On 3/3, I crossed the finish at the Tokyo Marathon and collected my 6th World Major Marathon, aka 6 ⭐️ Stars. Whether it was qualifying for the Boston, Chicago, NYC and London, getting the lucky draw for Tokyo or Berlin, the hardest part of this journey was jigsawing motherhood in between training and the races. Often I’d hope that I wouldn’t drop any of the balls but it would be dishonest to say I didn’t drop any or that I had it all. And sometimes it was hard to own up to the choices I made. But I am grateful that I got to show my kids that being a middle age person or a mom or a woman doesn’t stop 🛑 one from doing hard things, trying or reaching for a lofty goal. In Forrest-Gump-style no less: “That day for no particular reason I started going for a little run. So I ran to the end of the road, and when I got there I thought I run to the end of town. And when I got there, I thought may be I just run across the county. And I figured since I run this far, may I just run across the great state of Alabama. And that’s what I did. For no particular reason, I just kept on going….And so you just ran? Yeah.” That recaps my affair with running. Every time I crossed the finish, I thought that was hard. Really hard but I did it and I didn’t die. Everything hurt — the weary legs, the chafed arms, the salty face but I wasn’t hurt. I had doubts. Many. So many. Even after all these races, my eyes still get misty at the finish of each race in awe and disbelief that I could do it. Every hard run emboldens me to take on something harder next time. 6 stars wasn’t a stated goal. It just happened organically: i am not talented i am not the best i work hard i do not give up i keep going i cross start line i cross finish line i am a runner and a mom And six medals to remind myself #ididhardthings And I will always be a mom. Some day I will not be a runner and these medals will tell a story of once upon a time…. #motherrunner #sixstarfinisher @wmmajors #dohardthings #alwaysamom @bergenrunners #mombassador for #running and #dohardthings #t8sherpa @t8.usa @tokyomarathonfoundation
Free chicken sir, free chicken.... #gethard #ididhardthings #iputmywoodtoit #itsnotgayifyoukeepyoursockson #dontaskdonttell
The more I look back the further ahead I can see. Today’s the opening of the Niwot holiday art show and sale FULL of gifts and jewelry, originals, prints, cards and stickers!! I made a bunch and updated my store page. So while I’m not a Black Friday deal-er, there are so many to be found. Today becomes tomorrow when we creators and heart-dwellers ask that you remember Amazon isn’t the only discount in town, your neighborhood needs your support and by liking, sharing and commenting you boost a little hope in someone. And that is truly the gift. Thanks shoppers, supporters, friends and family. From the Library of Marshall HeARTs 💕 . . #creativegiftideas #longmontartistsguild #libraryofmarshallarts #landscapeartist #artsale #boulderopenstudios #coloradoartgallery #mountainart #coloradoliving #niwotcolorado #longmontcolorado #bouldercolorado #nolimitedpalatesallowed #artistyear #paintpaintpaint #artmom #ididhardthings #tryandstopme
Oct 2017 - I ran my first half marathon (21.1km) and thought 'oh my word, it's far to go....' 65 other halves followed, and - almost to the day - 6 years later (with the Covid pandemic inbetween) I embarked on a journey that blew my mind and ran a full marathon (42.2km). 5 Biggest lessons learned: 1. You can do HARD THINGS 🦋 2. Forget about the skeptics and question marks 3. It can be a lonely journey - you and your dream 4. Starting is easy, but it's how you finish 5. You are ALWAYS 1st on your own podium Then Paul reminds us: 'I can do all things...' Phil 4:13 #nevergiveup #ididhardthings #thankful #Grace
Oh my stars. Today has been a DOOZY! I found out the link I had been so joyfully encouraging people to check out the last few days WASN’T WORKING! Oof. So.. a lot of today has been working to get everything back on track. You know what? I figured it out! I did it! The new link is up (with something new that I’ll tell you about more tomorrow!) and ready for you to explore the world of affiliate marketing! Honestly, I knew the tech would stump me at one point or another. I knew it! So, I had mentally prepared myself just enough to keep calm, stay positive, and get to work fixing the problem. I DID HARD THINGS TODAY! You can do hard things too! Starting something new is hard, but you deserve to prioritize yourself, your family, and the life you want. I’m here to help you discover affiliate marketing, which is how I found this freedom! NOW 🔗 Click the link in my bio for more information! 💬 DM me with questions! 📲 Follow for more tips! 👉🏻 @caffeinate_educate_affiliate ❤️ Like, share, and save! 👋🏻 Comment with any questions or just to say hi! #youcandohardthings #ididhardthings #successmindsets #workhardforit #transitioningteachers #formerteacher #teachersidehustle #momsidehustle #momlifebalance #momlifehacks #affiliatemarketers #affiliatemarketingforbeginners #onlinedigitalmarketing #digitalmarketingbusiness #momentrepreneur #entrepreneurinspiration #financialfreedomstartshere #financialfreedomjourney #financialindependenceforwomen #financialindependenceispossible
