Category: fitness
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Check-in/ September 18th 2015
Well, it looks like it’s that time again! Mid-month check-in time that is. I wasn’t able to take one picture that could fully capture my current figure, so this time around I am including two. Abs on hiatus Proud of that BUTT and that SEP (separation) Improvements: I’m proud of the serious gains I’ve made…
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Food Prep is Paramount
Well hello everyone! Today I want to touch on a subject that I am thrilled to discuss with you guys. First and foremost, who doesn’t love to talk about food? Secondly, food prep is so important when it comes to cultivating an efficient wellness routine, especially if you are working towards a specific goal. I used to…
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How to Get Over Those Gym Newbie Jitters
Anybody who has ever started out at the gym was once a newbie and knows what being new to the gym is all about. It can be nerve wracking at first – feeling like your every move is being watched and judged in a place where you know the chances of failing are great. I…
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How to Build your Butt!
The women in my family are blessed with great bum genetics. But last year, after going through some stressful and unfortunate circumstances, I was down to 102 lbs and struggling. Truthfully, I didn’t want anybody checking out my backside; I was ashamed because I felt like I was simply wasting away. I wanted to gain…
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Is fitness being “pornified”?
I just read an pretty cool article that discusses the “pornification” of the fitness industry. This concept is something that has been on my mind as of late, and no better time to discuss it than the present! The most popular fitness accounts on social media are, in my opinion, pretty dramatically sexualized. The men and women…
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Anxiety is Weakness?
All of my closest friends have been hospitalized. The mental and physical wear and tear of life affects us all, no one is exempt from struggle. The only thing that sets us apart is the way in which we struggle. Truly, the friends I have seen fight their way through depression and anxiety are the strongest…
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Creating your dream core
Abs! I’ve been big on abs since before I even began this incredible journey. They were something I initially worked on during almost every workout. It took about a year, but my hard work did pay off! Current ab situation, a little less lean than usual nut they’re under there! Defined abdominals aren’t for everyone,…
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Check-in / August 17, 2015
Hey y’all! Here I am for my August mid-month check-in! I’m going to get straight to it! This pic is from my workout this morning. I’m still on vacation in PEI, so it might not be the best quality picture but I definitely wanted to ensure I included one that was super up to date!…
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Idolize Yourself
In the past couple of days I have been asked a few times: “who is your role model”? The short answer is: I don’t really have one. I used to idolize a few women in the fit community: Paige Hathaway, Dana Linn Bailey, Nikki Blackketter. Each one of those women is beautiful and strong. I spent so much…
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Tips for a Healthier Vacation
Hey everyone! I just had the pleasure of taking a trip to Mexico for my big sister’s wedding, which was absolutely phenomenal. Me, enjoying the last day on the beach! Since hopping on the wellness train, I hadn’t yet taken a vacation like this. All-inclusive resorts are amazing, but they also create certain conditions in…
Standing Strong Wellness 