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Your Weight Doesn’t Determine Your Worth

A number doesn’t determine your worth. You’re more than a number on the scale.  Health is not about numbers. All true, but if you’re like me, you spent so many…

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Coming to Terms With Our Default Mode and How to Change It

To learn how to get intentional with our thinking, we first have to come to terms with what our default mode is. Let’s face this truth: We were born into…

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How Can Freedom and Discipline Co-Exist in a Healthy Lifestyle?

How can freedom and discipline co-exist in a healthy lifestyle?  Aren’t they kind of opposites? If you’re disciplined you’re not free to do whatever you want to do.   This…

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Pretzels for Lunch: Heading Back to the School Cafeteria

originally published April 2017 That phase when I had pretzels for lunch.  Every. Single. Day. National Pretzel Day took me back to high school.  More specifically it took me back…

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Goal Setting

We’ve been setting goals since elementary school.  But I’m not sure we needed a list of goal setting tips to achieve what we wanted.  However, the older we get the…

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14 Things Being a Mom Has Taught Me

Originally posted on April 17, 2017 Being a Mom has taught me so many things.  I’ve narrowed it down to 14 for today.   Ethan turned 14 on Easter Sunday….

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Instagram post 2157362880705943908_256558619 Happy Friday! . . Wearing my blue today supporting @colts on #BlueFriday . . What team will you be cheering for this weekend? 💙🏈 Any fun plans? 🏃🏻‍♀️ Tell me something...anything 😁 . . . . #fortheshoe #Colts #ColtsNation #GoColts #ColtsFan #boymom #football #footballfan #IndianapolisColts #ColtsStrong #runmyrace #believeinblue #earlymorningrun #footballseason #coltsfootball #coltstrong #coltscountry #coltspride #coltsgame #colts4life #indianapoliscoltsnation #happyfriday #fridayvibes #weekendplan #irunthistown #irunthisbody
Instagram post 2156645565164999450_256558619 Daily Gratitude . . This is a spot in my @kitlifeplanners that I take a few minutes to fill in at the end of each day. . . What will I write this evening? We’ll see! . . Having this as part of my evening routine makes me more aware of blessings throughout the day. I make mental notes of things that I might put on my list later. . . What is on your gratitude list today? P.S. Tune in to my stories later this evening to find out what makes it on my list. 💙 . . Happy Thursday! Be grateful! . . . . #kitgirl #kitgirls #plannerworld #runmyrace #plannerlove #plannergirl #plannercommunity #planneraddict #planahead #organized #kitlife #checklists #allthingskitlife #kitlifeplanner #womenempoweringwomen #womensupportingwomen #dailygratitude #thebig3 #bewell #together #liftingothers #yourbestnow #kitlifeplanner #kitlifelaunchteam #kitlife2020 #kitspiration #kitgirlfriendsmakethebestfriends #kitlifelaunchteam2020 #givethanks #gratitudepractice
Instagram post 2155922248682545554_256558619 {Boss's Day}⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Who is navigating this space and doing your thing as your own boss? 🙋⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ This picture has me looking all laid back and chill, but I'll admit that coming into the online space and growing a business has been anything but chill. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I'm here because I believe God has entrusted a message to me to help women feel better and more confident in her body now...at her current age and stage of life. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Over the last few years I have created content to help spread that message via website blog, books, Facebook groups, one-on-one counseling, and a membership community. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I'm still learning and growing, as an entrepreneur and simply as a 47-year-old woman who wears many hats. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Our lives are about the journey, about what we learn along the way, and how we apply it to make ourselves and those around us better. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ One of my favorite quotes is from Sam Adeyemi: God put something inside you that can be a big blessing to this world. Find your place and be a blessing. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Are you a #girlboss ? How are you showing up in your world to be a blessing?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #communityovercompetition #mybeautifulmess #theeverygirl #empoweringwomennow #youareenough #boldbraveyou #presentoverperfect #empoweredwomen #cultivatewhatmatters #sheinspiresothers #healthymindset #inspirehealthy #justbreathe #runmyrace #fitandfree #faithandfitness #bossday #femaleentrepreneur #wahm #workathome #womeninspirewomen #inspireothers #trustyourjourney #liveinspired #fitjourney #bodyacceptance #honoryourbody #mindset #fitnessismywitness⁠⠀ ⁠⠀