242 days. 242 days inside my body. 242 days outside in the world. Still in awe of this beautiful miracle. @ccrmfertility #ccrmminneapolis #infertility #ivf #rainbowbaby #miscarriagesurvivor #ivfaftermiscarriage #blessed #ivfwarrior #infertilitysuccess #ididhardthings
You can have all the knowledge in the world. Have all the tools you need. Watch all the examples. Do all the training your heart desires. But if you don’t find peace believing the one thing you need to do will be worth it, you’ll never act. You’ll never apply the knowledge, use the tools, be the example or be able to train others how they too can make a difference. Nothing worth having comes easy but it’s always worth it. Take my word for it. I threw myself to the wolves and I’m coming back leading the pack🐺 What do you want most for yourself? #faithoverfear #publicspeaking #riseabove #nevertheless #Godisgood #overcomer #Leadership #selfbelief #ownbusiness #imabuffalo #singlemomma #growthmindset #youcandohardthings #ididhardthings #wolfpack #mytribe #wholewellness #naturalproducts #kansascity #guthealth #xyngfest2022
1 year since diagnosis … #ididhardthings #onward #cancerversary
An infertility Warrior; A women who puts her body through hell for a chance to become a Mom 🤰🏻 The past two weeks have definitely been exhausting 💤💤💤 Waking up at the crack of dawn; every other day 🌅 Traveling to Manhattan, morning after morning 🚊 Getting poke with needles in each arm because they can’t find my tiny veins 💉🩸 Morning dates with my dear old friend Wanda 🪄 Waiting anxiously for them to count my follicles, hoping that they grow 🥚 Each night, having my husband inject my belly 💉💉💉 Bruises and scars over my body 😩 Living with the side effects of the medication 💊 My body is physically exhausted and my energy is pretty low 💤 And we did all of this, for a chance ✨ There are no guarantees with ivf 🚫 But there is a chance ✨🙏✨ A chance to be a mom 🤰🏻 A chance to be called mommy 🍼 A chance to live my dream 💭 A chance to have a family 👶🏻👶🏻👶🏻👶🏻 All of this hard and uncomfortable medical procedures… for a chance ✨ And I all I can do at this point is hope ✨ Hope and pray for my miracle 🙏👶🏻 Hey… at least I am done with the shots 💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉 #thisisivf #ivfsucks #ivfjourney #ivflife #doingivf #ivfmama #ivfmamatobe #ivfwarrior #iamawarrior #ididhardthings #iwilldothis #igotthis #wegotthis #baby #wedidthisforyou #shotsshotsshots #donewiththeneedles #retrievaltime
Today is the last day to sign up for this round. If you have been on the fence about joining, don’t be. Come see how 8 weeks can change your life for the better. Trust the process. @e2mfitness #8weekchallenge #trusttheprocess #e2mfitness #ididhardthings
Day 75 #75hardcomplete 75 gallons of water 75 selfies 9.25 books 150 workouts 💯 on plan #TrimhealthyMama & #countingmacros 🚫 no cheats 🚫 no alcohol My pictures suck at showing the change but it's there 13.8lbs lost 3in off my chest 4in off my bra band 2in off my waist 1.75in of my hips I am down a size over all Some more fun stats 860,159 steps 368.3 miles walked or run 163,898 calories burned 120,079 calories consumed Overall thoughts....the hardest part was the water & for not for the reason most think. Drinking it became routine but flushing out my electrolytes was a nightmare. Training in 98% humidity led to numerous sessions with cramping. I figured out the ratio but taking 8 electrolyte pills a day plus drinking an electrolyte drink before bed is just crazy. We won't do the phases of the program for this reason alone. I really wish we could add unflavored electrolytes to the water, it sure as hell isn't going to taste good 😕 & would probably make it harder. The workouts....we pushed ourselves pretty hard for the first 60 days. Shout out to my personal trainer @christiealmand for working diligently to try to figure out how to fuel me as I kept changing my workout intensity. 