Monday Motivation

Let's eat the music, there is a vast majority of us out there who are struggling with those Pandemic pounds. This quote from my friend Dr. Nina caught my eye, thus it is today's Monday Motivation, indeed.

I for one have never owned a scale, so honestly I do not know what I weigh at this point and juncture. All I know is that I lost a substantial amount of weight and gained a lot of it back. I used to weigh in at the gym on occasion, remember those? 

For this part of my journey I am not going to weigh myself at all I'm simply going to work on being healthy and in shape, for what I want to be. Not what a piece of plastic tells me who I should be.

Another trick I use to help myself is instead of saying "I need to watch what I eat and lose some weight" I say instead "I will watch what I eat and lose some weight" Yeah, it's the little things. 

For more Monday Motivation give Dr. Nina a follow on Instagram -

https://www.instagram.com/dr.nina.psychoanalyst/?hl=en   

Monday Motivation

Click Your Heels Together Three Times & Say...
John Duff

While surfing the WWW I spied this fun photo and it reminded me that I need to clean my place and made me a smile at the same time. "Yes" this is giving me all sorts of Monday Motivation to break out that vacuum and mop, strike a pose there's nothing to it, clean!

Upon further examination I found out this is a publicity shot for an out singer named John Duff. His current single is titled: "Do It" -

Hence I went to his, what else? Instagram page to see more...John is quite the cheeky dude with some cool beats. Who claims Paula Abdul called him "strange" in 2011. Well if you know anything about Ms. Abdul that's, uh, really saying something.

So a big Thank You to John for giving me Monday Motivation to engage in the act of housekeeping and for putting a grin on my face at the same time. It's like a unicorn, magic!!!

John on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/iamjohnduff/?hl=en  

Monday Motivation

Coming Into Monday Like...
Halle Berry

Well I am now officially back on a diet routine as of yesterday. Meaning eating healthier and taking care of myself, it's time to shed those Pandemic pounds. So let's skateboard into the week with Halle Berry.

Halle is all you need for some health and fitness Monday Motivation. Seriously Minions I follow Ms. Berry on Instagram and have never seen her look better, in fact I think she is currently the best she has ever been. Guess what? Halle is 54 years young! I am merely one year older than she.

She truly is inspiring and very active. Honestly seeing her Instagram posts are all I need to motivate me this week and beyond.

Your mission today is to find something, or someone who inspires you to be the best version of yourself. No matter what that means to you.

Keep on keeping and bend it like Halle!

Halle on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/halleberry/

Monday Motivation

The Dynamic Duo
LeAnn Rimes & Brandi Glanville

It's been a spell since I have posted any Monday Motivation, hey, motivation is hard during the Holidays with so many shiny things vying for ones attention. But here I go...

Today's motivation is "Moving On" - honestly I am quite surprised that reality star Brandi Glanville has finally buried the hatchet with singer LeAnn Rimes, but it makes me happy that she finally has.

As you may or may not recall LeAnn had an affair with Brandi's then husband Eddie Cibrian while the two were shooting a the TV Movie Northern Lights. Eddie and LeAnn later married.

Brandi carried on a quite volatile public feud with Rimes for years. But as of recently, not so much. 

"Moving On" is a very healing thing and adds way more to your life than ill will. The photo above of the two of them in matching sequin masks is too cool, and should be more than enough to motivate good vibes the last Monday (Yay!) of 2020.

2020 has been rough so pay it forward Minions, and let's build a brighter 2021!

Brandi on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/brandiglanville/?hl=en 

LeAnn IG -

https://www.instagram.com/leannrimes/?hl=en

Monday Motivation

Who Is That Masked Man?!
Michael Shinafelt

"Now is the winter of our discontent" - Richard III by William Shakespeare 

We are now on a lockdown, here in Los Angeles and pretty much everywhere else in the US, again. 

Not being a scientist, or anything remotely resembling that I am going to keep this week's Monday Motivation simple and to the point.

