Smiling Bellies, LLC

06/10/2026

Mantra: Movement is Mandatory!!

Doesn’t matter if you’re walking, running, jogging, swimming, dancing, jumping, etc. Encouraging you all to get up off your asses and MOVE!!!

Movement is very important for your organs, and all the systems that are housed in your vessel. You only get one body so take care of it!

With gratitude,

06/09/2026

I was honestly amazed at the quality of fresh fruits in Cartagena, Colombia! So much more tastier than the fruit in the states. I think it’s important to travel to get different perspectives about things!

Again, real hydration comes from Whole Foods and I’ll stand on that square until I leave this realm!

Pro tip: Student and pro athletes should carry hand held fruits in their bags as quick snacks. Apples, Bananas, Pears, Oranges are all good choices.

With love,

06/08/2026

At this stage of my life I’m really concerned with my flexibility and mobility not only to keep up with my kids but to also advise athletes on how to keep their joints strong to compete for as long as they possibly can. This is to help with injury prevention. Most athletes do not focus on strengthening the muscles around the knee and I believe that’s a problem.

I’ve been hyper focused on how to keep my lower extremities strong-feet, ankles, knees, etc.

Walking backwards on an immobilized treadmill helps you establish blood flow in the back of your knees. This is the precursor to establishing stronger and healthier knees. I’ve been doing this for the entire month of May and I can ultimately say that I’ve felt some differences in my knees.

My quads feel like they are getting stronger and I’m not hearing as much clicking. I know I have a ways to go but I’m grateful that I’ve started!

Stay tune as I go on this journey to develop bulletproof knees!!!

With gratitude,

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Hosting a corporate cooking demonstration with the MTA via the American Heart Association!

I’ve been conducting cooking demonstrations for the past 11 years and this was one of the first I’ve ever did back in 2016. Honored to spread my knowledge to those who are willing to listen.

Always looking for the next opportunity to provide much needed health education.

DM me if you’d be interested in a food demonstration for your business organization or school.

With love,

06/02/2026

Testimonial Tuesday

It was such a great time when I was able to work with my guy Abdul!!! He’s a former student athlete turned busy working professional who needed easy sustainable tips to make better decisions during his work week.

Appreciate him trusting me enough to take him on a supermarket food shopping tour. Great times!

DM me if you’d like to discuss going on a food shopping tour!

With gratitude,

05/28/2026

I scored over 2K points in HS and I’m not saying that to brag but I’m putting my kids on notice because I WAS ALWAYS IN THE GYM!! I had friends, but my friends were also basketball players that were in the gym with me!!!

There is no secret to success, either you go after it or not. Encouraging all my student athletes to become serious about what you want and put in the WORK!!! Work on fundamentals most importantly!

With gratitude,

05/27/2026

POV: When you on your last set!!!

Movement is MANDATORY!!!!

I know everyone wants to go to the gym and pump iron but can you lift your own body weight?! Push ups I have a love hate relationship with them.

And the crazy thing about this is that if you want to be a better shooter you should do push ups and all variations of them. Start small and work your way up!

With love,

05/26/2026

Big Batching > Meal Prepping

05/26/2026

Make your own drinks