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“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Te “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.”

Our 17 year old needed his brakes replaced. Dad sat back and instructed … 🥰
Found a new hobby that is turning into a #hyperfix Found a new hobby that is turning into a #hyperfixation 🍞 

#sourdough #sourdoughbread #bread #bakery #artisanbread #levain #sourdoughbaking
I’m in my #LetThem phase of life. It’s enlighteni I’m in my #LetThem phase of life.

It’s enlightening to see what people do and say when you’re no longer trying to control, beg, convince or concerned about getting your side of the story out.
Family cruises 🚢 = family excursions 👙☀️🏖️ Mom Family cruises 🚢 = family excursions 
👙☀️🏖️ 

Mom still carries it all for everyone, but my @boggbags Original Bag was the real work horse! 

Water bottles💧, towels 👙, sunscreen☀️, clothes 🩳, snacks 🍪 etc. x5 w/ room for souvenirs 🛍️! 

What is your go to item to bring on family trips❓

#vacation #vacationmode #cruise #cruiseship #cruiselife #cruiseexcursion #bag #bags #bogg #boggbag #familycruise #caribbean #rcl #royalcaribbean #royalcaribbeancruise #travel #ad
#christmasmanicure ✔️ done! #christmasmanicure ✔️ done!
Mind shift in progress… TODAY … not tomorrow! #f Mind shift in progress… 
TODAY … not tomorrow!

#fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #fitnessaddict #fitnesslife #weightloss #fitnessinstructor #mindovermatter #mindshift #dohardthings
#runninggoals for the win! Yesterday marked race #runninggoals for the win!

Yesterday marked race #3 in the half marathon series .. 39.3 miles!

I ran a full #marathon last fall …

Time to set a new goal!

Anyone have #50k advice for me? 🤔

#running #runnersofinstagram #runhappy #runwalk #galloway #fitness #fitnessjourney #fitnessmotivation
After pulling my hamstring in the KC Marathon last After pulling my hamstring in the KC Marathon last fall … I stopped training to heal and focused on other areas. 😢

The spring races started gearing up and with #covid no longer shutting them down, I figured this was my shot at finishing the #challenge I gave myself for my 50th birthday in 2020. 🎂

So this weekend, I ran part 2 of the 3 race series. To be honest, I’ve only been running once a week (long run in the weekend) for the past month. That coupled with teaching Zumba 6x a week .. I was hoping to just finish with a smile. 😁

A few weeks earlier I ran the #libertyhalfmarathon on a much colder day and a hillier course ( #whythehillnot ) … and was rewarded with a dinner plate sized meal. 🏅 

 This weekends #RocktheParkway Half Marathon (13.1 miles) was a bigger challenge for me.
It happened to be in the middle of our daughter’s competition weekend, so there I was on 4 hours sleep gettin’ it done with my partner in crime (hubs is a great cheerleader 📣).

It wasn’t pretty but I finished with a smile … and
it looks like I’ll actually get to finish this 39.3 mile series I wanted to do in 2020 finally!! 🎉

#fitness #running #halfmarathon #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #fitnessinfluencer #fitnessaddict #fitlifestyle #weightloss #weightlossjourney
When life gives you #kittens … you go with it. F When life gives you #kittens … you go with it. 

Found this baby coming out of the trees, crying, after a long trail run.

She’s settling in nice, just waiting for the older female cat to calm down. 🤪🤣

#trailrunning #trailrunner #ultratraining #fitness #fitnessinfluencer #fitnessmotivation #fattofit #185poundsdown #fitnessinstructor #zumbainstructor #running
Did I mention I’m training for my first #ultra ? T Did I mention I’m training for my first #ultra ?
This race is a little different, it’s a timed “do as much as you want/can” in 9 hours and 11 minutes race.
My current mindset is “do hard things”. 
I’m skipping running my first #marathon and shooting for my first #50k !! 🏃‍♀️ 
“When your mind is telling you that you’re done, that you’re exhausted, that you cannot possibly go any further, you’re only actually 40% done.” - David Goggins

#dohardthings #fitness #fitnessjourney #fitnessinstructor #fitnessmotivation #weightloss #weightlossjourney #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #running
You can choose to wear #rosecoloredglasses and sti You can choose to wear #rosecoloredglasses and still “see” #redflags . You just have to look a little harder.

