03/11/2026
There was a time I couldn't even hang from a pull-up bar.
Getting even a single pullup felt like a million miles away.
Just me dangling there like a confused starfish wondering how people made it look so easy. 😂
Fast forward to today...
I can do 15 dead-hang pull-ups.
No bands.
No assistance.
And that's something I'm ridiculously proud of.
Not because pull-ups are the goal...
But because of what they represent.
In my early 20’s I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
There were days when my body felt like it was working against me. Days when moving hurt. Days when I questioned what I'd be able to do in the future.
That's exactly why strength became so important to me.
Not because I wanted smaller thighs or a flatter stomach.
Because I wanted proof that my body was still capable.
So I kept showing up.
One dead hang.
One negative.
One shaky rep.
One failed attempt after another.
(And yes... I was also slightly motivated by wanting to beat Ryan at something. 😏)
People often think strength is about lifting heavy weights or doing impressive exercises.
It's not.
Strength is confidence.
It's carrying your suitcase without asking for help.
It's picking up your kids without your back complaining.
It's knowing your body is working for you instead of constantly worrying about what it can't do.
That's why I'll always encourage women to stop chasing ‘skinny’ and start chasing strong.
Because the strongest thing you'll build isn't your muscles...
It's your belief in what you're capable of.
👇 Tell me... what's one exercise you’d love to be able to do?
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