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I came. I saw. I did not conquer all the weights. . . I could have sugar coated and posted the deadlift sets of 6 I did get in before my lower back and hips decided it was a wrap and make it seem all nice and dandy but that’s not the case. The truth is after my last meet and the wedding I let myself go a bit and took a gym break... so naturally getting back into this intense program, shedding some (love) fat and getting my mechanics back in order won’t be completely #instagrammable. The takeaway is I showed up and did more than I thought I could and after 5 years I am finally getting the balance of pushing my body past comfort and knowing when to chill out. Onward. #gechmeifyoucan (at Gold's Gym)

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I love the message #occupyspace sends. Women have the right to take up space in this world. Whether that space is as a teacher, lead producer on a film, holding a congressional seat, as an author, an athlete in the NFL combine, a post doc in a microbiology lab, a critical care nurse, a personal trainer, a daycare teacher, a nun, a stay at home mom, a blogger, or in the the local gym squat rack lifting heavy weight! The list is endless. These spaces on earth are filled with the beauties and complexities and greatness that are women. We have the right to be celebrated in those spaces and feel safe in those spaces. Much love to Women around the world. We Rock! Thanks @grrrl_clothing for the movement. #internationalwomensday #gechmeifyoucan

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A little rusty but still got it. . . My first competition of the year (since October) and it went pretty well. I wasn’t at the weight I wanted. I weighed in at 196 (what’s good SHW) and only federation squat PR at 420 but when you are this deep in the game you learn to trust the process. I did this meet to have something to work towards and distract me from the wedding planning stress. I succeeded in having fun, hitting big numbers, and meeting new lifters. Oh and came in 2nd place overall for Raw women. 💁🏾‍♀️ #Gechmeifyoucan (at University of Maryland, College Park)

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1 Corinthians 6:19 “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?” Weekend Roundup | Saturday Squats at 430 and Sunday Bench at 230 infinity reps of 4. Everything aches but I did it so there’s that. Mentally was in a bit of a funk but at least my body was strong. #4weeksout #gechmeifyoucan

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It’s only natural I end off the year with my favorite lift. Squats at 380 for way too many sets of 6. Felt strong so I’m hoping my funk has been over. Swipe to see how I almost killed myself re-racking. Pretty sure I will be just as clumsy in 2018. #6weeksout #48daystilljogechi18 #gechmeifyoucan

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Wishing you all many blessings in this Christmas season! . . The manger to me is more than just a humbling dwelling of the infant Jesus. It represents what was spoken about in today’s Homily by Father Justin, “God is present in the mess”. This Advent was a very stressful one and it took a lot to get into the “Christmas Spirit”. But even in my anxieties God was present in moments with family, my fiancé, friends and teammates. The quiet humility of the scene calls us to surrender the self-inflicted stresses of the world and focus our gaze on the love that should be the center of our hearts. Let us all end the year with that in our hearts as we move towards the new year. 💜#gechmeifyoucan (at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Gaithersburg MD)

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Just in time today’s #bhadvent for InstaAdvent photo challenge is nostalgia. It was a pleasure dusting off old photos. Here’s a picture that captures my harassment of my brothers. This was before they learned to gang up on me and definitely before my baby sister. #gechmeifyoucan

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Yesterday’s @bustedhalo #InstaAdvent challenge was Hope. There are many symbols of hope around, but the sun rise has always been my favorite. I love looking up at the colorful sky and thanking God that I am blessed to live another day. Hope does not disappoint, especially on a Monday. #bhadvent #gechmeifyoucan