What was your wod?
7 Reps! PR 
Today was a low impact version of Fire30 
+ biceps + triceps!
What was your wod?!
Monster Walks
Monster walks!! 
Try ‘em they’re fun! Do a big sumo squat with each one!
More no-impact lower body work in my insta story! In my physical therapy sessions for my gastroc tear it was recognized that my pirformis muscles are weak! I’m all about creating muscular BALANCE, so more side steps & monster walks for me!
Football Sunday Food
What are YOU eating on this football Sunday?!
The boys ordered pizza but I went with this creation because I already had my pizza on Thursday 
I wasn’t sure how this combo would taste but it was FANTASTIC! Steamed broccoli (don’t judge but I just used the microwaveable steam-in-a-bag organic broccoli from Kroger), avocado, sweet potato left-overs, tempeh (I just cut up & cook with coconut oil, Braggs Liquid Aminos & Flavor God Lemon & Garlic), & feta!
I used Tessemae’s Organic Honey Poppyseed dressing
Cut the self-sabotage & go after it imperfectly
Did you know I started out on IG by ONLY showing food pics
?
I wanted to wait until I felt comfortable posting pics of myself
. Unless you knew me personally, you wouldn’t have connected with my account because you wouldn’t have had ANY idea who the person was posting
.. all you saw was food & ingredients in the caption
. Then I realized I was only going to get comfortable doing it by actually DOING it
So I posted some pics looking to the side & from a distance
..baby steps.. but it started to get a little easier. I didn’t care as much what kind of impression I was making but instead focused on what kind of IMPACT I was making.
Then everyone starting posting videos 
& in watching some of the fitness gurus do this, I thought I’d wait until I had a defined 6-pack like them
. I’ve been a fitness instructor & personal trainer on the side for YEARS, I thought I couldn’t possibly put a video up until I looked like that vision in my head
.
Now I laugh at this because WHO CARES if I had 5lbs to lose or 200.. inspiring others is about showing the journey- the ups AND the downs, & the progress for whomever happens to relate. It’s that voice in our heads that says it needs to all be a certain way & look a certain way from day 1 ..& that voice lies
!
I quickly realized my ability to help other women like me & build a successful business for my family, would be halted by my own fear of judgement.. a selfish reason to wait in my opinion
.
So what I’m trying to say is, if you’ve also caught yourself saying “I’ll do ____ once I have _____” stop & ask yourself who or what purpose you’re serving by waiting
.
Timing & situations are NEVER perfect, so stop trying to kid yourself.
I’m SO glad I got out of my own head
& took some leaps of faith
Truth is, posting pics & videos are still sometimes uncomfortable
, but it’s a very SMALL price to pay for the fulfillment I get from being able to be a stay-at-home mom now, helping so many of you& all the rewards of this business
.
Cut the self-sabotage & go after it imperfectly! So many new doors will open!
Chocolate Almond Butter Dessert
3-4 servings fruits & vegetables + protein disguised as chocolate almond butter dessert 
(Coconut Whip Cream is by “So Delicious” brand)
Keep your head in the game
Just an in-progress picture for accountability. Hope you don’t mind me sharing what’s on my mind with this ……
My shoulders have atrophied due to not as much *quality* time lifting & I know that but I’m working to get them back! You can’t expect to be 
with EVERYTHING ALL THE TIME.. with your family, your faith, your work, your happiness, your you-time, your fitness & your nutrition .. be realistic; you’ll have phases & stages. Do the best you can in each one & truly be in-the-moment when doing each thing!
But “balance” in my opinion does not mean everything gets equal time & attention all the time
. Balance means you’re able to quickly adjust so the right things get attention at the right times because you’re disciplined to prioritize & act according to what’s best for you & your family. Give yourself a break 
!
While I hate to lose ANY muscle, I realize I feel AMAZING as far as my overall fitness & health 
I’ve accomplished and pushed thru a lot this year that could’ve started a downward spiral ——huge remodel/construction in our house (living in our basement for ~6 months), tumor removed from behind my ear & skull, selling a house, buying a house, MOVING (
), & a gastroc tear 4 wks ago 
… on top of just trying to be the best mom, wife & business owner I can be
Everyone’s dealing with stuff ALL THE TIME. Keep your head in the game & just be grateful for all the lessons and blessings 
Post Workout Snack
Post workout snack while I stretch, get some fresh air & return a few emails ..hey, that’s not burnt toast, ok!
It’s toasted Ezekiel Muffin with grass-fed butter, cinnamon & Stevia sprinkled on top ..my version of cinnamon sugar toast
Comparing is wasted time
Me/also me
I finally held it but only for a :00.5 You have no idea how long someone has been doing the leg work to arrive where they are. So what’s the point of comparing yourself to what you see at surface level??
Comparing is simply wasted time & mental energy that could’ve been spent moving the needle.
Caulipower Crust
ATTENTION PIZZA LOVERS.. yes or no on cauliflower crust??
Im NOT picky- I love all pizzas- but I’m especially happy with this cauliflower crust veggie pizza we found at Kroger ! Not all Kroger’s carry them but I hear many other grocery stores do!
Taco With NuCo Coconut Wraps
Taco using the NuCo Coconut wraps sold on Amazon!! You can barely see it in the sunlight 
but it’s there! They’re organic, raw, vegan, non GMO, GF & only 6g carbs. No added sugar or salt. And yes, it holds all this without breaking
