From My Stride to Yours

Honest Stories, Lessons Learned, and Real-Life Wins from the Road

This blog is a space where I share my personal journey. What’s worked for me, what’s challenged me, and how I’ve grown along the way. These reflections are based on my individual experiences and are meant to inspire, not replace, professional advice. Please always consult a medical professional before making any changes to your health or fitness routine.

Tired Woman

  • Feb 17, 2025

Master Your Motivation: A Practical Guide

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Did you know there is more than one type of motivation, that we all have motivation, but it's just a matter knowing which type of motivation you have during
Perimenopause

  • Jan 27, 2025

Understanding Perimenopause: Symptoms and Strategies

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Perimenopause. The word can conjure images of hot flashes, mood swings, and a general sense of “what the heck is happening to my body?!” It’s a transitional phase leading up to menopause.
Achieve your goals

  • Jan 19, 2025

Achieve Lasting Change: Goals & Habits

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The new year prompts reflections and ambitious goals, but many resolutions falter. Achieving lasting change involves setting realistic, specific goals and creating sustainable habits.
Garden of the Gods

  • Dec 14, 2024

Brace for Impact: Our Family’s Journey Through Transition

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Life is a constant ebb and flow, and as we’ve settled into our new home, I’m reminded how change often comes in waves. I find myself slipping into the trap of thinking that life should be smooth sailing between those waves.
Working Mother

  • Jun 19, 2024

Time Management for business-owning Mothers

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Ever wonder why time management for business-owning mothers is so important and how you can find a work-life blend that works for you!
Children Playing

  • May 14, 2024

Mom’s Do This Now & Smile Later

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What if you could create and preserve memories with a simple habit? Let me share what I do! Feel free to share your tip!
Military Family

  • Apr 4, 2024

Big Things Ahead, Highlighting the Military Child

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Military moves, how it affects our family, what we are doing different this time and where the heck we are landing over the summer.
Disney World

  • Mar 17, 2024

10k and 1/2 of a 1/2 Marathon, or something like that

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1/2 of a 1/2, no problem, Disney knows how to pivot! Learn about how it went and the totally cool 10k
Dopey Challenge

  • Mar 3, 2024

Dopey Finisher & First Time Marathoner

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Not a creative title this time around, but I feel like this article has been so difficult to start! I wish I would have done it much closer to finishing the race, but life happens, right?!
Dopey Challenge

  • Jan 22, 2024

What a Dopey Challenge!

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Everything from the expo to the 5k expectations and experience through Epcot! Kids adored this event, and I did too!
Disney Castle

  • Jan 15, 2024

Surviving Disney when kids outnumber adults!

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What if your next trip could be more enjoyable and successful, check out the tips we used to do just that!
Disney Challenge

  • Nov 23, 2023

Just a little Dopey drivel

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Do goals scare you, make people look at you with a weird face? If not, are they really pushing you to your best self?