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I've been trying to be better about having a bit less caffeine...I told myself no more than one glass today... And then I poured more 😆 . . .

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Vacation will be missed but I am happy to be getting back into my usual routine. Getting back to the gym & making my own food😊 I'm coming home rejuvenated & in a healthier mindset than I've had in a long while. . I have decided to continue not tracking my meals..at least for a little while. When I first started working out, and making healthy choices in my diet, it was fun! It was about being healthy and happy and enjoying it. Losing weight & looking my best were an awesome side effect but it was about growing overall. With IIFYM, my fitbit & myfitnesspal I've had a lot of success, I've learned a lot about food & balancing my diet but over time its turned into something else.. I hate to say it but Ive developed an obsession for hitting the numbers. My focus made a shift to calories & macros & striving for those goals being perfectly reached. Always fearing gaining weight back.. leading me to be aiming for a deficit. Feeling anxious when life lead to a situation where i couldn't weigh out my food. I've been making excuses for the practice. Telling myself having that control tracking gives me is good for me mentally & i needed to be this way to be successful but when I took the first full day off since I started (the wedding day) & realized how much peace I could feel simply eating a plate of Turkey & veggies & not worrying how much each thing on my plate weighed or how many calories I was having made it clear how ridiculous this anxiety around food that I've been causing myself has been. Turkey & veggies are healthy foods & as long as I don't eat more than my body wants, it's a healthy choice! Avoiding almonds because of the calories despite their healthy properties, not eating sushi no matter how I crave it because I wouldn't know how to track it. None of that is healthy! So I need to take a step back. Learn to listen to my body again instead of just aim for numbers. Use the knowledge of food that all the tracking has given me to naturally make good choices. Work hard in the gym to make my body stronger & healthier not just to burn calories! It's hard to openly admit this is where my head has been...that alone tells me something HAS to change!

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The plank jack burpee variation that kicked my booty yesterday. I started with 20 plank Jacks and then went into the 10 burpees. By that last one I'm pooped. I did these as part of a circuit of: 🔹20 plank Jacks 🔹10 of these burpees 🔹20 v sit ups 🔹20-25 kettle bell swings 🔹20-25 sumo squats 🔹4 times.🔹 #fitwomen #fitnessmotivation #workout #strongisthenewsexy #fitness #healthy #healthyliving #healthylifestyle #weightloss #weightlossjourney #wellness #fitspiration #fitlife #strong #health #nutrition #eatcleantraindirty #happiness #fitspiration @fitnessgalaxy #anxiety #running #run #fitfam #goals #motivated #positivity #fitbit #training #iifym #flexibledieting

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Getting cozy with my cozy chamomile 💛 There are so many reasons to end the day with a nice cup of #chamomile. It helps you sleep, is generally calming, boosts your immune system, eases stomach discomforts, and help us ladies get through aunt flow's visit more comfortably. . Goodnight, lovely people. I wish you the sweetest dreams and brightest morning tomorrow. 🙏 . . . #cozy #guthealth #hottea #medicinaltea #tea #healthyeating #foodstagram  #traditionalmedicine #cleaneats #eatclean #eathealthy #cleaneating #healthyfood #motivation #healthy #weightloss #weightlossjourney #wellness #wellnesscoach #health #nutrition #fitfam #goals #fitlife #healthyliving #iifym #flexibledieting #healthychoices

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😂 Im missin my gym. 😭 . . . #fitwomen #fitnessmotivation #workout #strongisthenewsexy #fitness #healthy #healthyliving #healthylifestyle #weightloss #weightlossjourney #wellness #fitspiration #fitlife #strong #health #nutrition #eatcleantraindirty #happiness #fitspiration @fitnessgalaxy #anxiety #running #run #fitfam #goals #motivated #positivity #fitbit #training #iifym #flexibledieting

