Janelle Monteiro

The other day, Liliana hugged my arm and said,
“Mommy, you’re so strong.” ❤️ 💪🏼

I wasn’t working out. I wasn’t posing.
But something in her saw strength… and it overwhelmed me with emotion.

Because this is exactly why I committed to HYROX Boston.

Not to become smaller.
Not to chase perfection.
But to show my daughter what it looks like to train for performance, resilience, discipline, and confidence.

To show her that women can take up space.
That strength is beautiful.
That food is fuel, not something to fear.
That our bodies are meant to support our lives, not become our biggest enemy.

Years ago, during bikini competition prep, my relationship with food and my body looked very different.
And while that season taught me discipline, motherhood taught me something even more important:

My body is strong and can support me through life not just “look” fit.
My daughter is always watching.
Watching how I speak about myself.
How I nourish myself.
How I handle hard things.
How I show up when things feel uncomfortable.

She’s in gymnastics now, and I know as she gets older there will be moments that test her confidence. I know because I lived it.

When I was 12, girls I thought were my friends mocked me for my curves, for loving pageants, for being different. Those moments stay with you.

And while I can’t protect her from every opinion or every hurtful comment that may come her way… I can help build the foundation before those moments arrive.

I can raise her to know her worth is never tied to being smaller.
I can show her what confidence looks like in real time.
I can teach her to love who she is before the world tries to tell her otherwise.

And that starts with me.

It starts with us, mamas. ❤️ How are you showing your girls true STRENGTH? It’s never too late to start! DM me if you’re looking to move the needle with the right mindset.

You can’t expect your kids to not get “hangry” like we do.
Hidden hunger is REAL (truthfully in Moms and kids) under-nourished is an issue!

Most kids don’t eat enough during the school day
🚫 rushed lunches
🚫 short lunch periods
🚫 not loving what’s packed or served
🚫 too distracted to actually sit and eat

So by the time they get out of school, their brains & bodies are running on empty.

And then we expect them to go crush practice, focus on homework, regulate emotions, and grow?!

That after-school window is EVERYTHING.

This is your chance to:
✔️ Replenish energy
✔️ Stabilize blood sugar
✔️ Support focus + mood
✔️ Fuel performance (sports, activities, life)

Think simple + balanced:
🥪 protein + carbs + healthy fats
🍎 quick energy + sustained fuel
💧 hydration matters more than you think and no, I’m not talking about sugar filled / dye filled Gatorade or other sports drinks.

Because a well-fueled kid shows up differently, physically AND emotionally.

Don’t skip this window. It’s not “just a snack”… it’s their recovery meal.

Save this for easy after-school ideas + follow for more ways to fuel strong, confident kids & Mamas 💪🏼

I see you.🦋
The woman balancing everything.�The woman rebuilding herself.�The woman showing up even when it’s hard.
Strength doesn’t always look loud.�Sometimes it looks like getting up again.
To the woman you were, the woman you are, and the woman you’re becoming, we celebrate you today.
Happy International Women’s Day 💗
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Because around here, strength training is therapy, it has been for me for many years and why I’ve created a safe space women can come to strength train and be supported and uplifted by other empowering women striving for the same things, going through the same sh*t, battling hormones, juggling kid schedules, work, and trying to stay sane 🤪

Lifting heavy regulates hormones, stabilizes emotions, reduces stress, builds confidence, and reminds you exactly how powerful you are. 💫💪🏼 Add in a room full of supportive, like-minded women, and suddenly you’re not just working out you’re healing, growing, and rising together. 🦋
We’re balancing hormones.
We’re regulating nervous systems.
We’re building muscle and emotional resilience.
We’re choosing strength…inside and out.
Ready to join the movement? ✨
Reach out to learn more about Mind Muscle Studio and FEEL the difference!