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A whole lot can change when you start showing up for yourself ❤️‍🔥

#transformation #fitnesstransformation #confidence #bodytransformations #fitnessjourney by @aaylinnyc

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2 months ago

A year ago, I would’ve never had the confidence to step on a stage.

Let alone in a bikini. Catwalking. Posing. In front of cameras, designers and a crowd.

And the truth is, even during peak week - I still didn’t feel ready. But deep down, I knew I had to do this for me.

Whatever the outcome was, I needed to see what I was capable of after spending years afraid of being seen, perceived or taking up too much space.

I was scared as f*ck. And I did it anyway.

My first @wbffentertainment experience wasn’t just a fitness milestone. It was a confidence milestone.

Because every 5AM workout when nobody was watching, every meal I stuck to, every time I showed up when I didn’t feel like it, every single promise I kept to myself - it all led me here.

And somewhere along the way, I became more confident than I’ve ever been.

Not because of the physique, the glam or the posing, but because I proved to myself that I follow through.

I keep promises to myself.
I show up when it’s hard.
I keep going even when I don’t think I’m ready.

To any woman who has ever struggled with following through: there is something incredibly powerful about finally seeing what happens when you stop breaking promises to yourself.

That feeling of knowing I can trust myself to follow through is something I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life.

This is my new baseline.

I didn’t place this time around, and I’m okay with that.

Stepping onto the WBFF stage is a privilege in itself. Being ready enough to stand beside so many incredible women was an accomplishment I once couldn’t imagine for myself.

And if this is what can happen when I stick to the plan then I have so much more I’m ready to do. 🤍

#bikinicompetitor #fitnessjourney #becomingher #selfdevelopmentjourney #confidencejourney by @aaylinnyc

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2 months ago

Marathon training isn’t ONLY RUNNING. With lots of miles stacked on tired legs, a priority many runners forget about is taking care of their body. This means things like fuel + nutrition, and habits like recovery & mobility.

I take my loved ones to @stretchlabcolumbuscircle whenever I know they’ve been doing more than what they’re used. The people here are PROs at identifying what needs work & they TARGET those things during the sessions. With Aylin ramping her mileage, coming here to recover & learn more about her training was paramount to continuing our 10-week marathon training block.

Try out Stretch Lab using code “GOATS” for $20 off your first 50-min stretch! Your body + training will thank me later.

#nyc #marathon #training #recovery #stretchlab by @aaylinnyc

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3 days ago

85g HIGH PROTEIN tomato soup recipe 😋🍅🥪

my boyfriend and I live active lifestyles, so we LOVE cooking at home for date night and finding ways to make our favorite foods macro friendly ❤️

this high protein tomato soup is perfect for cozy season and made enough for both of us + leftovers. We paired it with ham grilled cheeses for even more protein 🤌🏽

SAVE THE RECIPE:
🍅 HIGH PROTEIN TOMATO SOUP
• 8 Roma tomatoes • 2 orange bell peppers • 1 yellow onion • 14 garlic cloves (we love garlic lol) • olive oil • salt, pepper + oregano to taste • 2.5 cups @kettleandfire chicken bone broth • 1.5 cups Nancy’s 2% cottage cheese • handful of fresh basil • 1 tbsp tomato paste

1. Chop the tomatoes, bell peppers and onion and add them to a baking dish with the garlic cloves.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper + oregano.
3. Roast at 400°F for 40 minutes.
4. Once roasted, blend the veggies with the chicken bone broth, cottage cheese and basil until smooth and creamy.
5. Transfer everything to a pot, stir in 1 tbsp tomato paste and heat through. Adjust seasonings as needed.

🥪 SOURDOUGH HAM GRILLED CHEESE
• rosemary sourdough • low-fat mozzarella • lean Black Forest ham • avocado oil

1. Add mozzarella between two slices of sourdough.
2. Toast in a pan with a little avocado oil until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
3. Add lean Black Forest ham

the entire pot of soup has approximately 85g of protein 🤌🏽 and pairing it with the ham grilled cheese adds even more.

such an easy cozy fall date night dinner while still prioritizing our macros 🤍

#highproteinrecipe #highproteinmeals #tomatosoup #healthydinner #datenight by @aaylinnyc

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3 days ago

For a long time, when I would set a boundary at work and receive pushback, my immediate instinct was to overexplain, lighten the mood or question whether I had done something wrong.

But someone else’s reaction doesn’t automatically mean the boundary was wrong.

