Hey M/body peeps!

Would love to hear some older music from Black artists (yes I'm showing my age!) Aretha, Tina Turner, Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Earth Wind and Fire, the Commodore just name a few possibilities.

If I had to pick only one then it would have to be the one and only Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin.

Thanks. See you Saturday!

Hi friends!

I want to send a little encouragement your way if you are considering the retreat but fears and feelings of inadequacy are popping up.

-Maybe you dont have cool workout clothes and that is stressing you out. I dont either. I have bought 90% of my workout clothes new with tags on ebay. If your clothes fit how you want them to fit for exercising, they will work!

-Maybe you arent where you want to be physically to sweat and sculpt with others. I get it and I’m your girl! I will be there in all my squishiness and softness (and gratitude for how my body does move) and we can bask in the endorphines together when we complete the classes in a way that supports us.

There are surely other instances in which you might feel you dont “belong” at a workout retreat. I never thought I would be a person to go. It is a lot of money for me as someone who grew up working class in rural Wisconsin, but I never enjoyed working out until I came here and our community is seriously amazing. I’m going for the community. I want to feel all of this in person and I want to meet you. So, if you are on the fence with feelings, just come. :)

Have a love filled day!

I really miss the recently played section- it helps me remember the workouts when I’m short on time and can’t jot them down in my journal. I also used it for travel so I could jot down and repeat when I got home. I hope this section returns

🙏 @marniealton #mbodyglobalfam

I started it right after the Stay True To You challenge. It has been quite a colorful journey.

During the first board, I traveled back home for the holidays and spent time with family and friends. A lot of activities, and happy times, but also a lot of rest due to catching a cold.

During the second board, I realized how much I started to enjoy this project I am working on, I loved having a routine - it brought me comfort and some ease.

While completing the third board I went through some sudden and shocking changes when I realized the future shootings of our show are going to be pushed by months, so I basically became temporarily unemployed on such short notice. My anxiety level was sky-high. Thankfully, I managed to land on another show for a couple of weeks, so I could find some peace by now.

The reason I am sharing this is to remind you all that moving our bodies can help us get through joyful, happy times because it really keeps us grounded and helps to process all the other activities. Movement is awesome when you have a chill period, and it feels like everything is in its place because it spices things up a bit. And movement is really useful when you feel like everything is out of your control and you doubt yourself and fear the future. Movement is a healer when you have a lot of energy and it is a healer when you have to drag yourself to the mat. Either way, it is so worth it, and I am so proud of my consistency!

I'm so happy I took out my mat, pulled on my leggings and sports bra and did today's 60 minutes from the 28 days of self-care!! It feels amazing to build strength and endurance. Thank you Marnie xo Now I'm ready for Rihanna!!!

Can anyone tell me the size of the ball Marnie used today during the palentines live? I think the one I’m using is too large. Thank you!