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Why Yoga, Surfing and Stand Up Paddling at Vista Guapa Surf Camp
Deanna Black Comment Vista Guapa Surf Camp
Deanna Black Comment Vista Guapa Surf Camp
Why Yoga, Surfing and Stand Up Paddling at Vista Guapa Surf Camp
Deanna Black Comment Vista Guapa Surf Camp
Deanna Black Comment Vista Guapa Surf Camp

Stand up paddling (SUP) is the number one fasted growing sport. Learn about connecting yoga, BlueMind science, surfing and SUP at my week long all inclusive retreat at Vista Guapa Surf Camp. This year celebrating the 10th anniversary and launching One Drop Cascade with Lori Palmer!

Deanna Black Comment Vista Guapa Surf Camp
Deanna Black Comment Vista Guapa Surf Camp
BucketList New Years Eve
new years eve, bucketlist, skiing, bucketlist catalyst Deanna Black Comment Holiday Valley Ski Resort
new years eve, bucketlist, skiing, bucketlist catalyst Deanna Black Comment Holiday Valley Ski Resort
BucketList New Years Eve
new years eve, bucketlist, skiing, bucketlist catalyst Deanna Black Comment Holiday Valley Ski Resort
new years eve, bucketlist, skiing, bucketlist catalyst Deanna Black Comment Holiday Valley Ski Resort

BucketList: New Years Eve: Skiing down Cindy's Run at the stroke of midnight.

new years eve, bucketlist, skiing, bucketlist catalyst Deanna Black Comment Holiday Valley Ski Resort
new years eve, bucketlist, skiing, bucketlist catalyst Deanna Black Comment Holiday Valley Ski Resort
Weigh In Wednesday 03
Weigh In Wednesday, Mindset, Positive Psychology Deanna Black Comment
Weigh In Wednesday, Mindset, Positive Psychology Deanna Black Comment
Weigh In Wednesday 03
Weigh In Wednesday, Mindset, Positive Psychology Deanna Black Comment
Weigh In Wednesday, Mindset, Positive Psychology Deanna Black Comment

Years ago I read a statistic that the average American gains 7-10 pounds from Thanksgiving to New Years Day. Thanksgiving day alone, most people consume more than 4,500 calories often including 229 grams of fat. 
This is one thing I have no desire at being average, and now that my season on the farm is over, I will have to put much more effort into maintaining my weight. I also have no desire depriving myself of the holiday decadence and comfort deliciousness. This is the happiest time of the year right? 
So here we go! Weigh yourself today and this is 0. Next Wednesday when you weigh yourself again, if you gained weight it is +1 or 2 or ... and if you lost weight it will be -1 or 2 or...
Accountability! Let's NOT be average!

Weigh In Wednesday, Mindset, Positive Psychology Deanna Black Comment
Weigh In Wednesday, Mindset, Positive Psychology Deanna Black Comment
Pondering the Subtle Difference between Quit & Surrender
Deanna Black 1 Comment
Deanna Black 1 Comment
Pondering the Subtle Difference between Quit & Surrender
Deanna Black 1 Comment
Deanna Black 1 Comment
Deanna Black 1 Comment
Deanna Black 1 Comment
88 Bikes Volunteer India Endowing bicycles to girls in Purnea, Bihar & Kolkata West Bengal
88bikes, volunteer, india, humantrafficking Deanna Black Comment
88bikes, volunteer, india, humantrafficking Deanna Black Comment
88 Bikes Volunteer India Endowing bicycles to girls in Purnea, Bihar & Kolkata West Bengal
88bikes, volunteer, india, humantrafficking Deanna Black Comment
88bikes, volunteer, india, humantrafficking Deanna Black Comment
88bikes, volunteer, india, humantrafficking Deanna Black Comment
88bikes, volunteer, india, humantrafficking Deanna Black Comment
Everything We Do Makes a Difference
girlswithsole, makeadifference, run Deanna Black Comment
girlswithsole, makeadifference, run Deanna Black Comment
Everything We Do Makes a Difference
girlswithsole, makeadifference, run Deanna Black Comment
girlswithsole, makeadifference, run Deanna Black Comment
girlswithsole, makeadifference, run Deanna Black Comment
girlswithsole, makeadifference, run Deanna Black Comment

Inspiration for Your Bucketlist

I have a variety of BucketLists that include local as well as world adventure. Time is really your only obstacle and with that it is simply a matter of making a choice. Start locally and discover the fun and beauty in your own neighborhood. If you come across more time and more money then check off those items on your list. This is your life. You create your path. Be fulfilled. Find me on instagram as bucketlistcatalyst or follow me here!

