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Happy Birthday !! Forty nine years young today! I thank God for putting us in each others lives over 30 years ago. You are one of the most authentic humans I have every known. Here’s to another year of staying young 💗!

My heart is happy♥️ !

It’s always you vs. you.

There is a driving force inside all of us that desires to overcome the fear that we can’t do what we used to. It may be more challenging. It will take sacrifice, discipline and consistency. It will require better fuel and proper sleep. It may even look and feel a little different but once we accomplish what we set out to do, it’s a feeling that no amount of money can buy. The beautiful thing about that is that it’s inside all of us already.

2023 was a beautiful journey with many seasons, chapters and a few painful lessons along the way. That’s life and I’m grateful to be exactly where I am today🙏🏻. Every day is a gift.

#2023

Forever chasing sunsets…

Celebrate good times…🥳

We’ve been celebrating Colleen’s birthdays here for 9 years, and every year is better than the last 💞

Celebrating this girl turning 64 years young 💞

9th annual birthday beach weekend 🎂

Happy 80th Birthday mom;)! Getting to celebrate with you even though it was a little early, makes my heart so full and happy. We love you💞.

Happy 16th Birthday to the sweet boy that made me a mom. Thirty six hours of labor, and he was worth every second of it.

Everyday is National Son’s Day to me. This kid is one of the most beautiful humans I know. Everyday with him is a gift I thank God for as much as I can🙏🏻♥️.

The three of us have been sweating through garage workouts for the last two years. You worked so hard to stay in great shape during your pregnancy and never once complained about this x crazy Texas heat! I’m so proud of you and I can’t wait to meet your baby boy♥️.

Happy 44th Anniversary to some of the most beautifully kind, generous and authentic humans I know. I love you both so much ♥️! Enjoy Colorado;)

No caption necessary…♥️

Gratitude…

Just finished another cold meal out of the cooler I keep in my car. Life’s been a fast paced whirlwind the last year and sometimes days just run together. I wear many hats. Realtor, personal trainer, nutritional counselor, caretaker and single mom. I spend a lot of time alone and there are many days I’m not sure what the heck I’m doing. I still do my best to get up and face the day with gratitude knowing that I’m blessed.

I get to get out of bed every day. I get to work and do what I’m passionate about. I get to workout and move my body. At least I have a car to eat out of and get to where I need to go. I get to spend time with my son. I have an amazing group of friends and family that love me unconditionally, despite my shortfalls. I have a roof over my head and food in my belly, even if it’s out of a cooler in the backseat.

There are so many things that can bring us down and keep us stuck in our own heads. Gratitude changes everything. Every chapter. Every phase. Every new beginning can bring a sense of fear and self doubt. Staying grateful for the little things can change that mindset every time ♥️.

Hero’s come in many forms throughout a woman’s life. For most of us, our first protector, provider and hero are our fathers. Our dads♥️. For me, I was blessed with more than one. Whether my bio dad or my adopted dad, I feel incredibly lucky and blessed. Happy Father’s Day dads.

Let summer ball begin…⚾️

To the one that gave me the gift of motherhood…Every day with you is an adventure. I’m beyond blessed. You’re my purpose and I would move mountains to show you the world♥️. Love you my little bean.

Surprise💗

Wyatt’s first season of high school baseball comes to an end. I loved watching these boys play together! These boys played great tonight.

Grateful and proud to be a part of this Real Estate team♥️.

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Happy Birthday Carey Kepler🎉!!! Today we celebrate 48 years young!! This year makes 30 years of friendship and I feel more blessed than the day I met you!!! Love you♥️

Great afternoon networking, learning and growing.

I’ve always done things I wasn’t always ready to do. Sometimes, you don’t have a choice but to step out of your comfort zone and step into the unknown space of something new. That’s where growth happens. When there’s that moment of, Wow, I’m not sure I can do this, but you show up and do it anyway. Slowly, confidence is built and before you know it, you’re experiencing a whole new passion you didn’t know was in you.

“Life has no remote. Get up and change it yourself.”
Mark A. Cooper

Let’s have some real talk about changing our body composition. I have been in the fitness industry for 25 years and I will tell you now that I have never seen anyone get fat from lifting weights. I have also never seen anyone get fit and lean from starving themselves.

Here’s a snapshot of what my routine was in the picture on the left at 28. My diet was rich in dairy, processed foods, fast food, pizza, lots of pizza, chips and queso, margaritas and any other type of alcohol that fit my mood. I was eating 2-3 big meals a day. I was lifting weights but I was heavy on cardio.

Fast forward to the picture on the right at 46. My weight isn’t much different than the picture on the left. My body fat is 19% lower. Here’s a snapshot of my diet. I was eating 6-7 meals a day with all meals consisting of every macro. Yes, I was eating protein, carbs and fats. My meals were high in carbs, low in fat and I kept my protein intake around 130g a day. I was dairy and alcohol free with little to no processed or fast foods. I was drinking at least gallon of water a day. My workout routine consisted of weight training 2 hours, 5 days a week, and most of it very heavy. I did little to no cardio.

The picture in the far right is at 48. Today, I eat a diet rich in vegetables. My protein is still around 130g a day. My carbs come from veggies, some fruit, gluten and grain free carbs, and nuts and seeds. I eat healthy fats with every meal but I keep my macros balanced. I’m on a 90/10 plan. I keep my indulging to 10% of my total nutrition. I eat 5 meals a day and I keep sugar, processed foods, and solid fats at a minimum. The goal is so eat a diet that promotes anti inflammation in the body. I workout 5 days a week, at an hour or less, taking at least 2 days of rest and recovery days. I love lifting weights and my cardio usually comes from high intensity workouts. The goal is balance that promotes long term health and wellness ♥️.

“The strength of a woman is not measured by the impact of that all her hardships in life have had on her. The strength of a woman is measured by her refusal to allow those hardships to dictate her and who she becomes.”
Joy Bell C.

Open house this Saturday 18th from 1-4. Come check out this beautiful property that sits nestled in the Texas hill country.
Click the link for the info and virtual tour.
http://www.142dayridge.com/

I’ll be hosting 3 open houses this weekend! Come check them out;). I’ll have videos and pics coming soon in my story, so stay tuned.

Saturday 12-2
17800 Eastward loop
Dripping Springs, TX
78620

Sunday 10-12
240 Dally Court
Dripping Springs, TX
78620

Sunday 2-4
1717 Warwick Way
Cedar Park, TX
78613

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Gratitude isn’t born within us. It’s a choice and a gift. Once we choose it, we can teach it to our children.

I am beyond excited to announce that I have joined Compass as a Real Estate Agent! I can’t say enough good things about my experience so far. Compass has used innovative technology to propel real estate in a new direction using high tech tools. They have a national reach that is second to none, and I feel completely confident in my decision to join the team.

I have the privilege of joining The Veritas RE Group as I build and grow my business. They have built a reputation in the industry of honesty, and integrity along with being experienced, highly successful real estate team serving the hill country and Austin markets.

I have been a personal trainer, coach, nutritional counselor and gym owner for over 25 years and I will continue to help people be the best versions of themselves along side working hard for the people I represent in real estate until I transition full time to it.
I have a servants heart and my passion for helping people will naturally flow into my next adventure in life! I would greatly appreciate any and all support 🙏🏻.
If you are in the market for your next property or you’re selling the one you’re in, I‘d be honored to help you with both.