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I'm Athena, "Bean," a dedicated advocate for training larger-bodied athletes. Since my first CrossFit story in 2018, I've become a CFL2, owner of Scaled Nation Training, and creator of "Working with Larger Bodies" seminar. I've also written "Lifting the Wait," with sequel "Waitless" coming soon.

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I woke up this morning, my feet hit the floor, and the legs didn’t hurt. As much as they were aching the other day, they’ve recovered. I even bounced on them a bit just to test them out and they didn’t hurt at all.  *surprised look*. What do you know…

I started some spring cleaning outside last night; picking up sticks, cleaning out the flower beds, and gathering up stuff that had been blown around during the winter. I can’t tell you how nice it is to be able to do it on my own. Normally I’m watching other people do the spring cleanup from my window feeling like an ass that I wasn’t out there. I am starting to love being outside, especially with how beautiful it is.

I love my home don’t get me wrong but I find I want to get out of it more and more. Trying to live, work, sleep, work out, and chill all in one place after so many years I guess you can say I’ve gone a little stir crazy.  It’s a nice feeling to want to get out and see what’s alive out there. I’m getting to a point where I don’t feel like I have to hide in it and for that, I’m eternally grateful.

I had a chance over the last two days to reflect on the first 1/3 of my journey. I don’t think I would trade it for anything. I’m a natural over-thinker, I wear my heart in places where everyone can see, and I have anxiety over things people might find silly, but I’ve learned so much and I appreciate every experience.  Am I doing everything right? Probably not, but I sure try ????

I appreciate every direct message, Facebook and Instagram message, but most of all for your kind support. It means a lot and I thank you. For everything…

Lovingly, Bean.

Always,

athena bean

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  1. Heidi says:

    We love you because you are real! Sometimes you are kicking ass and sometimes your ass is getting kicked. Just like ALL of us. It is so hard to stand up and say, right now I’m struggling. But I am not giving up. I am trying again. And I’m figuring it out day by day. I have a private accountability group where we do this, but I could never put out my struggles for the whole world to see, because people are mean! You are brave as shit. And strong as hell and inspire us to do the same! We love you!

  2. Bean says:

    Thank you…. so much. Im speechless. Thank you..

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