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"She was doing life from a position of complacency. Routines with little to no impact. Flipping the calendar month after month and year after year. Nothing to challenge her. Ugly, restless comfort. Then, life happened."

"Change was imminent. Change was necessary. Change was uncomfortable. Change required movement. Movement required a discomfort. Moving her mouth beyond her negative words. Moving her mind beyond selfish objections. Moving her soul beyond its safe borders. Moving her body beyond its comfortable limits. Moving and moving and moving more." 

In exploring new places for moving, She found events for movement were countless! There were events for moving with corrals and finish lines and medals! What?! Medals just for moving? PERFECT! Crowds cheered each mover whether they were fast or slow. There were venues for the moving in small towns and big cities and in national parks. The moving drew more people who were moving! Because some of those who were moving had similar life stories of complacency, bonds of friendship developed. “Come move with us in another event!”

In the movement, She learned there was freedom to experience the flight of joy. Her thirst to find others to learn from was whetted. Passion quietly moved in when knowledge was gained and when her knowledge was poured out for others to experience. Her hope to help others find movement was lit and getting brighter. Her fondness for moving had ripple effects among friends. They, too, desired to move, but did not know how.

Soon, a tribe of those who were moving differently was discovered. She learned their movement and began to teach others who were afraid to move. Their fear had left them temporarily paralyzed. They never considered their movement beauty-filled. They thought they were good enough to move. Of all things, they had believed the lie they were too heavy to move.

She explored new ways of moving to improve her movement. She found benefits of yielding to temporary discomfort so the movement could go on for miles and years of miles. There were other movers who offered tips and strategies. Still, other movers provided real inspiration and real products to keep her moving and looking cute while moving in her real body with its imperfections.

One day, reality presented itself when She heard herself shout, “Moving is winning!” Others smiled and took up the charge! She was moving to win…not the winning of the first-to-arrive. No. This movement was not toward a single destination, but forever on a journey of daily winning destinations. Daily wins over fear and over the idontwannas. Daily victories of courage over discouragement. Daily change, “the beautiful discomfort” of those who choose to move.

There is more to my story...

Maybe my story sounds like your story. I'd love to hear your story...

Click the following link (in blue) for my story in association with SKIRT SPORTS BLOG where REAL WOMEN with REAL BODIES offer REAL INSPIRATION.... SAMALEE A - MOVE

REFIT LoveRules Challenge Day 5

This might be the most obvious #LoveRules in our series, but it's worth mentioning.

LOVE RULE #4: COMMUNICATE

If we're being honest, many people are flat out bad at communicating. When lines of communication are broken, you know what else is broken? Relationships.

Relationships are crucial to community, which means communication -- healthy communication -- must happen. A whole series on this topic alone, so we'll offer this very broad umbrella statement about communication: SEEK TO UNDERSTAND.

Talk things through? Great. Defend your position? Great. Agree to disagree? Great. But more than any of these things -- seek to understand. Understanding is how #LoveRules a community.

Whatcha think?

Feel free to FOLLOW @refitrev (on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and, now, Periscope) & REPOST/SHARE using #loverules! You could win a Love Bomb valued at $100!

REFIT LoveRules Challenge Day 4

Are you schedule-driven? Type A? Have you ever been accused of being inflexible? Do you value process over people?

LOVE RULE #3: 

BE INTERRUPT-ABLE

While most of us would never publicly admit it, some of us have an unhealthy obsession with our appointment books. One small off-schedule issue and we're melting on the floor or throwing a tantrum. Wisdom: Customers/Clients are never an interruption. #PeopleMatterMore

When we make time for interruptions, we open ourselves up to opportunities to connect with those around us. Simple interruptions might include: 

• midnight snuggles from a child who can't sleep
• an impromptu late night movie well past your bedtime
• meeting co-wokers for coffee or a quick bite
• a last minute weekend getaway
• breakfast for dinner followed by family game night, etc.

How interruptable are you? Don't forget that on the other side of that schedule, people are waiting to connect with you! 

