Shoulder Burn Session #gymlife #gymgirl #shoulderworkout #hiitworkout #gymcheckin #fitnessin40s #fitfamily #journeytostrong #journeytofit
#ootd #teacheroutfits #journeyofselflove #journeytohealthy #journeytostrong #journeytohappy #midsizegals #journeytofit #weightlossjourney #fitnessjourney #fatlossjourney #mentalhealthjourney #fitlife #fitmom #mombod #fitfam #momlife #strongaf #strongasamother #riseandgrind #teambeachbody
Taking care of your kids, is also taking care of yourself! 🧑🧑🧒🧒💗 Remember to schedule self-care days, and exercise days. Even when exercise feels challenging, it’s exactly what we need. Keep pushing through, making modifications when necessary, and stay grateful for the opportunity to work out. It will only make us stronger! #healthiswealth Random side note: Last year, I finally had my knees checked and found out that they aren’t in the best shape. Welcome to your forties, Nancy... I have a medial meniscus tear and a partial PCL ligament tear. 😫😖 Despite my knee injury, I’m still able to work out with modifications. I’m grateful for the chance to continue exercising, even if I have to be extra careful and modify EVERY leg workout. 💪🩺🏋️♀️🙏😅👵🏻🏋️♂️💔🙌🏼🏃♀️🙌🏽🦵💯 #kneehealth #fortieslife #injuryrecovery #gratefulformovement #workoutmodifications #healthiswealth #journeytostrong #fitmomlife #progressnotperfection
Probably gonna wear this weekly until the end of the school year. #ootd #teacheroutfits #journeyofselflove #journeytohealthy #journeytostrong #journeytohappy #midsizegals #journeytofit #weightlossjourney #fitnessjourney #fatlossjourney #mentalhealthjourney #fitlife #fitmom #mombod #fitfam #momlife #strongaf #strongasamother #riseandgrind #teambeachbody
Wednesday/Thursday #ootd #teacheroutfits #journeyofselflove #journeytohealthy #journeytostrong #journeytohappy #midsizegals #journeytofit #weightlossjourney #fitnessjourney #fatlossjourney #mentalhealthjourney #fitlife #fitmom #mombod #fitfam #momlife #strongaf #strongasamother #riseandgrind #teambeachbody
A parent told me I look like shit today. Trying not to let it affect me. People baffle me.
Monday/Tuesday #ootd #teacheroutfits
Ended my walk with an extra 10lbs to carry. But she's cute, so it's all good.
There's a difference between fighting diet culture to undo all the harm its done, and giving up on yourself. Unfortunately I'm stuck somewhere in there and, if I'm honest with myself, probably leaning more on the giving up side. But, I'm still trying to fight for myself and crawl back out from the hole I'm in.
Saturday #ootd #sunflowers
Wednesday/Thursday #ootd #teacheroutfits #journeyofselflove #journeytohealthy #journeytostrong #journeytohappy #midsizegals #journeytofit #weightlossjourney #fitnessjourney #fatlossjourney #midsizegals #midsize #mentalhealthjourney #fitlife #fitmom #mombod #fitfam #momlife #strongaf #strongasamother #riseandgrind #teambeachbody
Starting the weekend off with a good workout @strengthhavengym with @coach_mitch_braun and the Friday night crew. Still limited because of the foot injury, but crushed three rounds of 1000m row + 15 dumbbell snatches per side, followed by 3 rounds of weighted sit ups and Russian Twists and one extra set of weighted sit ups for fun (just trying out a heavier plate). So thankful for a coach that helps me modify during my foot-injury-hopefully-healing phase. #JourneyToStrong #strengthhavengym #girlswholift
Put in the work and have faith 🙏🏻 . . #selflove #faith #trust #trustgod #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #journaling #journeytostrong #selfcare
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Monday/Tuesday #ootd #teacheroutfits #journeyofselflove #journeytohealthy #journeytostrong #journeytohappy #midsizegals #journeytofit #weightlossjourney #fitnessjourney #fatlossjourney #midsizegals #plussize #mentalhealthjourney #fitlife #fitmom #mombod #fitfam #momlife #strongaf #strongasamother #riseandgrind #teambeachbody
This kid has my heart. I workout and try to be healthier because of him. He’s only one reason but it’s a big reason. I want to be around when he hits all the major milestones in life…graduation, college, meets his future wife, has kids. One day at a time, one meal at a time, one workout at a time. #strengthhavengym #JourneyToStrong #oneofmyreasonswhy #aunt #girlswholift #40andflourishing
Yum yum. #whatsfordinner #journeyofselflove #journeytohealthy #journeytostrong #journeytohappy #midsizegals #journeytofit #weightlossjourney #fitnessjourney #fatlossjourney #mentalhealthjourney #fitlife #fitmom #mombod #fitfam #momlife #strongaf #strongasamother #riseandgrind #teambeachbody
