Emily Chebuhar Health and Fitness (2026)

05/06/2019

Spike fest 2019: Team Donald Bump. The real Donald was too busy prepping for his visit to see the queen to show up and cheer us on, but Mowgli pup and Momma Cheryl were happy to step in!

17/05/2019

I thank God every day for this sweet guy of mine 🥰. He gives so much of himself to those around him, day in and day out, and rarely asks for anything in return. Seeing him work with and impact the lives of people of all ages is truly something special to watch. ✨

15/05/2019

Alright, y’all know by now that I’m all about my physical, mental and spiritual wellness, but lately I’ve also been making strides in terms of my financial wellness 🙌🏻. Money is a leading source of stress for many, yet so many of us, especially like me, shy away from conversations related to our finances. Planning for the future can be scary and overwhelming, and the idea of talking to someone about where our money should be going can be downright intimidating.

That being said, I finally took my finances into my own hands over the past month, and I met with a financial planner in my office. And holy moly am I grateful that I did!! I’m actually kicking myself for not doing it sooner!

I’ve been fortunate to never have to worry too much about stretching my paychecks, but I’ve also never really known where I should be putting my money. How much should I put into savings? 401(k)? Student loan payments? Car payments? After a couple of meetings with a financial planner, I now have the start of a really great financial plan going forward! I was able to pay off my car loan early, and I’m putting more money towards my student loan payments each month. That’s going to allow me to cut my lob payment down by over half of the time that I thought it would take! 😃 I’m thrilled to say the least.

So while I may not have it all figured out, I’ve got a good start! How about you?!

14/05/2019

”Your body will only go as far as your mind will take it.”
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I’m in the process of pushing my body farther than I’ve ever pushed it before. Such an extraordinary feeling! And it’s no coincidence that I’m also feeling mentally stronger than ever. It’s all about the self talk!
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This move in particular is one that I attempted many times and couldn’t do for a while, but here I am, giving it my all and grinding through it now! Yes, part of that has to do with my core getting stronger, but I know it wouldn’t be possible if I were telling myself I couldn’t do it before I even started. Mind over matter friends!

11/05/2019

Last weekend was my favorite type of weekend 🥰. Gorgeous weather, family time my with twinnie and mamma, and vacation planning. All good things! I have all the love in the world for this sweet sister of mine and so much admiration for her in her career, giving herself to her patients day in and day out 💛. She’s one of the most genuine and real people I know - what you see is what you get - and what you get is a strong, brave, incredibly smart, dependable, goofy, and inspiring gal! Who just so happens to look like me 😉

05/05/2019

I’m not perfect.
I take things too personally.
I get defensive when I’m feeling insecure or rejected.
Sometimes I drink too much and get emotional for no good reason.
Sometimes I don’t drink at all and get emotional for no good reason.
I pull away from most people when I’m trying to work through my own pain, even if they’re just trying to help.
But...I also think I’m someone who has a lot to offer people.
I would drop everything I’m doing to help a friend in need.
I’m always willing to listen when someone needs to vent or lend my shoulder when someone I care about needs to cry.
And I’ll listen without judgement and share my perspective when its asked for.
I genuinely, with my whole heart and soul, want the best for everyone in my life. And I’ll do anything I can to help them realize their dreams.
I think everyone deserves to be happy. Everyone. No matter what season of life they’re in or what mistakes they’ve made in the past.
I have no problem acting a little ridiculous and dancing like a fool to help others loosen up and have a good time.
And I’ll always greet you with a smile because I know that a smile and a little kindness have the power to change someone’s day for the better.
So no, I’m not perfect. I mess up and make mistakes, and I’m the first to admit when I do. But I also know how to give myself grace. I can recognize that this season of life has been downright painful, and there’s no magical guidebook that tells you how you should act when you’re grieving. But I also recognize that moments of pain make moments of joy seem that much sweeter, that much more beautiful and memorable and inspiring. I accept myself as I am, perfectly imperfect.

03/05/2019

Today marks my 2
Year anniversary with Midwest Heritage! Which means that it also marks my 2 year and 1 day anniversary of living in Iowa 😄.

This week 2 years ago was one of the craziest, most life changing times in my 26 years of existence. I got to stand next to my sissy on her wedding day;
3 days later I moved as many of my belongings as I could fit into my car to an apartment on the Iowa State Campus in Ames; and the next morning I drove almost an hour in bumper to bumper interstate traffic to be late to my first day of work in West Des Moines. It was a whirlwind of new things, people and emotions to say the least! 😅

The last two years have come with their fair share of hardship and questioning whether I made the right decision to come here. But I can confidently say that this chapter in my life has been one of such incredible and impactful personal and professional growth! I stepped outside of my comfort zone, stood on my own two feet, and created a new life for myself. And I can honestly say that I’m so dang proud of ME! 💕

03/05/2019

OKAY OKAY OKAY 😍. This is quite possibly my favorite I’ve ever done! Let me just start by saying that my mom is a babe. Total babe! Absolutely gorgeous and ravishing and radiant and all things good and pure 😇. Meg and I owe so much of who we are as women today to her, and we really couldn’t have had a better role model in our lives ❣️.

