This week I wanted to introduce you to one of my friends, Rebecca. I first “met” her online when she messaged me after trying some of my YouTube workout videos. She continued to be a huge supporter of my ministry and when I launched the At-Home TRIBE last October, she was one of my first participants. Since then, I’ve gotten to know her through online interactions and have been so proud of her enthusiasm, dedication, hard work, and heart for others and the Lord.

I think you’ll enjoy hearing about her journey and I think you’ll be encouraged to keep walking forward in your own.
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My name is Rebecca and I am a 34 year old wifey, twister (twin sister) and higher ed professional who loves Jesus, my sweet Schnauzer Fitzgerald, food and family.

I work as a tutor coordinator and advisor at a small college in rural South Georgia and I love it; I feel thankful every single day that God led me to this career. My job can entail eating a lot since I like to cook for my tutors so that is its own challenge.

I joined the tribe back when it first began because I was so exhausted from a mystery heath issue. I had previously been a runner, but I was feeling so tired, running was out of the question. I was exhausted, achey and had suffered from stomach issues my entire life.

My twin sister, Alexis, was in the face-to-face class when she lived in North Carolina and said Kara was wanting to do an at-home option. I immediately jumped on board and found myself in awe over the words and comfort Kara gave. I was going to so many doctors for answers and was just lost; many times during the workouts I would sob because I felt so loved and cared for through the workouts and felt the presence of the Lord meet me.

I loved and still love the way the TRIBE changes me. I feel more connected to the Lord and more ready for challenges. I also love what it’s doing for my body. I had been a runner for 4+ years and I promise you that I never saw the results I do with the tribe. My arms are more defined and I feel stronger in so many ways.

I typically do a workout every other day and am also on Weight Watchers.

On my off workout days, I walk lots and try to get in my Fit Bit steps (add me on Fit Bit.)

I lost about 30 pounds doing Weight Watchers and really wanted something for toning.

The TRIBE has done that and so much more!

I struggle with sweets (I LOVE all candy) but having accountability friends in the tribe helped me so much. My most favorite tribe workout is currently the ladder workouts. I love the way it builds me up, breaks me down and then strengthens me.

I was sitting in my office one day with my arms crossed and felt a lump in my arm. I immediately freaked out and thought I should see a doctor, but soon realized it was a MUSCLE!!

Here’s another transformation picture:

I never felt that before and I owe it all to God and the tribe.

Now, I know that my initial health issues that led me to the tribe is an intolerance to gluten. I resolved those issues and am now happily Gluten Free.

I haven’t been running much since starting the tribe because I just love these workouts so much. My heart is more full, I feel more happy in general and know that God has a plan for me (and all of us).
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Thanks for sharing your story with us, Rebecca!

If you are feeling weary or tired, just start somewhere. Go for a walk, grab some weights and begin trying to do some low-impact moves, turn up some music and dance, jump in the pool and do some swimming, ride a bike…do whatever makes you happy!

As you can see from her story, sometimes it’s a process of figuring out what works for you and what doesn’t, and sometimes it involves making changes to the type foods you’re eating.

It’s worth it.
You’re all worth it.

Press on today, friends.

Curious about the At-Home TRIBE? Click HERE to learn more about how this $12 a month membership site through the power of Christ can change your life!

For those of you that know us in real life, you know how much my daughter loves dogs. She’s 8 years old and she is pretty much obsessed with them.

Our dog, Josie, passed away unexpectedly last month, but before that, they were inseparable.
Our daughter loves dogs. She plays with them, tries to “train” them, draws pictures of them, sings songs about them, spends all her birthday money on buying stuffed animal versions of them, and constantly asks us when she can get her own puppy.

Before we ever knew that we would be losing Josie, we began to research the possibility of getting her a puppy. After searching around, we decided to get her a Golden-Doodle. We found a breeder within driving distance who does a great job raising quality pups and who charges a reasonable fee. Without her knowing it, we put down a deposit and planned to surprise her on her birthday by telling her about this new puppy that would be coming to live with us as soon as it was old enough.

