The Ruthless Journey Of A Savage Girl.

My life, through pictures.

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•Yesterday’s training session had to be broken up a bit, but it was completed and I felt pretty amazeballs during and after. •Snatch felt really good! I’ve decided I need to channel my irritations through snatch, when I’m alone, because it’s usually my first lift of the day, so it sets the vibe of training. •Clean Grip Deadlift felt good too! At one point, I thought about pulling for an actual clean, but then realized @acoggins94 would magically appear from ATL, and I would be in soooo much trouble. •Front squats still bother my clavicle/shoulder from surgery... it’s just tender. So back squats it was! And those felt so much better, after Coach and @taymstephens suggested adjustments! ❤️ All in all, it was a good day! And I gotta thank the work fam for letting me play my 90s hip-hop/Motown jamz, while lifting. @tifjacobs @absolutefitnessgym already know, a little dance break ain’t never hurt nobody! 💁🏼‍♀️💪🏼 #fitness #olympiclifting #olympicweightlifting #snatch #cleanandjerk #frontsquat #backsquat #deadlift #alloftheweights #exosleeve #absolutefitnessgym #allsouthbarbell #iwannadancewithsomebody #lynxbarbell #hairstylistsdoitbetter (at ABSOLUTE FITNESS) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuwRBAZgo2i/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=88ydp7cg01rz

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•I’m an athlete. I have been since I was a tiny human, and in being so, I need a coach. Not only for holding me accountable, but also for pushing me, fixing technique, and making sure I’m aware of body position. • • •I LOVE this sport, and I love even more, that I’ve never let anything stand in the way of finding a new passion, or sport, or hobby, no matter the circumstance. I will forever be grateful for @acoggins94 for being such an amazing coach, and for @taymstephens being my badass friend, lifting buddy, and teammate! My training days with you guys are the best days. ❤️ • • •And that little “better?” at the end, is what makes me crave more. #olympicweightlifting #olympiclifting #snatch #cleanandjerk #teamallsouth #allsouthbarbell #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #bebettereveryday #momsspaghetti #myhappyplace (at CrossFit Trussville) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bupf8LnAlqy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pb9arrs7edda

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I had the BEST dinner/bubble/potato chip date last night, at Harp and Clover, after @whitneybhall wedding. We talked about loving life, not loving math so much, and how the idea of being a female engineer, wasn’t such a bad one, even though, “that’s what her dad does!” 🤷🏼‍♀️🤣❤️ Carter Ryan is gonna rule the world one day, I can feel it! I mean, with a mom like @mandiroberts1279 how could she not?! #strongmom #strongdaughters #strongwomen #powerfulwomen #whoruntheworldgirls #femaleengineer #lovewhatyoudo #lovewhatmatters (at Harp & Clover) https://www.instagram.com/p/BumSgS3ACMZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1f9ulu5ayax0v

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This dime piece got married today!!! @whitneybhall GOT MARRIED TODAY!!! 😱😍❤️ our journey started off ridiculously unconventional and random, and it ultimately gave me one of the very best friends I’ve ever had. Through love, heartbreak, laughter, happiness, death, and everything in between, she’s been a constant, in my life, and I am so thankful for the life events that brought us together. I wish you all of the happiness, in the world, Whit! Josh, you better make sure our girl is happy... just sayin! 🤣😘 I love you both and I couldn’t be happier for the 2 of you! (at Harp & Clover) https://www.instagram.com/p/BukOhNvA69_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ckeh760hktux

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Everyone’s been on the blonde train lately, and I’m loving it! Maybe it’ll bring on summer a little sooner ☀️⛱🍹 it’s never too early to make sure your hair is ready for summer! Call, text or message me for an appointment! #hairstylist #hairstylistsdoitbetter #ashleytaylorhair #halosalonandspa #gadsdenalabama #gadsden #alabama #btconeshot19_platinum #btconeshot19_warmbalayage #btconeshot19_coolbalayage #summerready (at Halo Salon and Spa Gadsden) https://www.instagram.com/p/BucY92xg83c/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wq6spp44yord

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“Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you; spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life.” • • • If you’re lucky enough to find your people, your tribe, who feed the fire, in your life... you’re lucky enough 💕 #mypeople #mytribe #lightmyfire #inspireme #challengeme #luckyenough https://www.instagram.com/p/BuSmG9FA-1O/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=isu0frrsgz0w

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#stronggirls #strongwomen #raisingstrongdaughters #strongmoms #callmecrazy #illshowyoucrazy #whatcrazycando @brookedahook ・・・ “You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation.” -Brigham Young #strongwomen #nike #CrossFit https://www.instagram.com/p/BuSahLJAQU7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pdyemichxvye

