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Crystal | Fat Loss & Strength Journey

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Strength & Fat Loss Journey 📉
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Feeling incredibly grateful for this community. 🥰

Let’s continue to support each other and build each other up! taken in Winnipeg, Manitoba by @_theprairieproject

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4 months ago

The last 4.5 months have been a huge lesson in patience for me. Recovery isn’t linear, and there were definitely moments where it felt like progress was moving way slower than I wanted it to. But lately, things are finally starting to click again.

My physiotherapist has been pushing me into more challenging workouts and increasing the intensity because I’m getting closer and closer to being back at 100%. Exercises that used to feel difficult are starting to feel strong again, and that’s a pretty incredible feeling after everything.
It’s reminded me that progress isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes it’s adding more weight, realizing movements hurt less, feeling more stable, or noticing your confidence coming back little by little.

I’m not fully at the finish line yet, but for the first time in a while, I can really see it. Grateful for the people helping me through this process and proud that I kept going even on the frustrating days. ✌️

Thank you @popeyeswinnipeg @popeyessupplements for help keeping me fueled 💪 by @_theprairieproject

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5 months ago

3 months ago I couldn’t even do this.
Today, I’m back on the bench. 💪
Yeah, it’s 20 lbs… but it’s also progress, consistency, and refusing to start over at zero.
Coming back from a shoulder injury while also battling pneumonia wasn’t just physical—it tested my patience, my mindset, and my discipline. There were days I felt stuck, frustrated, and way further from my goals than I wanted to be.
But this right here is why you don’t quit.
It’s not about how heavy the weight is—it’s about showing up when it would be easier not to. It’s about trusting that small steps still move you forward.
I’ve still got a long way to go, and I’m nowhere near where I used to be… but I’m closer than I was yesterday.
And that’s enough to keep going. 🔥

#fitnessmotivation #workout #motivation by @_theprairieproject

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7 months ago

This week I had the honour of speaking to the ATU Canada Delegation giving a report from a committee that I am a chair of with ATU Canada, Health & Safety/Criminal Code.

The work has only begun, and now that I've been elected into the position of Western Canada Board Rep i am very excited to continue the work to help improve the health & safety of all Transit Workers across Canada. taken in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada by @_theprairieproject

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22 days ago

Walking through downtown Halifax and you come across the Roxbury...... taken in Halifax, Nova Scotia by @_theprairieproject

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23 days ago

Today, I’m incredibly honoured and humbled to share that I have been elected as an ATU Canada Western Board Representative.

I don’t take this responsibility lightly. I’m grateful for the trust that was placed in me, and I’m proud to have the opportunity to stand up and advocate for transit workers across Canada.

From becoming the first woman elected as Chief Steward of my local, to serving on the Winnipeg Labour Council Executive Board, this journey has always been about one thing: standing up for working people and making sure our voices are heard.

I’m bringing my heart, my experience, and my commitment in this role, and I’m ready to continue this work.

To everyone who supported me, encouraged me, stood beside me, and believed in me: thank you. I’m truly grateful.

This isn’t just a position. It’s a responsibility, and I’m honoured to carry it.

ATU Canada, let’s get to work. ✊💙❤️ by @_theprairieproject

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25 days ago

Down by the waterfront it's Oktoberfest until the end of today. They had a Bavarian band and I just had to capture the song they were singing 🤣 taken in Halifax, Nova Scotia by @_theprairieproject

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a month ago

Stocking up for the new semester just got a whole lot easier. 🎒⚡️

The Back-to-School Flash Sale is live right now until September 14 at Popeyes! Grab your favorite supplements, protein, and energy essentials with Buy One, Get One 50% OFF.

Head into your local store or tap the link in my bio to grab yours before they're gone! 🛒✨

#PopeyesSupplements #BackToSchool #SupplementSale #FuelYourGoals #FitnessEssentials by @_theprairieproject

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a month ago

Sometimes you just need to change your hair. 💇‍♀️✨

I went in today and decided to do something a little different with my color, and honestly… I LOVE it. 🥹❤️

There’s just something about leaving the salon with fresh hair that makes you feel like a whole new person. I feel lighter, happier, more confident and dare I say… a little younger too! 😂

It’s amazing what a little change can do for your mood. Sometimes you don’t need a whole life makeover… just a new hair color. 💁‍♀️✨

Here’s to doing things that make us feel good, confident, and like the best version of ourselves. ❤️

Thank you @joleneshairstyles at @topendstudioinc for the fresh new look 😍 by @_theprairieproject

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2 months ago

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3 months ago

Today marks the beginning of a new chapter.

A new training program.
A deload week.
The start of a cut.

Some people see a deload as taking it easy. I see it as investing in the bigger picture. Recovery is where your body adapts, gets stronger, and prepares for what's ahead. Sometimes the smartest move isn't pushing the hardest it's about trusting the process.

Walking into the gym today and having the entire place to myself was the perfect reminder that this journey is personal. No distractions. No comparisons. Just me, my goals, and the work that needs to be done.

Every transformation starts with a decision. You can stay where you are, or you can choose to grow. Growth isn't always loud or exciting. Sometimes it's simply showing up, following the plan, and believing that the small, consistent actions you take today will become the results you see tomorrow.

This cut isn't just about changing my physique. It's about building discipline, staying consistent, and proving to myself that I can keep showing up, even on the days that don't feel extraordinary.

Here's to trusting the process, embracing the journey, and becoming stronger, one workout, one meal, and one day at a time.

Let's do this. 💪

#ﬁtnessjourney #mystory #girlswholiftheavy taken in Westside Iron Training & Therapy by @_theprairieproject

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3 months ago

So incredibly honored to be featured in the latest ATU International quarterly magazine! 🚌✨

It’s truly a privilege to be recognized alongside such fierce women from across the union who are all working hard to shape a sustainable future for our members and our communities. As a bus operator with Winnipeg Transit, I’m proud to represent Local 1505 and to stand with these incredible leaders who are making a real difference.

#ATU #UnionStrong #WomenInLabour taken in Winnipeg, Manitoba by @_theprairieproject

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