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Kathy
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A mom of twin boys who is having a blast navigating life after kids. It's all about the adventures through food, fitness and everything I can fit between!

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🌅 LIVE COLORFULLY....BUT MOST OF ALL LIVE 🌅 🌅 LIVE COLORFULLY....BUT MOST OF ALL LIVE 🌅

Find beauty in the simple things.

Give Grace to yourself and to others.

Try something new. Anything.

Set your soul on fire and embrace your passions.

Tell someone you love them - everyday.

Be proud, strong, brave, fierce and true to who you are meant to be.

Live.

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#sunsets_captures #yogalove 
#instayogi #yogacommunity #yogajourney #yoga #igyogacommunity #yogaeverydamnday #yogadaily #yogalife #yogalove #yogaeverywhere #yogainspiration #yogaposes #yogagram #beachyoga #sunsetyoga #sunsetbeachyoga #igyoga #yogastrong #warriorspirit #reversewarrior #livejoyfully #livecolorfully #pnwlife #pnwonderland #followyourpassion
In the end, the greatest gift he gave was not in k In the end, the greatest gift he gave was not in knowledge or things. The greatest gift he gave is the wonderful man who stands beside me on the shoreline, loving his father, imperfections and all. 

How many of us toss aside family or friends because of one disappointment, one wrong decision, one single moment?

How sad is it that we find it so easy to toss love away because of expectations in our own minds of who someone should be, how someone should behave or react? 

We’ve always told our sons that we recognize we weren’t perfect parents, we might not have always gotten things right. We did the best we could with what we knew, what we had and the examples we were given.  We also love them beyond measure.

The greatest gift you can give to this world is to love anyway. Forgive and move forward. Thank you Damian for the greatest gift you gave to me - your son ❤️

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#sunsets #sunsetoflife #sayinggoodbye #bytheshore #pnwsunset #pnwonderland #pnwadventures #pnwlife #cascadiaexplored #pugetsound #afatherslove #greatestgift #legacy #forgivenessheals #imperfections #fatherhood #inmyfatherseyes #seeingmyfatherinme #myfathersson #lovinganyway #sayinggoodbye
“If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also “If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path.” -Buddha

Somedays we are the light on a dark and cloudy day, by the simple act of smiling at a stranger, a friend, a family member. Other days we need that bright light as a reminder that not every day looks so dark.

Yesterday the sky was gray, today the sun will shine. I will lift my face and drink it all in, absorb the peace and serenity and let it light my way. 

Taking things slow, finding my balance today and every day! 

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#balancedlife #darknessandlight #lighttheworld #lightapathforothers #buddhaquotes #dancerpose #yogaeverydamnday #yogainspiration #yogastrong #yogalife #yogalove #yogaposes #yogaforstrength #yogaforeverybody #findingbalance #strengthwithin #mybalancedlife #yogaoutside #balancepose #adventureday #pnwadventures #herpnwlife #whatsalittlerain #shineyourlight #brightside
🙋🏻‍♀️I’m just going to put this out 🙋🏻‍♀️I’m just going to put this out there for anyone in the same boat as me right now. I am seriously on the struggle bus right now trying to find balance.

• Mom has been my constant companion this past week and will still be with us until we all board our planes later in the week. I seriously don’t know how my brother does it. God bless him for taking on the caretaker roll. Trying to find adventures we can do with near constant rain in the PNW has got us both a bit stir crazy.
• Figuring out how to be there as well as give space to my hubby as he deals with the loss of his father, the tasks he needs to do and his own grief. 
• Work, friends and my own personal growth in many areas are also keeping me busy. 

While my grid posts are fewer as I need to focus elsewhere, I am still here, keeping active (mostly on stories) and in my minutes of me time trying to keep my head above water and drowning out all the negative out there because I simply don’t need that in my life right now. 

Just sharing the real world with you in my space right now in case you are there too. We will get through this 🥰 

#findingmyself #findingjoy #findingpeace #findingbalance #yogaeverydamnday #yogainspiration #yogabody #yogagoals #hiitandflow #yogaoutside #threeleggedplank #plankvariation #fnegativity #positivevibes #positiveenergy #unapologeticallyme #yogalife #yogastrong #lifteachotherup #risetothechallenge #inspiration #olympiawashington #balancedlife
🕉 “I am the taste of pure water and the radia 🕉 “I am the taste of pure water and the radiance of the sun and moon. I am the sacred word and the sound heard in the air, and the courage of human beings. I am the sweet fragrance in the earth and the radiance of fire; I am the life in every creature.” Bhagavad Gita translation by Eknath Easwaran

Yesterday, my husband lost his father. As we navigate through this time, this morning after a meditation shared with me by @passionpurposepassport , I read this and it just reminds us that life is everywhere and sometimes we need to stop, listen and see that the world still turns and life begins again. 