"Keep Calm And Wear A Mask"

If this virus hadn't been politicized by a sociopath and we were given actual leadership instead this most likely would not be happening again at present.

However since it is....MASK THE F#CK UP!!!

Thank You, Michael has left the building....

COVID information at:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html  

Monday Motivation

Slay!
Jennifer Lopez

About last night...the E! People's Choice Awards happened, unlike fetch which Gretchen Wieners has yet to make a thing, and Jennifer Lopez was honored with the Icon Award.

So how is this Monday Motivation you ask? I'm glad you did, Jennifer is re-writing the book on what it means to be a 51 year old woman in Hollywood. "Yes" that's correct Minions J-Lo is 51 years of age. She is simply amazing, if you ask me, and others as well.

Thus the MM today, while we can't all be like J-Lo, especially if you are a dude. We can all try to be our own personal best. Whatever that entails for you. It doesn't even have to be a physical appearance type of thing. It can be mental or emotional, getting involved in a charity or your community. That's why Jennifer is this week's Monday Motivation poster grrrrrrl. She is a woman of many facets.

Get out there today and the rest of the week and slay like Ms. Lopez in her red hot Christian Siriano gown. You've got this!!!

Jenny From The Block on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/jlo/?hl=en   

Monday Motivation

Elation!!!
Chrissy Teigen & John Legend

Coming off a real tense Election I can honestly state that I'm riding in to this week with plenty of Monday Motivation. Our collective "Happy Place" has been restored.

Four years of abuse by the so called leader of the free world is coming to an end, and like Chrissy Teigen & John Legend seen here celebrating the outcome in West Hollywood, I too am elated.

So let's use that unifying energy to embark on something that makes us happy that we may have subjugated during this rough time ("Yes" we still have a pandemic to deal with, but we also have a new President who is taking it seriously and has already assembled a Pandemic Task Force) Thus that alone should make you feel somewhat better about the situation. 

Me? I've put on those PP's = Pandemic Pounds, and am going on Nutrisystem. That's correct, I am going on a strict meal plan. So your get out there and do something for yourself that will make you feel good about, well, you! 

Monday Motivation at it's finest...Mic Drop!

Chrissy on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/chrissyteigen/?hl=en

John on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/johnlegend/?hl=en   

Monday Motivation

Make A Plan
Michael Shinafelt

This week's Monday Motivation? V-O-T-E! I already have, it's as simple as that. That's correct Minions my VOTE has been received and counted. 

Just Do It!!! 

Voter Information:

https://www.vote411.org/ 

Monday Motivation

Buffy The Vote Slayer
Sarah Michelle Gellar

"Tell me why, I don't like Mondays, I want to shoot, The whole day down" - I Don't Like Mondays, The Boomtown Rats

While you may not like Mondays, here we are at another one, so suck it up buttercup. Since it's the Season of the Witch and Vampire, today's Monday Motivation comes in the form of none other then Buffy The Vampire Slayer Sarah Michelle Gellar!!!

See Sarah slay in her mask with a message "Vote" - That's correct Minions Buffy is is telling you to vote and if that isn't motivation enough to do so, well then: "Who are you?!"

The 2020 election is less than a month away, and while orange is an in color during the Halloween season, let's make blue the hue for November...

Mic Drop! 

SMG on IG - 

https://www.instagram.com/sarahmgellar/?hl=en 

Monday Motivation

R.I.P. Douglas Fairbanks
Hollywood Forever

With temperatures at record breaking 100 degree plus highs in Los Angeles this weekend. My sleep pattern has been whacked and my physical activity stunted. 

Thus today I need a mighty dose of Monday Motivation as I plan on partaking in yoga at Hollywood Forever Cemetery at 8 am this morning before it gets hotter than Hell (today's high is supposed to clock in 110 degrees!!!)

Class is being held by the Douglas Fairbanks Memorial pictured above. Personally I think yoga held in a cemetery is a great idea. It certainly will be quite peaceful there and with the water and surrounding greenery, hey, I feel some motivation kicking in already.