2 workouts a day, while exhausting when not properly fueled, once we got it that taken care of hasn't be an issue. I will be taking the next 3wks slower as my half marathon approaches and will be enjoying my rest days before my long runs. I plan to return to working out 7 days a week with a few days we do 2 work outs a day once that is done. The 📚 reading...I'm a bibliophile but had been "to busy" to read the past few years, it was great to be forced to pick up a book again & I will be continuing to read. The diet....we have followed THM for almost 5yrs & nothing will change there. I will still count macros until I reach my goal weight & then just continue with THM alone again. The no alcohol...not an issue, we joke that my nickname is Leah the Lush but in reality I really only enjoy a glass of wine or an old fashion 1-2 times a week. We are definitely more in the alcohol connoisseurs category and giving it up was more akin to giving up dessert for us. #75hard
We made it to day 75!!!!!! I was going to talk about my official weight loss and number of inches gone but I decided I wanted to talk about the real transformation…. MIND OVER MATTER #75hard is definitely a mental toughness challenge and without pushing myself I wouldn’t have realized what works for me isn’t always what works for others. With a daily routine I found myself wanting to give up and push myself farther all in the same breathe .In the last 75 days I found that I have more than enough time in the day to workout and practice self care if I truly want it ! If you have read this far or followed along over the last couple of weeks I just want to say thank you for all the encouragement . This summer has been life changing and hope you too find what works for you 💜 #ididhardthings #75hard #mindovermatter #selfcare #youhavetowantit #itrackbites #beachbodyondemand #smilesformiles #happygirlsummer
How it started vs. how it’s going. (Image descriptions: two images of a dog in two empty apartments, lying by herself on the carpet.) . . . #MovingDay #NewApartment #IDidHardThings #BraveGirl #BroughtToYouByTrazodone #DogsOfInstagram #DogsOfKenya #DogsOfGreensboro #ExpatDog #KenyanShepherd #VillageDog #AfricanVillageDog
Last one. Then I’m finished with this chapter of my life. So many lessons were learned the hard way 🤍🤍🤍 . . . #lifelessons #imadeitout #imstronger #ididhardthings #calmnow
💗 Dr. Stacey Ingle, DNP CNM 💙 I can’t really begin to put into words what this means other then I’m grateful. I was that kid that people said wouldn’t amount to much, I got into trouble, didn’t walk a great path most of my life, made more mistakes then I can count and definitely didn’t excel academically. But, God spoke the heart to care for others over my life. I am Grateful for each and every patient I see! Grateful that they trust me enough to care for them in the walk of their life. Each Momma and Baby is such a Blessing! Thank you to each and every person who helped me along the way. - My Hubby has stood by me each step of the way, wiped all my tears and was my champion, my unwavering support! This wouldn’t have been possible if he wasn’t the great Husband and Daddy he is! - I hope and Pray that I have showed my kiddos the spirit of perseverance. That the road to their dreams aren’t easy, but worth every beautiful, messy step! - My family who encouraged me and understood all the missed family gatherings were for a good cause! They showed me love and grace! - The army of friends, co-workers, and school friends that shared all the highs and low’s. Endless hours of studying and encouragement. 💗🙏🏻💙 #IDIDHARDTHINGS
“I WAS YOUNG AND CRAZY. I DIDN’T KNOW WHAT IS POSSIBLE AND WHAT’S NOT, SO I DID IMPOSSIBLE THINGS.”👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏 #adultcoloring #inspireothers #inspirationalquotes #inspiredaily #ididhardthings #itriedhard #dotheunthinkable #dotheimpossible #doallthegoodyoucan #findhardtobelieve #looktothefuture #lookforward #keeptryingdontgiveup 👍👍❤️❤️🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🌹🌹
Y'all! 37 mins of shoulder and tabata! Whew! I love incorporating my step into this program - kinda reminds me of step-classes 'back-in-the-day'😛 The moves keep changing so I never get tired or bored with any 1 of them! 🔥💦💕 #DesiretoChange #Chooseyourhard #StrongerEveryday #BootyGoals #StressRelief #FitoverFifty #9WCF #ICanDoHardThings #IDidHardThings
How have you been loving your creative life? Share your wins with me! And honestly, it's okay if you can only claim that tackling the laundry is your biggest win for the week.....because that in itself is a great thing! . . . . . . #artpaintandcreate4 #shareyourwins #bestoftheday #bestthingthisweek #thinkpositive #sucess #greatthingshappen #rockingit #girlpower #loveyourcreativelife #youredoingit #icandothis #ididhardthings #celebrateyourself #celebrateeveryday #celebrateyourwins