The grind don't stop 💪 #workingout #workoutcheckin #workoutdaily #grinding #fitnessin40s #fitfam #fitnesslifestyle #fitness #journeytostrong #journeytofit #fitnessjourney
Outfits from the last few weeks... #journeyofselflove #journeytohealthy #journeytostrong #journeytohappy #midsizegals #journeytofit #weightlossjourney #fitnessjourney #fatlossjourney #mentalhealthjourney #fitlife #fitmom #mombod #fitfam #momlife #strongaf #strongasamother #riseandgrind #teambeachbody
𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 I have always been my harshest critic and I think it's about time I stop. I constantly compare my body and progress to others and I need to stop. Of course it's easier said than done but it has to be done. I stopped stressing over the number on the scale and it's made such a difference on me mentally throughout this journey of mines. I'm done saying I'm far from where I want to be. I've come so far from where I once was. I wear clothes I never thought I would ever be able to wear. I'm making sure to enjoy this journey because it's a forever kind of thing for me. #notperfect #begood #enjoythejourney #workingout #workoutcheckin #workoutdaily #confidence #fitnessin40s #journeytostrong #journeytofit #nomorecomparing
Nine years ago today - man what a day. At that point, I had lost over 200 pounds and went in for skin removal surgery. I’ll spare the gory details but I have a daily reminder of that day with the lovely 360° scar around my midsection. Looking back over the years, I see highs and lows. I see growth. I see consistency. I see a desire to better myself. I see me being hard on myself and I see me showing grace. I see me showing too much grace sometimes. What I see is someone who despite being battered and bruised, still stands. Shows up. Fights. Even on the hard days. Photo 1 - Left side: 2013 at over 500 pounds; Right side: 2015 at 260 pounds Photo 2 - one of the first days I met @coach_mitch_braun and thought I was literally going to die during a 30 minute workout. (Spoiler alert: I didn’t die.) I had gained back a ton of my weight at this point, topping out around 480 pounds. Photo 3 - one year into being consistent with my workouts. I don’t remember my weight then, but it doesn’t matter. I remember feeling proud that I made it that far. Consistency won and at that point I was doing at least three hour-long classes each week. Photo 4/5 - the progress I have seen is unreal. Between watching what I eat most of the time (I still enjoy fun times of eating out), and now attending five hour-long classes each week, I am seeing so much progress. In the past year I have seen my strength explode, my mobility increase, and I am challenging myself to do hard things every month. If you’ve made it this far, thanks for reading. The key take away here is…. Show up for yourself, even on the hard days. It matters. (Oh, and find a tribe of amazing people to support you and cheer you on all the way. It is invaluable. There is literally no way for me to tag you all, but you know who you are. From the walking partners to the one rep max, you know.) This journey is not easy or fast, but it is worth it. More work to be done before we celebrate year TEN. #JourneyToStrong
Outfits from the past weeks. Can't wait to wear dresses. #ootd #teacheroutfits #journeyofselflove #journeytohealthy #journeytostrong #journeytohappy #midsizegals #journeytofit #weightlossjourney #fitnessjourney #fatlossjourney #mentalhealthjourney #fitlife #fitmom #mombod #fitfam #momlife #strongaf #strongasamother #riseandgrind #teambeachbody
Today I didn't go to work. Could I have? Mostly likely, yes. But I didn't get a lot of sleep, going between my daughters bedrooms for nightmares and being lonely and everything else they can think of. I got up, and it was grey and threatening rain. I instantly wanted to go back to bed. I took a deep breath, trying to work up the courage to get myself and two kids ready. I had a headache. I was really tired. Fifteen minutes later, I decided to listen to my body and take a day "off" (staying home with two young kids is hardly a rest day...). I recognize that I am lucky to have a job where I have sick days (although I may not get paid for today...) I'm starting to recognize that no one else will take care of me, so I need to take care of myself. I am diagnosed as clinically depressed and I just went through a long depressive episode that I am still pulling myself out of, and I'm reminding myself to give myself grace. I'm realizing that I CAN'T do it all, all the time. But this makes me feel like a failure. I'm still working in this last part.
