I’ve thought about closing this IG account many times. Social media can be a scary place. It’s where I’ve been told I should be self-conscious about things I didn’t even know were wrong with me 😐🙄. But, it’s also where I’ve made life-long friends🥰, been able to share my journey, my struggles📉, my successes 📈and create content to empower others💪🏽. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ This account may have started as a way to track my weight loss, but it has shifted into a platform where I focus on mental and physical growth. My passion for health and wellness pushed me to leave my teaching job and pursue a career as a certified nutrition coach & personal trainer. I don’t see myself as having left teaching, I still do every day, just in a different way. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ For a decade, I struggled with dieting, body image issues and extremes when it came to nutrition and exercise. Which is why all that I do is to help others find a more mindful approach when it comes to their health. I'm here to remind you that you don’t always need to be on a diet, and that no matter what your goals, you need to prioritize your PHYSICAL and MENTAL health in the process. Every day is a good day to love yourself. You are not the number of the scale or the size of your pants. You are an incredible human being who brings light and happiness to those around you and THIS NEEDS TO BE HONOURED AND CELEBRATED! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ I know a lot of you like to remain silent and refrain from commenting, but I want you to know I am always so grateful for your DMs, support (silent or written) and kind words. Often times I’ve wanted to close this account because it takes a lot of time and energy…and putting myself, and my struggles out into the world can be super challenging and scary. But because of your support, empathy and compassion I’ve kept on sharing. I’m so GRATEFUL for you all! ♥️♥️♥️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ #nutritioncoach #nutritioncoaching #strongisbeautiful #strongissexy #shecandoboth #bbgtransformation #eatingdisorderrecovery #bingeeating

day 254 • wed11sep19 Here’s another before/after. I really really enjoy using the @sweat app. I love how @kayla_itsines ‘ workouts are different every week (even if it’s just the order or a tiny detail, like adding weights) and I love that I can complement with the cardio workout of my choice. This is my second week at work, while doing #bbgworkout ... It’s hard. Most of the times I try to workout as soon as I wake up in the morning... at 5 am that is, and sometimes it just doesn’t work out, the first week I was completely exhausted, and there were days is just barely made it out of bed... then there are days when the baby decides she was to eat at 5 am, and she takes her sweet time too. I also figured that the cardio I was doing was way too intense. Either because I just got back to work or because I’m still breastfeeding or both, I don’t know, but I was absolutely knackered. So I had to adapt. I lowered the cardio intensity: instead of going with Shawn T Insanity every time, I only do it if I really feel energetic enough; otherwise I’ll mix it up with cardio workouts from blogilates. And I also had to adapt when I do my workouts. Sometimes I can do it in the morning, sometimes I have to do it in the afternoon... it kind of throws me off a bit. But like @bluebirdkisses says, better a bad workout than none. Also I’m not in a hurry. I’m excited to see how I’ll look like in a year time. :) and it feels great! So here’s to more weeks and more before/afters in the future! 🍻 #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss #bbgtransformation #bbgprogress #fitmom #fitmoms #bbgmums #bbgmumsover30 #bbg2019 #bbgbeforeandafter #bbgmoms #bbgmomsover30 #bbg #bbg12wc #fitmomlife #fitmomsclub https://www.instagram.com/p/B2SADpunYf5/?igshid=1u9qsmxvz825z

day 212 • wed31jul19 Back in my pre pregnancy jeans! So proud of me! Can’t believe this is the last week of #bbg #bbgtransformation #bbg12weekchallenge 💪🏼 https://www.instagram.com/p/B0p_YvtnsEY/?igshid=3xa491t9mzfo

Happy new year, Bye 2018 🥳✨. #bbgtransformation #bbgweek3 #cardiosesh #tammyhembrow #bbgweek5 #sentadillas #operaçaobiquini #bbggirls #saudeebemestar #yopuedocontodo #comersano #treinoedieta #bbgstronger #operacionbikini #gluteo #bbgweek1 #womenshealth #dietasana #kilosfuera #bootygainz #bootygains🍑#musculaçao #habitossaludables #entrenamientopersonal #womensbest #gymgirl #ypct #gymresident #girlswholiftheavy https://www.instagram.com/p/BsEcBYFlgPo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wlxuuynvq0rz

Это довольное селфи после тренировки дома по программе @kayla_itsines - #bbgtransformation 👌🏽Its a selfie of myself being content after @kayla_itsines training, called #bbg. I’ve been using it previously to burn the fat and gain muscles before my trip to Cannes ❤️🎠🎇I remember that I achieved my that after just 4 months. And after that I’ve stopped training🐸🍫🍫. Now I’m back on track! My main goal is to work on my booty😝 and legs🦌. Когда-то я по ней тренировалась перед поездкой в Канны😜, чтобы сбросить лишнее и набрать мышечную массу. Тогда все удалось🙏🏻🧞‍♀️. Но потом я забросила тренировки🐸. А теперь возвращаюсь к ним. Главная цель - сделать упругую 🍑 и стройный ноги как у лани 🦌. Ребята, кто-то дома ещё тренируется? (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo9Oqb5A72m/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gc6min66zbr3

1-2 are those jeans that inspired me to lose weight 😛 The last pic was from 2 years ago to now! Dropped 13lbs. I’m a short~ at 5’2” #bbgtransformation #bbgprogress #bbgcommunity #bbg1 #fitness https://www.instagram.com/p/BolV_L0g-wp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5uc2rshnq5r8

Screw the scale 💪 because progress comes in so many forms. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Left side: mostly cardio, 1400-1600 calories, zero endurance, minimal strength and 34% body fat ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Right side: mostly weight lifting, 1900-2500+ calories, awesome endurance, feeling strong and around 20-22% body fat ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #transformationtuesday #bbgprogress #bbgtransformation #strongisexy #strongisbeautiful #screwthescale #gainingweightiscool (at Vancouver, British Columbia)

The day I got these shorts (two years ago) vs. a couple days ago. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The problem with an all or nothing approach to health, is that it's not sustainable. Yo-yo dieting leads to more dieting, while failing to eat clean 100% of the time will likely make you feel like a failure. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Small changes that you can consistently stick with are key to helping you reach your goals. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don't let anyone tell you there is only one way to eat or train. Healthy habits are ones that work for you long term. What works for one person might make another neurotic and obsessive. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Things that have helped me: 🔸finding a way of training that I love 🔸 eating in a way that's inclusive vs. restrictive 🔸 learning about portion sizes 🔸 learning about macros 🔸 meal prepping 🔸 like minded people who make an amazing support system 🔸 focusing on my strength gains ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What's helped you reach your goals? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #transformationtuesday #bbgprogress #bbgtransformation #toneitup #absaremadeinthekitchen #mealprepsunday #postworkoutmeal #nikepro #progressnotperfection #iifymwomen #screwthescale #gainingweightiscool #leangains (at Vancouver, British Columbia)