My Personal Fitness Story - Anytime Fitness Challenge : Let's Be Friends Friday - Bex Life

[crazyp24]

thank you so much for this really reminded me why i love to execise :)

[melissari288]

I new to this and so far I like you work outs and snack tips and beauty tips. looking foward to more.

[ariannadubovikhealth]

So inspirational! Do you know anything about hypoglycemia? I have trouble eating healthy because I'm constantly hungry :(

[P1nkR0z3]

u go girl ur my inspiration awsome example keep it up thumbs up ur going good :)

[AfroniqueWellness]

Awesome story. Love that u chose the gym.

[MsCasslong]

*Bex*

[MsCasslong]

Bed! I am truly touched by your video, this one more so than others because it's so personal. You are so inspiring, now I've just put down my pizza I want to work out!( lol). I so respect that you put everything out there to be an inspiration to others. Love u Bex x

[MissLindsayTaylore]

I can't even explain to you how wonderfully inspirational this video was. I've been on a Bex marathon (Bex Binge? Is it weird to call it that since this is about a healthy lifestyle? HA!) for the past hour. You are so completely and genuinely motivational for me…and your hair ROCKS. Just throwing that out there. Thank you so much, really. I think you’ve turned on some sort of fitness light bulb in my brain…

[genghisgirl]

@MissLindsayTaylore The truth is that you all inspire me everyday... otherwise, I wouldn't be able to keep doing what I do. Thanks so much for watching and leaving this awesome comment. Keep in touch! xo

[teabird717]

it's very hard for me to cry and this video made my eyes water up

[genghisgirl]

@teabird717 awww, thanks! To answer your channel comment - I'm 5'11" and have always been slim/slender. But even though I was thin, I was completely out of shape in my 20s. I couldn't even run around the block without getting tired. Over the past several years, I've worked extremely hard on getting fit. My biggest physical accomplishment was teaching yoga throughout my last pregnancy and delivering my fourth baby at home 10 months ago. xo

[AllGoodThingsComeIn3]

Your a great person and I always enjoy your words.

-FitLovingMom

[genghisgirl]

@AllGoodThingsComeIn3 Thank you! xo

[thebrightside30]

Hi! I have a question and I thought you might know the answer since you do gardening. I want to grow some plants on my college dorm room. As of right now I only have a little bamboo plant but I'd love something that bares a fruit or veggie or herb! Do u have any suggestions or ideas?

[genghisgirl]

@thebrightside30 My husband and I grow sprouts all year 'round and have hydroponic aerogardens set up in our kitchen. Herbs are very easy to grow in any window, and patio tomatoes and peppers are fantastic if you have a little space in front of a bright warm window.

[sugarxsnap]

You're truly inspirational. I found myself able to relate to your story; enough so it made my morning "this is rock bottom, changes need to be made" mumble, turn into half a sob-fest, and an overload of those 'let's get this started' anxious, excitement giggles. -- I have just recently become a single mother of a beautiful, but high-energy 2 year old boy,but my weight gain has made it hard to stay active. I hope to fulfil my wish of being healthy and strong by way of your videos! Thank you.

[genghisgirl]

@sugarxsnap Single parents have it so hard... I know, I was a single mom of 3 young kids and it was the hardest period of my life. Let him be your inspiration to be healthy. Even if you only get to be active when you're playing with him, that's good for now. Take him to the playground, run around with him... all movement counts! Paying attention to your diet is the biggest part of maintaining your weight. Make sure you're both eating lots of fruits & veggies! Good luck! xoxo Bex

[0o0cupcake0o0]

You really are an inspiration!! :) Thank you so much for this! <3

[genghisgirl]

@0o0cupcake0o0 Thanks for watching! xo

[swazzleberry]

It's my therapy, too. Thanks for posting this! <3

[ariesterrazas]

Your a great person, trainer, mother, and I feel like your my friend lol really I watch your videos and every question I have asked you have answerd! I also dont have people supporting me but it dose not matter I have a personal trainer as a friend that can help me with healthy physical choices! I knw this sounds cheesy but you have really! Helped me!

[genghisgirl]

@ariesterrazas I love your comment... it totally made my night! xo

[lonely1x1]

You are awesome. I love watching your videos. Thanks for sharing your story. #SmileAndStayStrong ;)

[genghisgirl]

@lonely1x1 I share with all of you because you're all so great at sharing. We're a team!

[lonely1x1]

@genghisgirl Awww :)

[Zannatul10]

Thanks for sharing.....hard to believe u have problems too. U are awesome!!

[genghisgirl]

@Zannatul10 Everybody has problems! Every situation is neutral, it's how we react to those situations that makes it a problem or an opportunity. xo

[WhatShouldMyNameBee]

This is why I love you -3

[genghisgirl]

@WhatShouldMyNameBee xoxo

[chromeeyelashes]

We love you Bex. If we could, we'd all line up and take turns picking you up and squeezing you. In a respectful fashion =p

[genghisgirl]

@chromeeyelashes I like squeezes!!

[bricrisel]

i love watching your blogs..inspirational :)

[bricrisel]

does your shirt say homophobic? :(

[bricrisel]

@bricrisel nvrmind it says homophobia is queer..what does that mean? if your homophobic your stupid.its a good idea..but isnt it kinda of still bashing them by saying that being against it is gay?

[genghisgirl]

@bricrisel It's a play on words. It's bashing people who bash gay people.