Now if I can figure out where I left my keys...Happy Labor Day Minions!

Hollywood Forever on the WWW -

https://hollywoodforever.com/  

Monday Motivation

Rolling In The Deep
Adele

Like basically everyone I have put on some weight during the Pandemic, and like basically everyone I am now working on losing it. Well there are some individuals who actually became svelter during this time. One of them happens to be Adele.

While I liked curvy Adele just fine, and judging by here album and concert sales everyone else did too. Her weight loss is the Monday Motivation to inspire mine that I, and perhaps you need (I can't speak to what inspires you, I can only speak to your love for Adele.)

My guess is Adele lost the pounds for herself, without pressure from the entertainment industry since being heavier never stopped her from becoming a superstar.

Therein lies the key to weight loss Minions, trust me from one who lost 50 lbs. you have to be ready to rumble with your bad self and make yourself submit to your desire. 

Monday Motivation indeed, so be it!

Adele on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/adele/?hl=en 

Monday Motivation

Hello, it's that time again to kick off the week with some good ole Monday Motivation. I'm not going to expand too much today on the subject, I am simply going to be, and leave you with this quote by James Baldwin.

This quote is speaking to me at present and is all the MM I need, I hope gets your party started too!

Have a groovy day Minions!

James Baldwin on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Baldwin  

Monday Motivation

Crack That Whip
Michelle Pfeiffer 

"Now whip it, Into shape, Shape it up, Get straight, Go forward, Move ahead" - Whip It, Devo

That's correct Minions today's Monday Motivation takes on the personae of the whip. While illustrated quite literally by the image of Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman from Batman Returns, I present it more figuratively, in the get off your booty and get going sort of way. The image is meant as pure illustration and to motivate.

"Yes" I am aiming this mission mainly at myself, but I am sharing it with all of you because I am sure I am not the only one in this proverbial boat. 

Thus you are to get out there and whip it like only you can, and whip it good!

Now back to my regularly scheduled morning tea...

Mic Drop!

"Whip It" on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whip_It_(Devo_song)

Monday Motivation

Surfer Guy
Liam Hemsworth

Hello from the land down under, I have always had a thing for Surfer Guys. No, I don't surf myself. Why? I have a fear of sharks, and the ocean in general. 

Today"s Monday Motivation comes in the form of yummy Liam Hemsworth hitting the waves in Byron Bay, Australia. Hence the down under greeting.

So, since I have admitted even though like Surfer Guys that I don't surf, nor have I ever tried, today's Monday Motivation is to try something new. No, it does not have to be as dramatic as surfing, it can be a small gesture such as taking a new route on your walk to the grocery store, or perhaps riding the bike you haven't been on in a while.

Nothing too fancy is required of my MM challenge other than just do something or try something different than your usual routine. We are all going somewhat stir crazy at present I assume and an action, no matter how small, can change it up and put a whole different spin on your day.

So go out there and seize the day Minions!

Liam on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/liamhemsworth/?hl=en  

Monday Motivation

If You're Happy & You Know It...
Matt Bomer

Wow! Just Wow! There is so much turmoil going on in the world I am, well, needing an oasis to escape to. Is there actually one available where my positive energy won't take a licking? Most likely not.

Thus my Monday  Motivation is finding things that make me happy today. Like this photo of Matt Bomer wearing next to nothing on the beach meditating. This is how I am starting off my Monday and now because of me, so are you.

As I navigate the journey that is today I am going to focus on everything that there is to be happy about, and pay it forward with good vibes only.

Seeing this image of delicious Matt looking oh so tranquil on a peaceful stretch of sand is a great kick off point.

It's giving me what I need right here, right now. Then when I move on with my day it will be time to find some other Monday Motivation to bring back the happy. I am up for the challenge, you???

Who's the Happy Monkey? Why you are, duh!

