Since getting pregnant and having my son, my body has gone through some amazing changes. The same belly that stretched to hold a whopping 10 lbs 1 ounce little guy was left soft and squishy with stretch marks to boot. With becoming a mom, something in me changed. I no longer cared for the parties I once lived for, I now wanted to be healthy and happy for my little guy. I started to run, I started to work out, I started to be healthy. With every mile I ran and every heavy weight I lifted, I realized that my body might not be “perfect” by society’s standards, but it is mine and it is beautiful. Every woman is beautiful.

I followed Under Armour’s What’s Beautiful Contest last year, but I didn’t participate. When I heard that it was happening again this year, I knew I had to be a part of it. I knew that this community of amazing women would help me achieve one of my biggest goals – to run a half marathon.

After running my 10k last year, I knew I wanted to go farther. Don’t get me wrong, the 10k wasn’t easy. I wouldn’t say that I’m a particularly good or strong runner, but it is something I am passionate about and something I want to be able to look back on one day. Something to tell my grandkids someday.

I WILL…complete my first half marathon.

Join me! Follow my profile on the What’s Beautiful website and if your goal is to run a half marathon join my team – The Half Crazy Ladies. Get on the What’s Beautiful page, get inspired and inspire others. We are all beautiful.

What’s your goal for #whatsbeautiful? How do you define beauty?

This post is sponsored by Fitfluential and Under Armour. All opinions are my own.

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The event was hosted by Under Armour to celebrate their What’s Beautiful campaign and was held at Modell’s in Manhattan. A whole corner of the store was cleared out and decked out with Under Armour so that we could get our sweat on.

After checking in and chatting with the trainer, Curtis Williams and the UA What’s Beautiful Campaign Finalist, Sharon, the music started pumping and it was time to get moving.

The workout itself was over fairly quickly, but holy moly, was it intense. It consisted of lots of plyometric moves combined with squats, lunges and pushups. The whole workout was different drills in succession, with just a few seconds in between each

move for Curtis to demonstrate the next.

I had to stop a few times to catch my breath. After the workout was done, Curtis called us all into a huddle and we all yelled Sweat Every Day, which just happens to be the newest Under Armour slogan.

Afterwards, we all sat down and listened to a Q and A with Curtis and Sharon. We heard Sharon’s story and how she got through the What’s Beautiful campaign. We also got some Under Armour swag, which I love. Can’t wait to wear my new tee!

Overall, I had a blast. It’s funny how getting sweaty and gross can really bring people together!

What was the last workout that kicked your butt?

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Sweat to Street Sundays is a fashion link-up hosted by some fabulous fellow FitFluential Ambassadors!!

Stop by and check out the fabulous hosts of this awesome link up:

• Family and Life in Las Vegas (Emily)
• Wild Things RUN Free (Charlotte)
• Running and Cupcakes (Samantha)
• MCM Mama (Erika)
• Boobs, Barbells, and Broccoli (Tenecia)

What is Sweat to Street exactly you ask??  Here is the description:

“Sweat to Street has been created as a place to link up your favorite outfits of the week as a new Sunday blog feature. The idea is to have some fun and change it up! Each week we encourage you to post one workout outfit and one outfit you wore that isn’t fitness related.”

First up is my sweat outfit…

• Top: Under Armour Victory Tank
• Bottoms:Under Armour Shatter II Capri Pants
• Shoes: Nike LunaFly 2

..and the Street Outfit. I wore this to dinner with some friends and then to explore the High Life with Tommy.

• Dress: Loft
• Cardigan: Loft
• Sandals: Merona by Target
• Bag: Nine West via Century 21
• Belt: H&M
• Watch: Guess
• Bracelet: Pandora

What’s your fav workout outfit?

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