Living. Dying. Thriving. Coping. Smiling.
Challenge Day 6. Another day not at the gym. I feel guilty. Back at it tomorrow at 4:45 am. Always nervous, but totally excited.
I have the opportunity to go as much as I want for 21 days. I agreed to go at least 3 times a week for 3 weeks. 5/7 days isn’t that bad for a total newbie 😉
I meal prepped straight from the nutrition guide that came with the program. Shopping took a bit longer, but I’m so ready to rock this week, starting with a new moon 🌑💪🏼💥
Challenge Day 5: Self proclaimed Rest Day.
Legit sad not to see Ashley today or go to her happy place 😕 I totally felt hungover when I woke up this morning after getting 9 hours of sleep 😳 It was tough to get up and moving.
I took my boys to do a Cub Scout service project in the morning and I worked on sitting, squatting and not freaking out over creepy crawlies and ticks.
I spent A LOT of time today figuring out my nutrition business following the suggested diet. I’ve been eating clean, but I haven’t been able to hit my daily macro goals. I figured it out. A lightbulb went off. I’m close to hitting the percentages now, but now I need to increase intake. Simple for others, tough for me. But I got it!
No real highs or lows today… Fairly calm was pretty nice. But I did miss feeling that “high” after a 45 minute sweat sesh with all the people wearing shoes on their feet 🤣 It just makes me that much more excited for Monday!
Now that I have this nutrition stuff figured out, I’m kind of feeling like next week will be even better than the last ⭐️💪🏼😊
Day 4 is starting out strong 💪🏼🔥🍑✨
I woke up without an alarm, feeling physically better than I have all week. I am so sore. My muscles have been turned on and they are showing up with every move I make. What up, lower abs?! Nice to meet you 🤣
5:15 am, stretched and got to work with my new friend Bill leading our class. Ashley had to do her challenge first thing, so my new friend Holly got to make my dreams come true this morning!
I whispered, “I’ve never done battle ropes before. But guess what?! It’s one of my dreams!”
It was pretty cool actually. Ash was cheering on cousin Darrick while I was trying my hardest to go apeshit on some giant ropes (which are totally freaking humbling, but I think I fell in love 😍). The community within those walls is incredible. I just can’t say enough about it 💖
I’m not sure if it was written on my high school weight room wall or if it’s something my brother brought home from the Marines, but the saying “Pain is weakness leaving the body” has resonated with me for many years. But never, ever like this. I can literally feel my mind and body getting stronger on the daily. Every time I move and with the fuel I put into my body. Every time I dance with my hoop and every word I type.
Strength is a feeling. I like this feeling way better than how I was previously feeling 💖
I’m taking the weekend off from workout sessions and using the next 2 days to find balance in my daily schedule to ensure I’m strengthening my mobility.
All the things, people. There are so many things to do. But I’m doin’ it, and doin’ it and doin’ it well 😉
Challenge day 3 was different that the past 2 days. I got more sleep. I didn’t go to an early class. I woke up and worked for an hour and a half. Anxiety spiked. Went to counseling. I didn’t eat or drink enough throughout the day.
I got super nervous before class because I didn’t know if my sponsor was going to make it. Tears, scared of being without her. Then I remembered how awesome I am and I trusted that someone in the room would help me 🧡 I breathed through it with positive affirmations.
I am. I can. I will. All the things ⭐️
A little glitch in scheduling delayed class for enough time that she arrived. I didn’t want to do it without her and after all that anxiety, I didn’t have to. It all worked out. So we did, too 🔥💪🏼⚡️
Truth is that I didn’t know how I was going to move today. My body is shoulders-to-ankles sore from the past two days. In a good way. But as soon as people start moving around you and you start moving, you forget the sore.
I’m a huge believer in the transfer of energy. I’m very sensitive to it. Being in a room full of people who are there to better themselves through moving their body is a great feeling to me. People who can smile while they’re kicking their own ass, hold space for others and throw good energy around are the people I want to be around. I need them.
To my pleasant surprise, Katie came in to lead the class 💛 She smiles with her eyes, gives me thumbs ups and takes my picture. I’m very grateful for her energy and her playlist was tons of fun ✨🎶✨
Physically though…
I jumped on a box, people! Like, more than a handful of times! Granted it was a very small box, but I did it! I took a wall ball to the face. That’s a thing. I did pushups like an awkward squatting dog. That’s uncomfortable and very humbling.
Today was a mind/body struggle, but my soul was good. It IS good. SO good. I’m drinking water in a candlelit jacuzzi listening to my favorite music 💖 Totally looking forward to Ash picking me up at the end of my driveway before the birds wake up tomorrow ☺️
Even on the tough days, I choose to smile through it all 😊🚪💫
4:45 am class with Bill in Hartland has me feeling like some sort of warrior 🔥💪🏼🔥🍑🔥 Thank you, kind sir, for your assistance and motivation ⭐️🙏🏼⭐️
I am pleasantly surprised about how good I feel today. Not that yesterday didn’t kick my butt, but I ate super good and just making it through Day 1 is an accomplishment!