Q2D2 Checkin: I’m alive. Training was super hard. I wanted to quit so badly. Doing hard things is uncomfortable. Very uncomfortable. Painful sometimes. I know this sounds dramatic, because it is **just** standing up for an hour, but to an obese person who finds a chance to sit whenever possible, it’s something to be proud of. Last night was 63 minutes. Tonight was 65 minutes. I can do this. It’s going to hurt until one day it doesn’t. The point of my workouts is to be able to live life and living life means standing, walking, being able to get up and down off the floor, stepping up onto something, etc. Change is hard, but staying stuck is worse. @coach_mitch_braun @strengthhavengym #JourneyToStrong #mobility #standingaround #getcomfortablebeinguncomfortable #strengthtraining #strengthhavengym
New quarter, new goals. I love it when a new month or quarter starts on a Monday. It just feels….like a fresh start. The only thing that would have made it better is for the sun to shine, but you can’t have everything I suppose! Tonight @coach_mitch_braun made EVERYTHING have a three second negative. Doesn’t sound hard til you do it! Incline dumbbell bench press, goblet squats, cable hip thrust, seated row, bent over rear delt flies…followed by 10 minutes of walking. I am ready to pass out and call it a night at 8pm. I’d say that was a good workout. #JourneyToStrong #girlswholift #40loaded #threesecondnegative #strengthhavengym #goodnight
Tried an outfit out of my comfort zone. It's super comfortable. Thinking of getting it in another colour as well... Please ignore the toddler smudges on my mirror. #journeyofselflove #journeytohealthy #journeytostrong #journeytohappy #midsizegals #journeytofit #weightlossjourney #fitnessjourney #fatlossjourney #mentalhealthjourney #fitlife #fitmom #mombod #fitfam #momlife #strongaf #strongasamother #riseandgrind #teambeachbody
#yumyum #whatsfordinner #porkdandannoodles #journeyofselflove #journeytohealthy #journeytostrong #journeytohappy #midsizegals #journeytofit #weightlossjourney #fitnessjourney #fatlossjourney #mentalhealthjourney #fitlife #fitmom #mombod #fitfam #momlife #strongaf #strongasamother #riseandgrind #teambeachbody
If you don’t look like this after your workout, did you really die during it? 😂 Started out the night squatting but my pesky foot started acting up so @coach_mitch_braun improvised and had me do an upper body circuit instead. For time: •8 power cleans •15 calorie ski erg •12 curl to press My first round was 3:34. The second and third rounds were around 3:22. The fourth round was 2:48 and the last round was 2:47. By round five I just wanted to be done! This was tough, moreso mentally than anything else. It’s easy to get bummed about what you can’t do (trust me, I cry a lot) and it’s easy to forget that just because you can’t do it right now, it doesn’t mean you can’t do it someday or do something different. This is a journey. It’s going to take time. #JourneyToStrong #40andfabulous #girlswholift #strengthhavengym #fitlooksdifferentoneveryone #powercleans #skierg #curlsandpress
It doesn't have to be always one or always the other. You can do both! Without anyone commenting on how shitty you look without makeup on. In honour, or in spite of, comments I've gotten at work depending on how I'm dressed or how my makeup is, I've decided to do a mini series of photos called #shecandoboth #makeup #nomakeup
Trying to navigate a possible eating disorder, while wanting to lose weight and feel better in my body, but not restricting or counting calories cause that's disordered eating but feeling out of control and unable to regain it. Wanting to workout to feel good while not beating myself up or feeling like a failure if I don't workout one day. Wanting to be consistent but also feeling completely lost and out of control. Wanting to love myself no matter what and celebrate every step while simultaneously hating myself and hating where I'm at and what I see. Unclear on all the information. Low calorie but fake and ultimately harmful? Real food in controlled portions? Stay hungry? Fast? Don't fast? Extra protein like you're a weight lifter? Eat the things you don't like to reach a goal and be miserable about it? I'm hating all of it. I take one step forward in healing myself and about 10 steps back.
