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  • Digging in

    After the roller coaster ride that I’ve been on for the past year and a half, I’m finally able to plant my seeds this spring. Gradually my life will grow roots in this new place with the right elements: not just water and sunlight, but also through my church, marathon training, my faith and my… Read more


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  • Do or do not

    There is no try… I spent this past weekend at Disney World where I ran the Star Wars Dark Side half marathon. And it was amazing! It was my second half marathon, but I’ve ran several races over the past 3-4 years. This one was definitely one of my favorite. The course took us through…Do… Read more


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  • Just you wait

    Over the weekend, I saw Hamilton the musical. It went above and beyond my expectations, and I felt a strong connection to Hamilton throughout the musical and afterwards. I’ve since downloaded the music and have basically been listening to the amazing songs ever since. I know that there were quite a few liberties taken with…Just… Read more


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  • Pause. Breathe. Let go.

    I don’t know about you, but for me I feel like I’m moving so fast through life that sometimes I wake up and wonder how I got where I am today. Is it already Spring? Already April?! What happened and where have I been? How did I get here? Some days I just run. I… Read more


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  • Personal Training Session with Shawna

    Check out this awesome video created by yours truly! Contact me today to join in on the fun! 🙂 This workout brought to you by: Snap Fitness Glenview, Jen Brice, and Shawna K. Let me know what you think! Thanks!! 🙂Personal Training Session with Shawna was originally published on Self EvolvePersonal Training Session with Shawna… Read more


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  • Massive, mighty and marvelous

    Today is a day full of awesome M words. While I don’t really have a goal to become massive, I do lift weights and perform body weight exercises in order to build my muscles and become stronger. I wouldn’t mind larger muscles, sometimes I feel like the bigger the better in regards to muscles. And…Massive,… Read more


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  • There could never be a more beautiful you

    **Warning, this post isn’t meant for under-aged viewers** What do you desire? Everyone has different desires. Some desire to lose weight, others desire to gain muscle. Some desire to be skinny, while others desire to have curves. What do you think your ideal partner desires in their partner? What do you find appealing? There are…There… Read more


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  • Recentering your focus

    Yesterday I met with a new student who wants to improve his ACT score in order to hopefully get a scholarship for college. While we discussed ACT strategy and how to improve his score, we also discussed his goals in regards to college, studying, career and beyond. While the ACT score is important to a…Recentering… Read more


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  • Strength breeds strength

    I’ll be honest, I haven’t always been surrounded by the right people. I’ve had people in my life try to drag me down with them. Slurring their words, trying to get me to believe that I wasn’t worth the time or energy. It’s hard to think of those dark thoughts that entered my mind at that…Strength… Read more


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  • Self Evolve – Work in Progress

    I’m proud to announce that my personal training business is up and running. I call it a personal training business, but have so much more to offer through it. In addition to personal training, I offer: group classes, generalized diet planning, and life coaching. I also have a vision for this company to be more… Read more


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