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As I'm seeing some new faces here this week, WELCOME! Thank you for being here ☺️ I wanted to take a minute to share a little bit more about me & what kind of content you can expect to see in this space.

I've been really wanting a genuine social media space to connect with others who can resonate with me, which is why I completely deactivated my previous account and started this a month ago.

Building genuine connection and community is a priority of mine. It's not about being the most aesthetic out there, or having an insane follower amount, but just being surrounded by quality people who bring some joy into my life with their content 🥰 (and vice versa, hopefully)

I appreciate each and every one of you, know that I'm 100% a hype girl.

If you are open to telling me about yourself, I would love to hear what your favorite hobby is?! (or something you're wanting to explore as a hobby) below 👇

#mentalhealthawareness #girlswholift #healingjourney #alcoholfree #glutenfreemeals taken in Atlanta, GA by @life_withchel

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5 months ago

because same here 💅

sometimes we have to be in survival mode to protect ourselves.
when it comes to fight/flight etc, I am a freeze girlie who dissociates and doesn’t feel like anything is real. once this phase lessens, I’m able to process emotions a little more in depth (which has finally been a place I have reached for the last few months)

whatever YOU may be going through, know that everything you’re doing is the best you can. IT IS ENOUGH 🫶🏼

celebrate those small wins like getting out of bed in the morning, going for a walk & getting ☀️, for choosing moments of self-care when you’d rather not.

this year has taught me that so many seasons of life are challenging, some particularly more than others, & some are absolutely devastating to where you hit a breaking point.

while this is all true, I’m going to continue to look for the good and believe joy is possible amidst ANY of these times 🙏

#healingjourney🧘🏾‍♀️ #griefandhealing #mentalhealthmatters💚 #sobercommunity #mentalhealthblogger taken in Atlanta, GA by @life_withchel

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19 days ago

how do you find words for the sudden, tragic loss of one of the most beautiful souls you ever knew?

8 years wasn’t nearly enough time, but I am beyond grateful our lives were intertwined for even a short duration.

Thank you for taking me under your wing initially as my PT colleague, for always being there, and for allowing space for me to become your family 🥹

I will forever miss our dates at breweries talking for hours, extensive phone calls, being silly together at work, and laying on the couch doing absolutely nothing together.

I’ll never understand why this happened, but I promise to carry out your loving spirit & devoted heart to others on a daily basis.

love you forever MB (& I know you are enjoying a watermelon sour 🍻 in Heaven today)

til we meet again sis 🤍

#griefjourney #griefandhealing #griefsucks #griefawareness #grievingprocess taken in Charlotte, North Carolina by @life_withchel

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5 months ago

I 100% understand it’s not the most exciting, but I *pinky promise* it will pay off over time & you’ll be thanking yourself 30-40 years from now 🥺

even if you just start including a 3-5 min warm up before your workout, that matters 🫰🏼

love always,

your PT bestie who has seen it ALL and wants you to live your absolute best life for as long as possible 💗

#longevitylifestyle #mobilitymatters #injurypreventiontraining #physicaltherapytips #trainforyourlife taken in Atlanta, GA by @life_withchel

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a day ago

I have so much to say but it would be too long to type out.

However, let me summarize: my 2010-2013 undergrad era was full of Three Olives shots, frat parties, dancing at the clubs in bodycon dresses, eating calzones at 3 AM, refusing to wear coats in the winter going out bc it would “mess with my look” & functioning on little sleep before an 8 AM class. how we did it all, will always be the greatest mystery 😀

side note PT school was not like this period 💀💀

#netflixdocumentary #milleniallife #millenialhumor #2010snostalgia #2010sthrowback by @life_withchel

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8 days ago

why have i always been this way 😩😩😅

+ the whisk was a paid actor 💅

#milleniallife #millenialhumor #growingupinthe90s #goodbyeearl #theatrekid taken in Atlanta, GA by @life_withchel

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10 days ago

something bringing my spark back this summer? this @fabletics fit 💅 #fableticspartner

Daydreamer+ Windbreaker: super light weight, not ideal for humid ATL summer days rn, but when it gets cooler I’ll be living in it

