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This page will be used to document my journey to a more healthier me. I will be using this page to document my journey to a more healthier me.

I will be very transparent. I will be logging my measurements as well as my weight throughout my journey. I need this transparency for my accountability. I am a food addict and have little will power. I started in December of 2013 exercising twice a week for 30 minutes. I need to bump this up but need to get more weight off at the same time. I am asking for accountability partners that will help encourage, support and most importantly pray for me. This is not an easy thing for me to do or ask for. I am not asking for praise, it quite honestly embarrasses me. I am asking for encouraging words, healthy recipes you have tried, exercise buddies and prayer warriors. Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)
13 I can do all things through Christ[a] who strengthens me.

10/31/2026

Trish and I did most of this workout yesterday. I believe we used a 15 pound bell and did 20 reps per exercise and 40 for the twists but only 3 rounds.

That was challenging to me being on my knees (ask them how they feel today 😜) BUT I did it. So thankful for a friend that tells me I can do something and get me out of my head. My confidence is building every workout but I still get in my head when things are challenging. Get out of your comfort zone and do the hard things.

10/18/2026

I wanted to share a quick wins update because honestly, I’m still processing it myself.

It took me 18 months to get to a place where I felt confident enough to even attempt what Trish suggests. I used to just look at things and write myself off right away. Now? I’m putting in the effort. It’s far from perfect, but just trying is a massive win for me. 🏆

The craziest part is that I actually look forward to working out now. As someone who has fought anxiety and depression for years, I’ve heard all the advice about exercise—but as a hard-headed Missourian, I had to prove it to myself first. 😅

It turned out to be true. I’m happier, I’m stronger 💪, I’m more confident, and I’m so grateful I kept going.

Here’s to continuing to set goals and crushing them!🎯

Here are a few things I’ve tried this last week and crushed!

10/16/2026

My version of Hyvees Cowgirl chicken grillers.

6 chicken thighs
4oz green chilies
8oz cream cheese, softened
12 pieces of bacon (6 if you want to only wrap them one way)
Kinder Woodfire Garlic seasoning

Mix cream cheese, chilies and a few dashes of kinders together.
Season outside of chicken with Kinders. Flip over and fill inside with the cream cheese mixture.
Fold one side of chicken over the other and wrap with bacon.
Grill them or bake in the oven at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until chicken temps out at 165 degrees.

10/11/2026

Good Sunday morning!

If you were watching content of a health journey what do you like to see?
Would you like to know what exercises I do? Would you like meal ideas or recipes of what I make that is high protein? I’d like to grow this page just not sure what would make it interesting. I personally don’t think I am interesting. I just feel that if I can inspire just one person to take control of their health I am winning in life. This new journey has made my life so much richer. If my younger me would know what I know now I may not have gotten to where I was in March of 2025.

I would love your feedback.

**pic for attention**

09/02/2026

I got 40 grams of protein with just this chicken burger.

Aldi protein burger buns-10g
Aldi chicken bacon ranch burger-30g

I was very yummy!

08/29/2026

I look forward to my Saturday strength training classes. It’s just a great way to start off your weekend. This week I had to convince myself to go. I knew I needed it but my mind was not wanting it. I talked myself into it and I am happy to say I’m glad I did. It made me feel so much better! This week has been tough with my work schedule and this ole gal is very routine. My routine has been turned upside down and my body is telling me about it.

Have a wonderful weekend! I’m ready to get back to my regularly scheduled program. 😜

Pic of a Rockin’ workout group!

08/15/2026

What’s your go to date night places in Springfield that are not chain restaurants? We/I always do Black Sheep, Habanero’s, Omo or Jimm’s and Rick said venture out somewhere I’ve never been. Well if I never been there how do I know where to go?? Right?! So hit me with some suggestions. We don’t eat out much either so that’s why our list is small LOL! (Pic for attention 😜)

07/16/2026

On call this week and my weird work schedule caused me to miss a few workouts. Thanks to my friend Trish I got a few dumbbells to use at home. I did this workout at home tonight.

How did you move your body today?

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