By Grace I Am Saved

"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do"-Brene Brown ☝Saw this quote 3 different times in the past week. Thought nothing of it... Sign? Maybe🤔 Sunday night, my aunt gave me this book, told me how it had an impact on her life, so she got me a copy😍 Start reading it Monday morning, opening line in the preface.....YUP this quote! 🙆🙆🙆 #YourStoryIsImportant #ChangeLives #ProcessMustBeTrusted

"Every beginning comes from some other beginnings end." Summer of 2014 was difficult, something at work had effected me, and my life took a turn. The incident took a large toll on me physically and mentally, I went into a dark depression. Lost sight of everything around, including the relationship I was in, lost sight of my friends, family and myself. After my brother's wedding in September, I saw a picture of myself and didn't recognize who I was, didn't like the girl in the picture. I knew I needed to do something. A friend of mine told me, he started a new workout program, only 30 min a day, and does it right before work. I was hooked, I can do 30 minutes before work, "What's it called", I asked. P90x3-----went home, did research, looked at my bank account and was sold. FELL IN LOVE WITH THE PROGRAM By round 3, almost a year later, everyone at work was stunned. Within 9 months I had lost 87lbs, in the 2 year journey I have lost over 110 lbs. Over the course of time, I started becoming a better version of myself. Used the exercise to medicate my depression. Learned to deal with my relationship ending, and becoming healthy physically and mentally, again. Joined these wonderful accountability groups, and became a coach myself. Helping others accomplish their goals, warms my heart. Hearing there story and knowing I can relate, brings tears to my eyes, but yet leaves joy in my heart. I’ll be the first to admit I’m not all the way there yet. I still have days where I struggle to see the good in myself or show myself love. I often find it hard to accept the praise of others, and I get weighed down by insecurity. I’ve found that learning to love myself, like learning anything, takes practice and hard work. I may have a way to go, but I’m taking a step closer every day. I am making peace with the girl in the mirror. I’m learning to love her as she is, through her successes and failures. We’ve been through a lot and somehow come out braver and stronger than anyone would have predicted. We’ve fought and won many battles together, and now it’s time to lay down the weapons and learn to live and love together. #ThankyouBeachbody #TransformationTuesday

Best birthday present thus far!!! Appreciate the gift @babytash.tlcs!! You're the bestest! #SharpMindSharpKnife #BirthdayPresFromBesty #Gratful

🍽Guilty Pleasure number 1...... 😍 Quick simple steel cut oats. Do a little PD reading while they cook, what could possibly be better. Life IS Good. #SprinkleChiaSeedsLikeConfetti #TastyTuesday

There's gonna be rain, we know this. There's gonna be storms and hail and winds that know the ways to sting your skin and bring tears to your eyes, we know this. There's gonna be dark days where you forget anything but the lightless, we know this. But, there's gonna be rainbows. We forget this. #DarknessBeforeTheLight #oKtoNotBeOKAY #OneOfManyCaWineTripPhotos

Putting off all adult responsibilities this morning and that includes the laundry behind me. Good books are hard to come by, they say third time is the charm, so what do they say about the fourth? Reading this book for the fourth time. Here's to rediscovering and not knowing what the uncertain has to offer without being afraid of something greater than yourself.

In the time it takes Kanye to make a speech at the VMA's, I have already: 💫eaten breakfast 💫ran errands 💫jammed out to Jessie J 💫crushed half of my workout and 💫watched four episodes of Gilmore Girls #ItsOkayKanyeImmaLetYouFinish #NeverMissAMonday

Life is about balance. Soy Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding😍 #OperationSanFransisco #EightAm

Incredibly grateful to be able to travel through Napa and Sonoma on a train!!🤗 #HardWorkDeliversDreams #NapaSonomaTrainTour #CaliVaca

#NoFilter #FattedCalf #OperationSanFransisco

Golden Gate Bridge #OperationSanFransisco #TouristTuesday

California, knows how to party! ✈ All I need in this life of sin, is me and my Rucksack. Pack light, but pack the essentials. #OperationCaliWineTrip #superfoodBetterGetThroughTSA #NapaSonomaHereICome

Starting the week off right! Apple Banana Muffins, Veggie Egg Cups, Turkey Burgers, Tuna Salad, and Black Bean Quinoa

While it is well enough to leave footprints on the sands of time, it is even more important to make sure they point in a commendable direction.

My newest addiction!! Greek yogurt with blueberries, cinnamon, KIND Granola and chia seeds! #SimpleSummerEats #ProteinPackedSnack #BlueberryBliss

When it comes to music, I always listen to the words first. Regardless of the tempo of the music, I guess that's the writer in me. I've been a fan of Switchfoot, ever since they "Dared You To Move" or became your "Only Hope", which if you're counting that's 12yrs ago. Their words have physically and mentally saved my life more times than I care to admit. Switchfoot changed my life, on every level that counts. Their songs have been the soundtrack for years and years and years now, some of the hardest nights and some of the best. It's true again today. If you're aware of your wound or if you're simply aware of how wounded our world is right now, then here's to hope and here's to hoping that the wound is #WhereTheLightShinesThrough. I encourage you to listen for yourself.