I was NEVER a runner… so how did I get here? 🥹🏃🏽‍♀️

If you would’ve told the girl in that first picture (top left - overweight) that one day she’d be training for Beach to Bay, I would’ve laughed. 😂 I’ve spent most of my life being the bigger girl. At my highest I was over 310 lbs. I had VSG, lost 100+ lbs, and somewhere along the way I started l

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Things I’m Learning as a Beginner Runner

One thing I’m slowly learning as a slow runner… not every run has to be better than the last one. Some days I run more. Some days I walk more. Some days my pace feels sooo slow 😂 But I’m realizing all of it still counts. I’m not training to be the fastest runner. I’m just trying to build endu

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5 High-Protein Meals I’ve Been Loving Lately 🤍

If you’ve been following my weight loss journey, these are a few of the meals I’ve had on repeat lately. They’re simple, filling, high in protein, and realistic enough for busy days. 🍳 Deviled Egg Salad on Sourdough One of my favorite meal prep lunches. I keep a container in the fridge so it’s

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What’s in my cup? … Proffee …

If you know me, you know I’m always looking for ways to get more protein without giving up my coffee. Lately, this has been my everyday combo: ✨ Nescafé Gold Espresso Blonde Instant Coffee ✨ Premier Protein Caramel Macchiato ✨ Lots of ice in my favorite Starbucks cup It takes less than t

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High -Protein Deviled Egg Salad

One thing you’ll almost always find in my fridge? 🥚🤍 Deviled egg salad. I love deviled eggs, but I don’t want to wait until the holidays to eat them. 😂 This gives me all the same flavors, it’s packed with protein, and it’s perfect for a quick breakfast, lunch, or snack. I honestly didn’t m

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My 30s gave me everything my 20s couldn’t.

If you’re scared of turning 30… Don’t be. At 22, I spent so much time wishing I could be someone else. I was constantly doubting myself and waiting for life to start. Now at 33, I’ve learned that confidence doesn’t magically appear—it comes from everything you’ve survived, learned, and ref

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My 370-Calorie Chick-fil-A Breakfast 🍳✨

Eating healthier doesn’t mean I stopped eating fast food. 😂🤍 100+ lbs later, this is what I ordered for breakfast at Chick-fil-A: 🍳 Egg White Grill 🍓 Medium Fruit Cup 💧 Water 370 calories + 28g protein for the full meal! Simple, filling and high in protein! Save this for the next time

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I used to laugh at myself…

❗️super emotional and embarrassing for me to post this.. There was a time when I couldn’t even climb into the back of my husband’s truck without him—or someone else—helping me. I’d laugh it off because that’s what I did. I made jokes to hide my insecurities. EVERYDAY. It was easier to laugh

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How Interval Running Is Changing More Than My Pace🌟

A week ago, I started something that honestly scared me. I’ve NEVERRR been a runner. A few years ago, I couldn’t even keep up with my kids. Now, after losing over 100+ pounds, I’m learning to run one interval at a time. This isn’t about being fast. It’s about proving to myself that I can keep

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I Almost Gave Up on Myself…

There was a time when I struggled to keep up with my kids and didn’t recognize the woman I saw in the mirror. Today, I’m over 100 pounds down after VSG, learning to love myself, and becoming someone I never thought I’d be—a runner. This journey was never about becoming perfect. It was about c

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Healthy Dinner Hack: Restaurant Steak + At-Home Salad = The Perfect Meal

Some nights I just don’t feel like cooking… and that’s okay. 🤍 Tonight I grabbed the $8 ribeye steak from Nuevo Jalisco in Freer, TX and turned it into a healthier meal at home. I served it over spring mix, brown rice, and a drizzle of light balsamic vinaigrette. Simple, satisfying, high in p

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How Interval Running Changed Everything for Me (In Just One Week)

A week ago, I couldn’t even imagine calling myself a runner. I started with 30-second running intervals because that’s what my body could do. (Even at that, 30 seconds seemed too long.) Instead of waiting until I was “good enough,” I decided to start where I was. In just one week, my pace has

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One week of interval running… and it’s already paying off. 🤍🏃‍♀️

July 8 ➡️ July 15 ✨ Pace: 19:57/mi → 16:13/mi ✨ Distance: 1.42 → 1.50 miles ✨ Time: 28:30 → 24:23 I’m not chasing perfection. I’m chasing progress. Right now my focus isn’t on running the whole time. I’m working on interval running, improving my average pace, and building my endurance un

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High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowl + Sweet Potato Fries

If you’re craving a cheeseburger but still trying to make healthier choices, this is one of my go-to dinners! 🥬 Shredded lettuce 🥩 Lean ground beef 🧅 Onion 🧀 Shredded cheddar 🥣 Burger sauce 🍠 Sweet potato fries on the side It comes together in under 30 minutes and definitely satisfies th

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Not Fast… Just Faster Than I Was Before.🏃‍♀️🤍

A few days ago, my average pace was 19:57/mile. Today? 17:57/mile. I know it’s not the fastest pace, but that’s not the point. A week ago, I wasn’t a runner. Now I’m getting up before sunrise, showing up, and getting a little bit better each day. This journey isn’t about being the fast

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✨Healthy Family Dinner Ideas

One thing I’ve learned after losing 100+ pounds is that healthy eating doesn’t mean everyone has to eat the exact same meal. 🥩 My husband’s plate: Homemade peppered steak with brown rice and sautéed bell peppers. 🥦 My plate (and the kids’): Chicken & broccoli over brown rice with roaste

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The Sweet Breakfast That Actually Keeps Me Full🌟

This has become one of my favorite easy breakfasts lately. 🤍 Simple ingredients, naturally sweet, and it keeps me full without feeling heavy. Since my VSG, I’ve been learning that healthy doesn’t have to be boring or complicated. Ingredients: • Sourdough toast • Peanut butter • Fresh straw

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I Finally Left Food on My Plate… 🤍

Tonight we tried a homemade version of Taco Bell’s Beef Stacker… and honestly? It was so good. 🌮🤍 But this post isn’t really about the recipe. It’s about that last bite. Before VSG, I would’ve eaten it ALL because it was there. Even if I was already full. Finishing my plate was just what I

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VSG EDITION | My Schlotzsky’s Deli Order - 100+ down.

Over 100 lbs down and I’ve learned that healthy eating isn’t about perfection—it’s about making choices that fit my lifestyle. That looked like a Medium Original from Schlotzsky’s with no signature sauce and no tomatoes. I didn’t eat it all at once (thank you, VSG 😂), but I enjoyed every bite ov

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Maybe you needed this today…

Healing doesn’t always look like a huge breakthrough. Sometimes it’s laughing a little more than you did last month, crying a little less than you did yesterday, finding peace in quiet moments, and finally getting the rest your heart has been asking for. Growth isn’t always loud, but it’s still g

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