• Day 1,051. 225 lbs lost (as of 2-2). I feel so grateful to have received an invitation from this amazing box and wonderful community to come speak this weekend. We are going to talk about the ups, the downs, setbacks, goals and everything in between. I think one of the most important aspects of any journey is to reaffirm that it's not linear and to let people know that they are not alone. #roadtrip #wisconsin. This also gives me a great opportunity to share a little bit about the forthcoming book. One that I am extremely excited about, nervous, and yes...scared. But it's a great way for me to learn how to talk about it. Lol. #liftingthewait. I've said this a hundred times, but I am so blessed to be part of this CrossFit community and family. Thank you for accepting me as I am. #crossfit #crossfitlife #crossfitcommunity #crossfitfamily #crossfitlove
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    Day 1,051. 225 lbs lost (as of 2-2). I feel so grateful to have received an invitation from this amazing box and wonderful community to come speak this weekend. We are going to talk about the ups, the downs, setbacks, goals and everything in between. I think one of the most important aspects of any journey is to reaffirm that it's not linear and to let people know that they are not alone. #roadtrip #wisconsin. This also gives me a great opportunity to share a little bit about the forthcoming book. One that I am extremely excited about, nervous, and yes...scared. But it's a great way for me to learn how to talk about it. Lol. #liftingthewait. I've said this a hundred times, but I am so blessed to be part of this CrossFit community and family. Thank you for accepting me as I am. #crossfit #crossfitlife #crossfitcommunity #crossfitfamily #crossfitlove
  • I know. It's a little bizarre to do before and afters of your legs. But I just can't get over how straight it is. What's even weirder is that I never really felt the bow. In this pic, the feet are almost in the exact same position. This was about as close as my legs ever touched together. I wish you could see my face right now. *beaming*.... #itwasallworthit #crossfitter #kneereplacement #jointreplacement #kneesurgery #transformationtuesday
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    I know. It's a little bizarre to do before and afters of your legs. But I just can't get over how straight it is. What's even weirder is that I never really felt the bow. In this pic, the feet are almost in the exact same position. This was about as close as my legs ever touched together. I wish you could see my face right now. *beaming*.... #itwasallworthit #crossfitter #kneereplacement #jointreplacement #kneesurgery #transformationtuesday
  • Zoned! I love soup on cold nights, not to mention when I make a pot, I have several meals prepped at one time. Bonus, right? This is a little more time consuming, but I promise it’s worth it. Eating zone doesn’t have to be boring! 458 calories, 40% carbs, 29% fat, 31% protein per serving. This makes 4 servings! Tuscan Pork Ribollita Pork Tenderloin / Rub 16 oz pork tenderloin uncooked 2 tsp minced garlic 2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp Himalayan pink salt 1 tsp pepper Soup Base 264 g carrots diced 260 g red onion chopped 226 g Tuscan kale chopped 680 g diced tomatoes diced 240 g cannellini beans drained and rinsed 2 cloves garlic 2 tsp fennel 1.5 tsp chili flakes 2 tsp olive oil 2 tsp pepper 2 tsp Himalayan pink salt 3 cups organic vegetable broth The recipe will be up in stories or you can print it out on my website! Link in Bio . . . . . #crossfit #zone #zonediet #healthyfood #healthydinner #healthylunch #trusttyson #zonemeals #zonemealideas #crossfitdiet #crossfitnutrition #scalednation #wedothework #duespaid
