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.
BBM PROGRAM
Want to feel stronger in one week?
I am so excited about this…I specifically put together all of my current favorite BBM videos into a weekly schedule! These videos continue to challenge and strengthen my body, they are fun and so effective leaving me feelings worked in the best way possible. I highly recommend you follow this program for the week to see and feel the difference!
It's also perfect for travel with workouts 30 min or less with minimal equipment!
There is no better time than now to get started, to see and feel changes you’ve been wanting and needing.
Another perfect program to jump-start yourself into fall would be…
2 Week Core Chisel or A.S.S BLAST programs!
Looking for more stretch and flexibility?
The Butter Program is for you to build flexibility and openness.
Swan Song
By Elin Hilderbrand
I am on my fifth book this summer and this is one I am currently reading! The story is about high society people in a small community in Nantucket with a murder…. Ugh yes… reading books like this can sometimes be a guilty pleasure! I really hope you’ll love this book, fun eats and suspenseful!
*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.
The famous sentence in August, “the summer is going by so fast!”
It truly is…however in all honesty I’m excited for fall.
New York City is H-O-T in the summer! As incredible as NYC is, it feels like it wasn’t even summer here- just pure thick humid heat (but again, I love it here, so i'm here for it!). I am very ready for jeans, t-shirts and sweater weather, with a side fact that I have so many jeans (it’s my guilty pleasure purchase) and I can’t wait to wear all of them.
As I reflect on the last few months,the first thing that comes to my mind is that I’m proud of myself. Some personal stuff happened that wasn’t great, but I feel very resilient, strong and proud of myself for continuing to stay strong mentally and physically.
I’m also really proud of myself for going to South Carolina with the excitement of staying there for work for most of August to teach at The Dunlin, a luxury resort part of the Auberge Hotel and Resort (these hotels are the most chic and Pinterest worthy locations to travel!!) but the universe had other plans which ended up with me coming back toNYC because of hurricane Debby.
I was disappointed… I was really looking forward it staying longer, but I know everything happens for a reason and it was quiet and adventure that reconnected me to confidence for solo traveling through the severe stressors of navigating how to get home through storms, with multiple canceled flights, misplaced baggage, overnight stays in a city anywhere away from a storm aka, Atlanta!
All this to say, my summer has definitely been an adventure filled with personal self-growth, and for the last few weeks of August I’m looking forward to giving/ allowing myself to take a few days off from clients to focus on being with family and nature! Please never forget to take time off, rest and listen to what you need!
If you’re in NYC, live classes at SohoHouse 10 am Fridays, and LiveTheProcess 6 pm Monday evenings will resume in September!
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.
