Trimming Without A Pause

Hoping we don't pause on our journey to physical fitness... For ourselves and our little ones.

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Today I'm proud of myself.

I'm healing and working on my mental and physical health. I've been going to therapy and meditating 🧘‍♀️ to open up new opportunities. I strive every day to be better than the last. Pushing to make daily affirmations and heighten my vibration.

I love my family and am loved. As I work on full self love, I go to each body part and tell my thighs, my belly, my arms that they too are loved. They have worked just as hard as the rest of me.

Becoming stronger isn't only for muscles but also the mind. I will be a better mother, wife and person because I love me first. 💖

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Week 9 of teaching free kickboxing classes and I'm starting to see more interest brewing. Class is getting bigger. I'm thankful to still be helping others while making them healthier 🥰

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Who is this person? I am becoming the determined, resilient person I’ve dreamed of. I am invested in my strength and refuse to stay knocked down. Losing gyms and the kickboxing studio, previously would have destroyed me. It is devastating to lose a community that I loved so much but I won't be torn down. The free classes I teach online on Wednesdays are so fulfilling. I'm happy to grow and make it my own. I'm free to change and open to new opportunities. Let's build a new community together, free of judgment. Men and women of all sizes and fitness types growing and thriving during quarantine, during these stressful times. 💪😊

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Year 7- Life-versary

Why is this Wednesday so special?

For a couple of reasons actually...first of all it's my "life-versary". Seven years ago on Sept. 23rd I decided to change my lifestyle to a healthier one. My life completely changed for the better. Yes, I did lose weight but I found myself in the process.

Because of that I was able to run after my babies.

I ran my first 5K.

Gained a Taekwondo family.

Done 6 obstacle courses.

Then one year ago I taught my first full kickboxing class!

I gained confidence, self love, and added years to my life.

On Wednesday, I'm on an all new adventure, teaching free online kickboxing classes. On my own again and helping others. With so much love for all the instructors, coworkers and Fitfam I've been blessed to meet along the way. See you all tomorrow on my "life-versary". I'm ecstatic to be a part of your journey. 🥰 DM me for details to join!!!!

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Here we go! I really do miss helping others with their journey. I know it isn't easy to start or to be consistent. Plus with the quarantine, if you weren't social before then it's even worse now. 😷

Join me on Zoom for a good workout in a positive environment! All sizes and fitness levels welcome!

I remember the anxiety of going to the gym and not wanting to be seen or not knowing what to do. Fear not Fitfam, no experience necessary and no need to turn on your camera. Go at your own pace and have a good time. All body weight, no equipment. 💪🏽😍🥊

Let's move through this journey together ❤ DM me on Instagram for details!

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Don’t forget to have fun with your workouts. A big part of how I get through struggling is through laughter. A little wiggle and a giggle. During my online classes I always want members to enjoy our time together.

If anyone needs to stop, don’t just sit there in defeat….start dancing. It is still cardio!!!

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❤ #tfw you been eating crap all week and your rolls want to take over your leggings but you feel cute and know that your weight is not your worth. ❤ #bodypositive

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On a high from completing the #SpartanRace the pics are up and I am smiling from ear to ear.

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I'm so happy for everything we accomplished yesterday. I may have gone slower at times but I can say every hurdle was done on my own. I am happy to have a team that was ready to help each other but glad I didn't need it. Years ago I struggled to make one lap walking around a track and now I'm a Spartan!

Never think that you can't achieve something like this because you're not a size zero or don't have bulging muscles. As long as you fight for your fitness, you can be thick and fit. Never give up!

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A little #transformationtuesday over here. Why do most of my before pictures date around 2007-2010? Well, I didn't take many pictures before because I was ashamed of my weight and didn't want to have evidence. I went on trips with hubby during this period so even though I used to go through them and delete the ones with the worst angles, it was a trip.

This was in Peru and I remember hurting and walking so slow. I remember getting cankles from the plane ride and the heat.