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    Zoned! I love soup on cold nights, not to mention when I make a pot, I have several meals prepped at one time. Bonus, right? This is a little more time consuming, but I promise it’s worth it. Eating zone doesn’t have to be boring! 458 calories, 40% carbs, 29% fat, 31% protein per serving. This makes 4 servings! Tuscan Pork Ribollita Pork Tenderloin / Rub 16 oz pork tenderloin uncooked 2 tsp minced garlic 2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp Himalayan pink salt 1 tsp pepper Soup Base 264 g carrots diced 260 g red onion chopped 226 g Tuscan kale chopped 680 g diced tomatoes diced 240 g cannellini beans drained and rinsed 2 cloves garlic 2 tsp fennel 1.5 tsp chili flakes 2 tsp olive oil 2 tsp pepper 2 tsp Himalayan pink salt 3 cups organic vegetable broth The recipe will be up in stories or you can print it out on my website! Link in Bio . . . . . #crossfit #zone #zonediet #healthyfood #healthydinner #healthylunch #trusttyson #zonemeals #zonemealideas #crossfitdiet #crossfitnutrition #scalednation #wedothework #duespaid
  • Day 1,041. 225 lbs. lost (as of 2-2). I’ve been diligently working on the surgery weight which was goal #1 for 1st quarter. I was checking my weight every week for the first few weeks just to make sure I was back on track but next weigh in will be on 3-2. I think instinctively, I want to get on it but nope, nope, nope. I’m going to stay focused on the nutrition and staying active at least 5 days a week. If I know I’m doing that, then there’s nothing to worry about.  I need to let the body do its thing. 🍽 My puffer winter jacket finally fit well enough to wear today. It’s a good darn thing because its been bitterly cold here in Minnesota and it had gotten too tight for comfort. Define joy: being warm. HA! 💯 Working with a coach again has had a very encouraging impact. Sometimes we just need those little taps of positive reinforcement on our backs to keep us moving. I was doing a one-on-one session last night working on weighted squats and I asked my coach if he thought I would ever get to do a low, almost seated squat. It sounds silly but it was always one of my goals. Turns out too much surprise, the knee bend is there. We just need to work on ankle mobility.  He said, “it’s possible, why not”? Damn that phrase goes a long way. So what am I doing today? Ankle mobility in my door jams. 🤓 Dumb and Dumber….Lloyd Christmas voice in my head “so you’re saying there’s a chance……” . . . . . #crossfit #mobility #kneereplacement #crossfitlife #crossfitlevel1 #crossfitlife #crossfitlove #inspiration #inspirationalquotes #crossfitters #crossfitgirl #goals #newyearsgoals #newyearnewgoals #goalsetter #goalstocrush #goalsgang #scalednation #wedothework #duespaid
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    Day 1,041. 225 lbs. lost (as of 2-2). I’ve been diligently working on the surgery weight which was goal #1 for 1st quarter. I was checking my weight every week for the first few weeks just to make sure I was back on track but next weigh in will be on 3-2. I think instinctively, I want to get on it but nope, nope, nope. I’m going to stay focused on the nutrition and staying active at least 5 days a week. If I know I’m doing that, then there’s nothing to worry about.  I need to let the body do its thing. 🍽 My puffer winter jacket finally fit well enough to wear today. It’s a good darn thing because its been bitterly cold here in Minnesota and it had gotten too tight for comfort. Define joy: being warm. HA! 💯 Working with a coach again has had a very encouraging impact. Sometimes we just need those little taps of positive reinforcement on our backs to keep us moving. I was doing a one-on-one session last night working on weighted squats and I asked my coach if he thought I would ever get to do a low, almost seated squat. It sounds silly but it was always one of my goals. Turns out too much surprise, the knee bend is there. We just need to work on ankle mobility.  He said, “it’s possible, why not”? Damn that phrase goes a long way. So what am I doing today? Ankle mobility in my door jams. 🤓 Dumb and Dumber….Lloyd Christmas voice in my head “so you’re saying there’s a chance……” . . . . . #crossfit #mobility #kneereplacement #crossfitlife #crossfitlevel1 #crossfitlife #crossfitlove #inspiration #inspirationalquotes #crossfitters #crossfitgirl #goals #newyearsgoals #newyearnewgoals #goalsetter #goalstocrush #goalsgang #scalednation #wedothework #duespaid
