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The 40 Day Fast - Part 4 of 4
The 40 Day Fast
- Part 4 of 4
A real look at a 40 day fast, the costs, the healing, and what it revealed about food, identity, and self-worth. Not everything comes free.
Why both sides are missing the point and what actually matters inside your gym. I'm not picking a camp, and let me tell you why.
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Jillian Michaels vs. Body Positivity
The “What Did I Do?” Reflex
Pins, Breath, and Unraveling Truth
Why both sides are missing the point and what actually matters inside your gym. I'm not picking a camp, and let me tell you why.
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athena Perez
I didn’t come into this work with it all figured out. I built it from the ground up by living through it, losing over 250 pounds, and learning what it actually takes to change when nothing about it is easy.
Now I coach, write, and teach from that place. This space is where I share it honestly, the mindset, the work, and what it really looks like to rebuild your life.
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In 2018, the incredible CrossFit Media team met with me to film the first of several mini documentaries about my journey. Sharing even a snippet of my story was a blessing, but what I didn’t anticipate was how profoundly it would change my life. The experience not only opened doors but also gave me the chance to inspire others in ways I never imagined.
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How This Started
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Shortly after the first video aired, I had the amazing opportunity to take my CrossFit Level 1 at the legendary Ranch. It was an adventure to say the least—check it out!
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Getting my CrossFit Level 1 was just the beginning of an incredible journey. Before I even stepped into a CrossFit gym, I spent years in therapy, learning to forgive and move forward. It's about about transforming my life and helping others do the same. Sharing this journey has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.
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