...pushing harder, eating cleaner, having foods I "don't eat" isn't bringing me closer to my goal? What if it's just stressing me both emotionally and physically and even slowing down the progress I'm looking for? About two months ago, something shifted in my thinking, big time. I'm not going to go into tons of detail [...]
Hellooooo out there…
I know, it's been an age since y'all have heard from me. And SO much has happened, so much has changed and grown, and I have mountains to sort through as far as what I need to write here and what I want to keep as "book exclusive" , so to speak. If you're reading [...]
The Greatest Showman: The Other Side
Okay, time for another edition of "why is every song in this movie my life?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5IriNnEuVo&feature=share This song-or at least the first two thirds-reminds me of the guy I was interested in before Scott. That seems like understatement. I was gonna marry him, I thought. And it wasn't fully one sided-he and I talked in [...]
The Greatest Showman: Rewrite the Stars
Welcome to the first in my series about the life-altering experience I've been having since seeing this incredible movie. I've found that, along with the beautiful story and message of the film, almost every song in it tells the story of my life, and I need to share that with you. I'm starting with this [...]
Let’s talk about protein shakes (and other supplements).
If you know me or follow me on social media, you might have heard or seen me talk about the supplements I use, particularly the protein. I'm in LOVE with IdealRaw because I get quality products that I can trust. I still read the labels, but I feel good putting this stuff in my body. [...]
Monday Morning Fitness Update 3/19/18
I feel like I'm learning so much about this journey constantly. My thinking has to be adjusted so often on so many facets in order to keep going, and I have to turn off so many of my instant gratification desires in order to, as Alex Toussaint would say, "Trust the Process". I have to [...]
Bluebirds, Buttermilk Biscuits, Bubble Butts, and Recovery Days
This week has been...unexpectedly impactful so far, and it's not even halfway over. First, I'm pretty sure a pair of bluebirds is nesting in my birdhouse, or will soon. I've seen them at least a few times a day the past few days-yesterday they stayed for over an hour around lunchtime, and almost as long [...]
Time for a Fitness Manifesto…
I am strong. I am beautiful. I am mighty and an overcomer. I am not defined by, nor does my worth come from the number on a scale or the tag in my pants. A life well lived is not measured in calories, but in hugs, kisses, smiles, and laughs. In prayers prayed, in people [...]
Two Weeks Into My Peloton Journey
So, I mentioned in my most recent fintess update that there was a piece of the puzzle that I was saving to share later, and here it is: I got a Peloton bike!!!! I've been in love with Spinning since my very first class at the gym almost six and a half years ago, and [...]
Baby Duck is Turning Three!
My sweet, wonderful Angel boy. Your name means "man of prayer" or "full of goodness", and I'm more sure by the day that we named you well. You are such a good boy. You always want to help, always want to comfort or cheer anyone who's upset-even trying to comfort your sister when she's sitting [...]
Mae Breakall 