This morning started simple… coffee with my mom ☕ Today I feel especially blessed and grateful. I get to take my mom to get her hair done as we get closer to celebrating her 70th birthday in two weeks 🎉 She has been so excited and looking forward to this appointment, and honestly, seeing her happiness fills my heart. After that, we’ll continue our little tradition — face threading 😆 My mom actually introduced me to this years ago. I remember being so scared thinking I would become hairy like a monkey 😂 But she convinced me to try it, and ever since then, it became something we do together — our mother and daughter day. Moments like this remind me why I started my health and fitness journey in the first place. It’s not just about losing weight. It’s not just about getting stronger. It’s about being present. It’s about having the energy. It’s about being able to show up for the people we love. Because one day… these simple moments become the memories we hold onto the most. Grateful for my mom. Grateful for my health. Grateful for today 💛

I have to tell you all that your comments on my last post made me feel so happy. I am a registered nurse, but my passion has always been for writing. My dream is to be a published author someday, and now that I have this newfound confidence I'm even considering going back to school for an English Lit degree. Who knows what life will hold!!! When you guys compliment my writing or laugh at my stories it really makes my heart so full. I share about my rough days in hopes it'll make someone laugh. It really helps me get through the stress of life😁 So thank you, truly. Love you all🖤 We leave this evening for Disney, and my kids still don't know. I have been in full Hei Hei mode all week, but it's about to be worth it. My game plan- -Packed my scale. It's important to me to be able to continue weighing myself to have an idea of how I'm doing. -Since we're driving, I filled a cooler with fruits, vegetables, Greek yogurt, and protein drinks. I also brought other high protein and low calorie snacks. -Prioritize the special treats rather than alllll the treats. I'm going to look the night before at which of my favorite foods are at the park we're heading to the next day so that I can plan the rest of my food choices around having those goodies. Will remember to take a picture and log it later so I can enjoy the moment. -Mobility every day along with lots and lots of steps. We'll walk as much as possible. Might try to do some body weight workouts or see if there's a gym at the resort if time allows. -Have fun, relax, and focus on balance. I hope you all have a wonderful week! I will post updates!

My closest friend’s son is currently undertaking a year long challenge to raise money for a mental health charity, by raising awareness about the link between mental health and exercise. He’s 22, the same age as my eldest daughter, and is in his final year studying a sports science degree. He’s running 5k every day for a year and documenting his progress every day on Instagram and TikTok. He reflects on how regular exercise has a massive impact on the way he views the world and delves into the science behind it at times. He also has a ‘Quote of the Day’, many of which have resonated with so many people. Sadly, most of his followers are young men who are struggling with their mental health but can’t open up to anyone for fear of not looking ‘masculine’. I wanted to share it with this community because we all know how the ‘gym-glow’ makes us feel. The endorphins released are addictive and certainly give me a clearer picture of life ‘problems’. Regular exercise not only makes our bodies healthy, but it helps us keep a healthy mind too. It also made me realise that most of us who are active in this community are female, so this is just a check-in with all you wonderful men out there who might not be engaging in conversations for fear of not looking ‘masculine’. Or who joined this community because you want to start your health journey but don’t know where to start. Us women can talk A LOT but we are here to support each and every one of you. No question is too silly, no problem is ever ridiculed. You guys are AWESOME 🤩

How long time can you stand on one leg, balancing with eyes closed? I mesured that on my weight scale, for fun, but guys!! I start wobbleing after a few secs 😱🫣 I don't have any strenght in my ancles to streighten up. This is the day that I start practice balance!!

It’s Friday night here and took myself on a solo date. Me time… shopping and a chicken teriyaki for dinner. After a long week of stress at work and lack of sleep I deserved a little treat ☺️ But the week was with the usual routine, gym, step class and getting steps in during working hours. I made some, let’s call them mistakes, during the week eating some sweets and today we had a coworker birthday so we had cake and champagne this Friday 😃 Did the usual meal routine and those were the offside sweets. Have a nice weekend everyone 🙌