Christy Unraveled

last week my daughter came at me with attitude and i matched it back before i even decided to. that’s just how fast it happens.

a stranger at walmart did the opposite today and i haven’t stopped thinking about it since.

i’m not trying to be a pushover. i’m just realizing deescalating might not be a muscle i ever built.

tell me i’m not the only one who reacts before she decides to.



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i’ll go first: choosing violence. today was a shared closet full of items nobody would claim. last weekend it was the myriad of cups upstairs where they don’t belong. OUT WITH THE TRASH.

let’s see ‘em 👇🏼



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Busy moms, different time zones, all living our best mom life. 🤍

From 5AM to 11PM, we’re taking you hour by hour through a real day in our lives - one mom at a time!

Because no matter the time zone… mom life is always busy. 😂🫶🏼

Which mama are you?

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Heather | real life + balance
Christy | default parent + mom life
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Erin | Millennial Mom
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Jill ~ Your Single Mom Bestie
Cristina K | SAHM of 3
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Laura | Home & Motherhood
Kim | Postpartum + Toddler Life🤍
NOTJUSTAMOM | UGC | Chaos +Content

first solo in 2 weeks and I didn’t have time to make it my whole personality for 12 weeks.

so…here’s what I’m doing instead:

1. following a hybrid training program: Hyrox is an endurance AND strength sport. learning to compete both sports is key.

2. staying hydrated: sounds silly, makes a huge difference in fatigue and recovery.

3. active recoveries: learning to run and lift through fatigue is critical in not hitting a wall. i jog all running recoveries and time between sets to train my heart for active recovery.

4. not skipping a workout: I have 3 kids, 8 pickup and drop offs and countless transitions during the day. sometimes, that means my workout is broken into 3-4 sections but done is done.

5. progressive overload/more reps: every workout week to week is done with heavier weights or more reps. both count, both train just as hard.

6. 30g of protein post workout: as a female, and one in training, protein is a must. 30-40g within an hour is ideal.

7. hype squad: if you’ve Hyrox’d…the koolaid is strong. my kids are also training for their first and there is no better motivator than your kids watching.

8. station research: there are ENDLESS resources to watch/read/learn to make sure you’re maxxing each station without maxing out.

9. simulation practice: every 4 weeks I’ve done a simulation workout to establish growth and mimic the race day strain. you do not want to be surprised!

10. not chasing a PR: counterintuitive, but this is my first solo race and instead of setting a time goal, I’m aiming to finish not gassed. that’s the pr.

save this for you next prep season! and send to your fitness bestie 🫶🏼

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