What a privilege to complete the #shetris I'on Virtual Duathlon and on my sister's birthday. She was the one to push me out of my comfort zone and inspired me "to do hard things." So, so grateful for the #shetris group of ladies to push me outside of my comfort zone and do this. My goal was to beat my practice times and my friend quickly corrected me saying my goal was to "complete" the race. Yes, what she said! Thanks to Angi and Sarah for making this virtual (albeit circumstances were out of your control) so that I could complete this race in IL. #virtualduathlon #ididhardthings #100% #formyhealth
Mantra for the last three days and these two Power Zone rides: You can do hard things. Omg @mattwilpers. . #ididhardthings #rideordieology #powerzonepack #ridesweatlove #menaces #bensarmy #peloton #onepeloton #ssss
4 Weeks..... Ending with the crucible-one of the meanings is being in a situation of severe trial!🤣😂 Ummm......Hell Yeah!!😳 AND-Whoever came up with diamond pushups, slider burpee pushups & slider army crawls is just Pure Evil😂🤣 I paused SEVERAL times throughout because I had a few goals for this week... **Get through ALL 25 slider burpee pushups not modifying 👍🏻 **Get through more than 10 diamond pushups not on my knees-did 15 **Improve my form on the army crawls! This is SO much more than a physically challenging workout for me-mentally I had to keep talking nice to myself-It Was HARD! Thankful for my girls for their Drive-You make me want to be better!😘
Hey my lovely’s Happy Saturday!!.. I just wanted to share with you all.. So yesterday I finished my 80day stretch of a work out I started 2 plus months ago it was a struggle for me but I finished it !! Like the trainer always said “ YOU FINISH WHAT YOU START” .. those words have stuck with me along my fitness journey...So food for thought never give up on something just because it’s a lil hard one day or throughout the process because your not a quitter!!... Don’t ever give up on yourself because you don’t feel like you fit in or you might take a lil longer to get something someone else is a wizz at . Always Always try and do YOUR best!.. Work at your own speed and succeed ... so what if you modify all the moves or some of them throughout the process it doesn’t matter how long it takes as long as you never give up on yourself!.. So think about that how many times in life have you started something and a wk in said ohh I duno if I can do this?... I’m not good enough, pretty enough, strong enough, or smart enough? Come on I know you all have said those things at one time in your life.. Well ya know what I’ve said all those things and more than once throughout my life.. As a kid I hated my freckles I would scrub my face almost raw to try and get them off nothing worked. I was that kid who was always a bit fluffier than the rest so weight issues have always been an issue for me , later in life I realized I have a thyroid issue and of course I would have to have the one that makes you gain weight 😕 hypothyroidism and if that wasn’t enough add hashimotos disease on top of that!.. both kill the metabolism. Lucky me 😒 I never thought I was pretty as a kid I felt I was very average and strength haha I was a weakling!! While my friends were lifting heavier and trying to push me to I just couldn’t thanks to “ hashimotos “ But I have never given up on myself I have pushed myself to do “HARD THINGS” I lift heavier now and I’m getting stronger everyday 💪🏼 I’ve over come many obstacles in life and as far as smart.. well I might not be the smartest person in life but I believe I’m wise at a lot and not everyone can be a genius #ididhardthings #yougotthis #loveyourself
Remembering that moment my bestie asked me to join her for a @shaunt event.. me: what, omg I cant keep up with him LIVE her: just try it me: 🙈 say nice things at my funeral her: girl I’ll be dead too; but we went and had the BEST TIME! Not only was I able to keep up and she @diana4834 rocked it of course, but I felt ALIVE and accomplished! Let me tell you all, I’ve come a long long way, and an event like this.. never would have caught me in attendance but I showed up to prove to myself what I was made of. @shaunt kicked my butt, but checkout my downdog toe taps AMAZballs!!! I did that! I’m looking forward to the next event and maybe retreat @diana4834 I said it (out loud) and ig just witnessed it 🙈. #gojettiego #benniejettieadventures #ididhardthings #inspireorretire @beachbody @_inspiresabrina