And let’s be honest, how cute are little Meg and Em?! ☺️ There was no denying our twindom (pretty sure that’s not a word) when we were little tikes, and not just because we went through the phase that all twins go through where our mom dressed us in the same outfits.

There is SO MUCH LOVE in this picture and in this trio! We each have our own little quirks, but we are all strong, independent, compassionate, loving, joyful, intelligent, courageous women who are rooted in our faith and our love for our family. 💕 We’ve come a long way over the past 22ish years, and we have so many incredible moments yet to be shared!

02/05/2019

Safe to say I missed my post yesterday 🤦🏼‍♀️. I was totally planning on sharing this last night, but life happened and I ended up not being on my phone at all! But still wanted to share today so we’re just gonna go ahead and make it 💁🏼‍♀️. Gotta improvise sometimes!

In each of these, the pic on the left is before I started my most recent 21 day fitness and nutrition program, and the pic on the right is after-so just this past weekend! I won’t sugar coat my results. I didn’t see hardly any change in my measurements or in my weight. But I truly feel like I’m starting to regain my strength slowly, and I feel that I look healthier in my after pics! And those are definitely non-scale victories worth celebrating in my book 🙌🏻

I haven’t been shy on IG lately in sharing my struggles with grief. The past few months have taken a toll on me not only mentally but also physically. I went through a few weeks of not eating enough and not eating very well when I did eat. I was still working out, and I was losing weight, which hasn’t been a goal of mine for quite a while now. BUT this 21 day program was exactly what I needed to start getting back on track! It was a new challenge for me (I’d done “level one” of the program before but not “level 2”), and it reminded me of how far I can push my body and how mentally and physically strong I can feel 💪🏻. More NSV’s!! @ West Des Moines, Iowa

30/04/2019

“I see you. I know you. Now go show them.” 💛

I listened to podcast for the first time this morning, and something she said really just stuck with me! She mentioned her father saying those words above to her, but also thinking about God saying those words to all of us. And when I stopped to think about that, I can easily point to times in my life where I feel like God has spoken similar words to me!

So on this I found myself reflecting on my fear of letting other people down. That fear can be downright crippling and can keep me from putting myself out there and sharing myself with others.

Prime example is when I get in a large group of people. They can be the kindest people, but I let myself get intimidated and shrink back into my shell. Because if I speak up and put myself out there, I might not have something interesting to add to the conversation, or I might not be funny enough, or I might not be able to connect with anyone. Or worse, I might disappoint them.

And ya know what?! That’s a load of hooey! Because I was created by the Father, in His image, and given gifts that I’m meant to use to glorify Him! How’s that for some truth?! I know that I can be a source of light for others. I can connect with people. I can listen and offer hope. I can be and I am enough! So with that, I’m going to keep showing the world who I am - the good, the bad, the ugly, the beautiful, the REAL. ❣️

27/04/2019

Played my first 9 holes of golf last night, and managed to make par on hole 9! We were both understandably pretty excited/shocked 😃.
Shoutout to this guy for treating me to a lobster dinner for two afterwards!❣️. Such a fun unplanned date night!

25/04/2019

Some things that have been suggested to me / that I’m learning about dealing with grief:
•It’s okay to celebrate the good days - the times when you’re not sad! Having one of those after a couple of painful, “I don’t want to get out of bed” days is like seeing the sun for the first time after a week of gloom! (Currently celebrating by sitting on my living room floor, eating the most amazing homemade pickles from the jar 🙃)
•When you feel like you’re drowning in sadness and thoughts about who you’ve lost, think of at least 1 thing you’re thankful for and take a moment to thank God for that! Chances are, you’ll be able to think of way more than 1 🥰(these pickles, a roof over my head, a productive day at work, a truly incredible support system)
•Doing something kind for another person, whether you know them or not, and expecting nothing in return can still bring you the same sense of joy that it always has 💕 (stopping at Walgreens to pick up toiletries for the local shelter)
•Keep your faith in God; keep talking to Him, sharing all of your emotions and pain and frustrations with Him, and know that eventually He will pull you through this. (Shutting Him out leaves me feeling empty.)
•Grieving is not an excuse to stop taking care of yourself. “Letting yourself go” will probably make you feel worse in the long run, and it’s not how your loved one would want to see you living. (One of the reasons why my workouts are a nonnegotiable for me. Paul knew that my health is important to me, and challenging myself physically helps me relieve stress and anxiety.)
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Having one good day certainly doesn’t make me an expert on dealing with grief. That’s crazy talk. But, it does give me hope ✨

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