Get Right with Ray

Oct 2013 ➡️ Oct 2023
10 years since I started my Health and Wellness journey. So many lessons learned and so much progress made. I’ve done things that were once considered unthinkable. I have made so many Friends who have become Family and my support system who show the same interests and are on the same journey. I’ve learned about my capabilities in this realm, to the point I started teaching a class of my own. My health has improved in so many ways, which I’m most thankful.
This post is to show appreciation to all who has supported me. Those who have coached me, worked out with me, walked and ran with me, encouraged me, supported me, held me accountable and everything in between.
What I’ve learned is Health and Wellness is not a destination, it is a journey to always be the best version of YOU, whatever that entails. I’ve learned consistency is key; things don’t happen overnight. I’ve also learned Health and Wellness is beyond the physical; it includes the mental. My Great-Grandma Lue once told me “take care of your mind, you only get one”.
Here’s to the next 10 Years of this journey. If interested, I’d love for you to join me. I love you all! ❤️💪🏾

If you could please click on my below photo like/comment/share in hopes to win the Summer Selfie Contest, it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for your support! ❤️

🚨 TOMORROW! I have the amazing opportunity to dance at the 160th Year, Emancipation Proclamation Celebration at the University of Rio Grande! Come out at 11a, let’s get a sweat in, and stay for and education, fun-filled event. I can’t wait to see you! 🔥

The pose is as fierce as they are! We have consistently added weights to our arms and leg songs (Thanks, Rachel ☺️), and we also tried some new songs! Catch us next week! 🔥

These last two weeks have been PHENOMENAL. They have been so patient with me this last month (which I will explain in a separate post), they adapted and CONQUERED. Last week, we did a Beyonce/Renaissance themed class (Idk what pose I was doing in the first themed pic 🤣) and this week we brought in new jams! So glad to be back in full force! 🔥

This week’s class, we danced to music that matched how we were feeling. Many times, we come to workouts not feeling the same (our best) each time. Our feelings included: giggly, brand new, overwhelmed, happy and celebratory. We danced to each one. I am very thankful for this community where we can discuss ourselves outside of the planned workout! 🔥

100 - the meaning of infinite possibilities. They are the prime example of that. This is the last week of the five they’ve been doing specific exercises, starting with 20 the first week and increasing by 20 each week. Along with dancing, they completed:
🔥 100 Squats
🔥 100 Push-Ups
🔥 100 Jacks
🔥 100 Burpees
🔥 100 Sit-Ups
They do not come to play. 💪🏾

The Real Go Getters of Lexington🔥. This group! For the next four weeks, they have agreed to do class differently than usual with this week being the first and they ROCKED it! Their eagerness, grit and the way they show up for themselves is admirable! 💪🏾

One thing about them is they do not come to play! We are all doing a challenge: 5 Exercises X 5 Days X 5 Weeks which includes Squats, Jacks, Burpees, Push Ups and Sit Ups. This week the number is 20 of each and they knocked it out of the park!! I can’t say enough good things about them! Thank you, Mercedes, for leading Jacks today! 🔥

Today, I got to do a private class with my dear Friends! Fun Fact: We were all in Claire’s wedding, together! We caught up, danced to music mostly from the 2000s and got in a great burn! Thank you for making me a part of your visit while being in Lexington! 🔥❤️

Oh nothin, we just bein fly in the summer time. Come join us next Tuesday! It may be summer, but there are no breaks! 💪🏾 🔥

Ain’t nothin’ like starting the weekend with a good burn. The way they had me in there sweatin’! Along with class, we discussed ideas of other forms of staying active as well as what we do for nutrition. We discussed starting an accountability group, as well! That’s what I love about this community…we want to see and help each other achieve our goals. ❤️

Always remember, there is no “perfect” time to start something new. Dive in, without knowing everything and take notes of the journey along the way. Stay tuned 😉

Class was EVERYTHING and it’s my Birthday 🥳! So thankful for this crew for dancing with me on my Birthday and keeping themselves accountable to moving their bodies to keep them as young as they are. I am so grateful for them. Such a wonderful Birthday present to dance with them. ❤️

We started off this month, RIGHT and we all know June is my favorite month 😉. Some new songs, new moves but the same energy! Let’s keep this going! 💪🏾

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May is Mental Health Awareness month and dancing has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety. Along with dancing, these amazing people brought positive energy this month as well as the other months. ❤️

Turn up Tuesdays with this group! New songs keep coming with the new month but what remains the same is their energy! 🔥

I looked down to start my watch then I looked down again and there was only three minutes left of the class! Time flies when you’re having fun, huh! Thanks to Mz. Lizzie, we have doubled up on arm songs WITH weight. Call us Merriam-Webster cause will be giving definition! 🔥

New month, some new songs, new moves but the SAME energy. So happy to start the new month with this group. An early morning burn makes for the start of a good day! 🔥

🚨 This Saturday May be April Fools but this isn’t a joke! will be happening THIS Saturday, 8:30-9:30a at Fit & Fierce! Let’s start out April strong first thing in the morning! See you there! 💪🏾🔥

What a great last class of International Women’s Month! All month, like other months, they’ve challenged, encouraged and have supported me. I am thankful for these and all ladies in my life. May you be celebrated every month! Happy Birthday to Mz. Lizzie and have a safe trip Mz. Shelly and Mz. Mercedes🔥!

Still honoring International Women’s Month, we did an all Women’s artist playing (minus one song from Bruno. It’s Mz. Lizzie’s favorite). We channeled our Friend, Shuntella (New Boo) and did a song in honor of her and her amazingness. Stay great, Ladies! 🔥

These two tore up the dance floor. Their groove was on fire. When I tell you time FLEW! Great workout and company with these ladies! 🔥

Today was the first class of International Women’s Month so it was in order we did some songs to honor the Ladies. We will continue this throughout the month. Even though this month is set to show appreciation for you, you are appreciated all 12 months! There is no limit to what you can do 💪🏾! 🔥

What a way to end the month! They always show up and show out! The job of our feet is walking, but their hobby is dancing! See y’all next week! 🔥

Mz. Lizzie came thru with the Valentine Brownies, today! Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! 💕 See everyone on the 28th! 🔥

We were dancin’ and singin’ and moving’ to the groovin’! It’s always a great time with CHAARG! Their energy, passion and drive is indescribable and I am so glad I was able to dance with them in efforts to raise money for UK’s Dance Blue Team to support Kentucky Children’s Hospital. Please reach out to them to help with this amazing cause. 💙

Let’s get it on the dance floor! 🔥