Wow I just scared myself!!! Someone in my fitness circuit asked everyone to post a start and present photo .. well I went through my phone and found my start photos and then my most recent Dec picture . I started this journey this past May 2019 my recent pic is Dec 2019 and when putting the 2 pics side by side my jaw dropped I said omg in disbelief that’s me!!.... I’ve had many people over this past month come up to me and say wow you’ve dropped a ton of weight 😬 lol well was a lil over 20lbs but feels like a lot more in my mind!!.. not only did I lose weight and build muscle and feel soooo much better health wise and in my head .These 2 pics side by said just opened my eyes that when I set my mind to do something I do it!!... Wasn’t easy well wasn’t super hard either after I got into a routine it’s just come natural but honestly I’m in shock looking at these 2 photos and I’m smiling ear to ear on the inside. That old me on the left looking so run down , over weight and depressed with myself an everything. To the new me on the right Vibrant and glowing feeling great and at a much more manageable weight !... #transformation #wow #lookatmenow #amazing #hashimotosweightloss #hypothyroidismweightloss #scoliosiswarrior #weightlossjourney #fitnessjourney #fitover50women #smiling #ididhardthings #igotthis💪 #whowantsinonthis #joinmeorwatchme
100 Days of commitment to myself . 100 Days of working hard . 100 Days of showing up for me . 100 Days of turning into someone I truly want to be . 100 Days of a program that literally changed me. . I have done a lot programs, some I have hated, some that my body hated and some I just couldn’t finish due to lack of motivation from it. This program seemed quite intimidating at first, but I soon fell in love with it and the results. My body absolutely loved it and the results prove themselves. I lost 15.5 inches and 7lbs total and I feel like it was finally the break through I needed. . I am damn proud of myself and cannot wait to do it again!! Who is ready to commit with me!?
2019 Masters Graduation Ceremony 👩🏻🎓 #ididhardthings #stacyinglecnm
This week has tested every reserve I have. I’m no stranger to change, and I like change—but lately it feels like everything is changing dramatically all at once. Life felt so overwhelming this week. Everything that could have gone sideways, did—it went sideways and then upside-down and inside-out, too. It knocked me off of my game and I’ve cried more this week than I have in months. But it’s Friday. I have the weekend off. And the moon is so beautiful. So, like always, I will try again tomorrow. And the next day, and the one after that, too. #recoveredlifeishard #justbreathe #ididhardthings
I just love Milwaukee... • I used to lie about why I moved to Milwaukee from my itty bitty hometown. I’d tell people I moved here for graduate school. Sure, I went to grad school here, but that was the socially accepted, safer answer. • The truth is that 7 years ago today, I was in the toughest spot of my life. I was in intensive treatment for an eating disorder and PTSD, and I had to make a choice between staying here in Milwaukee and committing to a new life 100% immersed and invested in recovery, or going back to my itty bitty hometown at about 51.5% committed. A few, extra-stubborn therapists basically put it out there that this was an all or nothing thing. If I went home, they knew exactly where I’d end up in 6 months. Sick and back at rock bottom. I thought hated everything about Milwaukee back then. But I was tired of fighting so hard to maintain recovery. I’d already lost everything, so what was one more “failure”—I thought. I took the dive. Kicking and screaming...convinced that I was going to be more miserable until I could just give up and go back “home.” • I’ve never been so glad that I was wrong. Seven years later, Milwaukee is my home. I wasn’t supposed to call it home, fall in love with a community of free spirits and badass women, but I did. And ironic as it may sound...my favorite thing about this city I call home? —the FOOD! #eatingdisorderrecovery #ididhardthings #blindfaith #trusttheprocess #transformation #thankgoodnessfortherapy #recoveryispossible
#imsoproudofme #ididhardthings #getsalty302 #saltfitnessde #thisismysanctuary #iloveyouErin 💕💕
Yesterday was my last day of clinicals for my Master’s program! I’m not sure quite how to put into words how grateful and thankful I am for my experience! Bittersweet and exciting all at the same time! Thank you seems so inadequate to what I feel! Dorsena has been my constant cheerleader, tough when I needed it and always supporting me in every way! I still can’t quite wrap my head around not spending my 40 hours a week with her! I said my goodbyes and cried my way home! I’ll forever remember and be eternally grateful for our time spent together! What an amazing practice full of amazing supportive midwives the practice has! Each show me love and support! Dorsena, Donna, Molly, Angie, Megan and Kristin you have shown me such support! I will miss you all! The future is bright and looking forward to my journey to being a Midwife! I know I’ll be successful because I have a solid foundation because of her! 👩🏻🎓💗👶🏼💙👩🏻⚕️ #ididhardthings #makingamidwife #fnucnepclass158 #nowtopasscomps #CNMboardsnext #NowtoFindaJOB
