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I was listening to a comedian this week and she commented on white women being so ashamed of having THIGHS. Like having an actual part of the human body. It was funny because it was true, take or leave the white part. We are so ashamed of our hips and thighs, as though they weren’t created just as they should be. I know women struggle with body insecurity in general, but that joke just resonated with me, and kinda gave me the final push of thinking I LOVE MY THIGHS. 😹😹 not because I’m all into myself but because they are a part of me and how I was built. They may change in size but my shape is likely going to stay pretty similar and I shouldn’t be embarrassed by that. Whatever it is for you, just take tonight to remember that God CREATED you and let. it. go. I had such a good time on my walk today with some added social distance visits in driveways and on porches. Thankful to visit some students and dear friends. It really brought me so much joy. I’m thankful the outdoor season is here, so even if we can’t really hang out, we still kinda can. Anyway, thanks for coming to today’s ted talk. #loveyourthighs #women #babessupportingbabes #womensupportingwomen #godscreation #creation #thickthighssavelives #fitness #workout #hottoevenhotterifthatsevenpossible #skinnylegend #killerqueen #motivation #whole30 #healthyliving #nonscalevictory #consistencyiskey #elizashlesinger https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Q0OfHl0yH/?igshid=1gj8v1bqtrrvt

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Today wasn’t so much a “work out,” as it was work. I packed up my dads 3rd floor apartment and loaded up our vehicles for his move to VA. Today was a win because regardless of my weight, I did all of the moving almost effortlessly. That is so exciting!! Coming up and down the stairs countless times with boxes and books and a bed frame. Climbing in and out of the bed of a truck. I am definitely tired, but in the middle of it I was fine. I’m so thankful I am able to do these things that just a year and a half ago would have been so hard and made me feel so bad about myself. #strong #fitness #workout #hottoevenhotterifthatsevenpossible #skinnylegend #killerqueen #motivation #whole30 #healthyliving #nonscalevictory #consistencyiskey #move #moving #able #bestrong #stairs #cardio #strength #conifdent #ohtova #lyh (at Toledo, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_YaHi3lqe5/?igshid=6sagtaw6aexn

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before and after Cardio Hip Hop 🙌🏻 I was drippppping. Then I did the push-up challenge because I felt left out even though I can’t really do them. 😹 but hey, I won’t be able to if I don’t start somewhere. Thanks to @luperoned and @majah_kei for virtually popping into class with me. Thankful to dance with you ladies, and thank you again, @sbafrica for leading us! #nevermissamonday #fitness #workout #hottoevenhotterifthatsevenpossible #skinnylegend #killerqueen #motivation #whole30 #healthyliving #nonscalevictory #consistencyiskey #hiphop #cardio #pushups #fitnessfriends #dance #zoom #virtualworkout https://www.instagram.com/p/B-GIHG1lSfl/?igshid=1m95e3b9bxb55

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There’s no way around it- I’ve gained a good amount of weight back. I haven’t weighed myself in a while and I still didn’t today, but I just know by the way I feel and my clothes. I was feeling overwhelmed by that thought before leaving for the gym, but then I got on the treadmill and I remembered how much I love that time. Hip hop always energizes me, but I haven’t been making it to other things either due to work or just laziness and I needed to remember how refreshing even just two miles is. That regular consistent activity is what took me so far in the first place. I need to remember that! Thankful for today, for God’s grace, for a little more daylight, for a good workout, and now for something nutritious to eat! #nevermissamonday #fitness #workout #hottoevenhotterifthatsevenpossible #skinnylegend #killerqueen #motivation #whole30 #healthyliving #nonscalevictory #consistencyiskey https://www.instagram.com/p/B9QLFcyF9wo/?igshid=11hmspwl0aqnb

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Got caught in the rain but I still got 5 miles in before work. I was tempted to just enjoy time at home, but I’m glad I went outside, even with the rain it was still in the 50s and I’m all about soaking up the warmer temps before real winter comes. Day 3 of whole30 and it may all be in my head but I’m feeling better already. #fitness #workout #hottoevenhotterifthatsevenpossible #skinnylegend #killerqueen #motivation #whole30 #healthyliving #nonscalevictory #consistencyiskey #rain #blackwatercreektrail #navy #getoutside #discipline https://www.instagram.com/p/B63Y0sQlqX6/?igshid=1ttlofsccmrhj