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If you haven't tried cauliflower rice yet I'm telling you DO IT. Mixed with beans and a little cheese it's really an awesome substitution. This was like homemade chipotle! ❤ . . . #foodphotography #fitnessfood #healthyeating #foodstagram #fitfood #FoodIsFuel #eatcleantraindirty #eatforabs #cleaneats #eatclean #eathealthy #cleaneating #healthyfood #motivation #workout #fitnessaddict #fitnessaddict #healthy #weightloss #weightlossjourney #wellness #fitspo #wellnesscoach #health #nutrition #fitfam #goals #fitlife #healthyliving #iifym #flexibledieting

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We have a surplus of strawberries in my house right now so i filled my bowl! Having a little yogurt with my strawberries today instead of the other way around. 😋 . . . #foodphotography #fitnessfood #healthyeating #foodstagram #fitfood #FoodIsFuel #eatcleantraindirty #eatforabs #cleaneats #eatclean #eathealthy #cleaneating #healthyfood #motivation #workout #fitnessaddict #fitnessaddict #healthy #weightloss #weightlossjourney #wellness #fitspo #wellnesscoach #health #nutrition #fitfam #goals #fitlife #healthyliving #iifym #flexibledieting

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I've accomplished so much the past couple years.. Things I never thought were possible for myself! & I really want to believe I'm capable of accomplishing everything else i dream of doing too.. I think to often we sell ourselves short and lose out on making or dreams come true because we never believe in them ourselves. "Its unrealistic" we say. But i'm realizing that's the difference between people living a life they designed and people just going through the motions... People living out their dreams are doing so because they went for them!! If anyone can do it, dammit I can too! And that means so can you!! It isn't ever easy, but what could ever be more worth it? . . . #fitwomen #fitnessmotivation #smallbusiness #artists #fitness #healthy #healthyliving #healthylifestyle #weightloss #weightlossjourney #wellness #fitspiration #fitlife #strong #health #emotionalwarrior #mentalhealth #arttherapy #fitspiration #shopsmallbusiness #anxiety #running #wellnesswarrior #fitfam #goals #motivated #positivity #depression #training #iifym #flexibledieting

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I've been having a hard time finding the motivation to cook lately but I'm feeling a bit lighter today, so I threw this plate together. I love being able to have a meal ready and waiting for Mr.@dowdtree when he comes home from work. Asparagus, baked sweet potato, chicken, and salsa 💕 . . . #foodphotography #fitnessfood #healthyeating #foodstagram #fitfood  #FoodIsFuel #eatcleantraindirty #eatforabs #cleaneats #eatclean #eathealthy #cleaneating #healthyfood #motivation #workout #fitnessaddict #fitnessaddict #healthy #weightloss #weightlossjourney #wellness #fitspo #wellnesscoach #health #nutrition #fitfam #goals #fitlife #healthyliving #iifym #flexibledieting

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I have struggled with depression and anxiety off and on for as long as I can remember. Anxiety has been more of a constant but the depression has come and gone like tidal waves through my life. Each time Its crashed into me Ive fallen hard, but each time I manage to get up I rise a stronger person, with a better understanding of myself. I just found out that may is mental health awareness month and it made me feel compelled to share something i wrote in my journal... "Someone who has never been depressed before may equate it saddness but they would be very wrong. From the outside depression can look like many emotions, most of them negative, and sad is one of them but to say they are the same is far too simplistic. Depression is physical as much as its mental. It is to have the energy that allows you to function as you always have zapped away from you. It is to be be emptied. It makes simple conversation feel like hard work. It hurts. it hurts the people you love most, And then it hurts you more. It is numbness, it is insecurity, it is frustration, it is anger, it is sorrow, it is guilt, it is fear, and sometimes it is smiling through all of it. It is everything wrong, and nothing, all at once. Depression is to lose yourself." Just because it's something you can't see doesn't make it any less of an ailment. Show sensitivity and compassion to your loved ones with mental health issues. Not just this month but always. That alone could be their best medicine.