  • Hey family! If you need a healthy dose of inspiration, then this episode is for you. Today I’m chatting with Cheryl Lathrope, who was recently featured on a January 20, 2020 Morning Chalk Up article. Cheryl has managed to lose 183 pounds over the last eighteen months. She is extremely open about her struggles and triumphs, and you will enjoy the fun, free-flowing conversation that we have about starting such a massive undertaking of changing one’s life.  I especially love the advice that Cheryl shares with us at the very end of the episode, which I know will help many of you. It is especially helpful for that person that might be right there on the edge…. wondering if CrossFit is right for you. 🏋️‍♀️ - - > LINK IN THE BIO 🙌 If this episode resonated with you, it would make my day if you could take a screenshot of you listening on your device. Post it on your Instagram feed or stories, and tag me, @athenamariebt and #scalednation, and let me know how it helped you. Knowing that people like you are listening to this podcast is honestly what keeps this show going! ❤ Lots of Love, Athena❤ @morningchalkup @cherylnn411 @landmarkcrossfit . . . . . #crossfit #crossfitlife #morningchalkup #fitspiration #weightloss #weightlossstory #crossfitcommunity #crossfitlove #crossfitgames #fittestonearth #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #weightlossmotivation #HWPO #fitspo #weightlosssupport #crossfitcoach
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    Hey family! If you need a healthy dose of inspiration, then this episode is for you. Today I’m chatting with Cheryl Lathrope, who was recently featured on a January 20, 2020 Morning Chalk Up article. Cheryl has managed to lose 183 pounds over the last eighteen months. She is extremely open about her struggles and triumphs, and you will enjoy the fun, free-flowing conversation that we have about starting such a massive undertaking of changing one’s life.  I especially love the advice that Cheryl shares with us at the very end of the episode, which I know will help many of you. It is especially helpful for that person that might be right there on the edge…. wondering if CrossFit is right for you. 🏋️‍♀️ - - > LINK IN THE BIO 🙌 If this episode resonated with you, it would make my day if you could take a screenshot of you listening on your device. Post it on your Instagram feed or stories, and tag me, @athenamariebt and #scalednation, and let me know how it helped you. Knowing that people like you are listening to this podcast is honestly what keeps this show going! ❤ Lots of Love, Athena❤ @morningchalkup @cherylnn411 @landmarkcrossfit . . . . . #crossfit #crossfitlife #morningchalkup #fitspiration #weightloss #weightlossstory #crossfitcommunity #crossfitlove #crossfitgames #fittestonearth #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #weightlossmotivation #HWPO #fitspo #weightlosssupport #crossfitcoach
  • Day 1037. 225 lbs lost (as of 2-2). Whoa, who dis? I know, it's been quite a while since I did my side by sides. It's hard to do side by sides when you're feeling so weak and crappy. But, this body is getting stronger everyday and my smile has returned lol!! The past couple months, I've really just had my head down...getting used to movement again, getting nutrition back, getting back to all those routines and disciplines that meeting big goals REQUIRES. And....I got me a coach again. Growing as a coach means I'm willing to be coached. I love it. . . . . . #crossfit #facetofacefriday #beforeandafter #weighlossstory #weightlossourney #weightlossstransformation #poweredbyjesus #loveinchrist
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    Day 1037. 225 lbs lost (as of 2-2). Whoa, who dis? I know, it's been quite a while since I did my side by sides. It's hard to do side by sides when you're feeling so weak and crappy. But, this body is getting stronger everyday and my smile has returned lol!! The past couple months, I've really just had my head down...getting used to movement again, getting nutrition back, getting back to all those routines and disciplines that meeting big goals REQUIRES. And....I got me a coach again. Growing as a coach means I'm willing to be coached. I love it. . . . . . #crossfit #facetofacefriday #beforeandafter #weighlossstory #weightlossourney #weightlossstransformation #poweredbyjesus #loveinchrist