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Be inspired by Holly's emotional journey from her life crashing down with GBS to living life to the fullest!

Exercise and healthy eating doesn’t need to be a

Exercise and healthy eating doesn’t need to be a priority all the time.
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I personally haven’t gone to the gym regularly in weeks, and I’ve been reaching for crap food much more than usual.
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Starting my business and getting my program up and running has strictly consumed my life lately.
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And I’m sure there’s people in the fitness industry that would say I can’t be a good fitness trainer if I myself am not focused on my own fitness and health. As a trainer, exercise and eating healthy should be my number one priority ALL THE TIME... right?
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Actually...no.
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Not for me.
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And not for you.
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Our lives are ever changing, we are constantly ebbing and flowing through life’s crazy twists and turns.
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Sometimes our families, our careers, ourselves, NEED to be our main focus for a while. Sometimes fitness SHOULD be put on the back burner.
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There’s a season for everything.
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And for me, now that things are running smoother, that season is now. Time for me to get back in the game and crush some new fitness goals 💪🏼
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Friends I need your help again! ⁣ It is with a

Friends I need your help again!
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It is with a heavy heart that we report that our daughter Eva’s hamster, Pocho died last night. It was very traumatic for everyone - he was very lethargic and gasping for air and then died in Eva’s arms surrounded by his family 💔 crazy thing is today is the one year anniversary of Willows passing.
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I know they are just hamsters but they were so much more than that to our girls.
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The kids think it’s cool that I have followers from all over the world, and It would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment for Eva below, with a heart, or your condolences on Pocho’s passing, or a kind comment, or whatever - and where you are writing from in the world 🌎. ⁣⁣

Hey friends! Did you miss out on my Warrior Traini

Hey friends! Did you miss out on my Warrior Training program due to cost or time commitment?

I’m launching an online webinar series called Intro to Fitness/Strength Training with Holly for those of you that weren’t able to commit to Warrior Training. It’s a three-part seminar - focused specifically on exercise. In these webinars, I’ll share the things I’ve learned throughout my fitness journey, to help you with yours.

These webinars (which run in December) will focus on the basics of strength and flexibility training. We’ll talk about motivation and discipline, and I’ll share the things I wish I’d known when I first got into exercise. I’ll demonstrate proper form for exercises that you can do in the comfort of your own home, and I’ll show you plenty of modifications - including things you can do while sitting in a chair or on a couch.

Included in the purchase of the webinar series is a 12-week at home workout program (based on 3x week) + 5 resistance bands of varying levels of difficulty. This program is to be done at home, on your own. Perfect for those of you that can’t get to the gym due to Covid.

Intro to Fitness/Strength Training with Holly is for you if you want to:

• Start exercising (specifically strength training) but are overwhelmed with where to begin.

• Learn how to effectively and properly exercise so you can gain strength and muscle, and reduce pain and fatigue.

• Learn tools and habits to help you reach your fitness goals sooner.
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Registration opens up Nov 25th. Shoot me a DM if you’d like to be added to the email list next week with all the details .
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And thank you everyone for all the birthday wishes yesterday! I’m so grateful for all of you! 💗
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Happy Birthday to ME. 36 years young today! ⁣ It

Happy Birthday to ME. 36 years young today!
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It’s pretty surreal to look back on all that’s happened since my birthday just last year, when I went through a severe bout of fatigue.
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I could barely get out of bed.
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I had a hard time making it to work.
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I was mentally and physically exhausted and ended up on medical leave.
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So I took care of myself and rested for months.
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Then, I did what my body was begging me to do - I quit my stressful corporate job.
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It was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made. And I had absolutely no idea what my future looked like.
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8 months later, I’m now a certified personal trainer, with 12 amazing clients that inspire the hell out of me.

I truly believe that the key to success is to play the hand you were dealt with like, like it was the hand you wanted all along.

Thank you to all of you who’ve sent wonderful birthday wishes. I’m truly blessed to have such amazing people in my life. 💗

Most people know that stretching before and after

Most people know that stretching before and after physical activity is important. But did you know that stretching regularly (as often as everyday) regardless of how active you are is just as important?
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Not stretching on a regular basis causes many health problems.
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If our muscles are tight, specifically in our chest, back and hips, this can cause us to sit incorrectly, giving us poor posture.
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As we age, our joints lose full range of motion, so if we aren’t stretching regularly, this can cause mobility issues, making every day activities more difficult to do.
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Without stretching, your body gets cold, and your muscles tighten up. Eventually, your muscles will pull on your joints and trigger significant pain and discomfort.
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Not stretching enough also causes back problems. Due to tight muscles and poor posture in the upper back, or tight hamstrings and hip flexors, from not stretching, our lower back often overcompensates and can cause chronic back pain.
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You can also injure yourself. If you stretch a muscle too far, it will become strained or torn. If you don’t stretch and increase the range in which a muscle can move, the likelihood of injuring it increases.
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Stretching regularly can alleviate a lot of pain, tightness and soreness in our lives.
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Those of us who’ve had GBS tend to have extra stiff muscles and joints and we often feel like we’re 80 years old, which is why flexibility training is an important part of my fitness programs.
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In my upcoming webinar I’ll teach you how to properly and effectively stretch so you can feel better!
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Registration opens next week - send me a DM if you’d like to be added to the waitlist for now.
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My baby girl is almost ten years old. She’s grow

My baby girl is almost ten years old. She’s growing up way too fast.

But don’t be too fooled by her calmness in the first photo. We don’t call her Crazy Casey for no reason.

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