I choose to see the good, what the world would look like if we planted more #roses . 

I #choosehappiness and to #spreadlove . 

❓How do you share your #light on a day to day basis?

#fitnessjourney #fitness #fitnessjourney #fitnessmotivation #weightlossjourney #healthyliving @goodr #notsponsored
#Coffee is a must for me every morning. I especi #Coffee is a must for me every morning. 

I especially enjoy iced 🧊 coffee in the #summertime ☀️ 

Instead of adding regular creamer, I’ve found that @fairlife #protein does the job and tastes amazing!! (#chocolate  is my 🤩) 

Adding 30g of protein to my morning cup of Joe helps me hit my #macros for the day, too! 🎯

🔘What are some of your #nutritionhacks that help you reach your daily goals?

#fitnessmotivation #fitness #fitnessjourney #fitnessaddict #weightloss #weightlossjourney #healthyliving #notsponsored
Making “new friends” on a long #run 🏃‍♀️ #maratho Making “new friends” on a long #run 🏃‍♀️ 
#marathontraining #gallowaymethod #runwalkrun #fitnessjourney #fit #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessinstructor #fitlife #bethe1 #wedothework #duespaid
So excited to have #bees back in our lives! We br So excited to have #bees back in our lives! 
We brought our girls home last night and they are checking out the new hive and settling in with their #queen . 
👑🐝
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#beekeeping #beekeeper #bee #savethebees #honeybees #nature  #beehive #beekeepinglife #beekeeping101 #queenbee
Now THAT’S how to start a weekend!! An hour of @xt Now THAT’S how to start a weekend!!
An hour of @xtremehiphopwithphil 💦 
followed by a 20 minute core/stability workout on the @bosu_fitness ball.
I added a riser to my step this time... 
can you say 🍑🔥?!!!
(watch results from step only 😳)
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#fit #fitness #fitnessjourney #fitnessmotivation #fitnessinstructor #fitnessinfluencer #fitnessaddict #dancefitness #gym #gymlife #fitlife #weightlosstransformation #weightlossjourney #healthyliving #185pound #185poundsdown #iamfirstphorm #bethe1 #wedothework #duespaid
#ValentinesDay at the gym = Heaven Ran a 5k with @ #ValentinesDay at the gym = Heaven
Ran a 5k with @jmcolby79 (her first!) to earn our medals and then the weight floor was ALL mine! #neverhappens 
#loveyourself #loveyourselffirst #beyourownvalentine #loveyourheart #loveyourbody #fitnessmotivation #fitness #fitnessjourney #lift #run #cardio #weights #wedothework #1stphorm
So proud of this man! 🏃🏻‍♂️ The Argo #halfmarath So proud of this man! 🏃🏻‍♂️ 

The Argo #halfmarathon is one of the hardest around. If you aren’t running up a hill, you’re running down.

He ran the summer race in blistering heat, and earned his hat with the winter race.

Not sure it’s one I will tackle. I’m not friendly with hills like that 🤪. His watch read an elevation gain of 2395! ⛰ 

#runner #runnersofinstagram  #halfmarathon #runninghills #runningwife #fitness
Stop dreaming 💭 ... Start doing!! ⏰ Time to stop Stop dreaming 💭 ... 
Start doing!!

⏰ Time to stop being afraid of change ... the scariest thing is thinking about where you’ll be in 60 days if you DON’T start now. 🗓 

Stop the “I’ll start after ____.” or “I’ll start Monday.” type excuses.

It’s time to start working towards your dreams. 
Baby steps 👟 still bring progress!!

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#fitnessquotes #iam1stphorm #legionofboom #1stphormathletesearch #bethe1 #wedothework #duespaid #1stphorm 
#fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #fitnessinstructor #fitnessinfluencer #fitnessaddict #dancefitness #gym #gymlife #gymlifestyle #fitlife #weightlosstransformation #weightlossjourney #weightloss #healthyliving
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