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Back when I first started working out again, @victoria.protic invited me to do a Triathlon Sprint with her. I thought that was INSANE but I wanted to set myself up for that goal anyway. The one we wanted to do ended up being cancelled so the thought hasn’t even occurred to me until last week. I looked up the distances for the sprint and while I know I won’t be FAST at them, I know I’m now CAPABLE of completing one. So tonight I pulled out my bike and put 12.5 miles in just to prove I could. Now I need to add a 5k run and .5 mile swim with it. 🏃🏻‍♀️🏊🏼‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️ #fitness #workout #hottoevenhotterifthatsevenpossible #skinnylegend #killerqueen #motivation #whole30 #healthyliving #nonscalevictory #consistencyiskey #triathlonsprint #bike #run #swim #worldsport #cycling #nevermissamonday (at Percival's Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2NeBs3lXbF/?igshid=1qcckz3nptvd1

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One year ago >> today 🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉 I still loved my look back then, but I’m so grateful for how much I’ve learned and grown— or shrunk. Today a dear friend gave me a crown bracelet because it represents being a QUEEN 👑 May I never lose that attitude 💁🏻‍♀️ Thank you, @dlwb1120 for the bracelet and for encouraging me every single day! Your kind words and daily runs help keep me going. 🏃🏻‍♀️ #fitness #workout #hottoevenhotterifthatsevenpossible #skinnylegend #killerqueen #motivation #whole30 #healthyliving #nonscalevictory #consistencyiskey #poundclass #queen #transformationtuesday #chipsandsalsa #hipsdontlie #keepgoing #onestepatatime https://www.instagram.com/p/B1-H4xwF0Cz/?igshid=6cyaxqxhzhul

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Labor Day miles with the dogs and an ab workout before chick flicks and ice cream with @kwurkeeme It was hot out there today! Hope you all had a good Monday 💪🏼 #fitness #workout #hottoevenhotterifthatsevenpossible #skinnylegend #killerqueen #motivation #whole30 #healthyliving #nonscalevictory #consistencyiskey #americanhoney #laborday https://www.instagram.com/p/B17U6ZClk1B/?igshid=1v2qnyqqjxwa1

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SHE IS STRONG. Today I got six miles in as a storm was rolling in over the the river, but it ended up just sprinkling and passing over. It was a beautiful walk/run on the trail and I spent a good amount in silence. The future IS scary, but we can laugh at the thought because GOD holds it. Sometimes walking into a storm allows you to see the stillness and power. Thankful for the time to reflect on that today and pray it for my friends. It’s a blessing to face the unknowns and trials with your friends because you get to see how God shows up and works. May I be able to provide a picture of the Lord’s strength to those who need it and remember it myself every single day. Today I was tempted to skip working out but I thought “do it for the gram!” At the end of the day, it’s all for me, but you guys are such an encouragement and I am blessed by you! The second picture is a comparison I used in March with an addition of today. The oldest picture- I truly don’t even remember being that big. It is so wild to me! The next photo was March, months into taking health seriously and the other photo is today, where I’m finally proud of how my thighs look when they do “the thing.” Because I am STRONG. #loveyourlegs #childbearinghips #thighs #fitness #workout #hottoevenhotterifthatsevenpossible #skinnylegend #killerqueen #motivation #whole30 #healthyliving #nonscalevictory #consistencyiskey https://www.instagram.com/p/By8sdC2FGHD/?igshid=1gwufmf6j4yoz

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Happy Monday!! I was so excited to wear my new shirt today from @mandaline34 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Chips and salsa is by far my favorite food. I could easily eat it for any meal and did for lots of years... maybe why I have to do so much working out these days... 😹in any case, once I reach a certain goal I’ll allow it back in and try not to make it my main food group. Today I walked 3.5 miles before work and had the surprise of running into @eliz_sumner so I was blessed with her company. After work I wasn’t done being outside so I put another 2.5 miles in. 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️ #nevermissamonday #fitness #workout #hottoevenhotterifthatsevenpossible #skinnylegend #killerqueen #motivation #whole30 #healthyliving #nonscalevictory #consistencyiskey https://www.instagram.com/p/BwlC325gNRE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=802q6wh7yzzs

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Thankful to make it to the gym after a 13 hour work day. It has become a place of both effort and relaxation. It’s time to myself- to focus, reflect, pray, and just be. A place once so intimidating has become a home. Shoutout to the ymca crew working til close. Without you I wouldn’t get my workouts in as often as I do. Thanks for being kind as I’m the last one to leave the gym. I truly appreciate you! #fitness #workout #hottoevenhotterifthatsevenpossible #skinnylegend #killerqueen #motivation #whole30 #healthyliving #nonscalevictory #consistencyiskey (at Downtown YMCA) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwVx0ZMgJkn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4df53b6ljl7f