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Dinner 👌 Tilapia, no lactose cheesy cauliflower rice, spinach, green beans and shredded carrots. Delicious and nutritious. 👍 . . . #foodphotography #fitnessfood #healthyeating #foodstagram #fitfood  #FoodIsFuel #eatcleantraindirty #eatforabs #cleaneats #eatclean #eathealthy #cleaneating #healthyfood #motivation #workout #fitnessaddict #fitnessaddict #healthy #weightloss #weightlossjourney #wellness #fitspo #wellnesscoach #health #nutrition #fitfam #goals #fitlife #healthyliving #iifym #flexibledieting

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The gym was pretty empty while I was there so I had fun with my #cardio today 👍 I remember loving the ladders during PE in high school and I still love playing with them now! Haha . I did this 3 times through - then rest - then repeat - as many times as I could fit in 20 minutes . Thanks to @dowdtree for his videography talents 💗 . . . #fitwomen #fitnessmotivation #workout #agility #fitness #healthy #healthyliving #healthylifestyle #weightloss #weightlossjourney #wellness #fitspiration #fitlife #health #nutrition #eatcleantraindirty #happiness #fitspiration #fitblr #anxiety #depression #cardiobunny #fitfam #goals #motivated #positivity #fitbit #training #iifym #flexibledieting

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Dinner 👍 Starrimg #CauliflowerRice and organic salsa. . . . #foodphotography #fitnessfood #healthyeating #foodstagram #fitfood #FoodIsFuel #eatcleantraindirty #eatforabs #cleaneats #eatclean #eathealthy #cleaneating #healthyfood #motivation #workout #fitnessaddict #fitnessaddict #healthy #weightloss #weightlossjourney #wellness #fitspo #wellnesscoach #health #nutrition #fitfam #goals #fitlife #healthyliving #iifym #flexibledieting

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Pretty proud of this homemade burrito bowl magic that just went down. Made the guacamole myself 👌And it was my first time making cauliflower rice but it was a win! Then again anything covered with cheese wins.. I'll be excited to try it as a side dish with tilapia or chicken next. . . . #foodphotography #fitnessfood #healthyeating #foodstagram #fitfood  #FoodIsFuel #eatcleantraindirty #eatforabs #cleaneats #eatclean #eathealthy #cleaneating #healthyfood #motivation #workout #fitnessaddict #fitnessaddict #healthy #weightloss #weightlossjourney #wellness #fitspo #wellnesscoach #health #nutrition #fitfam #goals #fitlife #healthyliving #iifym #flexibledieting

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Tonight at the gym was the best I've felt in many days. Zumba kicked my ass for an hour then I took a 90 minute restorative yoga class and felt the most at peace I could hope for right now. Breathing can do the body so much good. 💜 . . . #fitwomen #fitnessmotivation #workout #strongisthenewsexy #fitness #healthy #healthyliving #healthylifestyle #weightloss #weightlossjourney #wellness #fitspiration #fitlife #strong #health #nutrition #eatcleantraindirty #happiness #fitspiration #fitblr #anxiety #running #run #fitfam #goals #motivated #positivity #fitbit #training #iifym #flexibledieting

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Food is fuel. . . #foodphotography #fitnessfood #healthyeating #foodstagram #fitfood  #FoodIsFuel #eatcleantraindirty #eatforabs #cleaneats #eatclean #eathealthy #cleaneating #healthyfood #motivation #workout #fitnessaddict #fitnessaddict #healthy #weightloss #weightlossjourney #wellness #fitspo #wellnesscoach #health #nutrition #fitfam #goals #fitlife #healthyliving #iifym #flexibledieting

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Tilapia w/ walnuts, green beans, carrots, mushrooms, and spinach. 👌 . . . #foodphotography #fitnessfood #healthyeating #foodstagram #fitfood  #FoodIsFuel #eatcleantraindirty #eatforabs #cleaneats #eatclean #eathealthy #cleaneating #healthyfood #motivation #workout #fitnessaddict #fitnessaddict #healthy #weightloss #weightlossjourney #wellness #fitspo #wellnesscoach #health #nutrition #fitfam #goals #fitlife #healthyliving #iifym #flexibledieting