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18/05/2024

⭐️ NEW EPISODE⭐️

Come along as we rejoin the PCT from Cajon Pass to Wrightwood!

Music for this episode by Battlestar Kalakala

https://youtu.be/6RAgFHWzbj4?si=S9jR2sxqXm27nymF

10/02/2024

I woke up today and realized it’s been over four years since I drank alcohol.

I decided to take a pause on drinking in 2020 after my mom died so that I could put myself on some solid emotional ground during my grief process.

As time went on, I realized how great I feel on all levels and how little I care about having a drink.

I haven’t missed it one second!

08/02/2024

Had a breakthrough this week. ✨

I’ve been preparing to leave my job of 5+ years to hike the PCT - and it’s not been as easy as I expected. Major guilt!

Folks might think, “Who cares about that job? Take off and leave it all behind!”

In theory, that’s easy. In practice, not so much.
There’s been a ton of anxiety around how to exit “correctly” and how to “do it right”.

Investigating these feelings further, I realized that the origin was rooted in some sort of good girl complex telling me that I’m letting the organization and my team down in some way. Umm, no Michelle.

Realizing this was big! In the grand scheme of my life, this job means so little.

While I pride myself on strong work ethic and commitment to people I serve, I also know that it does not define me.

⚡️I’m leaping into this grand adventure and crafting my own version of a joyful life!

See you later, work!

15/01/2024

This week’s lunch prep is focused on a packing a protein punch!

Marinara mixed with whipped cottage cheese over Banza protein noodles and with black pepper chicken sausage on the side!

Depending on my hunger, I may add a side salad but either way, I know I’ve got protein in every layer.

I am deeply committed to sticking to a healthy eating pattern as I prepare for the biggest physical adventure of my life - hiking the entire Pacific Crest Trail (2,650 miles).

I’m challenging myself: What can I accomplish in 75 days to help set me up for success while living on trail?

Self-sabotage or blooming into my best self, it’s all up to me!

01/01/2024

Pumping up my protein party with:

🥚spicy egg bites
+
🫛snow peas
+
🍫protein bar

Spicy egg bites = peppers, spices, red onion, shaved Brussels, ground turkey, eggs, cheddar

17/12/2023

Ever get the urge to just self-sabotage?

Me, too.

Seems like as I’ve moved along in life, I get no less urges like this.

They still come alongside me, the difference now is that I’m aware,
I notice
and then make the next best move.

12/12/2023

I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to mentally prepare for the PCT.

I mean, I’m essentially blowing up my everyday life - leaving my job and school, all that is structural and stable - for a wild 6 month backpacking adventure.

While awake I think I’m ready for this massive change, but my dreams tell me different. And I’m listening.

I don’t have the answers, but mentally preparing this morning looks like:

🔸Offering softness towards my anxiety dreams and the leftovers when I wake up.
🔸Taking a cold morning walk in the darkness and *noticing* what’s around me. Finding magic in the quiet.
🔸Creating space to be unproductive and dreamy.

One thing I know for sure, it sure is both scary and incredible to know that there is more to life than grinding.

28/11/2023

Steady at it! Feeling stronger and more agile every day.

For accountability, I thought I might share my habit plan for the week:
(These are things I check off every night)

🔸Water
🔸Supplements
🔸Walk 4x rain or shine
🔸4 bootcamps (t,w,f,s)
🔸Jazzercise (Th)
🔸Meal prep
🔸Neutral weigh in
🔸Log food

Hold me to it! 🔥

26/11/2023

Some raw ingredients for lunch prep this week! 🥕

Working with what we’ve got in the fridge/pantry, I’m creating a few personal produce charcuterie-style boards to cater to my favorite “pick a little of this and that” style of eating. 🫐

👉 No fancy recipes and barely any time prepping! Just grilling up the chicken apple sausage and throwing together some everything seasoned cottage cheese and mustard dip. Totally inspired by !

Cheers to sticking to our healthy habits this week! 🦾

23/11/2023

⚡️Awesome ⚡️partner workout to start off the holiday! 🥰

20/11/2023

Holiday Week Meal Prep! 🥕

It seems like paying attention is super important on these holiday weeks; to hunger, emotion, favorite foods.
I’m planning ahead for pre and post holiday and focusing on being present and having some fun! 🫐

🔸Breakfast: Simple Pumpkin Spice Protein Pancakes
(blended pure pumpkin + vanilla protein powder + pumpkin spice seasoning + cottage cheese + chia + baking soda) topped with mixed berry compote (frozen berries heated) poured over fresh blueberries.

