I was 8g short on protein yesterday and thought about chugging some clear right before bed. Ultimately I decided not to. After being on the education call and talking to Ashlynn about cramming in protein at the end of the day when I fall short - mainly so I can check the protein box - she said if I’m close and full, I don’t have to have more protein just to hit the number 🤯. Challenge accepted and I acknowledge that sometimes it’s better to listen to my body and what it needs vs. forcing a goal. It was hard not to check that damn box (which was also the kicker for not getting my overall checkmark for the day) but felt good to shift my mindset, listen to my body, and break my OCD box checking habit. And guess what?! I didn’t die 😂

30 min run ✅ Thrive workout ✅ Way ahead on my water and protein for the day. Hunger is real with the added workouts! Seeing results with consistency! Especially in my back muscles. These photos are a year apart and 30lb weight difference.

Writing this as I’m on my Walking pad, and I wanted so bad to just stay in bed this morning. After the second snooze I got up to get my workout in before work. I haven’t done my strength the last 2 days because I’m switching my W/T for sat/Sun (I teach dance during the week so This just helps my energy levels when I have such late nights) and I knew to stay on track I had to do my workout this morning. Proud of myself for just getting up and doing it!

I really enjoy upper body days. But today I was actually feeling so tired. If I dont get in my workout first thing in the morning, it gets harder for me to actually do it in the evening. It takes away time from my family and other things. But I threw the excuses out and went for it. Blocked my time and got it done. I'm still so tired but feel great that I got it done!

Today I accomplished something I never thought I’d ever attempt.. A half marathon… 13.1 miles and a myriad of emotions.. it wasn’t fast, it wasn’t pretty, at points it downright sucked.. but I friggin did it!!! Shout out to my cheerleaders, my hubby & @Shelia Bolick … and everyone that texted, called, messaged me.. you were all with me today & I truly could not have done it without you! A huge thanks to @Ashlynn Dohman for convincing me I was capable of this HUGE accomplishment.. January Heather would have never thought this was possible and would have never even signed up.. but that woman has changed my life/perspective & definitely my self confidence, there are not enough thanks in the world to express my gratitude for her! 🥹🥹 A fun fact I learned today was less than 1% people globally complete a half marathon.. I’m in that group now! #dohardshit #halfmarathonrunner #13.1