Wow!!!! Yep this is happening now! Gonna have to meet this guy! #sharetheriver #bluemind #whatsthenexttoygoingtobe
The time has come! My last week in CLE then off to the farm! I have a few spots for SUP lessons still available. Happy Dog Days end of summer! Get out and enjoy! #deannaschedule #121fitness #yogastrong #joblove #moversandshakers
What does it take to "lock in" your love? And your love for what? Your lover? Your family? Your work? Your home? Your country? Your values? To lock in and stand solid with the ability to open up, share and so importantly teach with compassion and love. #loveistheanswer #lockedinlove #belove #bethechange
To balance. To bend. To reach. To stretch. To be completely in the moment and do it all. You define what "it all" means. The moments you get it, embrace the grace and power, and the moments you don't, I hope are filled with reflection, ah-ha's, perseverance and even laughter (which granted, may be in between the tears!). Photo shout out to @joyfireburn! #balance #multitasking #optoutside #doitall
5:30PM New time for my Tuesday night class at @yogastrongstudios! #skiptherushhourjointheyoga #moversandshakers #deannaschedule
What can you do when you are exhausted? And do you even realize how tired you are until you attempt something that is usually super easy for you and struggle through it? Yep, that was this moment. Paddled for the first time out to the crib, exhilarated that not only I made it but I didn't slow the group, beings that I hadn't paddled any significant distance this summer. Set up for a headstand and had to really pep talk my body into lifting my legs up! #foundmyabs #bluemind #yoloboard #thisiscle #lovelakeerie #supsunday #optoutside #somethingneweveryday #cantstopsmiling #bucketlistcatalyst
Yep. It's one of those rainy days. You gotta balance it out. Rest and recovery is just as important as work and activity. #longworkdays #dayoff #10hoursofsleep #refreshed #rainydayafternoonnaps #farmgirlatheart #stuffedpigvsstuffedteddybear
Now you see her. Now you don't. Rockin SUP yoga tonight at 6:30pm! You too can have magical moments! #rockinsupyoga #bluemind #optoutside #thisiscle #bucketlistcatalyst #touristinyourowntown
What was the last time you did something for the very first time? Wow! Once again another amazing sunset over Lake Erie. Almost like the sun is splashing over just like the water fountain in the marina. Continuing my exploration of launch points for paddling and was amazed by the underwater beauty along the break wall! #optoutside #bluemind #theresfishdownthere #getoutandexplore #thisiscle #lakeeriesunset #nofilter #bucketlistcatalyst #somethingneweveryday
Crawl. Walk. Run. This was the mantra of my very first yoga teacher training at a fitness conference in Chicago. The steps we take in learning and all those moments we have fallen and everything it takes to get back up. This pic was taken within the first minutes of SUP 101. All but two had never been on a paddle board before. Soon they were all standing as we paddled out the Lake Erie enjoying a perfect night on the water. Some played with balance and fell in. Some stayed in realizing how refreshing it was. Some once out on the lake laid back and relaxed. But all got back up and paddled back with a sense of accomplishment! #SUP101 #happypaddling #bluemind #bucketlistcatalyst #thisiscle
It's a gorgeous morning! Subbing Barre at @yogastrongstudios 10am to start my Sunday Funday! Guaranteed fun and laughter between the quivering and shaking! #moversandshakers #barre #sweatonceaday #joblove #yogastrongbarreflyCLE
"I'm scared" I hear this a lot. Scared of standing. Scared of falling. Scared of fish. Scared of sharks. Scared of being bitten. Scared of water where I can't see the bottom. Scared that boat is going to hit me. We need to be scared of some things in life because it keeps us focused, alert and safe. Other times it is simply holding us back. Huge shout out, woohoo and yay for another SUPer SUP session with @girlswithsole! And huge thank you to Cody and Portage Lake Stand Up Guys for partnering with us today! #faceyourfears #joblove #bluemind #sup #onedropcascade #portagelakesstandupguys #girlswithsole #collaboration