🔸Linner: Variety plate (hearts of palm + carrot + mini cuke + green onion + broccoli + cauli * almonds + berries + mini peppers + baby corn) dipped in cottage cheese and mustard.

Prepped. Ready. ✔️

17/11/2023

Big thank you to Sal at for his knowledge and big assist in today’s bootcamp!

I tweaked my back on the first pull of the rower, and he was there every step of the rest of the workout with encouragement, mods, and customized stretches. Grateful!

12/11/2023

Hey, wanna see what I’m eating this week?
I’m always looking for meal prep inspo, and has been that for me lately. No one makes me just want to just crunch into some freshness like she does!

Inspired by her lunch plates, I made a solo charcuterie platter for each day this week filled with allll kinds of deliciousness! I will pair it all with protein “dip” (but it’s really just blended cottage cheese, unflavored protein pow, mustard, and spices).

For breakfast, I’m trying something new: Savory parfaits!
I stirred together plain Greek yogurt with chia, everything bagel seasoning, dried herbs, and topped with avo slices and green onions + a savory “trail mix” of roasted chickpeas and mixed nuts and seeds. ❤️ (I’m gonna wait to add that each day to keep it crisp).

Appreciate you peeps who inspire me to stay consistent. It’s the best part of my experience with social media - using it to get inspired!

Hope this gives you a little inspo to Fight for Yourself, too!

12/11/2023

One way that I keep myself motivated is to
*actively cultivate*
it in myself.

In other words, I’m not waiting for motivation’s fickle way to come to me, I create it.

This morning that looked like an exercise to help me brand this training phase for myself.

What I learned: It is layers of work and is equally about DISCIPLINE and JOY.

And now I’m pumped for this week of PCT training, let’s get it! 🔥

07/11/2023

I’m on a mission.

I’ve set my sights on the biggest athletic feat I could ever imagine: hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.

More on that later, but I’ll tell you that I’m more determined than ever to make this happen.

That means I’m gonna crawl and run and lift and fuel in a way that will get me there.

I’ve got 5 months to train.
And prove it to myself.

05/11/2023

Tackled Sunday Meal Prep early today, and I’m excited about the menu this week!

🔸Breaky: 5 ingredient protein pancakes with mixed berry “syrup”. I threw together peanut butter protein pow, eggs, a little almond flour, cinnamon, baking pow (+ water) and griddled em up.
For the syrup, I just tossed some frozen mixed berries into a pot and slowly heated until runny - then drizzled over a dollop of plain Greek yogurt. YUM.

🔸Lunch: My take on a chef’s salad: grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, cubed cheddar, diced ham, hb egg & red onion - all on a bed of mixed greens and romaine.

🥗I put these in Tupperware so I could shake em up with a spoonful of EVOO. Ready to go!

This week starts a more disciplined eating regimen so that I can prime my body for a big adventure this spring.

It’s not easy but I welcome the challenge of training and fueling for optimum health on the trail.

Thinking of my future self!

30/10/2023

Out here in the freezing temps to acclimate to cold weather hiking and try out new gear.

Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable!

29/10/2023

Sundays are for soup! 🥣

For meal prep this week, I made a big pot of spicy chicken noodle soup to warm up my guts.

I’m focused on packing in the nutrition and flavor, so I made a brew of:
🔸chicken
🔸sipping broth
🔸chickpea pasta
🔸yellow onion
🔸fresh garlic
🔸carrots
🔸celery
🔸frozen peas & corn
🔸can of pure pumpkin
🔸spices: turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, oregano, bouillon, crushed red pepper, s&p.

After bring to a boil and then simmering for about 45 mins, I will pour into big jars and place at eye level in the fridge.

Ready to take on the week!

♥️

22/10/2023

It’s Meal Prep Sunday and here’s what’s on the menu this week!

🔸Breakfast: Protein packed yogurt mixture topped with a dollop of peanut butter and sprinkled with cinnamon and unsweetened cacao.

I used a hand mixer to combine plain greek yogurt and cottage cheese with a big scoop of chocolate peanut butter protein powder until smooth, then added toppings. This tastes like dessert but has zero sugar!

🔸Lunch: Quinoa salad with cukes + cherry tomatoes + garbanzo beans + grilled chicken + goat cheese + red onion + romaine lettuce with lemon juice, salt, pepper, olive oil, and quinoa cooked in bone broth. Packed with flavor, color, and nutrients!