Get "Happy" at the Merriam-Webster Dictionary:
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/happy  

Monday Motivation

Color Me Inspired
Jon Hamm

Today's Monday Motivation is inspiration. While I have been very inspired creatively during this pandemic there is the occasional dry spot. Thus this morning I was surfing the Internet in search of some.

Well I found it in the form of Jon Hamm in a t-shirt, shorts, mask and flip flops. How is that inspiring you may ask? Well it got my creative juices flowing if you get  my drift, and I think you do...

Not everything that inspires me is adjacent to lust, but in this very moment, right here, right now that is what is doing the trick. 

Hey tomorrow's inspiration could be a piece of art or a dog I see while out and about. Perhaps it will  be another human being's act of kindness. That's the exciting thing about getting inspired you just never no where it's coming from, but it always does and often surprises.

Now if you'll excuse me, I got to go baste some Hamm

Jon on IMDb -
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0358316/  

Monday Motivation

Sex on the Beach
Christian Bale

Here's something to give you a little pep in your step, some Monday Motivation if you will. Why it's Christian Bale looking completely edible body boarding in Malibu.

"Yes" this is just what I need to jump start my Monday (other than the tea I am currently drinking) - nothing like Christian Bale in and out of clothes. Heck he even made a rubber bat suit sexy.

Doesn't he look especially yummy in wet clingy clothes? I ask you? I'm asking you, answer me and answer me now! OK, be that way.

What's that you say? Christian isn't your thing? Well that's completely fine, it's OK if you have no taste, but here's a mission to motivate on this Monday then. Go out and find your own Man Candy to inspire you.

Yep, if this photo doesn't do it for you, well that's my response and I'm sticking to it. 

Enjoy your week and get motivated!

Christian on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000288/?ref_=fn_nm_nm_1 

Monday Motivation

Edina & Patsy

"Yes" I am here to confirm today is Monday. Thus your Monday Motivation assignment should you choose to accept it is to be Absolutely Fabulous.

When I woke up this morning I pondered the question "What would Patsy and Edina do?" why be totally, 100% Absolutely Fabulous!!!

So riddle me this, what makes you feel all warm and AbFab inside? Navigate to your happy place and enjoy the ride I say.

Thus I leave you with these immortal words via Patsy Stone:

 'The last mosquito that bit me had to check into the Betty Ford clinic'

Monday Motivation indeed!

Absolutely Fabulous on Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absolutely_Fabulous

Monday Motivation

Black Lives Matter
Hollywood Blvd.

Today's Monday Motivation is real and spectacular! This is Hollywood Blvd. yesterday were it looks like practically all of Los Angeles turned out for the Black Lives Matter protest.

Whats amazing to me about this is not only did this happen during a pandemic, but this is way bigger than any crowd that Orange Caligula has drawn for anything he's ever done. No wonder Bunker Boy is scared and put up a fence around the White House.

Let this inspire and instill our faith in the good of people. I feel it's the perfect note to start your week off on.

"I awakened to the cry
That the people have the power
To redeem the work of fools
Upon the meek the graces shower
It' s decreed the people rule" - People Have The Power, Patti Smith

Black Lives Matter on Twitter: 

https://twitter.com/Blklivesmatter

Monday Motivation

Seeing Red
Meghan Markle & Prince Harry

With all the chaos in the world I thought we needed some Monday Motivation today that would represent and spread some joy. Thus when I stumbled upon this photo of the "Artist Formerly Known As Prince" Harry and Meghan Markle at the Mountbatten Festival of Music, I knew I have struck MM gold!

Because, let's face it, life is tough, that's just the way it is. These two are going trough their emancipation from the Royal Family at present and publicly so they are pretty much a unifying symbol of that.

Yet, those matching vibrant red ensembles are enough to put a smile on anyone's face 😀

Perseverance is the word for this Monday. Everyone of us has the strength to deal with life's adversities. 

So put on your personal "vibrant red" and go out into the world and seize the day!

Perseverance on Wikipedia -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perseverance