When you FOLLOW @refitrev REFIT® Revolution (on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.) and SHARE this post on social media using the ‪#‎LoveRules‬ tag, you could win a huge love bomb in June!  Stay tuned...

REFIT LoveRules Challenge Day 3

This is a hard one, y'all. No one said that ‪#‎LoveRules‬ were easy, and today's rule is most definitely not. All month long we're discussing ways to BUILD COMMUNITY and intentionally love others, and this rule might not seem like a Love Rule, but it is.

LOVE RULE #2: 
BE WILLING TO 
BE CHALLENGED

Whether you're in a **leadership position, an **online influencer, a **fitness instructor, a **mom/dad, an **employee, or **a teacher...you must willing to be challenged. Why? Because in that place of challenge you GROW...and so do others! 

Look, it's hard to admit you're wrong. >:(  It's hard to receive negative feedback. It's difficult to watch your competition soar. It's uncomfortable to disagree with a co-worker. But in each of these situations, a deeper understanding and wisdom takes root and allows you to grow in the right direction.

Your willingness to be challenged will produce growth, courage and, quite possibly, forgiveness. There's something endearing when others witness you yield instead of demand rights due to your position. 

Read more of this REFIT® #LoveRules on their blog: refitrev.com/uncat…/love-rule-2-be-willing-to-be-challenged/

Join me and other ladies at Life Assembly in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, on Mondays - 6p & Fridays - 9a for an hour of building community & muscle!

REFIT Love Rules Challenge Day 2

REFIT® is a fitness program that builds community. One way we build community is by loving people. 
Sounds simple, right? WRONG.

Loving people can often be messy, and that's why this month we're sharing some of the ‪#‎LoveRules‬ that power our community.

Love Rule #1: MAKE EYE CONTACT.

Eye contact is hard to get these day, and often harder to give. But eye contact can be one of the most meaningful displays of love you can demonstrate. Be intentional with your eye contact this month in the following ways:

--The next time you're on an elevator with a stranger, look at them and say hello. 
--When you're at dinner with the family, put the phone away and look at the person talking. 
--If you owe someone an apology or appreciation, look them in the eye and give it. 
--When checking out at the grocery store, look your cashier in the eye and tell him thank you.

Eye contact can be powerful and meaningful, so don't let this form of communication become obsolete. Give the look of love to someone who needs it today!

**Don't forget that by sharing this post, you could win a really cool Love Bomb valued at $100! Here's how to enter:
➡ Follow & mention @REFITREV
➡ Share this post on social media
➡ Use the hashtag #LoveRules

See? Sharing the love is super easy--so go do it!

REFIT LoveRules Challenge Day 1

Most know I'm a certified REFIT® Instructor, but did ya know REFIT® is more than just fitness? 

REFIT® is a community in which love rules. That may sound strange coming from a fitness company, but here's the deal:

FITNESS CHANGES BODIES,

 COMMUNITY CHANGES HEARTS.

• We believe the heart is a muscle and a soul, we focus on both. One way we focus on the heart as a soul is by building community within our fitness classes. We're often asked "HOW do you build community?" and this month we are answering that question by talking about cultivating a community in which #LoveRules.
• Each day, we'll provide practical tips on how to love those around you and go deeper in your connections with people. We think everyone could use a few more #LoveRules in life, right?
• OH AND JUST WAIT! If you SHARE the posts on social media (facebook, twitter, instagram, pinterest, etc.) and use the hashtag #LoveRules and tag @refitrev, throughout the month of June, you'll be entered to win a huge love bomb filled with a $50 gift card to the REFIT® shop, an exclusive (not even available online, yet) REFIT water bottle and a "favorites" gift from each REFIT® Founder (Angela, Catherine & Emily = ACE). That's a whole lotta love, y'all!

We can't wait to make this #LoveRules journey with you this month! To get yourself entered into the challenge, GO ---> FOLLOW @refitrev on social media platforms (facebook, twitter, instagram, pinterest, etc.) and...
---> SHARE this and other REFIT® posts you see today (and each day on social media) using #LoveRules and @refitrev.

Stay tuned...