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“Mom’s Spaghetti!” Hate to say it Coach, but this will forever be a thing while we train together 🤣 • I tried, about 4-5 weeks ago, to hit 160# for a C&J, WITH MY BELT, and I couldn’t hit the jerk 🤦🏼‍♀️ TODAY, I hit 165# WITHOUT MY BELT! • It’s crazy what good programming, a fantastic coach, (@acoggins94) and great teammates can do. I can’t thank @taymstephens enough for deciding this random stranger, her husband met at Mullet Toss, wasn’t a complete psycho, and agreed to train with me in the first place! 🤣🤷🏼‍♀️ •Thank you for being so awesome, and everything you’ve done thus far, but you ain’t seen the best yet, honey! I’m just getting started 🙌🏼💪🏼 Team work makes the dream work, baby! #allsouthbarbell #olympiclifting #olympicweightlifting #cleanandjerk #postop #pr #alldaybaby #momsspaghetti #greatteam #betterfriends #teamworkmakesthedreamwork (at CrossFit Trussville) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuFi71TA1hg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gwpff0bdfui

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•Let me just say, that I hate power snatches... they hate me right back, so it’s mutual. But I’ve gotta do what needs to be done, to get back to 100% and back on the platform! •Learning to be patient with my shoulder has been the bane of my existence, but I must embrace the process and the suck. My movements are slow and lack explosiveness, and my total is way down. BUT, Coach @acoggins94 gets texts almost every day about how that snatch felt effortless, and that power clean and jerk felt solid and strong af! •I’m definitely not starting at ground zero, but I have A LOT of work to put in. And with my coach and @taymstephens and the rest of my @allsouthbarbell team, I got dis ish! #olympicweightlifting #olylifting #snatch #powersnatch #cleanandjerk #bestcoach #evenbetterfriends #allsouthbarbell (at ABSOLUTE FITNESS) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtuPVqNnxuK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=i3a3509j38qh

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If this ain’t the truth, y’all... Thank you, @combatironapparel 🤣 #talkshitgethit #socialmedia #funnyoftheday #combatironapparel https://www.instagram.com/p/BtrmhJ-AzcZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1q9ymun10oir4

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I think I accidentally put onions in my omelette this morning... 😭 If this video doesn’t make you smile, I think we need to evaluate what’s really bothering you... ❤️ #Repost @barstoolsports with @make_repost ・・・ Miles “Smiles” Taylor who lives with Cerebral Palsy lifts 200lbs. Incredible. You’re the man @smiles_taylor https://www.instagram.com/p/Btn25g5AYZj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wu34swvnbpj4

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How could I have forgotten this sweet babe?! This is Halle (like Halle Berry) and she was the best lil puppers ever! Naturally, we became besties 💁🏼‍♀️🤣❤️ #ghosttrainbrewing #birmingham #shoplocal #birminghamalabama #halleberry #puppers #besties (at Ghost Train Brewing Co.) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtJZZaLA5If/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1oqw1e475o3ln

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The progressions. ❤️ @voodoo.memaw #birmingham #birminghamalabama #shoplocal #birminghambrewery #ghosttrainbrewing #trimtabbrewing #bestiesfortheresties https://www.instagram.com/p/BtHKJs5gd5U/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=b1oesongq9a8

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A little Super Blood Wolf Moon Total Lunar Eclipse action for the homies ❤️ #superbloodwolfmoon #totallunareclipse #totallunareclipse2019 #fullmoon #totaleclipseoftheheart https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs43qPogruF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lq22yv61xf1f

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I’m 2 months post op, from shoulder surgery, and I’ve just started training again. Some days I hurt, some days I’m golden. Today was a golden day. Hit 155# for clean and jerk and hit 160# for the clean, but missed the jerk 🤷🏼‍♀️ it happens... but i am verklempt! Today was smooth like buttah. #olympicweightlifting #cleanandjerk #postop #shouldersurgery #verklempt #likebuttah #allsouthbarbell #absolutefitnessgym (at ABSOLUTE FITNESS) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsrmDG9AMP0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1n1r4q510gs9p

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A random, spontaneous trip, to see one of your favorites, is exactly what you need sometimes ❤️ #straighttoale #straighttoalebrewery #huntsvillealabama #pintsandpixels #oneofthegreats (at Straight To Ale Brewing) https://www.instagram.com/p/BskP4PygqYL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1s4b7pxcztz5x

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Just when I start to fall down the rabbit hole, I have amazing people like this in my life, to pull me back up and remind me that I’m actually doing pretty okay. You’re one of the greats @matt_woot ❤️ #oneofthegreats https://www.instagram.com/p/BsZThYWg2hR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1i1lxyc1fm3kb