Finding peace, solitude and gratitude for my amazing tribe. For @discoveringgeorgina_ who let me vent and cry and chatter, for @woodlandfeary whose hug earlier in the day sustained me more than she will ever know, for @tammywenstrom who watched over my mother while I drove my hubby to the airport so that he and I could have time to talk and just hold hands, for @passionpurposepassport whose light and love surrounded me and for the friends who shared their condolences. 

❤️ Send love and light to your family and friends always. You may never realize when that moment will be the last you share. 🙏🏻

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#sunsetyoga #yogaonthebeach #pnwyoga #shineyourlight #lightintimesofdarkness #bhagavadgita #breatheinbreatheout #breathedeep #namaste🙏 #prayerhands #handstoheart #silouette #halfmoon #balancedlife #balancepose #sunsetonthebeach #pnwonderland #lovemytribe #hugyourlovedones
☔️ Rainy Days... For Days ☔️ Yes, I’d ☔️ Rainy Days... For Days ☔️ 

Yes, I’d rather be outside in the sunshine running. Sadly, it’s also Winter in the PNW which means loads of rain soaked days. 

Yes, I could be cuddling cozy on the couch all day. It actually sounds really good on days like today. 

Yes, instead I’m upstairs choosing differently. Upper body work is on the agenda for the next bit again because those push-ups & chaturangas don’t do themselves! 

After yesterday’s 108 Sun Salutations with my peeps @flexandflow I’m switching it up! 

Happy Sunday Peeps! 

#upperbodyworkout #upperleftusa #sundaysweat #workoutathome💪 #chosewisely #doingthisforme #strongnotskinny #strongwomen #womenwholift #womeninspiringwomen #strongisthenewsexy #strongisbeautiful #weightsnotweightloss
🎉HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎉 🙋🏻‍♀️ If yo 🎉HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎉 

🙋🏻‍♀️ If you stayed up partying the night away 🎊 

🤷🏻‍♀️ Truth? Since one of our sons lives on the East Coast we celebrate in his time zone... which allows us to go to bed whenever we want. 🤣 

👟 Which was perfect because I started off my day with a #resolutionrun 🏃🏻‍♀️ 

How many of you are making New Year’s Resolutions? Nah, me neither. Not because I don’t complete them, it’s just I don’t want to pressure that comes with them. Instead I set short-term goals, long-term goals and I give myself the ok to re-assess them every couple of months. I also set intentions. For the daily, week, month etc. I also don’t post or share most of these goals because, I set them for me and not for you. ✍🏻 

My friend Kim, @kookyrunner shared today that her goal is to stay consistent in her workouts. I’m loving that! Consistency is key to so many things in life. 

❤️ Enjoy Today
❤️ Live Abundantly (Fully)
❤️ Love Unconditionally
❤️ Listen Intentionally
❤️ Learn Continuously
❤️ Lead with Integrity

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#womeninwellness #forwomenbywomen #runnerscommunity #brooksrunning #getoutside #runhappy #newyearsdayrun #fitafter50 #happynewyear2021 #morningrun #riseandgrind #fitspo #inspiringwomenrunners #runnersofinstagram #runningmotivation #beatyesterday #solorunner #runningismytherapy #inspiredaily #allbodiesaregoodbodies #runrunrun #pnwrunning
☀️ GOODBYE 2020! ☀️ "Every sunset brings t ☀️ GOODBYE 2020! ☀️ "Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn."
Ralph Waldo Emerson 

As we all celebrate and rejoice saying goodbye to this year, let us not reflect on all the negative. Recognize it, acknowledge it for sure, but don’t dwell in that space. Instead, choose to switch it around and see the positives in your life. Find strength. Find joy. Seek the beauty in the simple moments. More time spent with those you love. Learning a new skill. Reading a book. Bringing a smile to your child’s face. Sitting and watching the sun rise and then watching it set. Listening to laughter. List off all your positive moments. Remember those, focus on those.

This is how I will end 2020 and begin 2021. 