[bricrisel]

@genghisgirl oh i was just wondering :)

[genghisgirl]

@bricrisel I appreciate your question! A lot of people might have been confused by the shirt, so I'm glad you asked :) xo

[bricrisel]

@genghisgirl ur welcome

[genghisgirl]

@bricrisel Noooooo! It says "homophobia is queer"... as in DON'T BE HOMOPHOBIC because it's DUMB! BexLife is a hate-free-I-love-everyone zone! xoxo

[okorolina]

be well. show up for life. I will be borrowing that for my fitness group :) LOVE YOU LOVE YOU! I will be doing a VR to this -- you really are inspiring my dear friend.

[genghisgirl]

@okorolina I can't wait to see your response! xo

[littlebugkf]

You are the biggest inspiration!! Made me well up on that one!

[genghisgirl]

@littlebugkf Awww, thanks!

[melzerr1]

Great video--thanks for sharing!!

[genghisgirl]

@melzerr1 I love sharing with my peeps! xo

[adriflor]

I love that shirt! ;)

[genghisgirl]

@adriflor It's one of my favorites, too :)

[Phatbaby1011]

this was a great vid.. it really touched me. where did you get your shirt i love it

[genghisgirl]

@Phatbaby1011 I've had that shirt for at least 7 or 8 years. ZazzleDOTcom has similar ones :)

[MissRawSweden]

Amazing video!!! <333

[genghisgirl]

@MissRawSweden Thanks :) xo

[Chels33a]

I love how honest and open you are with us Bex. Thank you so much <3!

[genghisgirl]

@Chels33a I have no filter... I can't help but be open :)

[TheMyiii]

Sad that we can just give one thumbs up ;) Looove it! Everybody should think like this!

[genghisgirl]

@TheMyiii Ha! Thanks :) I'll take your comment in place of more thumbs up. xo

[TheMyiii]

Amazing video! I can so rely to your story ... You're such an amazing woman! Really happy knowing you ;) luv luv xxx

[SoSoniLove]

I have the same problem as the 15 year old girl, its really frustrating and then they dont understand why we dont get along! Im 19 and ive been really good at maintaining my weight, but i have to be really stubborn and pushy and fight to get healthy food and its ruined my relationship with them, my cultures cuisine requires A LOT of crappy unhealthy foods !

Thank you for sharing your story xx

[genghisgirl]

@SoSoniLove Sometimes we just have to be our own best friend and advocate. It sucks, but it makes us stronger teaches us how to love ourselves more. Plus, we have this awesome community to get support from :)

[katdoesdiets]

Wow, love hearing your story. I have also struggled with depression off and on since a divorce. I did do the antidepressants briefly, but didn't like that. So I went on the hunt of how to heal myself naturally. It's a balancing act, but worth it.

[genghisgirl]

@katdoesdiets It took me a really long time to heal, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel... you just have to keep running towards it. xo

[glamhaze]

Thumbs up for baby Summer! ;)

[genghisgirl]

@glamhaze Haha! She wasn't even in this one! :)

[glamhaze]

Wow, what a story, so glad you did not go on antidepressants! Everything happens for a reason, we always see the light at the end of the tunnel. Baby Summer, what a blessing and of course your current husband! God Bless. :)

[glamhaze]

Bex, I love your bracelets, where did you get them? Stay healthy! :)

[genghisgirl]

@glamhaze Girl, you need to watch last Friday's video! Haha... the two rubber bracelets are from A Complaint Free World and the National Holocaust Memorial in DC (it says "What You Do Matters")... then I have a prayer beads bracelet, a Tibetan yak bone meditation bracelet, and a string friendship bracelet. I dress like a teenager ;)

[secretagentspy]

Thank you so much for pouring out your heart and sharing your very personal story with us. We love you, thank you for helping all of us every week!

[genghisgirl]

@secretagentspy I don't know how to do anything else but pour my heart out... I'm an open book! xo

[genghisgirl]

@secretagentspy Oh, and I love you too! Thanks for watching!! xo

[SgrMomma1974]

You are AWESOME!!! I was just told yesterday that I was being laid off and your words of inspiration were just what I needed to help me not feel like a failure. Thank You for being YOU.

[genghisgirl]

@SgrMomma1974 Awww... I'm so glad I could help, if even just a little bit. But the truth is you always have the strength in you. You just have to be reminded it's there sometimes. xo

[veraraj]

Bex, i love your spirit and personality :) so glad you shared your story to us :)

[genghisgirl]

@veraraj It's the least I can do for all the support you all show me :)

[drinsey143]

OH...BTW still waiting for that beginner whole body work out Missy, I'm sure baby Summer would love me to have that ;-)

[genghisgirl]

@drinsey143 Let's see... next Wednesday is a yoga flow with YogaGirlAli on YouTube and then I think the week after that is unscheduled. I promise I haven't forgotten!! Just backed up :) I love you guys! xo

[drinsey143]

@genghisgirl YAY!!! can't wait.

[drinsey143]

I'm glad to hear how AWSOME your babies are and how you were restored just by introducing working out into your life. You are doing a great job and you're looking great!!!

[yaplesyrup]

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us! This made me even more motivated to have a healthy lifestyle which i am working on and hoping to bring with me to college this year. I noticed that working out and exercising more make me feel so much happier and i feel better about myself which i think is the most important part. =D

[genghisgirl]

@yaplesyrup Thanks for always watching! xo