Instagram post 2155189696476931857_256558619 I was recently asked what healthy looks like for me at this stage of my life. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ This was my answer: Healthy for me right now is simply feeling good in my body. Over the years, I have learned the things that make me feel good...inside and out. Daily workout. Eating for satisfaction but not feeling stuffed. Morning and evening routines. Time for myself. Chocolate. 😉 I want to feel good without being obsessive about any one thing when it comes to my health so my mental space is freed up for things besides worrying about food and my weight.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ It’s time for us to make a mindset shift in regards to our definition of healthy.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Take a look at the leaves in the photo. All are different and yet they are leaves just the same, that blow and toss in the wind.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Healthy looks different on every body. Healthy is about how a person feels not to be judged by how a person looks.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ How do we start to make the shift? Work from the inside out. Take a faith first approach to our healthy life. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Next week I’m doing a 5 day series that will help you put your faith first on your fitness journey. You’ll get a glimpse at my Faith and Fitness Framework and how implementing this with a faith first focus will help you feel better now, in your current stage of life. Small steps each day will have you feeling better and more confident in your body. You’ll learn how a simple action each day can change everything. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ To sign up, simply click the link in profile.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #communityovercompetition #mybeautifulmess #theeverygirl #empoweringwomennow #youareenough #boldbraveyou #presentoverperfect #empoweredwomen #cultivatewhatmatters #sheinspiresothers #healthymindset #inspirehealthy #justbreathe #runmyrace #fitandfree #faithandfitness #womeninspirewomen #inspireothers #trustyourjourney #liveinspired #fitjourney #bodyacceptance #faithfirstfitness #faithfirst #healthybody #faithandfitness #honoryourbody #mindset #fitnessismywitness #findyourfit⁠⠀ ⁠⠀
Instagram post 2154461955943056152_256558619 {Mental Health Monday}⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Treat yourself.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Today’s tip is brought to you by National Dessert Month and National Cookie Month. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I don’t know how they come up with all these special days and months, but I recently read that October is both dessert and cookie month. It’s certainly the month when we head into all the sweets and treats holidays...Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Here we are in the Membership Community looking at the role sugar plays in our daily diet and how we can be intentional with it and mindful around it, and yet my Mental Health Monday tip for you is to treat yourself. 🤷‍♀️⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Mental Health is about overall wellness. Living on a diet of cookies and candy is not going to make anyone feel well. However, enjoying a treat, whether it’s a daily piece or two of chocolate with your coffee (like I do!) or cake and ice cream at a birthday party, is no reason to feel guilty. In fact, those things can bring us joy.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Healthy living is not simply eating lean meat and produce every day. Healthy living also involves enjoying special moments and celebrations that include indulgent food...without guilt and self-judgement. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I don’t know about you, but there’s nothing like holding a warm cup of coffee and letting a piece of chocolate melt in my mouth. It’s good for my soul. ☺️⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ How do you treat yourself that is good for your soul? What will you do today to treat yourself?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #mentalhealthmonday #selfcareisimportant #mentalhealthtips #mentalwellness #mentalhealthisimportant #emotionalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #emotionalwellbeing #mentalhealthsupport #spiritmindbody #mentalhealthcounselor #mentalhealth #healthymind #faithandmentalhealth #justbreathe #runmyrace #counselinglife #mentalhealthcounseling #counselingworks #treatyourself #sweets #chocolateeveryday #satisfiednotstuffed #moderation365 #mentalhealthmondaytip #faithandfitness #dessertmonth #cookiemonth #treats #noguilt
