#monigyms

when i hear people start a sentence like, “i wish i could..” “it ain’t possible for me to..” “i don’t know how you..” “i could never..” then i think back on how that was me. but this is me now: "i started..” “i asked..” “i stayed..” “i did..” if you really want to do something, you will. don’t make it complicated. “the best things in life don't come easy, but those things are the ones worth the sacrifice." props to @blessin_nburden for the caption. 🤌🏽 2018 (pics on the left): 185-188 lbs. 2023 (pics on the right): 195-200 lbs. #monigyms #moniwore #thenandnow (at Columbus Sports Connection) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnSVL0WOXVo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

compare yourself only to your previous self. …also let’s talk about that lower body growth cause ya girl has been putting in hella work this year. 🤌🏽 january, 2022 (pic on the left): 185-188 lbs. december, 2022 (pic on the right): 195-197 lbs. #transformationtuesday #thenandnow #monigyms #moniwore (at Columbus, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmrp6UoOf7J/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

being skinny, being obsessed with body image vs. being strong, being healthier, being confident/having love for myself. once i got a healthier mindset, everything else fell into place. i can’t see myself going back to that old girl and i’m proud of where i’m at now. it’s refreshing being able to have a healthier relationship with my body and mind, then everything else falling into place from there. my goals are constantly changing along with my strength, but it’s nice to stop and look back to see how far i’ve come.. and the journey continues. 💪🏽 2015 (pics on the left): 145-150 lbs, 1200 calories daily. 2022 (pics on the right): 187-192 lbs, 1600-2200 calories daily. #thenandnow #skinnyvsstrong #monigyms #moniwore (at Columbus, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckd-yeZObQo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

officially four years of discipline, consistency, reaching goals, gaining strength both physically and mentally, gaining confidence, and learning to truly love myself.. it hasn’t been easy, but it’s totally been worth it. i don’t regret starting my fitness journey four years ago and am excited to see where it continues to take me. 💪🏽 2018 (left pic): 165-168 lbs. 2022 (right pic): 188-191 lbs. #transformationtuesday #thenandnow #monigyms #moniwore (at Columbus, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjTHfOtOgW3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

i’m my own competition, i’m competing with myself. 2019 (pics on the left): 180-184 lbs. 2021 (pics on the right): 187-192 lbs. #transformationthursday #tbt #thenandnow #monigyms #moniwore (at The Pro's Gym) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfu6qK8MAWA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

if i’m betting on myself, then i’ll completely double down. ironically i packed this shirt to lift in the other day and snapchat showed in my memories that day that i wore this shirt to the gym last year too. i’m not gonna lie, i didn’t think my body changed that much within the year. this just shows that consistency is key and going in on days i didn’t wanna go paid off.. and the marathon continues. 🤌🏽 2021 (left pic): 186-188 lbs. 2022 (right pic): 184-186 lbs. #tbt #thenandnow #monigyms #moniwore (at The Pro's Gym) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdeiA2Vsre5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

i’m staying hella focused and i can’t forget the bigger picture. may, 2019 (pics on the left): 168-173 lbs. march, 2022 (pics in the right): 187-190 lbs. #tbt #thenandnow #monigyms #moniwore (at Columbus, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbgknI1Mft-/?utm_medium=tumblr

it was a pleasure meeting @jillchristinefit at the @arnoldsports expo yesterday! she was one of the first fitness accounts i followed when i started my fitness journey in 2018. we talked about how important fitness is to us, how much it helps mentally and how amazing it feels to hit goals you make for yourself. just talking to her for the short amount i did, she really is so passionate about empowering women in the gym and is such a sweetheart. thanks for making my day yesterday! 💛 #arnoldclassic #arnoldsportsfestival #monigyms (at Greater Columbus Convention Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca0gifKuRL7/?utm_medium=tumblr