If you needed a nudge to come up with a simple meal plan for the week, here it is.

You are *worth the effort*!

21/10/2023

Opened my eyes and knew I wanted to start today out strong.
My brain wanted to fight me, so:
🔸I put on my workout gear.
🔸Decided what workout I would do.
🔸Texted friends for accountability.
🔸Meditated my intention.
🔸Drove to the gym saying out loud, “Beginner’s mindset! I’ve got a plan so I will try, I will push!”

Super grateful to for being such an encouraging teacher!

11/10/2023

Wednesday win! 😀

🔸Signed up for a new bootcamp class at my gym that sounded extra turbo. Was super nervous about it. Figured I could pretend I was Kathy Bates if I needed to. 😅

🔸Texted friends for accountability and support. Wanted them to know so that I would follow through.

🔸Walked through the doors and kicked b***y! Really surprised myself.

Big thank you to the community at for being so welcoming!

Here’s my proud face. ❤️

15/09/2023

Variety is the spice! ✨

I tried my first Jazzercise class tonight and it was everything I was hoping for!

I’ve been wanting to supplement my movement with something else that adds rhythm, dance, grace, balance, and FUN and this hit all the marks.

I was transported back to my dance days and reminded of the ways my body wants to move. I still got it!

Also, there’s something I love about taking a grassroots dance class at the local grange hall down the street with my neighbors - all cheering each other on, ya know?

The next challenge is to make sure I create a weekly routine of crossfit, walking/running and Jazzercise and/or yoga. Prioritizing me!

10/09/2023

Hi friends!
It’s Meal Prep Sunday, and here’s what’s on the menu this week:

🔸Slow cooker chicken chili with great northern/cannellini/black beans + homegrown onions/chives + corn + garlic + stock + chicken + canned green chilis + Greek yogurt topped with cilantro and avo.
So darn good that we used it as a dip for football snacks!

🔸Breaky: Everything cottage cheese bowls with cukes + homegrown tomatoes + snap peas + hb egg. All kinds of protein and flava!

Bring on the week!

10/09/2023

One thing I’ve found is a critical component of wellness:
experimenting on yourself!

Trying things out keeps things fresh AND keeps you learning. Asking questions like, “What’s working for me right now, and what’s not serving me?”

💥Staying curious + experimenting!

☕️ My experiment this week: Replacing a cup or two of coffee with some sipping broth. Still getting that warm cup I crave with added bonus of more protein and less caffeine!

Hoping this post is a bit of inspo to check in with yourself and try something new this week!

-experiment

27/08/2023

This morning I woke up feeling ick, and I’d love to tell you how I handled it.

Yesterday was filled with fun, but also not much movement, careless eating, and some uncomfortable interactions. All of which are clearly related.

Instead of reeling and swirling in a spiral today, I woke up determined to counteract ick with 💡and ❤️.

↪️ Shame loooves to thrive in the dark, so one of the first things I did this morning was to write it all down - anything and everything that wanted to come up. Bring it all out into the open.

🧘‍♀️Then, I spent some time in silence to breathe and clear my energy, calming my system.

🏃‍♀️I got outside to get some sun on my face and move my body to shake everything out, get my blood pumping.

📚I read a book that supports my wellness to get my head swirling on THAT.

🏡 I tidied the house. The environment you live in matters! As I gather my thoughts, I’m also gathering things, ya know?

I do all of this to really wrap my arms around myself when these days come up. It’s about being self-aware about what’s going on with me and doing the loving things I know my body/mind/spirit need.

I’m telling you hoping that if you feel this way today, you can maybe do some of this or what *your* body is telling you it needs in the moment.

Fight for Yourself!

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Let’s get real. I don’t always wake up wanting to go workout at 5:30. Today was one of those days. 😏 I told myself while half asleep, “No matter what I’m feeling, I can control my actions.” So, I rolled out of bed, dressed for my workout, and started my day. Always glad I did! It’s simple if I think about it that way: No matter what, I CAN CONTROL MY ACTIONS. 😎 #fightforyourself #justkeepgoing #fitnessafter40 #selfcare #consistency #determination #healthyhabits #workout #nevergiveup #coach #reframeyourthoughts #healthandwellnesscoach

💥 New Episode Alert! 💥 Check it out wherever you get your podcasts or at fightforyourself.net. You are worth the effort!

