faith. family. fitness.

Knowing today was Monday, Austyn sat at the dinner table last night & told us how excited she was for school & for swim lessons. But we explained it’s a holiday so there wouldn’t be any of either. 🤷🏼‍♀️ “What kind of holiday?” She had asked. “Well, it’s a holiday to think about & thank all of the men & women who protect our country to make sure we are all safe. Some of them gave up everything to stand up for what they believed in. So, we are honoring them by taking a d

I spent MONTHS lying next to my best friend as he slowly faded from this world. He was 27. Here are a few things he said... ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• >> I WISH I could have spent more time with you. >> I really wish I would have worked less & been home more. >> I WISH I could play baseball again. >> I wish I could be there to watch my daughter grow up. >> I WISH I could have an ice cold beer. >> I wish we could go camping again & I wish we took more vacations. >> I

👉COMMITMENT. 👈 People who ACHIEVE their goals DO NOT have it EASIER than you. In fact, many of them have had it WORSE. 🙊 We ALL have BAD days, BAD months, even BAD years... but the GOOD STUFF?? The GOOD STUFF only comes AFTER they've allowed yourself to go through and GROW THROUGH the hard times. When you COMMIT. NO. MATTER. WHAT. COMMITMENT is required if you want to change your health or your body. 🏋️‍♀️ Too many of us start a new program and check for abs on Day

I thought I discovered a HUUUGE SECRET!! 🤗 When I was 20 years old, I landed a position as a scheduler & receptionist at a personal training boutique. ONE of the perks of working there was that I got to work out WITH awesome personal trainers 2-3 times a week! All of the clients coming in spent anywhere from $85 to $115 AN HOUR to work with these guys. But my BROKE BUTT got access FO FREE, YO! 🙋🏼‍♀️#holla "GAH! I get it now!!! THIS is totally how all the hollywood t

It’s OFFICIAL: Kids grow up WAAYYY TOO FAST!! 😭 Little Miss Emery Rose is 2 months old today & growing like a weed! 👌🏼She’s a long one, already in the 97th percentile for height! ✨ She LOVES smiling & trying to tell us what she thinks with adorable little noises. 😍 SUCH a calm baby & an incredible sleeper, we are DEFINITELY blessed. 🙏🏼 She’s nursing, gaining weight like a champ & aced her two month check up today! 🙌🏼 Cannot even believe we’ve had this girl in o

Maybe my success has nothing to do with me... 🤷🏼‍♀️ Maybe I’m meant to show her (& her sister) that we CAN rise from the ashes. That we CAN choose faith over fear. That we CAN be women who are STRONG & CAPABLE, LOVING & TENDER at the very same time. That we can RUN businesses, change the WORLD & be INCREDIBLE MOM’s, if we so choose. 🙏🏼 Maybe my success isn’t at all about me. Maybe it’s about showing HER that it can be done. 💕 #GaliosHouse

It's what I hold on to when times get tough, when things seem impossible, when I want to give up, and when I'm unsure of the future. There is ALWAYS Hope. Austyn and I spent the morning serving our local community, helping a family in need with their yard work. Their outdoor space looks great and my heart is full. Win/win HOPE anchors the soul. Hebrews 6:19 #Dayofhope

Austyn, our five year old, started swim lessons this week!!! 😍 Yesterday was DAY TWO. Jay & I had spent the entire morning & early afternoon being all sorts of productive >> organizing things for our next fit tribe, gearing up for a new meal plan for ourselves starting Monday, & we EVEN packed Austyns swimsuit AND towel IN ADVANCE. (**If you follow me on Instagram stories you know why this is a MAJOR #momwin 😂). I had spent quite a few hours working on my book.... And, then

The weather has been SO NICE recently that impromptu family dinner dates on various restaurant patios throughout the city have been absolutely necessary. 🙋🏼‍♀️ SOAKING UP everything that matters AND a ton of sun this week. Taking care of ME with good food, good people & a connection to the one who MADE me. 🙌🏼 The fact that my “job” as a coach is to help other people do the same is just mind blowing to me!! 😭 #happytears This month’s Fit Tribe is just about full up, BUT,

We are adding a new element to Made for Brave's Fit Tribes this month and we couldn't be more stoked!! Along with getting our HEALTH in line for our bodies, we are ALL about being your BEST SELF in all areas of life - including your mind, body AND soul!! So, along with the daily assignments to move yourself forward in your journey, checking in each day with your tribe with your workout (which is the super secret sauce to stayin in shape yall) & eating right... You can j