Sleep. It’s a thing. I’ve been traveling and stressed more than usual, and Friday I came home and could barely keep my head up. I am in hotels usually 2-3 nights a week, and last week I topped it off with 3 time zones. I skipped my workouts, ate not so great food, and slept over 24 hours. I felt lazy. I drank wine 3 nights last week. I started to panic. Isn’t this how I got fat before?! I hopped on the scale. Up 2 lbs. Sweet baby Jesus. SHOULD I EAT NO CARBS TOMORROW?! No. Stop course correcting. Last night we got our regular food, I woke up at 5, and murdered my workout. We all have bad times. We all slip up. The important thing is to get back on track. Staying fit is hard, being fat is hard. Choose your path. #fitness #motivation #health #workout #workingmom #fitgirls #lifestyle #iifym
I’ve gotten a lot of feedback about my lack of posting. To give you all brutal honesty, Instagram makes me really depressed sometimes. Depressed because my feed is smothered in women who feel being “sexy,” means smothering your wall with half naked photos and ripped off Ghandi quotes. The worst part is these are accomplished, smart, and incredible women, and it’s sad that they lead with their bodies and not their success. I’ve taken down a lot of my photos because I refuse for my part in the conversation about women to be “I lost so much weight and now look at me and how happy I am.” My story is different. I lost a lot of weight, and I gained confidence, strength, and tripled my income. Not because I sold skinny teas or diet pills, because I finally believed that I was worthy of success. I no longer felt invisible. I gained the confidence to speak my mind and live my truth. For those of you sitting there thinking a bikini competition will change your life, I’m here to tell you it won’t. I’m here to tell you that investing in yourself will pay in dividends, for your family, your career, and yourself. You don’t have to be a size 2, 8, or 10. You have to love yourself enough to invest in your health, and grow the confidence to share with the world your incredible contributions. Women are a force to be reckoned with so, let’s lead with accomplishments greater than a jeans size. Am I right?! #girlpower #weightlossjourney #fitgirls #fitnessmotivation @healthylife.weightloss #workingmom #workingwomen #fitness #fitspo #health
#motivationmonday : Personal accountability. It’s easy to sit behind a screen and tell people “if I can do it you can too!” The truth is that some people can’t or won’t. They will go from ketogenic diets to shred programs, looking for the next “quick fix.” They will stay out too late, eat junk food, and binge on Netflix. While that is an ok to way to live, what’s not ok is avoiding personal accountability. I hear so many people say that “life is too busy,” or blame their kids, job, or spouse. The only reason you are where you are is you. The truth is that you aren’t willing to take the time to do the work, and to get really uncomfortable. I’m here to tell you that if you want an outcome you never had, you’ll have to do what you’ve never done. It will be painful, but with pain comes growth. Your results are a direct reflection of your effort. Don’t dwell on your mistakes, but take ownership of your future. #iam1stphorm #workout #fitness #fitspo #diet #health #strongwomen #girlswholift
Authenticity is one of the most challenging aspects of social media. As I scroll through Instagram, I’m flooded with images of women trying their best to pose in yoga pants, selling skinny teas, and giving the facade that life gets easier when you look better. It doesn’t. I’m a personal testament that the demons that got you to where you are will still remain, just in a prettier package. I too struggle with putting myself out there, social anxiety, and insecurity; but it is slowly improving. I now understand that being fit is a mindset, and with discipline and knowledge comes confidence and freedom. You won’t find happiness in a size 2, you’ll find happiness knowing you can conquer what you’re afraid of. Chase down your fears, not perfection. #fitness #fitspo #mentalhealth #workout #strongwomen #health #fitnessmotivation #motivationmonday #motivationalquotes 📸 @captainslasher
Overtraining. It’s a thing! When we first start a workout program, it’s tempting to want to go “all in,” and KILL it, but if you find yourself irritable, not sleeping, or constantly sore, it could be a sign you need a rest. If you feel this happening, try to spend a week doing less intense workouts like light cardio and see the difference! I recently broke a plateau doing this. Listen to your body, feed it properly, and slay! #weightlosstransformation #weightlossjourney #weightloss #diet #fitness #fitspo #strongwomen