I think of it now and know it was the depression creating that form. I didn't truly love myself at that time. But I am lucky to have someone who loved me in all my forms and through all my moods even when I didn't. The self loathing allowed an unhealthy lifestyle to set in.

I am learning to love myself and express that love through exercise and making better choices. I am a work in progress. I have moments of doubt in this hectic world but I am happy for another day to make new memories.

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Today's #wod. Jogged/walk intervals for over 3 miles averaging 16min per mile with exercises sprinkled in. Walked the rest. 5miles total which I'm really happy about. Tried doing jump squats since they have box jumps in the Spartan race and I was faced with the reminder that I still don't trust my own body to perform. I'm still afraid of injury. So I held on as I jumped and that's okay because I did do it.

I performed today in a way I couldn't imagine when I was unhealthy. I did 5 F'N MILES without really struggling. A bit tired yes. Will my feet hurt tomorrow? Probably. But did I succeed in my workout and have one healthier day? Definitely!

#spartanintraining

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I FEEL this! There have been quite a few transitions in my life. When I went to high school, I decided to no longer feel like a victim and stood up for myself. I gained confidence in roller derby and danced in front of a crowd as a jeerleader and then choreographed routines. Motherhood amazes and challenges me every day. I'm learning to be a fighter in Tae Kwon Do and kickboxing. Going through a body positive journey is helping me love myself and heal past traumas. Every leap of faith is bringing me forward through a path of happiness. Never settle. Never stop fighting for joy. You have one life in this form. Why waste it on regret?

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I finally did it. I signed up for my first @spartan race for April with hubby and my @ilovekickboxing crew. I'm feeling happy and nervous. I've always felt like a Spartan race is more challenging or more elite. I'm nervous because I don't know if I'm there yet. I've done obstacle races before and regular 5Ks but its but I always have this nagging doubt. This is a "stadion" race so still like a sprint.

The Spartan races have levels

1.Sprint (3+ miles, 20+ obstacles),

2. Super (8+ miles, 25+ obstacles) 3. Beast (13+ miles, 30+ obstacles)

4. Ultra (26+ miles, 60+ obstacles – one of two marathon obstacle courses along with Mudderthon). 

You get a piece of a medallion that links to each other to make a "Trifecta" if you do them all in one year.

So to start my training I'm doing stairs at work. From basement to the top floor. So far it took me 19+ min to do it 3 times. I'm working on my stamina and breathing pattern. I've also started jogging again at the gym. I'm back at a 15min mile. I have 77days to improve myself. Fingers crossed!

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Day 336/365. There are 29 days remaining in the year. 29 days to dedicate to making change. 29 days you can be proud of. Start with just one goal.

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It's usually easy to psych myself out, put on a front and push my body but boy am I hitting a wall. I find that lately I am getting tired easily. I know I have had a rough couple of days. While a lack of sleep, some overtime at work, a sick child plus trying to have a social life is exhausting this freaking ankle is what is bringing me down. I can't run. I desperately want to go back to Tae Kwon Do because I was on my way to a next belt. No jumping jacks. No jump squats. Wah. Wah. Wah. #pityparty #tableforone. #ineedsleep #andavacation #yesimicingit #yesiwrappedit #3weeksandcounting

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Day 118/ 365. My first early morning workout in over a month. Woke up at 3am knowing I would drag my ass around the house until 4am. I just have to get back to my routine. So out comes the planner and tomorrow Costco for some veggie shopping. #OperationChichoFree has continued as scheduled. Update: I posted this on IG a bit ago and got some flack for looking at myself while filming. A few things 1. I am not in any way a professional in filmmaking. 2. I have a weird camera that loses focus because I'm moving so Icheck on it sometimes. 3. Maybe I'm also self conscious and hate bad angles. 4. I have taken multiple takes because I forgot to press record. 5. Maybe people who are supposed to be your friends can not comment negatively on a public page and then hurt your feelings. Huh, maybe.