Kristen McDaniel

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HABIT BUILDER earned for a 3-day streak!

22 Jun 19:39

That’s so amazing!!!! I fight the protein battle with my little to so I’m really hoping the lead by example technique also pays off. Way to go!

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Thanks!! My mom did a lot of work in breaking the first step of this, she NEVER commented on how my body looked or an outfit etc expect to ask how I felt in something, if I felt strong, happy etc (a BIG change from how she was raised) but she always talked down about herself, which eventually transferred to me (if she didn’t like her thighs & I had big thighs… or if she commented on someone else’s “flaws” 🙄 and I had a similar feature etc) so that’s the step I’m trying to change now & oddly enough it’s rubbing off on my mom too 😂

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Thank you! Pretty sure I’m pretty lucky to have such a fierce daughter who not only pushes my buttons (we’re sooo alike lol) but also pushes me in all the good ways haha

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Thank you- it was definitely not easy at all and I did not feel like tuning in to the workout this am, but all that changed after our interaction. I’ll take motivation however I can get it until the discipline & habits build back up

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13 Jun 17:35

Today as we were getting ready for the pool my daughter asked why I never wear my two-pieces…my mental thought was “because I hate my body” but I’m determined to not pass that mentality on to her so instead I told her to pick one out for me. It occurred to me I never worry about what the other moms are wearing at the pool, except to wish I felt confident enough to do it. So today I put on the hot pink bikini she picked (no chance of going unnoticed lol), chose to believe her when she told me I was beautiful, and then despite being hot and tired when we got home, I pushed play on the leg day workout and crushed it. Not because I felt like I “had to” but because I wanted to continue to show her that I love how strong it is, even now. Little wins every day!

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Sure! I’ll warn you he doenst have the best manners lol it’s either slug (as pictured) or giant chihuahua 😂😂

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03 Jun 11:33

Starting the beach shred a little behind, but just finished my first solid workout in almost 10 months (with my emotional support lab 🤣) I let too many distractions & excuses keep me from my fitness for too long but it feels amazing (and exhausting) to be back at it!

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