Category: personal
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I haven’t been “out” in over a YEAR.
I ran into an old friend the other day. It was nice to run into him, and although I was in the midst of running errands we stopped for a second to catch up. Reminiscing on what we had been up to lately, I recalled how low-key my life has been for the last year…
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Things my anxiety has told me (that are complete and utter lies).
If you have anxiety, you will likely be able to relate to this post so hard. If you don’t, buckle yourself in because from the outside looking in this post will take you on quite a wild ride! The mind of an anxious person is an interesting, albeit terrifying place. I know that when I’m…
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OLBA! + 10 Facts About Me!
Hey everyone, Look! Another award! This time I was nominated by the totally beautiful and fabulous FitBabe’95 for the One Lovely Blog Award. Check out this beautiful, healthy total babe’s blog if you have a sec! So here are the rules… after being nominated, thank your nominator (Thanks FitBabe!!) Then the nominee must share 7-15 facts…
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I write for everybody!
Hello wonderful beings! I received this award a few days ago from the wonderful Gojenbefit , and I am happy to accept, as this award is a reflection of a big part of what I strive for here at Standing Strong Wellness. “This award is for bloggers who strive to write for everybody, and no matter…
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A Weekend Away (HORRAY!)
Hey everyone! Sorry I haven’t posted much this week, I just got back today from a long weekend in the Okanagan! It was a much needed weekend away. I’m not here to give a play by play or anything like that, but I thought I might make a quick post to update and share some…
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Strong to the Finish Challenge – Week 6
Hello to all you wonderful people, it’s time for another update on my fitness challenge… I am TWO WEEKS away from the end – isn’t that crazy? It seems like just yesterday I was searching for that new adventure, that new challenge, that spark of passion and this challenge so graciously crossed my path. I…
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Strong to the Finish Challenge – Week 5
Helloooooo and here we are at the end of week 5! I am a little late with this post – what can I say – life happens. I typically will snap a picture the day of my update post, but you’ll have to settle for this bikini-clad one from a few days back, because I…
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Strong to the Finish Challenge – Week 4
We finally hit the halfway point of the Strong to the Finish challenge! After some slight apprehension, I started counting calories at the end of last week so I could better track my diet. Firstly I have to say, I have mad respect for people who continually count calories or macros as part of their…
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I need space to share my story.
I am an open book. You don’t have to guess with me. If I’m sad, you’ll see it. If I’m happy, I show it. If I’m angry, oh gosh you’ll know it. If something important happens in my life, the people in my life always hear about it. But I’ve been noticing a trend lately,…
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Strong to the Finish Challenge – Week 2
I can’t believe it is still so early on in this challenge, not because I feel like it has been dragging on for eons, but because I am making progress I am so genuinely proud of. Since my diet has changed to almost 100% clean eating, I have noticed a really positive change in my…
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