Emilee Longshore

3 years ago…

I was in the thick of working in healthcare in one of the hardest years in the medical field. I was giving all I had at work, yet showing up so inconsistently on my own health journey and my walk with the Lord.

I began to invest in my self because I needed something outside of my 9-5 job. I needed something that was going to give me joy.

And then…

I felt a very clear call from the Lord — He told me reach out to a couple of friends who I had been doing the virtual workouts with. My word of the year was “obey” so I sent out a text. Within a day we were on zoom. I told them I knew God wanted me serving as a partner with BODi, but I needed to be showing up differently.

I spent that summer learning and focusing on my own health journey, but knew there was something more.

Moving daily, fueling my body, working on my mindset, building a community... It was having such a profound effect on my life that I knew I wanted to pay it forward + empower other women to feel better too!

Fast forward to July 2023…

I’ve worked this business in the cracks of my day as a full-time healthcare worker, during our move to a new home, throughout pregnancy, and now postpartum.

Not only do I have the ultimate accountability to my own journey, but I’m surrounded by women focused on growth, serving, and glorifying God.

Another incredible part — I’ve been able to put my income from this business toward our new camper!

This is just the beginning, I see long term vision for what God can do through this opportunity for my own health, to serve women in their health, and enable women to be leaders.

It all started with a simple “yes”. Is now your time to finally say “yes”?

John 13:34-35 says,

“I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

You cannot be known for your love for one another if you aren’t WITH one another.

The message yesterday at church was about healthy relationships rooted in faith and I wanted to share that. This community is such a blessing to me, and that message was such a sweet yet important reminder to lean in.

Coaching with BODi has given me a community of women who not only focus on their health, but who also ultimately point me to Jesus.

Even though I took a break from Instagram, every single one of these women were here supporting me personally, on my own health journey, and on my business.

During that break, there were high highs and low lows of postpartum. It allowed me to start to process them without immediate distraction of scrolling. And it allowed me to deeply lean into my people. I pray to steward my use of this app, but I AM THRILLED to be back on here.

Sharing this journey is FUN, getting to know you better on here is FUN, and learning on here is FUN!

I’ve missed you, it’s good to be back 🫶🏼

I looked at Lincoln on a Tuesday night right before I took this picture and said “you’re mommy’s about to change her life”.

I documented the moment. No cute pose or makeup done. After a full day of work with a messy pony tail. Because I truly wanted to remember this line in the sand.

Before getting pregnant, I never had a full on weight loss mindset. My goals were more around maintenance and getting stronger. Sure I’d like to lose some weight here and there but I never felt like I was in a weight loss focus season.

Until now. I was losing weight slowly exclusively pumping, but my nutrition has been trash, quite honestly. I plateaued and saw the scale go UP. I literally told myself that’s enough.. I can’t continue to feel this way. (And using the scale as a tool can be helpful — I’m a proponent of using a scale if you can do so with a healthy mindset.)

I’m starting as a beginner again. I’m re-watching ALL the training videos I have on my nutrition program. I’m focusing on a 4 day a week, no impact workout program. And I’m prioritizing my evening + morning routines with returning to work.

Continue to follow along on my journey here — I pray my journey can be an encouragement to you! It’s slow, it’s not an overnight success, it’s real and it’s GOOD.

And if you’re looking for a change in your health, do it right alongside me.

I have an idea for an amazing last minute Christmas gift… for yourself! 🎄

The gift of HEALTH!

I’m going to put it into perspective here:
UGGS — $140-$170 per pair
Hatch — $130
Nespresso machine — $150-$170
Hokas — $125-$165 per pair

We have no problem spending money on items like those listed above, but we hesitate the second it comes to our health. I will never stop advocating for women to invest in their health as a gift to themselves. 🎁

A year’s worth of membership to online workouts, my favorite preworkout, membership to my accountability app + community — $160 *plus a $20 off discount for the holidays from yours truly*

When I first signed up for my faith and fitness community, I got the package and membership as a birthday gift. So I encourage YOU to consider this as a gift for yourself (from yourself, a family member, a significant other…). 🎁

Please don’t skimp on yourself when it comes to your health. Imagine having the tools + support you need to be the best version of yourself in 2023.

Are you giving yourself one of the most valuable gifts this year? 🫶🏼

I don’t say this enough: what Beachbody has can truly change a life.

It’s changed mine, and continues to do so in more ways than one.

In this picture, I’m working out with dozens of pregnant and postpartum mamas 🤰🏼 with a trainer specialized in pre + postnatal fitness and a nutritionist who’s provided a pregnancy nutrition program.

Choosing to move my body during pregnancy (okayed by
my doc) has been a decision I'm really proud of. I've never done this... but I feel like my body is going to be more prepared for labor, delivery, and recovery.
Working out everyday is
proving that my body can do hard things!

Without Beachbody, I wouldn’t have any clue what I should be doing in my workouts. When considering my work schedule, there’s no way I’d make it to a gym everyday. This is giving me an accessible way to keep my body strong while 1) not breaking the bank and 2) not taking hours to commute to a gym and create workouts myself.

Maybe this can change your life, too 🫶🏼

If your resolution lost its way this year, this is a reminder that you don't need a new day, a new month, or a new year to make a change. Whenever you're reading this, be honest with yourself about changes you want to make, and then GO DO THEM!

Identify one thing that’s going well and one thing you want to improve on. Here are mine!

I’ve been consistent with Bible study and Bible reading. Today marks 200 days of reading the Bible chronologically!

I’ve been slightly on-off with my workouts during pregnancy. My goal is to listen to my body and not let one hard day throw me off track for the rest of the week/month.

Share yours below! 👇🏼🫶🏼

Why do I feel like this is flying by…

I just really want to be documenting my pregnancy to remember it — so here’s me with Baby L at 22 weeks, 4 days, in his nursery 💙

I confess, I’m HORRIBLE at writing in my journals 🫣 and taking bump pics.

Did you take bump pictures weekly? Monthly? Randomly? And did you stick with writing in a journal? Share all the fun things you did to document your pregnancy, mamas!

Do you desire a solid group of friends who push you and encourage you to do the things that will grow you? Have you been watching along on my stories the time I was able to spend with my team, wondering if it’s something you can be a part of, too?

Know this is available for you. It’s NOT something out of reach.

I was in desperate need of a group of women who one, had their eyes fixed on God, and two, were focusing on growth instead of destruction.

Insert Coaching 🫶🏼

Here, we focus on a variety of positive avenues - our faith in the Lord, growing together to look more like Jesus. Building a business to create anywhere from a fun hobby alongside a full time job all the way to a full time income. Literally a perk of the job is keeping your body healthy and using + sharing the fitness programs, supplements, and community that has worked for us and so many others. Pushing each other out of our comfort zones - because girl thats where you’re gong to see growth! Spending time in personal development rather than trash TV or mindless scrolling.

The list goes on…

So let me ask you again, do you desire a strong group of friends who push you and encourage you to do the things that will grow you? I have a Get to Know Coaching one day party NEXT WEDNESDAY. I’ll share my story, explain what I do as a virtual health coach, be available for any questions, and help with enrollment in the Weak Made Strong sisters if you decide this is for you.

Praying for you and cheering you on. 3… 2… 1… GO TEAM!

Taking it ALL in… 🫶🏼

Learning from leaders in a business that has the ability to change my life as a mom when I have my first baby…
Having access to quality fitness programs and supplements that support an overall sustainable healthy, fulfilling life…
Being able to share those with others to SERVE in a business…
Becoming completely inspired by others who have changed their lives because of what Beachbody offers…
And overall, submerging into a genuine community of women with goals to live healthy and help others do the same all for the Glory of God…

This past weekend only comes around once a year. It sets a FIRE deep down in my soul for this. I’m not here on accident, and neither are you.

If ANY of those amazing outcomes I mentioned above is something your heart is needing, I pray you consider doing this with me 🙏🏼

Never in a million years would I think the Lord would have me responsible for my own health and wellness business. I’m not an expert, I’m still on my own journey, God how can I lead other women?

BUT 👏🏼 WATCH 👏🏼 HIM 👏🏼 DO 👏🏼 IT 👏🏼.

God has provided me with everything I need to be able to do this for His glory. And has gifted me with the sweetest of friendships encouraging me to strive for more, while ultimately pointing me back to Him.

And let me ask YOU sister, why not you?

Don’t let those limiting beliefs tell you that you aren’t good enough. That you couldn’t possibly commit to a workout schedule with everything on your plate. That you could NEVER lead other women in health and wellness. That you can’t reach your health goals because of A, B, and C.

Know that with HIM, everything is possible. You are enough in Jesus. He will equip you with the tools + ability you need to fulfill His plan. Obey, let your yes be your yes, and simply begin. START even if you don’t have the perfect plan, even if you aren’t sure of the next step, even if you’re scared. Start small, and watch what God can do with the “small” that you give to Him!

P.S. welcome to the coaching fam, officially 🤍

✋🏼 HEY, you deserve a high five.

Tag a fried below who deserves one, too. Let’s spread some love today!