❤️Heart open to the possibilities, letting my light shine and my soul sing! ❤️

See you later 👋🏻 2020! Thank you for the lessons I learned. I’m ready to MANIFEST the heck out of 2021! 🥰 

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#setyourintentions #setyoursoulonfire #sunsetyoga #sunset #newyearnewyogi #heartopener #risetothechallenge #listentoyourheart #pnwsunset #celebratethelittlethings #livelifehappy #choosejoy #chooselove #choosekindness #unapologeticallyme #authenticself #thisisme #goodbye2020 #newyearseve2020 #rejoice #findyourpurpose #findyourstrength #yogalife #yogainspiration #yogafun #yogastrong #bodypositivity #womensupportingwomen❤️ #glorious #watchingthesunset
☀️”Grace comes into the soul, as the morning ☀️”Grace comes into the soul, as the morning sun into the world; first a dawning; then a light; and at last the sun in his full and excellent brightness.” - Thomas Adams ☀️ 

As we head into a New Year, take some time to extend Grace to those around you, to your friends and family, to those you feel have wronged you, to your community, to the world and most of all to yourself. Respond not from a place of selfishness, hate or judgement. Grace begets grace. 

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#sunriseoftheday #morningmusings #morningvibes #morningwalks #riseandshine☀️ #extendgrace #graceupongrace #spreadpositivity #silouhette #sunriseyoga #yogalife #yogainspiration #yogajourney #yogaposes #yoga4everybody #yogabody #yogaathome #outdooryoga #practiceyoga #yogatribe #doyoga #yogaislife #fitover50 #extendedsideangle #utthitaparsvakonasana
💫Shine your Light! Be who you are meant to be! 💫Shine your Light! Be who you are meant to be! 💫

It is not others who hold us back, but our own limiting beliefs. Then we let the world around us, social media, family and even our closest friends feed into those self-depreciating voices in our heads. 

💥STOP that sh&$ right now!! 💥

Surround yourself with people who lift you up. People who don’t want to spin those negative thoughts to benefit themselves and not you. Only YOU can decide who you are meant to be. YOU are in charge of your life, not them! 

What are you doing today to SHINE?!!!

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#womeninspiringwomen #femaleempowerment #dontquityourdaydream #bossbabetribe #createyourlife #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #inspiringwomen #selfgrowthjourney #createyourlife #soulpurpose #beauthentic #youareworthit #findyourtribe #livetheyogilife #liveyourpurpose #shineyourlight #heartchakra #openheartopenmind #warriorpose #findyourwarrior #innerwarrior #yogalife #yogastrong #sunriseyoga #yogaoutside #myyogalife #yogaeverydamnday #yogaforeverybody #beautifulme
"Kindness is like snow. It beautifies everything i "Kindness is like snow. It beautifies everything it covers." —Khalil Gibran

❄️ Happy Winter Solstice ❄️ 

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#wintersolstice #wintersolstice2020 #briskmorningwalk #crispmornings #pnwadventures #pnwonderland #sunrise #pnwlife #silouette #reversewarrior #viparitavirabhadrasana #morningwalks #yogaoutside #yogaoutdoors #yogini #yogalife #yogalove #yogaforstrength #yogaforeverybody #fitover50 #yogastrong #unapologeticallyme #yogabody #riseandshine☀️
👩🏻‍🍳These little treats are the perfect 👩🏻‍🍳These little treats are the perfect blend of chocolate, peppermint and a little sweetness. 🍫 

I’m just loving these Chocolate Peppermint Bark Biscotti this year! It’s even better when I make a double batch and share them with my peeps. 

This recipe was inspired by @trainforlifecheryl love of dark chocolate but not wanting to have something overly sweet. She also lives for her afternoon pick-me-up coffee so this was a perfect match! 

🎄Merry Christmas peeps! Make a quick batch - you’ll thank me for it later 😂 #linkinbio👆 because I really love you! 

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#chocolate #biscotti #holidayrecipes #eatandtreats #homemadecookies #christmascookies #cookieexchange #bakemehappy #bakedgoodies #bakingfromscratch #bakersgonnabake #goeswitheverything #holiday2020 #homemadegifts #treatyourselfright #bakingfun #bakingday
"When your world moves too fast, and you lose your "When your world moves too fast, and you lose yourself in the chaos, introduce yourself to each color of the sunset."
Christy Ann Martine

Take the time to find the beauty around you.  And breathe deeply, quietly. 

