Mel and I went to high school together, but we weren't exactly close. In a small town, everyone knows everyone, but that was really about the extent of it... Then social media came along in college, and we all grew up, and the inevitable happened: You connect with people from home. You realize you are just all in the same boat, trying to navigate careers, families, life. You have way more in common than not.
I was following Mel on social when I started seeing her posts about health and fitness. Her second daughter is the same age as mine, and I remember being 2 months postpartum and seeing Mel post her first attempt at a workout in her living room. From there, I watched her go on a totally incredible and inspiring journey of physical health and self discovery.
Key words there: I WATCHED.
I watched, and wished it could be me, and watched some more, and sighed.
Woe is me, am I right?? And then one day, I had a light bulb moment:
WHY NOT ME.
She worked full time. She had a family. She had responsibilities. And she was making it happen.
I reached out, I dug in, and I am forever grateful for the way this group has lifted me up.
And now, I post to inspire YOU. So YOU can watch my journey, connect with me, and then together, we can work to lift YOU up.
If you think you "can't," think again. DECIDE. Make a choice.
Because YOU CAN.
#fitmom
#choosejoy
#liftlikeagirl
#postpartumfitness
#MERthegirl
#riseandthriveclub
#teamrockstarfit
#teamfearlessandfit
#healthgoals
#teamworkmakesthedreamwork
When I share these progress pictures, they aren’t “before and after.” It’s not like I’m suddenly finished with something. They are BEFORE AND NOW.
This is just a healthy life I’ve chosen to live, and decided to share with you.
Before, I felt uncomfortable and slow in my own skin.
Before, I was tired and always felt behind.
Before, life felt chaotic.
Now, I feel light and confident in my body.
Now, I feel awake and energetic.
Now, I have routine and order in my life.
All we can do is our best. Before, I wasn’t doing my best - I needed some help to get there. And now I can confidently say I’m doing my best to be my best.
I can help you start your own path to a better NOW. Send me a message and we can chat about it!
#fitmom
#choosejoy
#liftlikeagirl
#postpartumfitness
#MERthegirl
#riseandthriveclub
#teamrockstarfit
#teamfearlessandfit
#healthgoals
Do you struggle with excuses?
Like you KNOW you are making them, but you just can’t quite motivate yourself to push past them?
What’s the biggest barrier to taking care of yourself...
Kids?
Career?
Travel?
Money?
Whatever it is, turn it into your WHY.
Think about what a better parent or employee would you be if you felt healthy and happy.
How much easier it would be to travel.
How much more thoughtful you could be about spending.
Whatever your excuse, make it your WHY, and then write it down, hang it up, do whatever you need to do. Just don’t forget it!
#noexcusesplaylikeachampion
#fitmom
#choosejoy
#liftlikeagirl
#postpartumfitness
#MERthegirl
#riseandthriveclub
#teamrockstarfit
#teamfearlessandfit
#healthgoals
Do you have a verse to live by this year? A rock to focus on in your life?
Just like having a word to shape your year is important, a verse anchors you to the meaning behind ALL THAT OTHER STUFF YOU DO.
My verse this year - 2 Timothy 1:7 - challenges me to have power, love, and self-discipline in all areas of my life, but most importantly in my faith. I know that the gifts of power, love, and self-discipline given to me through Christ are what make everything else possible. Relationships, fitness, family, work - all are stronger when faith is STRONGEST. My intention is to be bold in my faith this year, and let it carry everything else with it.
What's your verse this year? Choose one that speaks to you and make it your motto. Thank you for the leadership and encouragement @_ampreston!! #verseoftheyear
#2020verse
#2timothy17
#merthegirl
#loverofjesus
#community
#faithwalk
Look y'all, I LOVE going to the gym!
I love group classes.
I love how awake it is at 5:30 am in spite of the rest of the city being dark and sleepy.
But in this phase of life, I just could not be consistent with that.
I don't want to schedule workouts on someone else's schedule.
I don't want the excuses of weather or a traveling hubby to disrupt my goals.
So I workout at home, often in my guestroom, often with my toddler close by.
But I'm not lonely. I have a community doing it with me. I have people who expect me to show up.
And that consistency has turned into a discipline that I refuse to abandon.
Do you need consistency? Discipline? An accountability group? I've got that, and I'm willing to share them. Shoot me a note and let's chat!
#fitmom
#choosejoy
#liftlikeagirl
#postpartumfitness
#MERthegirl
#riseandthriveclub
#teamrockstarfit
#teamfearlessandfit
#healthgoals
