Queen Steph Naturale

HAPPY FRIDAY! 💚 And apparently 97 wasn’t finished telling the story…

Yesterday morning, I checked my fasting blood glucose and saw something I hadn’t seen in longer than I can remember:

97 mg/dL.

UNDER 100! 🙌🏽

I was so excited that I planned to post about it yesterday…but life happened and I never got the post up.

Maybe that was a good thing. 😂

Because THIS morning I checked again…

96 mg/dL. 💚

Two mornings. Two readings under 100.

Now THAT’S my Happy Friday! 💃🏽

I’m keeping this in perspective. Two readings don’t tell the whole story, and I’m certainly not declaring victory based on a couple of mornings.

But I AM celebrating progress.

I’ve been intentionally working on the small habits I can repeat:

🥩 Protein
🌾 Fiber
💧 Hydration
🚶🏽‍♀️ Movement
😴 Sleep

And yesterday, after seeing that 97, I still got outside and took my daily walk.

Because this isn’t about reaching one number and deciding I’m finished.

It’s about building habits I can actually live with—and continuing to show up for myself.

So today I’m celebrating 96.

Tomorrow? We keep going. 💚

SMALL WINS. REAL CHANGE.

Blood glucose readings are individual snapshots and can vary from day to day. This is my personal wellness journey and isn’t individualized medical advice.

WEEK 3 starts now. 💪🏽

Two weeks down.

At this point, this challenge isn’t just about finding seven minutes anymore.

We’re building a habit.

Week 1 was about showing up.
Week 2 was about building strength.
And now Week 3 is about challenging our endurance, stability, and control just a little more.

Our commitment stays the same:

10 exercises.
42 seconds each.
7 minutes total.

This week’s movements are more challenging, so remember—modifications count.

Step-back burpees instead of jumping burpees.
Bodyweight squats instead of squat jumps.
Step-out plank jacks instead of jumping.
Modified push-ups when needed.

The goal isn’t to keep up with anyone else.

The goal is to keep showing up for you.

And just like Week 2, I’ll have a Week 3 Exercise Guide with QR codes linking to proper-form demonstrations so you can review each movement before you begin.

Seven minutes may start the movement, but I’m still working toward the bigger picture—daily movement, protein, fiber, hydration, and adequate sleep.

We’re not chasing perfection.

We’re building habits we can actually keep.

Strong Is Built Daily.

Disclaimer: This challenge is for educational and general wellness purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before beginning a new exercise program, especially if you have a medical condition, injury, are pregnant, or have concerns about your ability to participate. Modify movements to your ability and stop if you experience pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath, or other concerning symptoms.

WEEK 2 starts now. 💪🏽
7 minutes of Discipline

For Week 2, we’re still keeping our commitment simple:

10 exercises.
42 seconds each.
7 minutes total.

Because proper form matters more than speed, I’ve also put together a Week 2 Exercise Guide with QR codes that link to demonstrations of each movement.

Modify as needed. Full disclaimer in caption.

WEEK 2 starts now. 💪🏽

If you made it through Week 1 of the 7 Minutes of Discipline Challenge, take a second and give yourself credit.

You showed up.

And that’s exactly what Week 1 was about—building the habit.

Now we’re turning it up just a little.

For Week 2, we’re still keeping our commitment simple:

10 exercises.
42 seconds each.
7 minutes total.

This week’s movements challenge a little more strength, balance, core stability, and endurance—but modifications absolutely count.

And because proper form matters more than speed, I’ve also put together a Week 2 Exercise Guide with QR codes that link to demonstrations of each movement.

Remember: these 7 minutes don’t have to be your entire movement goal for the day. They’re simply your commitment to START.

I’ll still be working toward my full daily movement goal, along with the other habits I’m continuing to build—protein, fiber, hydration, and adequate sleep.

We’re not trying to become perfect in 28 days.

We’re proving that we can keep showing up for ourselves.

Keep showing up daily.

Disclaimer: This challenge is for educational and general wellness purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider before starting a new exercise program, especially if you have a medical condition, injury, are pregnant, or have concerns about your ability to participate. Modify movements to your ability, use proper form, and stop exercising if you experience pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath, or other concerning symptoms. Participation is voluntary and at your own risk.