THE CHALLENGE . A full time job and raising my lil’ babes certainly poses challenges to consistent training. But, I decided that they are not big enough reasons to halt my dream to be strong and healthy. . ACTION PLAN . With minimal equipment, I started doing home workouts when Emmett and Ruby were just … More Workin’ From Home 💪🏻🏋🏻♀️🏠
I signed up for the Crossfit Open. A considerable amount of fear, nerves, negative and positive internal dialogue and 186 reps later…I can say I completed and survived 19.1. I recently read a post by @carrielynnbea in which she candidly says she wasn’t going to sign up for #theopen because making leaderboard seemed out of … More 19.1 Complete
Dear Emmett, Today, you turn 5. In the blink of an eye, you have become a little boy. I treasure the mornings you crawl quietly into my bed and curl up next to me… It reminds me of the days when you were small and I could wrap you up in my arms. You are … More Happy 5th Birthday Emmett
The past few months have been an unsettled, uncertain busy that have had me wonder several times, “how did I get here?” Honestly, I could probably attribute that same description to the past couple years of my life. But while 2017, felt like a year of becoming. 2018 felt like a year of pieces falling … More My First Post of 2019
My Ruby, Today you turn 2. It amazes me how quickly time passes… I’ve enjoyed every moment of these past 2 years with you and continue to feel a profound sense of joy in my heart that I’ve been give the opportunity to be your mother. It is THE GREATEST BLESSING to watch your beautiful … More Ruby Is 2 ♥️
Having FAITH that the best is yet to come, is not a passive state but a brave commitment. It is BRAVE to believe in the unseen and in your entitlement to all that is good. FAITH is not merely surrender, cross your fingers and hope to God that everything doesn’t go the hell. Having faith … More Faith & Bravery
I had a conversation with a good friend yesterday about her desire to get back to the gym and clean up her diet. She said “Jenny, I know what to do and I’ll start first thing Monday morning but by 11am I’ll have fallen off the wagon again.” My response to her was, “So, you … More Tipping the Scales
Vernon Turner’s “Letter to my Younger Self” published in The Players Tribune, is beyond moving and so worth the read. This man’s story is incredible. He experienced some of the most difficult experiences that people can endure in life. Despite multiple obstacles, weighty responsibilities and the same self-doubt everyone experiences…he achieved what he intended. He … More Relentless
Hello Beauties!! How ya doin? Good. I love “My Favorite Thing” posts that other people put up because I love hearing about new products and what people think of them. So, I’m gonna do my own! I’ve got 5 health and beauty items that I’m totally diggin’ these days, so let’s get started… La Senza … More My Favorite Things!!!
Hello Beautiful People!!! This post is coming at you a little later than usual. My kids went down with the stomach flu on Sunday evening so I’m playing a little bit of catch up this week. This past weekend, I participated in a time trial with my swim team. This is a “mock meet” … More Pre-Race Nerves, Weekly Workouts & Meal Prep