You can’t tell by our faces. But we had just finished biking up a steep 2 mile incline to get out of the canyons. I really don’t know why we’re smiling. Oh well. #ididhardthings
#IDidHardThings @fitteammarathon @goneforarun #FITTEAM
When I picked "Be Brave" as my word for this year, I didn't realize I was asking the universe for an actual challenge. (And based on what I've gathered from many friends, I wasn't alone) But, as the year comes to a close, I feel like I met my goal. And while there were some wonderful moments of this year, like starting a new job, growing my breastfeeding support group, and becoming an aunty twice more. But my anxiety was worse than it's ever been (admitting that isn't fun) and watching my mother in law battle brain cancer and Grandpa fight through a massive heart attack, has been hard. Needless to say, I'm ready for a new start with these little humans and their daddy. See ya later 2018 👋 2019, please be kind to us 🙏 #musingsonmotherhood #newyearseve #ididhardthings #herecomes2019
So many many thoughts and feelers on this weekend. I exceeded my total goal, whoop whoop. No PRs, or anything physically magical and that is ok. My bigger win was mental. Honestly my back and core had issues, I cried, I persevered, I did the hard thing. I am more incredibly blessed for the magical, amazing, badass women I meet and hugged and lifted with. Truly an honor. My biggest take away: my freaking tribe is amazing, and the more it grows to include so many many more amazing strong fabulous people, the more I do. Can not wait til next year, healthy, and full tribe with room for more. Thank you so much for everyone that supported and contributed so much. Maria and Francesa , you two are amazing as well. My meet bestie Breanna , I adore your badass self. Next year, we bang together. @ringer_athletics @headbands_and_hightops @thebreazyway @iamchrissyking (must find a photo) @janaemariekroc @dieselcw77 @avatruckey @behrman_family @_.beautiful._.wreak._ #mindset #strongwomen #mytriberocks #smartfitgirls #womensstrengthcoalition #unitedforstrength #strongertogether #ididhardthings #icoachamazinggirls #momof7 #fitfam #fitover40 #dothehardstuff #dothefunstuff #wholelifecoaching #smartfitgirls #girlmom #girlsgonestrong #blackironwonderwoman #beyouinthismoment #neverstop #postsurgeryfeels
I kicked May’s butt! It’s not all about the weight though. My inches were super consistent too and my mental focus is stronger than ever. All because of a workout program I did at HOME! . Before and after pics to come!!! . Current weight: 200.4 ONEderland is so close I can taste her!💪🏻 . My challenge group starts tomorrow and we are read to shred some weight and strengthen our minds before summer really decides to kick off!☀️ . #strongwomen #80dayobsession #done #proud #onlythebeginning #ididhardthings #beachbodyondemand #positivevibes #pushyourself #journey #weightlossjourney #meldaltonfitness #health #wellness #beabetteryou #babysteps #mindset #strongmindstrongbody #cantstopwontstop #discipline #consistency #motivation #determination #youcandoanything #mindoverbody #results #goals #dreams #milestone #momof3
Look at this beautiful yard.....I did hard things yesterday....yup I mowed all the yard front and back... #GoMe #ididhardthings
Didn’t make excuses, even though they would have been easier. Once it’s done it’s so worth it! #mommawantsmuscles #blahblahblahgoworkout #ididhardthings
I would be lying if I didn’t admit I was a little teary this morning finishing this workout. I’ve never stuck with something for so long, and the difference I feel is amazing. I strongly recommend making the time to try, it truly changed my fitness habits, and regrew my love for weightlifting! I can’t wait to try it again! #80dayobsession #ididhardthings #beachbody