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#pnwsunset #herpnwlife #escapetheordinary #seethebeautyineverything #naturegram #embracethejourney #sunsetyogaonthebeach #sunsetyoga #escapethechaos #slowdownandbreathe #findyourtribe #findthebeauty #shineyourlight #likeadiamondinthesky #colormehappy #pnwadventures #walkingonthebeach #feetinthesand #capturingmoments
💛 I am joyful 💛

🧡 I am grateful 🧡

❤️ I am strong ❤️

💚 I am vibrant 💚

💙 I am beautiful 💙

💜 I am loved 💜

Repeat and believe. Going into the weekend with positive energy how about you?!

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#positiveenergy #positivemindset #powerofpositivity #positivityiskey #iamenough #iamwhoiam #iamwellandgood #believeinyou #believeinmagic #themagicofpositivethinking #sunsetyoga #sunsetyogaonthebeach #yogalife #yogaeverywhere #yogaeverydamnday #sunriseoftheday #sunsets_captures #elfingaround
“A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.” - Pro “A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.” - Proverbs 27:9 

Strength, beauty, opinions and life experiences come in all shapes and sizes. True friends don’t dwell on our differences,  because we don’t see them as things that define us.  Rather we see them as the things that shaped us, we’ve learned from them and they make us the unique women that we are today.  We value what we each bring to our friendship.  While we are both constantly growing and finding our own paths we remain friends because we see each other’s beautiful authentic self and embrace, encourage and inspire one another daily.

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#bodypositive #learntoloveyourself #empoweringwomen #bodyimagemovement #bodypositivity #fitnessjourney #fitlifestyle #friendshipgoals💕 #yogaeverydamnday #yogatribe #bffs❤️ #soulmates #yogaisforeverybody #yogaislife #yogabody #runnerscommunity #irunthisbody #yogajourney #yogapractice #yogaoutside #mermaidyogis #fitover50 #changeyourmindset #unapologeticallyme #lovetheskinyourein #beyourselfalways #breakingthestereotype #judgementfreezone #bestfriendquotes
“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner f “In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.”
– Albert Schweitzer

Thank you for being that person who will listen to the quiet, sing joyfully and loudly and understand the multiple of sighs. Who sees my visions and encourages me to jump in with both feet. Who will join me from sunrise to sunset for any adventure. 

🥰 Friendship should always renew your soul, your spirit and bring you peace - @discoveringgeorgina_ Love you hard, babe 😘

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#friendshipgoal #yogatribe #yogainspiration #yogaisforeverybody #yogainspired #yogapractice #adventuresforyoursoul #shineyourlight #theworldismystudio #yogalife #whatfriendsarefor #thisisyoga #liveyourpassion #youareenough #iamworthit #inspiringwomen #innerspirit #grlpwr #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #riseupandshine #friendshipgoals💕
🎄 Stretching yourself a little too thin this ti 🎄 Stretching yourself a little too thin this time of year? 🎁 

🎅 Work 
🤶🏻 Christmas Shopping 🛍 
🧘🏻‍♀️ Fitness Challenges
✍🏻 Blog Writing
🎄 Holiday Decorating
✉️ Christmas Card Writing
📝.... and the list continues

I’m here to share some friendly advice... 

Let all those over-inflated expectations go. 👋🏻 It’s ok to skip a few items on your list this year. You don’t have to bake all the things, or decorate as much as your neighbors or out shop your friends or family. 

It’s going to be a quiet Holiday Season, so while this lady loves Christmas, the house remains minimally decorated. I’m still baking, but I’m sharing most of it. I still watch all the Christmas movies and listen to Christmas music, but the hubs and I decided that our quiet little Christmas this year means we don’t have to go all out on the decorating. 

We dumped the stress of taking down all the boxes, putting out all the decorations to have so few people see them and then have to put them all away again seemed well, nuts! 