Unfortunately, 5 days before her birthday, we lost our sweet Josie and so all of our hearts were a bit weary.

The thought of starting over with another dog so soon seemed on one hand more than we could take, and on the other hand, couldn’t get here quick enough.

The Lord is really good, isn’t He? Before we ever knew that we would be losing Josie, He worked it out to where another puppy would be arriving at our home just three weeks later. He knew how much we needed a little doggy in this house.

On the morning of her birthday, we wrapped up her presents with the last one being a package that contained a dog leash, a box of puppy treats, a puppy collar, and a picture of the new puppy.

She was ecstatic!

Here’s a video of it in case you want to see:

https://youtu.be/10A2WaFk1Sg

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That afternoon, we loaded up and headed to the breeder’s home who had allowed us to pick out our puppy that day.

After much more deliberation than we expected, we settled on a sweet boy that we have named Boone.

We’ve spent the past few weeks getting our home puppy-proofed and ready for our new baby.
We still have days where we’re all pretty sad and missing our sweet Josie. But we are hopeful that this boy will bring some healing and new memories to our family.

We went to pick him up last night and we are all IN LOVE already with this sweet boy!

My hope is to get him settled in and acclimated and then to rescue a second dog from our local pet shelter.

It’s been a LONG, long time since we’ve raised a puppy so I’m sure we’re in for a few sleepless nights and some new adventures.

We believe that the Lord directed us to this little fella and that He knew how much we would need him after losing Josie. We are so grateful! When we went to pick him up we found out his actual birth date and it’s the same as our sons! So cool how God works all the details out. He loves us that much, friends. I’m so grateful!

Dogs are one of my favorite things that the Lord made. Such a gift.

I’ll keep you updated on his adventures as he grows and I’m sure he’ll be making some appearances in our TRIBE workout videos soon!

Hello, friends!

If you’ve been waiting for a good time to join the At-Home TRIBE, this is it!

This afternoon I’m going to be uploading our new content for July and it’s all centered around our July theme: DARE TO HOPE. This is based on Lamentations 3:21-24, which says: Yes I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness, His mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, “The Lord is my Inheritance’ therefore I will hope in Him”.

I’m posting links to SEVEN brand new, full length workouts, in addition to all of the fun, faith first workouts already in the BONUS CONTENT section.

If you aren’t quite sure what the At-Home TRIBE is, it’s an online membership site for women who want to grow in their own health journeys and to do it in a Christ centered, Christ honoring way.

For $12 a month you have access to a private website where workouts are shared as well as nutrition guidance, healthy living principles, monthly calendars, Biblical motivation and encouragement, recipes, and more. The best part is that your membership grants you access into a private online group where you can get support, accountability, encouragement, and daily coaching from me and our amazing tribe of 180+ women.

The membership auto renews each month, but can easily be cancelled at any time. There is no contract required.

All the workouts can be completed from the comfort of your own home using no equipment other than a set of hand weights and occasionally some drum sticks (kitchen spoons work well, too!).

I try not to spend too much time on this space “selling” you programs, but I have seen God use this group and this platform to bring some incredible freedom and healing to many women. I think sometimes we know that we should jump in and try something new, but fear holds us back.

I’m inviting you to join me and the Lord on a new adventure. Would you DARE TO HOPE this month? Could you learn a new way? No more striving, or jumping from quick-fix plan to quick-fix plan? Would you be willing to let Him teach you sustainable, healthy habits that can last a lifetime?

For more info or to sign up, go HERE.

My name is Brittany. I live in North Carolina with my wonderful husband and our beautiful nine month old daughter.

I am a high school culinary arts teacher and just finished up my eighth year.

God doesn’t see me as a number, he sees me as his child. 

And here is a one from Mother’s Day: