09/08/2026
Operation Strong 40 đŞ
There are four years and about 50 pounds between these two pictures.
For a long time, I was embarrassed that I had stopped doing so many of the things I used to preach as a trainer and nutrition coach.
Turns out, knowing what to do and having the capacity to do it are two very different things. And I couldnât just muscle my way through it like I had before!
The last few years have taught me A LOT about burnout, perimenopause, mental health, medication, stressâand grace.
Especially grace.
Not the kind that means giving up. The kind that lets you adjust the plan, honor the season youâre in, and keep moving forward.
When I look at the picture of me at 35, Iâm proud of her. She worked HARD.
But Iâm not trying to get my 35-year-old body back.
I want to see what THIS body can do at 40.
Right now, I feel a little like the tortoise in the race. đ Iâve been consistently showing up for the last few months, though, and itâs working.
Some days I crush it.
Some days getting it done is the win.
Either way, Iâm moving forward.
Operation Strong 40. đŞ
Letâs see what happens.