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BODYPUMP 💪🏼 Today I felt huge when I went into class, by the end I felt strong and when I looked in the mirror I felt confident. Weight loss can be a really weird mental thing sometimes, but don’t let your own head tell you lies. Believe the truth and keep going. My squat form is definitely improving and I did way more actual lunges than last week. Don’t worry- I still hate them. 🏋🏻‍♀️💪🏼🏃🏻‍♀️ #fitness #workout #healthyeating #healthyliving #bodypump #squat #bestrong #lift #strengthtraining #hottoevenhotterifthatsevenpossible #skinnylegend #killerqueen #weightloss #motivation https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvhy00-A45B/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gmwej8vct8a2

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Monday Motivation: the woman at Starbs today who went on and on about people who post their workouts being so self centered and nobody caring. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 So for those of you this is helping- I won’t give up on you just because Starbucks lady doesn’t like it. I’m building arm muscle, but I will probably always have this flab- at least some of it. Weight loss is going to leave its mark and that’s okay. Remember where you started and use it to KEEP GOING. #sorryimnotsorry #consistencyiskey #mondaymotivation #workout #fitness #whole30 #healthyeating #healthyliving #skinnylegend #killerqueen #hottoevenhotterifthatsevenpossible #run #nikerunningclub #hasfit #gym #bestrong https://www.instagram.com/p/BvdDZumANrw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2gnla96mznf9

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Happy #nevermissaMonday from me to YOU. And if you did “miss” a Monday, don’t let it define your week. Tomorrow is a new day. I haven’t been writing on here often, and maybe some people are relieved by that ahaha but I want to pick it back up. Tonight my thoughts are all over in a good way, but I’ll just make some bullet points. . . . - burpees are hard with your hair down. And even when your hair is up. - hip hop is still my favorite even though I’ve been walking on the past few Mondays because they were so warm ☀️ - the sunset stopped me. - I’ve been in this parking lot countless times, and even now I walk through it most days with no thought, but it’s where I met the man I love, & today that made me well up with happy tears. - every day is a new day to celebrate the grace of God, to receive His mercy and love, & then to extend it to others. -I’m having @marcospizza for dinner because it’s delicious, it’s from my hometown, and because life is about balance. #fitness #workout #hottoevenhotterifthatsevenpossible #skinnylegend #killerqueen #motivation #whole30 #healthyliving #nonscalevictory #consistencyiskey #marcos #pizza #balance #hiphop #burpees #love #sunset #lyh https://www.instagram.com/p/CG06aInFUk5/?igshid=1034ey8v22ugj

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Thank you for accompanying me on a lovely LYH walk, @abbyy_kate So grateful for this city of ours and for the sisters the Lord provides for me to walk with - literally and figuratively. There are so many of you to shower with thankfulness. In the messy, in the ugly sin, in the joy, you ladies have been there. So here’s to all of my sisters- I know no definition of halves or pretend- I love you all. 💛 #fitness #workout #hottoevenhotterifthatsevenpossible #skinnylegend #killerqueen #motivation #whole30 #healthyliving #nonscalevictory #consistencyiskey #sisters #walk #lyh #rivermont https://www.instagram.com/p/CF-45BAF9kd/?igshid=jd6yhy8id1va

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I’ll admit it- this post is for me. When you still feel like you haven’t lost a pound, taking the time to reflect on how much change has taken place is important. The reflection stops me from giving up, from believing that I will always be the same- physically, mentally, spiritually. I won’t be the same, but loss and growth takes work. Dedication to the truth, to good habits, to caring for my soul, mind, and body. And just to clarify- this post isn’t to roll my eyes at heavier me- I love her. But it’s a reminder that I am doing what I set out to do- to be healthy, to have a strong body, to take care of what has been given to me- and besides, I still love baguettes as much as the girl on the left. Yes, this post was for me- but if it helps you remember that the process is slow and long, but GOOD, (health, and all growth) then thank the Lord. May you be thankful for where you’ve come from and look forward to where you’re going, but most importantly- run time God where you are and ask Him to keep holding you each step of the way. He loves you. #fitness #workout #hottoevenhotterifthatsevenpossible #skinnylegend #killerqueen #motivation #whole30 #healthyliving #nonscalevictory #consistencyiskey #growth #reflection #baguettes https://www.instagram.com/p/CFazbCTFVMT/?igshid=p0uuxh67nfar