04/29/2026
I’ve been wrestling with a decision the past little while… and it hasn’t been an easy one to sit with.
I’ve chosen to move my competition date to the fall.
And if I’m being honest—when the thought first crossed my mind, it felt like giving up.
Like I was letting myself off the hook.
Like I just needed to push harder.
Like I should be able to grind it out and make the original timeline work.
Because I could.
I could go more extreme.
Push calories lower.
Dig deeper into depletion.
Override the signals my body is giving me.
But here’s the truth I had to come back to…
That’s not who I am.
And that’s not what I teach.
Health is my foundation—not just when it’s convenient, but especially when it’s challenged.
Right now, my body is asking for something different.
Hormones need support and regulation.
A hip and foot issue are asking for attention, not avoidance.
And pushing through all of that just to meet a date?
That’s not discipline.
That’s disconnection.
And it’s also the exact path that leads to self-sabotage.
Because when we push beyond what our body can sustainably handle, something eventually gives—
energy crashes, motivation drops, injuries flare, cravings spike…
and the all-or-nothing cycle comes rushing back in.
So instead, I’m choosing alignment.
I’m choosing to give my body the time it needs to respond well, not just fast.
I’m choosing to build toward the stage in a way that reflects the same sustainable, health-first approach I coach every single day.
Because this decision?
This is what prevents sabotage.
This is what builds consistency.
This is what allows me to show up fully—without burning out, breaking down, or starting over.
Because stepping on stage isn’t just about how you look.
It’s about how you got there.
Delaying the date isn’t giving up.
It’s making a smarter, stronger, more self-respecting decision.
And honestly?
That version of me will show up better—on stage and beyond.
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If you’re in a season where your plan isn’t aligning with your body or your life… it’s okay to adjust.
Sometimes the most powerful move you can make isn’t pushing harder—
It’s choosing better.