattered, and sometimes the repaired places become part of the testimony.

So today, take a breath, find your peace, and remember: you are still becoming.

BMMT - Be-Mighty:

Body. Mind. Movement. Truth.

Today’s truth: God can meet us in the broken places and help us heal, reset, and keep going.

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Day 18 of 30 - was truly a night to remember.

Today was all about showing up, being present, and supporting young musicians. I attended a beautiful senior recital at The Chicago Academy of the Arts, featuring percussionist Mireya Ross - and what made it even more special is that the entire evening was completely produced by Mireya herself.

From the music selections to the musicians she chose to accompany her, the night was filled with creativity, excellence, and heart. There is something powerful about watching young artists step into their gift with confidence, discipline, and passion.

As The Barefoot Violinist, I know how much it matters when people show up for the arts. A recital is not just a performance. It is the result of practice, courage, sacrifice, preparation, and the beautiful decision to share your gift with the world.

And today, I’m still being Be-Mighty - Body, Mind, Movement, and Truth.

Body: I showed up and was present.

Mind: I was inspired by the next generation of musicians.

Movement: Music moved through the room in so many beautiful ways.

Truth: Supporting young artists matters.

This is Rethinking Weight - releasing the weight physically, emotionally, and mentally, while making room for joy, creativity, purpose, and community.

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Day 17 of 30 - Today was one of those gloomy days where the sky felt heavy, the mood felt quiet, and I knew I needed to shift the atmosphere.

So I decided to be intentional.

I picked up my violin, turned on some house music, and said, “Let’s bring a little sunshine in here.”

And would you believe it? While I was playing, the sun came out. Then when I stopped playing, the sun disappeared again.

Now, I’m not saying the violin did it… but I’m not saying it didn’t either. 😄

That’s what Day 17 is about: choosing joy on purpose, creating energy when the day feels low, and remembering that movement, music, and mindset can help us shift the room we’re standing in.

I’m still Be-Mighty today - Body, Mind, Movement, and Truth.

Body: I showed up.

Mind: I chose a better thought.

Movement: I let the music move through me.

Truth: Even on gloomy days, I can bring my own light.

This is Rethinking Weight - releasing the weight physically, emotionally, and mentally, one intentional day at a time.

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Day 16 of 30 - Today was one of those full, full days.

Walmart not once, but twice.

Laundry day at the laundromat.

SUV checked.

Errands, movement, responsibility, life happening all at once.

And then, an amazing concert on top of it all.

By the time I realized I hadn’t posted yet, the day was almost gone. But here’s the thing — I’m still here. I’m still showing up. I’m still being intentional.

That’s what this journey is really about.

Not perfection.

Not having a flawless schedule.

Not getting everything done at the “perfect” time.

It’s about learning how to stay connected to yourself in the middle of real life.

This is Day 16 of my 30-day challenge, and today reminded me that BMMT - Body, Mind, Movement, and Truth - is not just something we talk about. It’s something we live.

Be-Mighty doesn’t mean the day was easy.

It means you kept going anyway.

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This wasn’t about perfection.

This wasn’t about doing everything “right.”

This was about showing up… every single day.

Today is Day 15 of 30 - Weigh-In Monday

and I released 2 pounds this week… 5 pounds total.

But this right here…

this is Be-Mighty.

👉 BMMT - Body. Mind. Movement. Truth.

It’s the simple framework I’m building my journey on:

Body - nourishing, not punishing

Mind - shifting how I think about myself

Movement - doing what I can, consistently

Truth - being honest, no more hiding

This is what happens when you stop fighting yourself…

and start working with yourself.

I didn’t quit.

I didn’t disappear.

I stayed with myself.

And if you’re on this journey too…

hear me:

👉 It’s not about doing everything at once

👉 It’s about doing something consistently

👉 It’s about trusting that your body will respond

We’re not chasing quick fixes over here…

we’re building something that lasts.

✨ 5 pounds released… and we’re just getting started.

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Day 14 of 30 - In this episode, we sit down with Mom & Pop Business Funding (ToTheRescueFunding.com) to talk about how business owners are securing the funding they need in as little as 1–2 days, even after being turned down by traditional lenders.

This conversation breaks down:

• Why many businesses get denied by banks

• What options are available right now

• How funding decisions are really being made

• What business owners can do to position themselves for fast approval

If you’re looking to grow, expand, or simply stay ahead, this episode offers real insight into how to access capital when timing matters most.

💡 Funding Highlights (Mentioned in This Episode):

• Funding available up to $1,000,000

• Decisions in as little as 1–2 days

• Soft credit pull

• Flexible approval options

• Consideration for lower credit profiles (including ~500 FICO)

• Bankruptcies and tax liens may be considered

🎧 Listen now and learn what’s possible.

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What if it really was this simple?

Day 13 of 30 - the Rethinking Weight journey is all about one thing… walking.

No extremes. No pressure. Just one mile of intentional movement that helps you release the weight - physically, emotionally, and mentally.

In this 10-minute walking workout, we’re not just moving our bodies… we’re activating the Be-Mighty Framework (BMMT):

Body - Check in and reconnect

Mind - Slow down and become present

Movement - Take consistent action

Truth - Remind yourself… you can do this

Walking is one of the most powerful and underrated tools for transformation. It supports heart health, improves mood, reduces stress, helps regulate blood sugar, and creates real, sustainable progress.

You don’t need perfect.

You don’t need extreme.

You just need to move.

✨ Let this be your reset.

✨ Let this be your forward step.

✨ Let this be your proof.

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