Yes, it’s early, but it sets you up for the day. When you do the work first thing, you don’t want to ruin it by making bad choices throughout the rest of the day.
Good fuel, lotsa water, jacuzzi, shower, hoop dancing and I’d say I’m ready to do Wednesday 💥👊🏼💥
Up at 3:33 am – no alarm needed. I waited for her at the end of my driveway. It was pitch black. I heard the deer huffing. I was sweating already.
We walked into the building. I met her people. I followed her around like a puppy, then she left me with a warm, kind, motivating woman who showed me the ropes.
I sweated harder than I’ve ever sweat in my life. I believe in smiling through it all, which I did, but apparently my face shows everything and my smile wasn’t very convincing 😬
We stretched and bumped fists. “See you at the 4:45 am class tomorrow!”
On the way home, I was salivating uncomfortably. She pulled over so I could puke. I didn’t – I breathed through it. She gave me gum, we chatted and I calmed down.
She delivered me to my house. I grabbed a smoochie from AJB as he headed to work. I went straight to the jacuzzi. Comfort at last 😌
Day 1 of this 21 day challenge started before the birds woke up. I’m trusting myself and my people more than I’m doubting myself and my people. I have the support I need. I’m kind of ridiculously excited ✌🏼💖💪🏼
Adam competed in the 2017 Honda TopTech competition on Saturday, 10/13. Honda brings together the top .06% Honda technicians in America to test their skills.
He went as a true professional without ego and won third place in our zone. He is a freaking rockstar.
After 23 years with Superior Automotive, the past 16 years being a Honda Master Technician, Adam is retiring from dealer life. He’s graciously accepted an offer from an American company who is genuinely excited to bring him in as part of their award-winning team.
Adam was given a lovely bag of Honda swag, money, room and board for his accomplishments. We’re grateful for his career at Brighton Honda, as he wouldn’t be the technician he is without all of the experience he’s gained.
This man of mine… He’s my compass. He’s always striving for calabiration. He has worked so hard and has kept focused. He’s the pull east to my total western ways. Team Briggs is headed north. We’ve got a great set of tools. 😉✨🥉🔧
#HondaTopTech #cheerstonewbeginnings #smilingthroughitall #ournextchapter #mycompass #brightonhonda
That means you made it through Monday!
Chances are your Monday wasn’t full of as much energy as mine was and that’s okay. But if you connected with me, chances are you got some of my energy. Even if it was just a bit.
Which sometimes, just a little bit is all you need.
God knows I’ve got a lot to share. 🌟💛🌟
Make it a great day, folks!
#becomingabetterme
#smilingthroughitall
#energy
#courage
#gratitude
Pain doesn’t have to kill you. It’s okay to hurt hard for however long you need to and still come out feeling so stinken’ good 🌟🙌🏼🌟
That’s what my grandpa did 💗 It was incredible. The awful suffering turned into peace.
Because of love.
The change that happened was real. It’s kind of surreal.
Last Wednesday, I connected with an interesting human who told me that “suffering with meaning is greater than stupid suffering.”
And, that the word “should” is a useless word.
I “should” be sleeping instead of facebooking this journey at 2 o’clock in the morning.
Oh no no, my friends. Eff “should”. I just slept twice as long as I did the night before. I don’t have to wake up for 3 more hours!
I’m resting when I need to; I’m treating my body so well because I love me and that allows me to help you.
Move. Eat. Think. Grow. Do these things well.
Get it?! Rach thrives when she loves herself.
Screw “should” and just put one foot in front of the other and freaking “do.”
I’m here to help you realize that you really can 😊smile😊 🚪through🚪 💫it all💫
Break down doors to help yourself and others through the straight up physical pain of suffering. Alone sucks hard. Together is way better. But you’ll never really appreciate “together” until you embrace “alone” first.
The beauty is that it’s all in our hearts and you have however long it takes. Let it happen. Just grow through it. Don’t force it but believe it.
I get to see my big bro, my dear uncle and my cousins!
🌟😊🌟
Ahhhhh! This life!
✌🏻❤️🌞🌚🌳👣
Power down. Ni night 😘
#becomingabetterme
#smilingthroughitall
#growthroughwhatyougothrough
#mefirst
#thepeopleonmypathareamazing
Grandpa is resting in peace because his family took care of him so well, perfectly orchestrated down to his last breath.
I’ll be honest – I’d do it all over again if I had to. I would never want to, but you do what you need and that’s not always what you want.
An amazing man grew a special family on his own farm. He rode away with his own grass in his hands with the sunlight on his face.
Celebrate today, friends. It could not be any more perfect than it is right now.
Momma is headed to get some energy from her little beams of light in the woods 🌟❤️🌳 Meditation class at 7 pm and then the warmest snugs with Mr. Briggs tonight 💕
I love this life.
#smilingthroughitall
#becomingabetterme
#wearefamily
Smiling Through It All 