Instagram post 2153731248291598548_256558619 Last week I was having a conversation with one of the women in my Faith and Fitness Membership Community. We were talking about nutrition and progress she’s made with making healthy choices. At one point she said, “I think about that verse about ‘being permissible but not being beneficial’.” (She was referring to 1 Corinthians 10:23) ⠀ ⠀ We went on with our chat, but the reason I mention it is because this is what a faith first approach to healthy living is. ⠀ ⠀ “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11⠀ ⠀ To be successful on our faith and fitness journey, we start by learning God’s Word and what it says about who we are, how we were created, and how to honor our body and the One who created it. ⠀ ⠀ It’s the same with any and all areas of our lives. Life starts with learning God’s truth. To have direction means to follow and obey God’s Word.⠀ ⠀ Why do we take a faith first approach to healthy living? ⠀ ⠀ Out of obedience. God is interested in everything about you and me. His Word has something to say about everything we do in life. ⠀ ⠀ One week from tomorrow, I’m starting a 5 day series, “Faith First: 5 Days to a Better You.” ⠀ ⠀ This series will give you a glimpse of my Faith and Fitness Framework and how putting God first makes all the difference on your journey and on your right now. ⠀ ⠀ In this space, faith is the foundation. I know this to be true because of conversations like the one I described above. Without knowing who we are in Christ and hiding in our hearts what He says about us, we can’t move forward in confidence on our journey to healthy living. ⠀ ⠀ I see women change from the inside out when they begin to believe that she is fearfully and wonderfully made. She accepts God’s truth for her, not just for someone else. When she believes that truth, she starts living like one fearfully and wonderfully made. ⠀ ⠀ Everything begins with God’s Word. We must learn it, believe it, and apply it to our lives. ⠀ ⠀ If you want to join me by putting your faith first and learning how it can change the way you feel about yourself, sign up for the series with the link in profile. ⠀ ⠀ Happy Sunday!
Instagram post 2153063187687435390_256558619 5 miles, 5 pennies. Just another Saturday morning run 💙 . . How’s your day going? . . Before my run and after my morning quiet time, I got some work done on a 5 day series I’m preparing for you, Faith First: 5 Days to a Better You. You’ll get a glimpse of my Faith and Fitness Framework and learn how small changes can change everything. Stay tuned!
Instagram post 2152316860733079862_256558619 Happy Friday!! . . Early morning run complete before the rain and a cold front comes in. Sweaty 4 miles this morning at 70 degrees...tomorrow morning we’re expecting upper 30’s low 40’s. I’ll be grabbing the gloves for that run! . . Now I’m enjoying the start of fall break, sprinkles outside, and the perfect cup of coffee (to know what that is, check out my stories for this week’s #fridayfavorites ) . . How are you spending this fabulous Friday?? . . . . . #runmyrace #morningmiles #earlymorningrun #irunthisbody #irunthistown #runnermom #momswhorun #likehowyoumove #runningandlife #runnerlife #shelbyroadrunners #movemorefitness #healthyish #fitnessismywitness #fitandfree #fitnessambassador #everyrunnercounts #jesussweatcoffee #inspiringfitness #inspiringwomenrunners #beautifulhealth #faithandfitness #inspiringwomenrunners #runlikeawoman #ihavearunnersbody #justbreathe #foreverfit #foreverhealthy
Instagram post 2151562010358057755_256558619 {World Mental Health Day} ⠀ ⠀ Recently I started Mental Health Mondays. As a Mental Health Counselor, I wanted to get in on the conversation of mental health and provide simple tips for improving your mental health. ⠀ ⠀ Each of us, no matter our circumstances, need to pay attention to our mental health. Simply put, mental health is our overall wellness. It includes the state of our body, mind, and spirit. ⠀ ⠀ How we are eating and drinking affects our mental health.⠀ ⠀ Our sleep and activity has an impact on our mental health. ⠀ ⠀ Our past and our present plays into our mental health.⠀ ⠀ I always wanted to be a pastor’s wife. (Go ahead and laugh, especially when you realize I married a lawyer instead! 🤣) Why did I want to be a pastor’s wife? I wanted to help people. The pastor’s wives I knew were providing support to people in the congregation. (They also sang and played the piano, and I couldn’t do either of those things, so I was sure I could never be a pastor’s wife! 🤣)⠀ ⠀ Then I wanted to be a teacher or a nurse. Again the motivation was that I wanted to help people. ⠀ ⠀ Finally I settled on counseling. Part of living a quiet, loner type of life, meant that I listened and observed. I realized that God had given me a gift of discernment and so I pursued my counseling degree. I know it was exactly the path God intended for me...as was marrying a lawyer. 😍⠀ ⠀ While I don’t clock in at an office daily or bill insurance, I still counsel. I see students at St. Joseph Catholic School who need support. I offer 1:1 counseling for people who simply need a session or two to work through a problem or talk to someone who will help them approach their issues with a faith focus. ⠀ ⠀ I teach a Faith and Fitness Framework that helps women take a faith first approach to healthy living. Learning to feel better and more confident in your body requires us to begin by healing our relationship with our body. ⠀ ⠀ Do you have any questions about mental health counseling? About my journey to becoming a counselor? Is there a topic you’d like me to address on an upcoming Mental Health Monday? Want to set up an appointment? Comment or DM. Let’s connect!
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