👑 Tragedy or Inconvenience?

What’s up, Hustlers! 

You’re not meant to live in just one room.

Think of your identity as a house, with different rooms reflecting all the parts of you. Some are loud and full of fire. Others are soft, still, and steady. Each one has purpose.

You’re not defined by one label. You can be both loud and soft. Ambitious and still. Structured and spontaneous.

Walk through every room. Open the doors. That’s where your full power lives.

What part of your house are you stepping into this week?

Xx Robin

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 .WHAT I’M BAKING. 

Banana Blueberry Bars 🫐 Lately I’ve been looking for snacks that do double duty—something I can grab between workouts and also feel good about giving the kids after school. These banana blueberry bars from Forks Over Knives check all the boxes: healthy ingredients, easy to prep, and just the right amount of sweet. These will definitely be in the summer #pursesnack rotation.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dates, pitted and halved

• 1½ cups apple juice or water

• 3 cups rolled oats, divided

• ¾ tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

• 2 large or 3 small ripe bananas

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup fresh blueberries (frozen works too)

• ½ cup walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

• Soak the dates in apple juice or water until soft (10-15 minutes)

• In a medium bowl, mix 2 cups of the oats with the cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.

• Now it’s blender time: toss in the bananas, vanilla, and the remaining 1 cup of oats. Strain the juice or water from the soaked dates and add the liquid to the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.

• Add the softened dates to the blender and pulse a few times—just enough to break them into small bits.

• Pour the banana-oat mixture into the bowl with your dry ingredients and stir it all together. Then fold in the blueberries and walnuts.

• Spread the batter evenly into your prepared pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.

• Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Perfect for snack time—anytime.

Give it a try—and let me know what snacks are in your rotation right now!

 .WHAT I’M REFRAMING. 

Is it a tragedy—or just an inconvenience? 💭 I asked myself this sitting on the tarmac at Newark for three hours (these delays are REAL!). When things don’t go as planned, I’ve been practicing a reframe: Is this a problem that’s in alignment with my purpose? Because when the friction is tied to growth, it might actually be a good problem to have.

And the tiny paper cuts—the annoyances that drain your energy? That’s when I ask: Is this a tragedy or just an inconvenience? Most of the time, it’s the latter. This helps me stay grounded in what actually matters and stop giving away energy to things that don’t deserve it.

This week, try reframing one thing that’s been bugging you. What’s one “inconvenience” you’re choosing to see differently?

 .WHAT I’M REMINDING Y’ALL. 

Tips to stay consistent with your fitness routine 👑 You are the CEO of your body. No one else gets to drive your results. That means locking in intention, consistency, and leadership—even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.

• Be specific. Set a deadline. Track your progress. Put it on your calendar like a meeting you can’t cancel. You wouldn’t ghost your CEO—so don’t ghost yourself.

• Make it about more than a “summer body.” As we roll into summer, remember: this is a lifestyle. Focus on strength, speed, stamina—or just the power you feel when you move with purpose. Aesthetic goals are fine, but they’re not the full story.

• Forward is a pace. Plateaus will happen. That’s part of the process. Keep stacking those small wins. Champions don’t quit when it gets hard—they train through it.

• Move while you travel. Excuses spiral fast. Even 10 minutes count. Download the Peloton App, grab a resistance band, or hit a quick bodyweight burner. Motion = momentum.

• Stop looking for shortcuts. There’s no promo code for growth. Do the work. Show up. The results will follow.

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HYROX NYC 💪 One year ago, I completed my first HYROX. This weekend marked my fourth competition—and easily one of the best yet. I raced with my girl Tunde, and the energy was unreal. So much love. So much power.

It was especially dope seeing members of this community out there grinding. Love the power of this crew—y’all brought it. Feeling proud, grateful, and fired up. 🔥 

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