Truth: I struggled to hit the post button on this one. I struggle every time I post a photo that reveals my body, even if others tell me the photo looks good. .
The fact is, I have always been insecure about my body. A lot of men are, even if we do not talk about it openly. It's a truth for many of us.
For a long time, my body insecurity led me to under eat and over exercise. This led me to a) not look my best and b) radiate a lot of negative energy. .
Luckily, through yoga, meditation, and a lot of self-reflection, I found my way to self-acceptance, self-love, and a more positive internal relationship with myself.
This new and better relationship with myself has led me to care for my body with proper nutrition which has ultimately led me to feel better and thus be able to do more from a physical perspective as well as mental and emotional perspective. .
I now find myself in the best shape of my life. I did not get here by depriving and starving myself or by over-exerting myself like I used to do. Rather, I got here by supporting myself.
I actually eat a ton of food now- including carbs -I am just mindful to mostly eat the foods that serve my lifestyle while also allowing room for indulgence without guilt. I do exercise a lot, but in an intelligent way that makes me feel powerful. (Seriously, I am going to win American Ninja Warrior and pay off my student loans)
In conclusion, I am sharing this not to brag or to ask for sympathy. Rather, I share my story because if my story can help someone- even one person - to accept themselves and properly start caring for themselves and ultimately move into a healthier place in all aspects of being, then it is worth my vulnerability.
Also, I hope Emma Watson or Emilia Clarke see this.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#health #fitness #nutrition #wellness #healthylifestyle #healthylife #happylife #goodvibes #goodvibesonly #bodypositive #positiveenergy #positivevibrations #yoga #yogi #yogaholic #yogaeverydamnday #workout #exercise #gym #lift #johnnylapasta
Dinners this week have been a Teryaki Chicken & Veggie Stir Fry with Cauliflower Rice 🥢 •
Sauce: @cindyskitchen
•
Vegetables: bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, & eggplant.
•
Toppings: Sesame Seeds, green onions, cilantro.
•
•
•
•
•
•
#food #foodie #foodporn #healthyfoodie #healthyfoodporn #healthylifestyle #fit #fitfood #fitfam #yogifood #summer #summerfood #seasonal #seasonaleating #instafood #foodgram #cleaneating #eatclean #healthychoices #instahealth #fresh #clean #everydayathlete #everydayyogi ##johnnylapasta
If the past year has taught me anything, it is that MANIFESTATION is a powerful possibility. I believe that manifestation is real and we have the power to influence our own realities. I see manifestation as a branch of real magic; curious to understand, challenging to practice, impossible to master, but powerful in its potential. 💫
I discuss my experiences with manifestation and what I think the basics of the practice are in my latest blog post, "Manifestation: There's Something to It". Temporary link in my bio. 💫
(This photo and all the photos contained in the blog post are by my friend Neil Bloem @coldxneil. Neil is a truly talented photographer and visual artist currently based in Norway where he captures stunning scenes like this one. Give him a follow to have your feed be filled the natural beauty he captures.)
•
•
•
•
•
#manifestation #manifest #vibrations #goodvibrations #goodvibesonly #positiveenergy #meditate #radiate #changeyourthoughtschangeyourworld #powerful #energy #createyourworld #positivity #lifestyle #mantra #yoga #yogi #johnnylapasta
On days like today where I teach 4 yoga classes 🤸♀️, take a yoga class for my own practice🧘♂️, walk the dog 🐕, and do all sorts of adulting 🙅🏻♂️, I need a snack 🥜 that fuels my body and lifts my energy. That for me is a Perfect Bar! @perfectbar
•
Made from nut butters and other organic whole foods, these guys are packed with protein and nutrients to give your body what it needs 💪🏼 and flavor to give your taste buds what they want 😛!
•
I am obsessed 🤪 with their Peanut Butter and Coconut Peanut Butter flavors. Sometimes, I am mentally counting down to when I can eat one of these guys (usually about the time I put my last class down in savasanha🙈 #truth)
•
As a Perfect Bar Ambassador, you can receive 15% off of your next Perfect Bar order! Just use my link to order and enjoy all the nutty goodness!
http://perfectbar.refr.cc/johnnylapasta
Also putting link in my bio!
#perfectbarambassador .
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#perfectbar #perfectfood #snack #snacktime #peanutbutter #wholefoods #wholefooddiet #whole30 #paleo #healthyliving #healthyeating #eatforhealth #foodfuel #nutrition #protein #fitness #wellness #exercise #everydayathlete #yoga #yogi #yogainstructor #yogaeverydamnday #dailyyoga #johnnylapasta