Another solo session with @coach_mitch_braun and when he said we were going outdoors to walk I was not happy (my calves were on fire from last night) but it was a gorgeous night and it did me some good to get to the fresh air. When we returned to the gym, we did my two favorite lifts - bench press and deadlifts. Super happy with my progress on bench - the deadlifting was a tad rusty but we got back in the groove after a not so great first set. #JourneyToStrong #girlswholift #40andfabulous #weightlossjourney #zones #cardio #benchpress #deadlift
#monochromemonday I feel ALL the feels. @ownyourstigma #journeyofselflove #journeytohealthy #journeytostrong #journeytohappy #midsizegals #journeytofit #weightlossjourney #fitnessjourney #fatlossjourney #mentalhealthjourney #fitlife #fitmom #mombod #fitfam #momlife #strongaf #strongasamother #riseandgrind #teambeachbody
First workout of my 40s. I’m not sure how I feel about it yet but I know that my legs are on fire and I’m dreading stairs. Day1/90 #JourneyToStrong #40andfabulous #girlswholift #cardioworkout #tiredandhungry
Haven't done a #shecandoboth in a while. So here it is - dress up or dress down, she can do both. In honour, or in spite of, comments I've gotten at work depending on how I'm dressed or how my makeup is, I've decided to do a mini series of photos called She can do both.
Solo training sesssion with @coach_mitch_braun tonight. We started with my all time favorite…barbell bench press (5 rounds of 5 reps and first time he hasn’t had to save me…so yay!). 115x5x3 and 125x5x2. The very last rep was a grind and probably the slowest bench press known to man 😂 but we got that bar back up. Going for my PR next time (135x3 or 150x2, undecided). Then got to redeem myself with deadlifts. My last attempts went not great to say the least. Six rounds of six reps. 145x6x1, 165x6x2, 185x6x1, 205x6x2 (I think). Then…my not so favorite…cardio. 5 cal ski erg + turf walk down/back, no real breaks (occasional water and gasping for air happened) up to 60 calories on ski erg. Nice little finisher of 15 sit-ups into a 1 minute plank x 2 rounds. I’m turning 40 in a few days and I am DETERMINED that 40 is going to be my best decade yet. #JourneyToStrong #almost40 #benchpress #deadlift #trapbar #cardiocircuits #skierg #strengthhavengym
Actually said out loud today: "God damn I'm good at my job!" And meant it. And felt it. I'll take that for today.
