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I logged into Instagram a couple of days ago, just to see the first video on my feed of a woman I’ve followed for years, signing her first book deal. She spoke about the journey it took to get there and how she hoped her story of suffering and the darkest time in her life […]

“I think I wrote a book”, I hesitantly shared with my mom. The night before, I was watching my two young children play together, and I was flooded with memories of my brother and me playing together as kids. It was just the two of us, and because we were so close in age, we […]

I flipped my phone over and slid it to the other end of the couch so I couldn’t reach it. I needed a break. This week, my phone has held a more permanent place in my hand as I have searched for updates and commentary, trying to sort out the thoughts of everyone from friends, […]

Isn’t it tempting to compare your journey with someone else’s? If you’re on social media for even five minutes, you know what I’m talking about. You’ve been staying on track, getting your movement in, and you’ve been feeling good, but then your scrolling finds you looking at the profile of someone who has experienced the […]

The cold, wet, drizzly evening sets the backdrop as we walk into her home. Each of us filled with gratitude and joy that we could be there while also feeling the weight of what our presence means. Our friend is dying. It’s a melting pot of emotions for us all and it’s written on our […]

These steps, or a combination of them, have resulted in consistency over time. It’s how I’m able to have an “off” weekend without completely losing my focus or my goals and I want the same for you!

So, when she asked me why things were different this time, and what I had done to make it actually stick, I knew exactly where she was coming from. Because I’ve been there. Because I know the feelings of defeat and feeling so small under the weight of a struggle that seems so big.

In spite of all the tips and tricks for a new start in 2025, what is my purpose? To love God and love others.

I love group fitness! It has been my favorite way to workout and now I am a group fitness trainer which is the best job ever! I love training women and I love getting an opportunity to meet new women and welcome them into a group fitness environment. I’m sharing some of my favorite group […]