Walk with Friends

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit?” – 1 Corinthians 6:19

With the weather warming up and the kids out of school, it’s the perfect time to get outside, fellowship, and connect with other like-minded women. Personally, I’ve made some amazing connections—all while taking care of my physical health. I recently lost 36 pounds (from 217 to 181), and I’m committed to continuing this healthy lifestyle.

I’ve always loved being active. From playing basketball in middle school and college to struggling to stay consistent through life’s many changes, movement has been part of my journey. But for the first time in my 30+ years, I actually have a healthy perspective on exercise and food.

I remember seasons where I restricted myself to foods I didn’t enjoy and workouts I dreaded—just to chase results I couldn’t maintain. But everything shifted after Thanksgiving 2024. I was…