80 day results are in....I still can’t believe it’s done!!!!! Let me just tell ya... My main reason to take on this challenge was to help me make better decisions with my nutrition; be more mindful of my eating habits & have a better understanding of how certain foods Really impacted my body!! My fitness goals were to lose a few pounds but I really wanted to tone up mainly in my arms/shoulders & find my abs that I never thought would ever reappear especially after having a C-section! 😳😂 I did All of 👆🏻 AND Much more!!!! I lost a total of 8lbs, 6 inches & gained definition all over🤚🏻 Was I perfect...Heck No Was it easy....NO WAY Was it fun....Sometimes😉 Was I doubtful...Yup Was I sad to see it end...Kinda (I may have shed a tear) Will I do it again...HECK YEAH!!!!!!! One of the BEST parts about this journey was going through it with some AMAZING peeps!! 💕 Thank You for the support, laughs, accountability & encouragement to keep going when I didn’t feel like it! We Killed It💪🏻🔥
3 months ago i started out on this 80 day journey of mine. I wasn’t sure how it was going to be. I wasn’t sure if I’d actually stick with a program that was longer than 21 days. Hell, i wasn’t even sure I’d be able to actually stick with eating food that was good for me, ALL the time! But here we are, 3 months (literally almost to the day) and i am DONE! 💪🏼80 workouts. 🥗Timed nutrition (which sounds insane but it was the easiest thing ever). 💃🏽New found confidence ⬆️ Higher energy levels 👖 Smaller size bottoms, including freakin JEANS 👚Smaller size tops I could go on and on about how amazing these last 80 days have been. I realized that i really am stronger than i think, and that i really can do hard things! Big shoutout to my boys for putting up with me during these last 3 months, and being my biggest motivators to stick with it. For changing their eating habits (well, some of their habits 😂) so our dinners fit my meal plan. For listening to me complain about how sore i am! And an even bigger shoutout to my husband for always attempting to loosen up my leg muscles while i yelled the whole time, and constantly asking him if i have a butt yet 😂😘 80 days may have come and gone, but this is just the beginning. I have goals and I’m not going to reach them by going back to old habits. So here’s to this round being over, and round to starting next week!! #my80dayjourney #holycrapididit #happytears #fitlife #fitmom #thisisjustthebeginning #lifeofahockeymom #cantstopwontstop #ididhardthings
These are pictures of amazing feelings when something you've worked so hard at for so long comes to an end. All the sweat and all the things happened over these 80 days including an injury, a family emergency and a pretty emotional accident with one of my fur children. There were many days of 'I don't wanna push play', days where I didn't think I could fit it in due to unforeseen issues at work or whatever but through it all, I still kept my wits about me and kept on trucking!!! No excuse! The emotions I felt today were the exact emotions I felt the first time I crossed the finish line of my first 26.2 mile marathon and my first half ironman and the first time I completed a 60 Day Bikram (hot yoga) challenge. Tears of joy, 😢 adrenaline rush, almost anxiety type feelings and just plain old happiness were all over the place before I even finished the last move. Now what? Well I'm not done and I'll never be done! Fitness is in my DNA, it's who I am, it's my lifestyle, it's what I do! This is a journey that never ends for me. So the question is, what's next, which program will I get into next, what fitness thing will I get myself into, what challenge will I be a part of next? Well, it's gonna be something, not sure what but I'll always be excited about it! Thank you to my former boxing buddy from years back and friend, @fitnfierce.tx for all the encouragement and positive mojo! Thank you to one of my good friends, workout buddies and co-worker @mdkleinx3, who also did the challenge along side me but with another team. Thank you to this great team Stephanie invited me to be a part of, for all the motivation and encouragement you all offered up in every one of my posts!!! We did it y'all!!! My prize to myself was signing up to be a Beach Body coach! With this I hope to inspire and motivate someone along the way and pass on this amazing mojo and how great I feel!!! Progress pics will be coming soon! 🎉🎈🏆🏅🏋️♀️💃✔ 🙌👍🤘🤙👊💥💣💦💪 #80dayobsession #80dayobsessiontestgroup #gracesaccountability #graces80dayobsessionjournal #ididhardthings #iamobsessed #killastatus #buildingmusclesonedayatatime #dedication #bb #consistency #discipline #bbod #beachbodycoach
Life is about treating yourself when you’ve been working hard... doesn’t always have to be huge purchases, sometimes it’s the simple things...... - - - Hubby knows I hate for my feet to be cold.. we saw these in Walmart earlier and he said go ahead, treat yourself.. so I did! 😁 I love a good pair of lounge at home fuzzy socks! - - - I plan to treat my self to some new workout shoes & some new weights for finishing 80 Day Obsession and get ready to take on the next challenge 💪🏽 What have you treated yourself to lately?! #everyrep #ididhardthings #ucantoo #fuzzysocks #comfysocks #treatyoself #fitmom #activemom #arkansas #razorbacks #waterdrinker #80dayobsession #day80 #teamac