Read caption if you wish. I've been a little bit absent over here on IG as I try to heal myself. Heal my relationship with food. Heal my relationship with fitness. Heal my relationship with myself. I haven't worn my fitbit in 5 days. Why? There's nothing inherently wrong with fitbit or any other watch that tells you à bunch of information. However, like everything else fitness related, I had started to base my WORTH on my fitbit stats. If I hadn't done over 10k steps, I was a failure. And if I did 12 or 13k, somehow I was better than... Recently, a psychiatrist asked me if I had ever been diagnosed with an eating disorder. I was quick to say no, only for him to tell me I scored very high on the screening. And so, here I am, trying to navigate between being healthy but not being obsessive. Being proud but not feeling unworthy if I don't do something. As with most of my long reflective posts like this, if you've never been through it, or known someone who has, this probably doesn't make sense and doesn't seem like a big deal. It is for me though. It's a lot of work. It's a lot of tears. It's a lot of trying to be as nice to myself as I am with others. It's tiring. It's trying. All of it is taking a toll on me. If you still check in with me - thank you so much! If you still tag me in your successes - thank you, I will continue to repost you and support you, but understand if I miss a day I just probably didn't check IG. If you read all of this - leave an emoji! Xoxo Me.
One hour of restorative yoga in the greenhouse @heemans today with @peacefulpinewellness #yoga #journeyofselflove #journeytohealthy #journeytostrong #journeytohappy #midsizegals #journeytofit #weightlossjourney #fitnessjourney #fatlossjourney #mentalhealthjourney #fitlife #fitmom #mombod #fitfam #momlife #strongaf #strongasamother #riseandgrind
It’s been a minute since I’ve posted one of these but tonight’s workout deserves its own post. This was a very tough workout. I wanted to quit. Heck, I tried to quit. @coach_mitch_braun @ja3er14 and @b003251 wouldn’t let me. It even got down to Jim walking the turf telling me I had to push through the pain and fatigue to finish. Fifty feet never felt so long. Sled push/pull, followed by power cleans, then goblet squats, then barbell bent over row … I am worn out and it is only Monday. 😂 We came, we saw, we tried to quit, but we conquered. #JourneyToStrong #girlswholift #strengthhavengym
Can you tell tonight was a sled night? Push/pull four or five rounds…I lost count. Following that were four rounds of clean and press, then chest fly. 17 minutes in the peak heart rate zone and I gasped for air theough every one I think. #trainhard #journeytostrong #girlswholift #strengthhavengym
This is the start of Week 2 of the long climb ahead… one lift at a time. 📝 At 75%-80% of PBs #powerlifting #sbd #journeytostrong
My first, but definitely not my last, group workout with lots of amazing people at the gym. This looked so daunting, but my only goal was to finish. @musclesnmagic84 made THE BEST partner and we finished in 56:59. I am telling you the calories just don’t move on that air bike and ski erg. 😂 Ashley felt like she biked forever and I felt like I skied for days! What can I say, cardio isn’t my favorite — but we made it! #JourneyToStrong #girlswholift #strengthhavengym #waymorefunwithfriends #cardioishardio #row #assaultbike #skierg #thrusters #deadlifts #cleanandjerks #dumbbellsnatch #pushups #situps #burpees
Show up even when it is hard. I do not know what happened but tonight was a struggle for me. I was fine all day, but all of a sudden I just hit a brick wall of exhaustion. I contemplated skipping, which is rare. I just wanted to home and in bed. I’m glad I pushed through and I thank my amazing friends and fellow gym members for the push and encouragement. I tried to go easy on the tears tonight but I wasn’t quite successful. 🙄 Not every workout will be your best, but consistency is what matters. #imtired #girlswholift #JourneyToStrong #sledpush #sledpull #trapbardeadlifts #bicepcurl #farmercarry #strengthhavengym
Some meal prep from today. #journeyofselflove #journeytohealthy #journeytostrong #journeytohappy #midsizegals #journeytofit #weightlossjourney #fitnessjourney #fatlossjourney #mentalhealthjourney #fitlife #fitmom #mombod #fitfam #momlife #strongaf #strongasamother #riseandgrind #teambeachbody
#nsv The scale hasn't been nice, but 2 weeks ago, I couldn't close these. I bought extenders (how embarrassing) because I don't want to buy new clothes for fatter me. Today, I tried the extender the first time only to realize that I didn't need it. I can button my jeans again. And this during the holidays. So, that's a victory, in my opinion. #journeyofselflove #journeytohealthy #journeytostrong #journeytohappy #midsizegals #journeytofit #weightlossjourney #fitnessjourney #fatlossjourney #mentalhealthjourney #fitlife #fitmom #mombod #fitfam #momlife #strongaf #strongasamother #riseandgrind #teambeachbody
Christmas looks : didn't really take outfit photos cause I feel and look like garbage. Kind of regret it though. Oh well. Happy Day After Christmas 🌟
Today felt like I was back at square one. I've taken a huge step backwards, and I definitely need to come to terms with that. Today, I started my journey again. I went in with the mindset that I would complete two workouts. I did one workout and then decided I could do another and accomplish my goal. I got through two workouts, and I didn't quit. Not quitting looked like this : - taking it slower - lowering my weight at times - hitting pause if I needed to - taking a few extra breaths I won't get anywhere if I just keep being angry with where I'm at. I need to accept and move forward. I'm still disappointed that I ended up here, further back than when I started a year ago. But the only thing now is to move forward one day at a time. Slowly and steadily, I will rebuild.
