Hey sweet friends,
Welcome to the BootyByMich monthly lifestyle newsletter.
Each month I’ll be sharing with you what books I’m reading, recipes I’m cooking, questions I ask myself, my favorite workout of the month, thoughts I’m having, products I like (no promoted ads here!) and more.
This is a full personal BootyByMich inspiration page as a go-to for staying inspired when it comes to fresh ideas to connect with your mind, body, and environment; from my world to yours.
Looking for a quick, fun and effect program here are my favorites:
The 2 Weeks Core Chisel or The 2 Week A.S.S Blasts are go-to’s for quick results for targeted goals!!
Follow along, dedicate yourself to the two weeks and results inside and out!!
Wherever You Go, There You Are
By Jon Kabat-Zinn
I love this book because it focuses on mindfulness meditation in everyday life. It displays simple ways and references to help create a mindful practice best suited for you, that doesn’t feel overwhelming. It is a quick read with deep results, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
*Please keep in mind that all skin types are different.
This may not work for everyone, but this is what I use :)
There are five programs for you to focus on leading up to the new year, mix and match if you’d like!
All programs have journal prompts and recommended music playlists to lead you to create a stronger relationship with yourself on and off of the mat. Enjoy exploring your mind and body.
Hi Friends, it was my birthday a few weeks ago. I love celebrating my birthday lying in bed with no alarm, being away from my phone, waking up with the sun, sipping coffee, good food and no plans. We took the train and traveled to Upstate New York and did just that! We stayed in this cute little hotel off the main street layered with coffee shops, local antique and vintage stores, my heart was so full. Getting out of the city and experiencing Hudson was just what my eyes and heart needed for a birthday weekend!
I can only speak for myself, but when the weather is sunny and warm sometimes I feel like I need to be doing things, running around for errands and keeping busy even though I have this deeper sensation to slow down, rest and get cozy at home watching The Real Housewives (shhh don’t judge!).
For the next few weeks I’m going to re-introduce the “10 minutes stillness” I used to do daily that I haven’t done consistently for so long. Starting today until the end of May each day I’ll be setting a 10 minute timer, resting my body and mind. Some may call it meditation, I call it stillness and soul-time.
I want to breathe deep into spring weather while welcoming summer, slowing down my mind sometimes from wandering in places that do not serve me and ultimately connecting to true-self even though the world around me can be moving so quickly. Summer and spring is the time for re-birth so I want to continue to evolve and fall in love with this life and myself. In these moments of stillness it’s me checking in telling myself how proud I am of all my efforts and I view it as a little recharge of your soul.
I hope this resonates with you, choose any amount of time that feels best to you for stillness.
I use the app Insight timer alternating between guided meditations and just soft background sounds. I hope you like it too.
I started doing workouts on Booty By Mich at the beginning of the pandemic after a friend’s recommendation. I’d been doing online workouts already for the first couple of months of being in lockdown but nothing ever stuck…until of course I found Mich. Since 2020, I’ve kept up with my BBM workouts, with little hiatus' here and there, and then whilst I was pregnant and the first 6 months or so of postpartum.
I was craving movement and longing to feel like myself again around the 6 month mark and Mich’s workouts were just what I needed to ease back into things - I started off with shorter, more flow-y workouts in the early days and eased my way up to the longer, more challenging workouts.
Today, I do a range depending on my mood and energy levels and of course, the time I have, but I love an intense 20-30 minute A.S.S Class or Full body, then paired with a short 5-10 arms or abs. Or on the weekends, I love a 30-40 minute Butter! I really look forward to waking a little earlier before my workdays to get 20-30 minutes of BBM - I roll out my mat in a small corner of our living room (or sometimes just next to my bed if it's in the evening), turn on our Noguchi Akari lamp my husband bought us for the home soon after my little boy arrived for a calming environment, take a few sips of warm water and I start. It’s a moment in my day for complete solitude, a time for myself and an opportunity to just be in the moment and to let my body move (no matter how long, short, gentle or intense the workout).
What I absolutely love about BBM is that Michelle has a kind and loving, yet inspiring approach to movement. She encourages you to be soft and gentle to yourself, but her workouts will leave you feeling strong and empowered. And most importantly, Mich has inspired me to have fun whilst working out - I end my BBM workouts feeling so happy and excited for the day and just life in general :) Thank you Mich!
We want to hear your story! Your motivation, authenticity and experience is worth sharing and I can’t wait to hear how you got started, where you are now, and what you are working towards, your experience with BootyByMich and how it has impacted your life. How long have you been a member for? One week, or over a year? What’s your BBM routine like? Share the vibe of your environment you create for yourself, any rituals you have before movements?!
You have the ability to share your ups and downs with us, and motivate us all. Send me a message to be spotlighted in the future. Pictures of progress can be sent too (I would love to see your progress, but no pressure at all!)
I am so excited to begin the new year with you all, continuing to grow this community all over the world!
You are my biggest motivation and I thank you for that.
Let’s ease into 2024 with patience, intention and enjoyment, as we build one block at a time for achieving a strong foundation for a long lasting healthy and happy way of living.
