From Chaos to Flow, and 7 New PRs Later

Last week was a whirlwind. (Home)school started up in our house, I stepped into a competition I’d been training for over three months, and we kicked off our 8-Week Shred.

It was one of those weeks where you can look back and think: Wow. I’m stronger and more capable than I gave myself credit for.

And I want to share the lessons that carried me through - because they’re the same ones that can help you thrive too.

Lesson 1: Routine is Everything

For the first time in a long time, mornings didn’t feel like pure chaos.

We created a simple routine chart:

• Wake-up time

• Morning walk (hello sunlight + fresh air 🌞)

• Schoolwork broken into 30-minute chunks with 5-minute movement breaks

The kids even picked their own “brain break” activities: jumping on the trampoline, a youtube dance or yoga video, or a walk to the end of the road. And because we built in outdoor time and sunlight, I could see their energy and focus shift right away.

👉 Takeaway: Pick one small thing you can add to your morning to bring structure. Maybe it’s a 10-minute walk, or simply writing down the order of your morning tasks so everyone knows what to expect. Routines don’t have to be complicated to be powerful.

Lesson 2: Patience Builds Strength

Over the weekend, I competed in a competition unlike any competition I've done before.

When I started training months ago, the workouts felt impossible: chest-to-floor burpees, 35 lb dumbbell snatches and hang cleans, 20 chin-ups. I caught myself thinking, “I'm not strong enough to do this.”

The truth? I wasn’t holding back because of laziness. I was scared of getting hurt. I’ve always prioritized form, but that fear kept me from pushing further. Over those three months, I learned how to balance patience with challenge - how to push my limits safely without overdoing it.

And that shift in mindset made all the difference. On competition day, I completed all three workouts without injury (my number one priority), and shocked myself with what I was capable of.

👉 Takeaway: Where have you been underestimating yourself? Sometimes it’s not about pushing harder - it’s about being patient, building gradually, and trusting that your body can handle more than you think when you’re consistent.

Lesson 3: Recovery is the Secret Weapon

I’ve always known the power of recovery - but this time, it hit differently.

I know how well my Nourish Magnesium Cream works - so, not only did I use it for a good nights sleep the night before comp (no comp jitters keeping me up :) ), But I also used it between heats - to calm my nervous system and loosen my muscles. It kept me grounded and ready to go again. Post comp - I used it the next two nights, and when I walked back into the gym today - just two days later, I hit seven new PRs in a single workout. Seven! That’s the difference real recovery makes. (And - believing you are capable of more)

👉 Takeaway: Build recovery into your week. That might mean magnesium cream at night, stretching after a workout, or giving yourself permission to rest instead of pushing through exhaustion. Recovery is not a “nice to have.” It’s where growth actually happens.

Rolling It All Into the Shred

Now, as we dive into our 8-Week Shred, I’m bringing every one of these lessons with me:

• Simple routines that give your family flow instead of chaos

• Patience with your body and the confidence to push limits safely

• Recovery practices that keep you moving forward without burnout

These are the exact tools I’m using to thrive - and I can’t wait to pour them into this round for the mamas inside.

So let me ask you: where could a little more structure, a little more patience, or a little more recovery change everything for you this week?