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Abdominoplasty Update: 10 Weeks Post Op
I remember when I was 10 weeks away from my abdominoplasty thinking it seemed so far away. Now I can’t believe it has already been 10 weeks since my surgery It seems like so long ago when I was trying to imagine what it would be like to have my hanging skin gone, smooshing and folding it while standing in front of the mirror. These past 10 weeks I’ve had to relearn my body. I still am caught off guard when I catch a glimpse of myself in a picture or a mirror as I walk by. Other times I feel like this is how my body has been forever. Mostly I feel like…
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Returning to CrossFit after Surgery
Tips for a Safe and Gradual Return to CrossFit Note from Courtney (2025): This post was written in 2014 during a season when I was deeply immersed in weight loss and CrossFit. While my perspective has evolved, I now approach wellness with much more softness, self-compassion, and curiosity. I choose to leave this post up because it’s part of my story. I don’t believe in erasing the versions of ourselves who were just trying their best with the tools they had. If you’re here seeking answers, just know: you’re allowed to change. You’re allowed to grow. And you’re still worthy no matter where you are on your journey. I can’t believe…