Happy with today 🧑🎄 Reminder that you don't have to wait til January to start. #journeyofselflove #journeytohealthy #journeytostrong #journeytohappy #midsizegals #journeytofit #weightlossjourney #fitnessjourney #fatlossjourney #mentalhealthjourney #fitlife #fitmom #mombod #fitfam #momlife #strongaf #strongasamother #riseandgrind #teambeachbody
Homemade Jamaican Pumpkin Beef Soup. Honestly, so good and for my first try, I'm pretty happy with myself. #whatsfordinner #whatsonmyplate
Entering a new phase of training for the Spartan Beast. My goal was to run a 10k by Christmas, I did that, then followed a couple days later with a 12. The next running program I’ll start is half marathon training and it’s a four month program. So I won’t be starting that until May likely. In the meantime I’m heading back to functional strength training with cardio on odd days. I’m using @clairepthomas app and doing her Gym Body program. Today was chest and triceps and I could barely lift my water bottle at the end lol I’ve also started a step bet with the boyfriend. It’s just between us, but we have to hit 10,000 steps a day, if we don’t we out $10 into a pot that the other person gets to spend on a date if their choice (this week is our trial run, that “prize” may change) but the point is to hold ourselves accountable and make it uncomfortable to not hit the goal. I’m not starting over after Christmas, I’m still here pushing, just taking it easier on my meal plan 😂 Let’s end this year strong fit fam!! #fitnessjourney #journeytofit #journeytostrong #halfmarathontraining #couchtohalfmarathon #spartanbeast #weightlossjourney #keto #carnivore
Felt ok today. #journeyofselflove #journeytohealthy #journeytostrong #journeytohappy #midsizegals #journeytofit #weightlossjourney #fitnessjourney #fatlossjourney #mentalhealthjourney #fitlife #fitmom #mombod #fitfam #momlife #strongaf #strongasamother #riseandgrind #teambeachbody
Pretty laid back this week. A lot of black. A lot of stretch. I need to be more creative. #ootd #teacheroutfit
The Monday following a holiday (and five days out of the gym) was brutal. -Elevated goblet squats -Sled runs (50 ft, 100 ft, 150 ft, 200 ft) with a person on the sled -Sled runs with an empty sled (for cardio reasons I presume) x 4 rounds -Lat pulldown (110x12, 10, 10, 8) -Landmine ab work @coach_mitch_braun didn’t mess around tonight. Back to it, tomorrow. #JourneyToStrong #weightlossjourney #girlswholift #cardio #sledruns #nevermissamonday
Yes, I wore leggings three times this week. It's legging season. #outfitoftheday #teacheroutfit #teacherstyle #journeyofselflove #journeytohealthy #journeytostrong #journeytohappy #midsizegals #journeytofit #weightlossjourney #fitnessjourney #fatlossjourney #mentalhealthjourney #fitlife #fitmom #mombod #fitfam #momlife #strongaf #strongasamother #riseandgrind #teambeachbody
Last workout before Thanksgiving Day and boy did @coach_mitch_braun light us on fire. Conditioning workout all the way - circuits of farmer carry (90# per band), keg run (60#), and ski erg (15 cal) followed by squat to press and finishing off with the sled. I’m so glad tomorrow is officially my rest day. I’m gonna need it. #JourneyToStrong #weightlossjourney #strongmantraining #conditioning #girlswholift
Some weekend outfits. #journeyofselflove #journeytohealthy #journeytostrong #journeytohappy #midsizegals #journeytofit #weightlossjourney #fitnessjourney #fatlossjourney #mentalhealthjourney #fitlife #fitmom #mombod #fitfam #momlife #strongaf #strongasamother #riseandgrind #teambeachbody