So what can you skip to help make this a stress-less holiday season? 
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 #destress #holidayseason #christmasmood #quietthechaos #christmasdecorations #christmaslights #christmascookies #skippingchristmas #justnotfeelingit #yogaeverydamnday #yogainspiration #yogalife #yogaforme #yogaeverywhere #yogaforstrength #yogaforall #yogaoutside #yogaoutdoors #yogaanywhere #yogaanytime #fitover50 #yogaforeverybody #pnwlife #pnwyoga #yogaforall
👩🏻‍🍳 NEW RECIPE LIVE ON THE BLOG 👩🏻‍🍳⁣
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🫐 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 and fresh fruit 🍓 ⁣
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Just wait until you try the first bite! Warm creamy polenta, layered with vanilla infused cream anglaise and topped with dollops of dreamy whipped cream and flavor-packed fresh fruit. OMG! Breakfast doesn’t get any better than this! ⁣
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You are going to want to hop onto the link in my bio for this one! I’m even giving it to you on the weekend so you can make it ahead for the week! ⁣
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Seriously peeps! This recipe was inspired by my visit to @starlingdiner in Long Beach, California three years ago and it was so amazing that I finally had to make it! ⁣
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As my hubby would say, “Tastes like 𝘔𝘖𝘙𝘌 to me!”
 
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#breakfast #breakfastideas #breakfastpolenta #polenta #cremeanglaise #easyrecipe #lickyourphone #bakedfromscratch #bakedwithlove #inmykitchen #foodforthesoul #foodinstagram #toeats #foodpicoftheday #instafoodgram #scrumptious #tastemade #instaeats #creativefood #madefromscratch #foodpix #foodmakesmehappy #mealplanning #allthefood #longbeachcalifornia #foodforfuel #vanillabean
🎉It’s Fri-Yay! 🎉 It’s time to celebrate 🎉It’s Fri-Yay! 🎉 It’s time to celebrate your wins! Drop your “Yay-Me” down in the comments so we can all add our cheers to you! 

🙋🏻‍♀️ What am I celebrating❔ 

I am rocking my challenges and even held my own during last nights #hiitandflow Zoom with @yoga.by.nic @flexandflow 

I’ve decided to take it a step further ... I signed up for the HIIT & Flow teacher training @flexandflow in January!!! Yes!! 🙌🏼 

Woop! Woop! Can I get a hoorah? I’m not letting my chronologically enhanced age stop me from continuing to learn and grow! I may have to modify a few of the moves and use my handy-dandy @gaiam props, but I am ready for whatever creator @jamiekingfit and master trainer @yoga.by.nic throw my way!! 

Want to join me? DM me for a 30% OFF!

Let’s celebrate your wins today!! 

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#winningmindset #womensupportingwomen #holidaysweat2020 #yogaeverydamnday #yogapractice #hiitworkout #hiittraining #yogateachertraining #fitnesstraining #flowthroughlife #yogaflow #personalgrowth #unapologeticallyme #learnnewthings #expandingconsciousness #makeanimpact #teachablemoments #teachertraining #expandyourhorizons #hiitworkouts #hiittraining #gowiththeflow #breakthestereotype #ageisjustanumber #fitover50
🎅 HO HO HOmemade 🤶🏻 Gingerbread Biscotti 🎅 HO HO HOmemade 🤶🏻 Gingerbread Biscotti is one of my favorite holiday shareables! 

👩🏻‍🍳 If you watch my IG stories at all, you know that @tammywenstrom and I spent the other day out of the rain and in the kitchen making a double batch of my Gingerbread Biscotti. 

I love #allthingsgingerbread but the best part of Gingerbread Biscotti is that isn’t overly sweet and is perfect for dipping in my coffee, hot cocoa or even warm milk. ☕️ 

With CoViD restrictions keeping us all apart, I love that my #holidaysweat2020 challenge included getting out for a walk/run/bike while spreading a bit of holiday cheer. 

Yesterday, after some wonderful yoga 🧘🏻‍♀️ I packed my basket of goodies and walked the neighborhood dropping off treats, then texting my peeps that this elf left a little something on their porch. 

We then hopped in the car and walked our downtown, sharing the love at our favorite small town businesses. @mountainsolshop @savethedayfloral and @moesespresso 

💭 Here’s the thing peeps, this time of year we are all stressed. People have lost income, our small businesses are struggling, and restrictions are keeping us from celebrating and hugging each other. Take the time, no seriously... make the time, to spread a little holiday cheer. You never know the difference it can make when you leave a little something that says, I love you and thank you for being in my life. 🥰

🎄 Ok, elf duty continues... Later peeps! 

#bakemehappy #gingerbreadcookies #gingerbreadbiscotti #holidaytreats #spreadingpositivity #spreadingholidaycheer #hohoho🎅 #hohohomemade #dashingthroughthesnow #deliveringhappiness #positivityonly #positivevibesonly💯 #basketofgoodies #happyholidays #bakingfromscratch #bakingwithlove #holidaybaking #yogaeverydamnday @flexandflow @nowfoodsofficial
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