The more I trust my own instincts, the easier it becomes to advocate for myself without immediately questioning myself afterward. Or blaming myself and feeling guilty when someone else’s reaction makes things uncomfortable.

I’m 7 years into my career in corporate America and I still experience moments like this. But over time, I’ve learned that the more you practice sitting in that discomfort, the more comfortable you become holding your ground.

#corporate #firstgenlatina #latinasintech #corporatelife #womenintech by @aaylinnyc

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5 days ago

Today, we ran a half-marathon before my girlfriend’s 9-5. It was not easy, but with company & a couple of laughs along the way, the mileage got done.

We’ve made it to Aylin’s long run training. We’ve been building durability, aerobic fitness, and threshold training to be able to sustain efforts that are higher than our easy pace. Now, we adapt the body to take on longer mileage and more time on feet.

What are people most afraid of when training for a half/full marathon?? Drop it in the comments below 🔥🐐

#nyc #marathon #couples #training #running by @aaylinnyc

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5 days ago

If you’ve ever gotten to the end of the month thinking you spent way less than you actually did - you’re not alone.

As first gen Latinas, we’re often taught to work hard, get the career, save our money, get the apartment, get the car - but not always what comes next: how do we actually grow our money and build wealth?

And before we can get there, we first need to understand where our money is actually going.

I’ve been using a financial tracker for years to track my spending, stay intentional with my money, and hold myself accountable to the financial goals I set. So this time, I sat down with @__carolgiselle to help her build her own.

These are the kinds of tools and conversations I think we need to be sharing with one another.

I’m not a financial advisor but I do know how to set a goal, build a plan around it and create systems that help me follow through.

And as we navigate building financial lives that give us more freedom and less stress, we don’t have to figure it all out alone. 🤎

#firstgenlatina #budgettracker #financialgoals #financialplanning #productivity by @aaylinnyc

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6 days ago

This can be either the fun OR stressful part about getting into running: which SHOE do you get?? With so many out there, it can feel like there are too many options. Today, my girlfriend and I share our top 3 choices when it comes to daily trainers.

Any other suggestions / shoes that you like? My girlfriend’s Vomero Pluses are losing their life ☹️ Need an upgrade soon!!!

#nyc #marathon #training #running #shoerotation by @aaylinnyc

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8 days ago

bringing my office outfit Pinterest board to life 🫶🏽

most of my outfit inspo comes straight from Pinterest then I recreate the looks with pieces I already have in my closet 🤎

outfit pieces are linked on my ShopMy in bio 🌟

#corporatefashion #corporatestyle #officeoutfits #corporategirly #latinacreator by @aaylinnyc

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9 days ago

🛍️ Come shoe shop with my girlfriend and I as we gear up for the NYC marathon!

We are searching for the right shoes & gear that will allow us to make race day feel memorable, confidence-boosting, and aesthetic (because my girlfriend NEEDS to look good to run good). We wanted to try on more pairs of shoes but sizing can be a tough issue, especially with my girlfriend’s shoe size.

We went to @fleetfeetnyc & @nyrr @newbalancerunning hub to see how certain shoes worked, and it was encouraging to show my girlfriend how different shoes had their unique geometry, pros, & cons. Not every shoe you see that’s “cool” is the right one for you. So, we keep searching on!

#nyc #marathon #shoeshopping #raceday #couplesrunning by @aaylinnyc

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10 days ago

Latinas shouldn’t have to work harder to earn equal pay. The pay gap is systemic and individual career strategies aren’t the solution.

But in honor of Latina Equal Pay Day, I wanted to share something that has made a meaningful difference in my own career: having people in my corner.

I’ve been promoted 3x in 3 years, and while hard work played a role, I didn’t navigate my career completely on my own.

Building relationships beyond my immediate team, seeking mentorship from women in leadership, and exploring opportunities that helped me grow have all played a role in my career journey.

There’s power in supporting one another, sharing what we’ve learned, advocating for each other, and opening doors for the women coming after us. 🤎

#latinaequalpay #latinaequalpayday #womeninbusiness #firstgen #firstgenlatina by @aaylinnyc

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10 days ago

Build a morning routine that protects your priorities >

especially when you work a 9-5, sometimes meetings run late or energy levels are low so evenings can be unpredictable. I stopped relying on having time or energy after work to get my workout in.

Getting it done first thing means fitness stays a priority no matter what while still allowing space for other priorities in my life.

#winterarc #morningroutines #corporategirl #fitnessroutine #hybridathletetraining by @aaylinnyc

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11 days ago