Casey Walker

but really… once you start “faking it”, it becomes easier to truly “be it”. the less you care what others think, the less you let your fears hold you back, the less you sit on the sidelines waiting… it becomes a lot easier to be confident when you can let go of what’s holding you back. even if you have to fake it to get to that place.

i’ve been insecure about my “shelf” tummy for as long as i can remember. and ya know what— insecurities are normal to have. while i’m all for embracing and accepting things about myself, sometimes i’m more comfortable without showing it off. while other days, i’m ready to rock it. what’s important is that those insecurities don’t take over our lives and dictate what we think about ourselves. we have to remember that we are more than our bodies, and our bodies are so much more than our insecurities.

don’t wait until you’re 80 to be ready to live your life 🫶

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i was reading my middle school journal and came across a story about my facial hair. i wrote…. “J*** made fun of my chin hairs tonight. i don’t know what to do about it though. ugh!!! i used the trimmer before school but it’s not enough. i hate my face. i hate it i hate it i hate it.“ i went on to talk about everything else that i was insecure about. it seemed that the facial hair sent me into a spiral. i sounded desperate, lonely and afraid for my future because “everything about me was wrong”. gosh, if only younger Casey knew that SO many others also have facial hair, and that having facial hair didn’t make me any “less than”. i never saw it represented, or talked about. maybe if i had, my world wouldn’t have felt like it crumbled bc of it… which is why i choose to share about it now. while i personally still choose to remove my facial hair, i don’t fret if someone else can see it. i don’t worry if i space out my hair removal appointments. i don’t let facial hair dictate my worth or my femininity anymore. and i hope that by sharing mine, you’ll know that it’s not just you, either 🖤

changing my perspective from “starting over” to “adding on” 👏🏻 working out with Coach Wes at @anytimefitness is another step in my journey, but it doesn’t take away from the steps that got me here, or what will come after. #AnytimeFitnessPartner speaking of steps, i am pretty dang proud of myself for the shuffling and backwards movements we did in this full body workout. i’ve had 6 knee surgeries, all stemming from an injury when i was 12. i was backpedaling and my leg bent the wrong way 😵‍💫😢having the one on one attention helped me get over the mental roadblock of doing this movement. i felt safe and encouraged to take the physical and mental steps. it gives some extra peace of mind knowing someone is completely focused on you, watching your posture, form and making sure you are being pushed in a safe and supported way. not every workout i do is with my coach, so it’s nice having access through the @anytimefitness app to programmed workouts in between coaching and i can always message Coach Wes if i have any questions, want to schedule more sessions or have new goals to be supported. #trainforyourlife #realAF

in case ya wondered what transporting emrbyos looks like 🤪 our IVF journey has been a bit of a rollercoaster. after leaving our clinic last year, this was the final step to officially move on. our new clinic provided us the option of a service doing the transport, or they could provide me with this sub-zero, heavy duty tank and i could do it myself. i mean, i’m always down for an adventure 😏 and frankly, didn’t want to spend the $$$ to hire someone else to do it! we absolutely love our new care team and the amount of stress lifted off my shoulders is astronomical. i can’t change the past, but dang i wish i would have advocated for myself sooner and made the switch. i’m an open book about this, if you need to chat about it 🫶 PS- this is a perfect example of why embryos are not children…

bodies fold, roll and squish. we aren’t perfectly posted statues in the real world 😘 inspired by @meghanxfit (body confidence, body image, swimsuit season)

CW: eating disorders read that last slide one more time, friend 🫶

my current “why” when it comes to moving my body: function in the “real world”, preparing my body for pregnancy and working on my endurance 💪🏻#AnytimeFitnessPartner at my first few meetings with my @anytimefitness coach, we talked about my ED and diet culture history, relationship with working out and what helps me feel challenged without teetering into obsession. having someone listen to me and connect with feels super empowering. it quieted the little voice in the back of my head wondering if I’m being judged for my size or life choices. someone who supports your journey in a positive way > someone who scares you into working out 👏🏼 around here, we workout to celebrate our body, not bc we hate it. we also did some baseline evaluation to check balance, core stability and mobility. next time i see my coach we’re diving into a full body workout 👀 #trainforyourlife #realAF

lob 👉🏼 bob real talk, i’m still getting used to seeing myself with my hair this short! i wanted to try something new and outside of my comfort zone, and i’m glad i did! but i think i’m more of a lob girl, or maybe there’s a sweet spot i’ll discover as my hair grows out that i would have never found it if i didn’t go chop chop 🤷🏼‍♀️ i’m actually really proud of myself for trying this! 💇🏼‍♀️ @shayzhair at @abstraktstudio

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