Listening in and soaking up the (quiet + loud) sounds of some springtime morning zen right outside the back door. . . . #fightforyourself #naturetherapy #nature #trees #treetherapy #spring #birds #garden #grief #morningvibes #podcast #coach

🌞 NEW EPISODE out today! Episode #47: A Year of Clear is about my personal celebration of over a year of deciding not to have a drink! This experiment is helping me be present with the wild spectrum of everything. Check it out at fightforyourself.net or wherever you get your podcasts! . . . #fightforyourself #newepisode #podcast #coach #sober #selfwork #selftherapy #coach #griefjourney #growthmindset #grief #healthy2021 #health #healthandwellnesscoach

🔊 Sound up for a sneak peek listen to what we are working on. Coming soon: 🔸More original meditations set to original music. 🔸Chris' low stim ambient album. More to come. . . . #fightforyourself #healing #meditation #meditationguide #lowstim #ambient #collab #podcast #coach #healthy2021

This is our message for this morning. ♥️

I'm gonna run in the morning. I'm gonna run in the morning. I'm gonna run in the morning. Repeating this to myself before bed to inform my brain and *let it sink in as truth as I sleep* (+ telling you for accountability!) 👟 . . . #fightforyourself #runhappy #smilemiles #consistency #fitness #runningsavedmylife #run #brooks #brooksrunning #fitspo #accountability #healthjourney #healthylifestyle #habits #healthy2021 #healthyhabits #coach #podcast #healthandwellnesscoach

💫New Episode Alert!💫 . Episode 45 is out in the Universe and ready for your earholes! Check it out at http://www.fightforyourself.net . Hoping that you will tune in today and take some time as you prepare for the week. You are worth the effort! . . . #fightforyourself #newepisode #slowdown #podcast #mindfulness #wellness #coach #healthylifestyle #healthyhabits #healthandwellnesscoach #selfcare #mentalhealth

✨Meal Prep Sunday doesn't have to take all day!✨ These jar salads are quick to whip up. . Here's a sneak peak into how I assemble my jar salads each week. I mostly use what we've got on hand, and this week it's baked tumeric chicken breast + cucumber + kale + arugula + romaine + shredded cabbage + broccoli + hb egg + red onion (and avo later). . These salads are where I plan in most of my nutrition, so I pack a ton of veggie deliciousness in a BIG jar! The great thing is you can add whatever you like! . Prep all of your veggies (I sometimes do this the day before) and just layer and that's it! The only cooking is baking chicken (425 for 35 mins). I usually throw this in the oven before my run so it's ready when I come back. . DM me with any questions, I'm happy to chat all things meal prep! . Hope this helps! . . . . #fightforyourself #justkeepgoing #mealprepsundays #mealprepsunday #mealplan #mealprep #mealplanning #mealprepping #healthylifestyle #healthyhabits #healthyfood #health #healthandwellnesscoach #mealideas #jarsalads #nutrition #if #keto #podcast #coach

✨Today marks my personal anniversary of Fighting for Myself!✨ . Four years ago, I decided to make one small change in how I treated my body, and I have never looked back! . Today I am healthier, leaner (down 110 lbs), and most importantly - happier than I've ever been! . My brain works better and my thoughts are much more clear. My energy is through the roof! I *show up* in presence and clarity to whatever I decide to do. . ➡️ What I am most proud of is that I have continued, day by day, to make this my lifestyle for THE LONG HAUL. Nothing extreme - just a *determined dedication* to being healthy in all ways. . A BIG thank you to my past self for believing that change was possible, and for the versions of me along the way so far that kept the dream alive! . . . #fightforyourself #justkeepgoing #transformation #healthylifestyle #healthyhabits #healthybodyimage #health #weightloss #coach #healthandwellnesscoach #podcast

Who cares if it's raining? Get your steps in inside! Seriously though, one of my fave ways to get some movement in during fall and winter evenings is to watch a favorite show while walk-jogging the house. Habit bundling for the win! 🏆 . . . #fightforyourself #justkeepgoing #moveeveryday #housewalking #steps #healthyhabits #healthylifestyle #healthandwellnesscoach #podcast #coach #healthcoach

Had a a great time leading a talk on Body Positivity tonight for Rain City Rock Camp! What an honor it is to hold space to explore these issues together. ❤️ . . #fightforyourself #raincityrockcamp #rcrc #rockon #bodyimage #bodypositivity #tedtalk #healthybodyimage

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