I’m a FitFluential Ambassador!

ByFlecks of Lex September 2, 2015

I did it! I did it! I finally built up the courage to apply to be a FitFluential Ambassador! And… I was accepted! WOOHOO! Runs up and down the street, cheering loudly, and banging on a portable gong. (That’s a thing, right?)

I know what you’re thinking, because it’s like I have ESPN or something. What the heck is a FitFluential Ambassador?

FitFluential Ambassadors are people like me: We love promoting health and fitness, and sharing that love with all of you beautiful, wonderful people out there! We also connect with different fitness-related brands to keep you up to date with what’s going on in the world of fitness.

There are two main reasons why I’m super excited about this news:

I have been terrified to apply to be a FitFluential Ambassador for fear of rejection, and fear that my blog stats just weren’t up to snuff; and,
I will have so many more opportunities to spread positivity and my love for fitness!

Blogging has become a real passion of mine, but it hasn’t been totally easy. There is a lot of hard work and late nights that blogging often requires (especially since I have a full-time job!), and I’m always so happy and proud of myself when I receive good news or special acknowledgment due to all of my hard work. I know, I know. It sounds like I’m tooting my own horn. But, you know what? Sometimes you have to toot your own horn! And ain’t nothin’ wrong with that!

I have to give a shout out to a group of Sweat Pink Ambassadors who helped give me the extra push and motivation I needed to apply. These ladies have been really helpful and supportive, and I sincerely appreciate all of the help and advice they have given me. An extra special “THANK YOU!” is in order for Chrissy, Amanda, and Rachel for giving me the extra push I needed!

Now, I want to hear from you! Tell me something you’ve done that you’re proud of. Toot your own horn! Let me hear it!

Puritan’s Pride and #1MillionMinutes

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fitness | goals | health | motivation

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What I Learned from the #BasicBowl Nutrition Challenge

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Transitioning from Summer to Fall: A Time for Change, Organization, and Vision Boarding

ByFlecks of Lex September 14, 2020

The weather is still pretty warm here in the D.C. Metro Area, and we still have an entire week until it’s officially fall, but I have decided to give myself a jump start on my fall 2020! I love to use the transition between seasons as a good time to check-in on my goals. I…