Many, if not all of you, know I moved 2,200 miles away from everything I've ever known to chase a dream to move out west and start my career. I do not regret that decision for one hot second, but I do not know where I'll be in a year from now or longer. So please, don't ask me about my long term goals. Nothing sets off my anxiety more than the unknown and looking too far into the future. I do know that someday I'd like to become more involved in the fitness industry, but I'm not sure exactly how or when that will happen. I do also know that I am learning to trust in the process, however slow it might be, to gain progress both physically and mentally.
Moving out here was extremely terrifying, regardless of all the high-speed technology that allows me to connect with everyone I know. I still, one year later, only know a handful of people, and not many of them understand my need to get into a gym to relieve my stress and anxiety.That's my number one way to cope with life's difficulties that are thrown my way -- exercise until you feel better. I do know that I don't know everything about health, fitness, and proper nutrition for the lifestyle I want to lead, so I can utilize Instagram to my advantage. Through this, I am able to stay focused on where I want to be, while learning a bit more when I'm squeezed for time. I do also hit up bodybuilding.com for an endless amount of great resources as well.
These are the people I enjoy their posts the most and why:
Ashley Conrad -- she is a sponsored athlete for Adidas and a celebrity personal trainer. Her Clutch Cut program is the one I currently follow, and I have been able to learn to push my mind away from its "I'm too tired thoughts" when I know my body can do more. She inspires me because she took a huge risk to design a company while dropping out of med school (I believe it was med school) to follow what was her greatest desire and calling. She has put everything on the line, and made it through to the end. She is incredibly inspiring and positive. I just love her posts.
Dana Linn Bailey & Rob Bailey -- They are incredible people. I admire the Warhouse Gym that they have opened together and the Flag Nor Fail line of clothing they created. Every single time I see an anchor (their logo) I am reminded that I cannot give up on myself. Sure, they've seen hard times, but they have never given up on their dreams and I shouldn't either. Dana's physique is incredible to me because that requires so much hard work and dedication to what she does. You cannot achieve what she has without it. That kind of mindset is admiring. I should also mention that their incredible love for Pitbulls also adds mega bonus points in my book.
Devin Physique -- I admire him because he has built himself up from literally nothing. He shares his story all the time on instagram, but he flows NOTHING but positive energy. He is teaching me to re frame my mindset to "Yes, I CAN reach my goals." His posts are nothing but positive (even if some are long). I can't stop myself from reading them. And he posts adorable pictures of his puppies also.
Jamie Eason -- This woman is downright incredible. Jamie has survived breast cancer, and triumphed in the fitness industry. She is a Godly woman, and faced hardship when she and her husband faced what was likely infertility. Now she is a mother to the world's most adorable little boy and really seems to have her life balanced.
Jessie Hilgenberg -- Jessie seems to have a heart of gold. I love her posts. She is currently expecting her first child with her husband, and has really made a point to continue her fitness routine and posting it for the world to see. I admire that because pregnancy and lifting weights is frowned upon as far as most of the society is concerned. However, she is showing the world that you can still be fit and pregnant. Not to mention, I am DYING to go to her strong camp someday.
Nate Diesel -- My most recent find on Instagram. This is his transformation, and I haven't been following him very long. I love his posts though, because they make me smile and laugh. He is silly and his personality shines right through. I'm sure he would be a real hoot to hang out with!
Now, all of these people are great to follow on Instragram. However, I don't want you to think I have no one in my life that I can use as a real crutch. My family and friends mean so much to me, and I know that they will catch me when I'm falling. Their support is incredible. I'm learning to love myself and the life I'm living one day at a time. I'm progressing and focusing on loving myself completely (jiggly parts included) and looking toward an even bigger, brighter, future!
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