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Follow one woman’s adventure from overcoming obesity through fitness, nutrition, and sheer willpower.

From being overweight, to competing in triathlons, bodybuilding, strongman, and powerlifting, Teri has done a lot. Through that she has gone from fat to fit to fat to a better understanding and a path to total wellness.

During this journey, Teri discovered she has Endometriosis and Pelvic Floor Disorder. In order to learn about her health challenges, she had to fight. She hopes her experience helps inspire you to fight for your own health and wellness.

Just in case you needed a reminder, you need to eat to do all the things in life you want to. Many people think that I have had my sh*t together for many years since I became athletic. Please, people. Years of trying to pursue the right physique or look and repeated diet cycles - even before bodybuilding - all contributed to some messed up thoughts and habits. I’ve never had an eating disorder, but I’ve had disordered eating habits. While competing in bodybuilding (way back in 2015-2017), the self-comparison mode I found myself in was treacherous. I knew who I was competing against; some of those people were my friends - and thankfully - still are today! Love you, ladies! You know who you are! DOMS! Delayed onset muscle soreness - can occur after taking a break at lifting and getting back at it or from a recovery week. I’m having DOMS right now from having a recovery week last week and getting back to it Monday. Stairs yesterday were not optimal. So, what can a lifter do? Important! Moving outside of just walking or running forwards is not optimal. Our bodies need to be challenged! Sitting all the time, long drives for work or school, or even just working out in one plane of motions isn’t enough. To increase stability and strength, incorporate exercises or movement into you life that has you moving in more than one plane. 🚑 The reasons I became an EMT. There are a few.  Love this little cuddle bug. Rigel is the best work partner. I love when his little paws come up to tap me when I’m sitting in my work chair, reminding me to get up and move. And he’s such a good snuggler! He’s watching out for Jon and I always. It’s amazing how intuitive he is, and how he knows when I need a little extra support. 🐾 Let’s talk about workout anxiety! This isn’t so much a fear of working out, but more about dealing with the unhealthy stress about worrying about getting your workout it. I’ve been there, I deal with anxiety in my life- and in the past two years I have had to learn to be flexible, and it’s a challenge. However, life happens. What cues should you remind yourself before you deadlift?