Weekend selfies. Decided they needed a place in the feed. #journeyofselflove #journeytohealthy #journeytostrong #journeytohappy #midsizegals #journeytofit #weightlossjourney #fitnessjourney #fatlossjourney #mentalhealthjourney #fitlife #fitmom #mombod #fitfam #momlife #strongaf #strongasamother #riseandgrind #teambeachbody
Some outfits this week.... I'm in a rut. I'm having medical issues. I'm on my period. My only goal lately is to make it through each day, one step at a time. #journeyofselflove #journeytohealthy #journeytostrong #journeytohappy #midsizegals #journeytofit #weightlossjourney #fitnessjourney #fatlossjourney #mentalhealthjourney #fitlife #fitmom #mombod #fitfam #momlife #strongaf #strongasamother #riseandgrind #teambeachbody
Leg day on a Thursday was fun…squats - low weight, high reps. Man do they burn! I’m going to feel that during my road trip travels tomorrow… Taking a break from the gym this weekend and hitting up NYC….hopefully I make it back in one piece! #JourneyToStrong #girlswholift #squats #weightlossjourney #transformation #nycbound
Today was quite the workout from @coach_mitch_braun … since I did squats yesterday, I got the pleasure of the sled. With @coach_mitch_braun as the weight. We did some other things too but ended the night with flat bench press where I almost hit a new PR. We are gonna try it again but it was the last thing I did and I honestly was tapped out. I post the video of the failed PR to remind myself that I can’t have a PR every time I lift. It’s okay to fail, because that just means there’s more work to be done. I’m excited to strive for this PR by the end of 2023…we got some time left. #JourneyToStrong #benchpress #sledruns #girlswholift #weightlossjourney
The joy in this journey is in doing things you once couldn’t do. •Abductor (150x20x1 and 165x20x2) superset with kettlebell swings (forgot to check the weight on it) •Elevated goblet squats (50x10x2 then drop set 50x8x1, 25x8x1, bodyweight x8x1) •Incline bench press (95x10x3) •Ring Rows (10x4) Really getting excited about finishing out a successful 2023 and really setting some laser focus goals in 2024. #JourneyToStrong #girlswholift #weightlossjourney #transformation #nevermissamonday
Haven't been taking pictures of my outfits lately. I gained weight and feel like shit most of the time. My outfits aren't that exciting and get redundant anyway. I like this blue top though. Here's a few crap outfits from this week.
I need a pre-workout nap every day! I felt really good coming into the workout tonight. Started my mile, had to finish a little after class because the turf got mega crowded, but we got to strength train tonight and I was here for it. *Ring pulls - 2 OH/ 2 UH *Hammer curls - 20x10x4 *Dumbbell RDL - 55x8x2, 55x6x1 Finished my mile and then the plank challenge for the day. #strengthhavengym #girlswholift #JourneyToStrong #weightlossjourney
Deadlifts, deadlifts and more deadlifts. (145x15, 193.5x5, 6, 9 and 213x5, drop set 145x10) Sure had to get out of my head on these. The trap bar is not the easiest bar for me to use. Then dumbbell overhead press (25x10x2, 25x8x1) Then lat pulldowns (132x5, 7, 6) followed by planks (1 minx3). Now it’s off to dinner, shower and bed. #JourneyToStrong #girlswholift #weightlossjourney #nevermissamonday