Today is Day 80 y’all!! Day 80!! Booty Day!..... - - - No more days left!! Are you kidding me?! I never would have thought back at day 20 or so I’d be here today celebrating that I finished with @autumncalabrese Exclusive Test Group finishing on time!! - - - I haven’t been perfect, no one is but everyday I showed up for me, for my family, and my willingness to listen and changed because what I was doing wasn’t giving me the results I wanted and I’m so glad I did!..... - - - Stay tuned 👀👀 I’ll be posting my side by sides, measurements & weight tomorrow after my day of good eating & water 😊 #everyrep #ididhardthings #ucantoo #postworkoutselfie #booty #booty #booty #bootygains🍑 #fitmom #activemom #zero #waterdrinker #80dayobsession #day80 #teamac
Final Leg day!!! Went all the way back to Phase 1 for day 77 and I’m super excited to have been able to use 12lbs weights for everything, including Hip Hinges, Buddha’s, and “Flamingos” 💪🏼 No more strain on my back, and i felt amazing!! I was using 6lbs for Hinges in the beginning and 8s for Buddha’s!! I can’t believe i have only 3 workouts left!!! I rewarded myself today with an 80 Day Obsession Hoodie (since they are back in stock), and i think I’ll be scheduling an appt. with my favorite tattoo guy for a tiny 🍍 on my wrist, as a reminder that i CAN do hard things and i DID hard things for 80 freakin days!! #my80dayjourney #fitlife #byebyelegdays #fitmom #pineapples #youcandohardthings #ididhardthings #lifeofahockeymom
Day 29 almost killed me 🤣🤣... I was being all funny with my picture before the workout... then ..I almost lost my breakfast today 😳🤢. This was a hard freaking day! It’s week 1 of phase 2. Everything is different. I modified EVERYTHING and then even modified the modifier a couple times! It plays a huge mental game with you. “you can’t do this” “Try something easier” . Seriously those things were racing through my head all morning almost every time I wanted to quit! Autumn said everything I needed to hear today! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 #80dayobsession #positivevibes #change #icandohardthings #ididhardthings #mindoverfear #beachbodycoach #day29 #totalbodycore #doihaveabsyet😂 #humpday🐫 #totalbodyworkout #noregrets #strong #strongwomen #strongmind #determined #motivation #youcandoittoo
Day 21! Last Monday workout of phase 1!! 🙌🏻💪🏻👍🏻🤜🏻😁 #80dayobsession #nevermissamonday #icandohardthings #ididhardthings #beachbody
Day 52...Ya never know what to expect the 1st week of a new phase but I usually expect myself to be a Hot Mess on Cardio Flow day & I did not disappoint myself..runny nose, sweat burning my eyes, hair all over the place-But on a positive note..I did not have any wardrobe problems!👊🏻😂
Crushing Booty day with heavier weights🍑🔥 Non-scale victory....I realized that I need to buy heavier weights😵👊🏻
Taken one year ago tomorrow. Hard to believe. #cancersucks #ididhardthings
So you know that whole comfortable being uncomfortable phrase we like to use? About that...😁 I'm visiting my parents in Illinois and went to Bodyflow with my mom this morning. Think yoga on crack. Yoga is not my bend. I'd rather be jumping and squatting and doing Burpee rolls 😉. I was shaking and off-balance, slightly awkward and behind in the midst of some very seasoned (and superhumanly flexible) Bodyflowers. Totally not my thing, and years ago I would have been self-conscious. But I'm learning to enjoy this type of movement. And I NEED it, especially as this body edges closer to forty 🙈. Stretching, flexibility & strength = super important. It might not look pretty, but that's okay. We won't change if we stay in our comfort zones, right? Try something new. If you look like a fool, who cares?? Move forward in joy that you have a body that can try new, hard & awkward things. We're in it WITH you! 💪🏼😁💗 #revfit #bodyflow #yogaoncrack #revelationwellness #comfortablebeinguncomfortable #ididhardthings
So word must have spread that I was subbing for #bodybyshock and her 6:30 am class today...not a soul to be seen...anywhere! Oh well, the animals kept me company...🐮🐴🐶🐱🐭🐜 @bodybyshock #lifting #allbymyself #ihadtocleanupthelastclassesweights #grr #muscles #funtimes #gym #bodybuilding #joinmeplease #ididhardthings #bymyself #withnooneelse #fitness #sweatingtonewagemusic #funnymeme #100lbdumbbellrowsx7setsbaby
Made it to the top of the the big ... hill! Wasn't sure if I was going to make it, but it was an amazing experience I will not forget! #aliisananimal #icandohardthings #ididhardthings