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.
NYC IRL CLASSES
If you or your friends are in NYC or visiting, come workout with me!
Classes at SohoHouse are for SOHO members only (you can sign up on the SOHO app)
Classes listed below are in TRIBECA open to the public (DM me to reserve spot)
August 14, 21, 28
Mondays 6 pm
September 11, 18, 25
Mondays 6 pm
If you have or haven’t checked this program out- do it.
I love following these short videos, I feel so accomplished at the end of them!
Consistency is key, these short videos will keep you on track, do them whenever works for you in your day / lifestyle.
Aidan, our member spotlighted this month, swears by the 11 min deep lower abs video!
FOR THE BODY
Recipes and snacks that are less than 30 minutes simple and yummy
I lived in Vancouver for eleven years. It is home to me.
I have many homes; with family in Montreal and Toronto, and with Brody with in New York. Vancouver is my home for me, selfishly. It is where I became who I am today, built my identity there, spent mornings alone with the sunrise writing with coffee in hand, driving with music to anywhere with water, I fell in love with myself, and where I built my dream job and community….I could cry just thinking about how incredible my time spent there was.
I invite you to mind dump what type of thoughts / themes you are having this month.
Write anything about your life. I encourage you to be raw, messy and real, don’t worry about what to write, let your mind come onto the paper.
It’s you with you, don’t be afraid or judge.
*Please keep in mind that all skin types are different.
This may not work for everyone, but this is what I use :)
I love this app for its wide selection of guided or self-guided meditations (I personally love putting on the sound of the rain or sound bath while setting a 5 minute timer).
This app has helped me stay consistent with sitting in stillness,making it easy for me to commit to it. check it out, and it's free.
My mornings consist of me making a coffee and reading the daily Skimm before beginning my day. I think I will pay $3 for the app. It is current world news that is easily digestible, quick and fun to read given seven days a week. A quick little read before heading out with friends, makes for great conversation at dinner. Hope you like it!
My back is FEELING IT after packing for the move, and I am freaking determined to open up my chest and pull those shoulders back where they were before all this moving began! I am committing to the 7 days POSTURE/UPPER BODY posture program! If you’re travelling and need a posture/ arms reset this is for you!
Where are your homes?
What is the definition of home to you?
Where do you feel most at home with your soul, with yourself?
Why do you feel most at home there?
Where are you on your journey?
Maybe you are settling in a new space, place or time in for life, what does this time represent to you?
Go there, visit that place and space to always reconnect with you.
It is there for you when you need it.
Slowly starting to make my way back to for videos on BBM!!I've never stopped doing A.S.S Blasts or posture videos - OMG they have saved me during pregnancy.I have been walking a ton, and while Laken naps putting on a quick video to do - I legit only have about 10-20 minutes.
I want to shut my mind, follow along while feeling productive, calm and effective in my workouts. These are two and whatI have tried last week!
Ps- Butters are life saving right now as my body is SO TIGHT from everyday life, postpartum body, lack of sleep etc…
The BBM 5X5X5
5 deep breaths.
5 minutes of stillness
5 minutes of writing or choosing 5 words to invite into your day/ life.
Try to do this daily or as many times a week as you can, when it can easily fit into your day.
I was introduced to Mich back in 2018 by a close friend who worked at Lululemon.
I followed along on instagram and would sometimes do the workouts Mich posted to her feed. When she launched the online platform I signed up immediately, but I really never stayed consistent with the workouts.
Then I got pregnant. BBM has so many pregnancy approved workouts or workouts that have modifications for pregnancy and especially towards the end of my pregnancy it was so nice to just sit on my knees and do an arm series and not have to move around too much but still know I was moving my body.
After I delivered my daughter, I leaned really heavily on BBM. Transitioning to motherhood was so challenging and especially in the first few months I felt really far away from myself and the person I was before I became a mother. Some days I would just roll out my mat and sit in child’s pose or find the shortest butter flow I could. I was just trying to get quiet and be with myself, get to know myself again in this new role.
What was really key for me in continuing to come back and truly building consistency was listening to Mich say to put your hands on your body and say ‘I love you’. It felt so foreign and almost silly to me to do that and then I realized that I was doing that all day for my daughter. Holding her and telling her she was loved came so naturally but it didn’t feel natural to do that for myself. I just had this aha moment where I realized that I would only be able to teach my daughter to love and care for herself to the extent that I love and care for myself.
Being a mother is wild because you would give literally anything to your child. I want to give her the best version of me. The best version of me is a woman who shows up for herself, who takes care of herself both mentally and physically, and who pours into her own cup so that I can meet the child in front of me every day and give her what she needs.
BBM is now part of my daily routine. I love the schedule because decision fatigue is so real as a parent. I love that there are short videos so if I only have 15 minutes while my baby is napping, I can still squeeze in some movement. The standing leg series are amazing because I can do them literally anywhere. And I SWEAR that 11 Min Abs - Deep/Lower Core healed my core from pregnancy, that video is straight up magic.
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!)
Keep your eyes peeled for the new Butter Program!
Cozy weather is around the corner, I'll be putting together nourishing flows, prompts and grounding exercises for the body and mind.
Coming soon… I can’t wait.
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 2025 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.