Oasis Twist Sports Bra: medium impact support & got me wanting to hit the pool 😎

Sunchaser Short 3”: we love some built in spandex shorts. runner/walker besties, there is a cell phone pocket too 🤭

size Medium & Velvet Dawn/Classic White colors

*for reference, I’m 5’9”, 27” waist, athletic build*

head over to the ShopMy link in my bio, if you want to match 🛍️

#athleisurelook #gymgirlsbelike #girlswholiftheavy #strongwomen taken in Atlanta, GA by @life_withchel

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25 days ago

I remember in high school, we had to take a weightlifting class in PE for a few months. It was with mostly football players & a few girls. Every single second felt dreadful. I was horrified I’d either look bulky or get actually crushed by a barbell 💀

let’s fast forward to 15 years later, where I’ve gone through so much exercise science education + the actual willingness to be OPEN to strength training. here’s what has happened since as a result ⬇️

1. never have I felt THIS great or confident in my body
2. it’s fun to see myself get stronger over time & such a better fixation than checking the scale constantly
3. somewhere along the way, longevity became a top priority
4. i learned you don’t get bulky from lifting heavy ALONE. Your diet contributes mostly to this 🤪
5. i 🫶🏼 my muscles popping & am really proud of that
6. so much of what you do carries over into every day functional tasks (like DEADLIFTS bestieeeee)

If you’re afraid of strength training, know that it isn’t uncommon!
But don’t let fear stop you from TRYING ➡️ the benefits are lifelong 💅

#womenwholift #ɢʏᴍɢɪʀʟ #workoutmotivational #ɢʏᴍʀᴀᴛ #beginnerworkout taken in Atlanta, GA by @life_withchel

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a month ago

refusing to ever get over Hamilton 😌

my 2 forms of dissociation: staring at the wall questioning my life versus a deep hyperfixation on music

idk why I’m like this but I’m sure my therapist would have something to say lolsss

#theaterkid #hamiltonthemusical #milleniallife #mentalhealthawareness #dissociation taken in Atlanta, GA by @life_withchel

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a month ago

like why do they have to grow my 🍑🍑🍑 so much (even on 10 and 15s rn!) such a love hate relationship 😩

tell me what you do mentally to get through these? because I currently just try to dissociate with music 🤣

#gymhumour #legdayproblems #bulgariansplitsquats #girlswholiftheavy #ɢʏᴍʀᴀᴛ taken in Atlanta, GA by @life_withchel

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2 months ago

2021 was a BAD year for me, between working overtime during COVID & all the chaos that came with it, dealing with a back injury, and navigating codependency from someone close to me with addiction.

i felt out of control in literally every aspect of my life, so naturally food & alcohol were my biggest sources of comfort. Living in constant fight or flight about did me in ➡️I love this version of me for doing what she could to simply SURVIVE.

eventually, I moved away, found a great trauma therapist & was able to overcome the depth of this pain/PTSD to get to a place of healing (thank you Jesus for paving this way ultimately)

if your body isn’t where you want it to be right now, there is nothing wrong with you. be patient, listen to what it’s telling you, & don’t be afraid to dig deeper into yourself.

the road to get here has been messy because I’m human, but it’s helped shape me into who I am & where I hope to keep going 💛

#traumahealingjourney #bodyrecomp #addictionisreal #girlswholiftheavy #gymgirlmotivation taken in Atlanta, GA by @life_withchel

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2 months ago

if I exercised based on how motivated I felt, tbh you’d see me at the gym once every few weeks 🙈 (+ I have multiple degrees in all of this, you’d think it would be a lil easier!!)

your brain & mood will literally try to trick you with any excuse it can to stay comfortable and choose the path of least resistance.
it’s so important in those moments to show up anyway.

you’ll build confidence, trust, and resilience 🤝 so over time the effort to workout will become more automatic as a discipline versus a ‘should I or shouldn’t I’ choice.

keep sticking with it & understand nothing is wrong with you for not feeling motivated 100% of the time 😜

#ﬁtnesstips #beginnerfitness #confidencebuilding #gymgirlshit #girlswholiftheavy taken in Atlanta, GA by @life_withchel

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