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Small Wins, Big Impact
We live in a world that loves instant results. Quick fixes. Overnight success stories. And when we don’t see big changes right away, it’s easy

What if failure isn’t the thing to fear?
I used to be so afraid of failure. If someone asked me what I feared most, my answer was always the same: failure. Looking back

Finding Our Tribe: Wrapping Up Our 6-Week Nutrition & Lifestyle Challenge
As we close the chapter on our 6-week Summer Shred nutrition and lifestyle challenge, we’re walking away with much more than new recipes and meal

To God Be the Glory
From finding and fixing pool leaks to home renovation projects to running our own business to being present for our kids to our Re:Generation program…

Taking Care of Your Body: Lessons From a Flared-Up Back
If there’s one thing the last three years have taught me, it’s that taking care of our bodies isn’t just “self-care” — it’s a necessity,

When You’re Feeling Drained and Defeated
Last week was tough. I felt drained. Exhausted. Unmotivated. Like no matter how hard I tried, nothing was going right. And that feeling — like

You’re Responsible for Your Reactions
You may not be able to control everything that happens to you, but you are 100% responsible for how you react to what happens to

Rest. Relax. Renew. Heal.
We spent last week in Florida visiting my mom. We haven’t been as a family since 2023. Really, we haven’t been on vacation as a

Peace Begins with Me
I used to think if I wasn’t on social media every day, I’d miss something important—some big update, a message, a trend, a post that

Stuck in the Cycle: Choosing to Live, Not Just Survive
Lately, I’ve been noticing a pattern. I’ve gotten into the habit of just existing. I finish work, take care of the house, check off the to-do

Halfway There!
Halfway There: Time to Refocus, Reignite, and Rise Can you believe we’re already halfway through the year? That goals board we filled out back in

How do you handle adversity?
What do you do when you’re faced with adversity? How do you react? How long do you stay down and out? These are the kinds

Re:Generation
Nick and I have been going through the Re:Generation program and leadership training with Love Remained Ministries since January. We were invited to join them

Rest Is a Weapon (Especially When Motivation Is Low)
This week, I didn’t want to write this blog post. I didn’t feel inspired. I didn’t feel motivated. If I’m being real, even getting through

Celebration of Life
This past Friday evening, we held a celebration of life for two extraordinary women—Nick’s mom and nana, Robin and Carolyn. They both passed within the

Remember and Honor
Memorial Day holds a special place in our hearts—not just as a national holiday, but as a meaningful day in our CrossFit community. It’s a

It’s okay for it to be hard
Learning something new is hard. It doesn’t matter if you’re three years old or thirty, stepping into unfamiliar territory has a way of humbling you

What are you training for?
When people walk into a gym, they often come with a goal in mind: lose weight, build muscle, train for a race, or just feel

Memorial Day Murph
Since I started CrossFit, the month of May has always meant Memorial Day Murph. Remembering and honoring Lt Michael Murphy. It’s a hard workout, but

Habit Stacking
A couple weeks ago, I talked about my goals for 2025. I knew I wanted to add a bunch of things into my every day

Easter Monday
Easter is a time of year that can feel both deeply familiar and strangely mysterious, especially if you’re new to your faith. You might hear

Reading, Writing, and Goals
One of my goals this year was to read more… not just for pleasure, but to learn, to grow, to continue expanding my knowledge and

Financial Freedom
What does financial freedom look like to you? For you? Nick and I have been working hard over the last several years to become financially

Time to Reassess Your Goals
As we reach the end of the first quarter of 2025, it’s a good time to take stock of where we stand with the goals

Honoring Coach Tim: A Memorial Workout to Remember
Yesterday, March 23rd, we gathered together not just as athletes, but as a community bound by gratitude, love, and respect, to honor the life of

Trusting God: A Journey of Faith, Not Perfection
Life has a way of throwing curveballs, doesn’t it? Sometimes, it feels like things are going smoothly, and then—bam—something unexpected happens, and you find yourself

Embrace the Possibilities of a New Week
Mondays can sometimes feel like a mountain standing in front of us, its peak far off in the distance. The comfort of the weekend fades