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There’s nothing like conquering a hill! Conquering hills aren’t easy, generally aren’t fun and there are other things you’d probably rather doing but they make you stronger. It’s always rewarding when you get to the top and then you get to go down the hill! So, I hope you conquer a hill today either metaphorically or literally. Get out and get it done!

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It’s your weaknesses and your hard times that are opportunities for you to become stronger. Im an UnAthlete because despite not being someone you would probably think of to be athletic, I am determined to defy the odds and overcome. Here are some “Un” words that I hope encourage you as much as they do me: #unlimited #underestimated #unbelievable #unafraid #unwavering #unceasing #unique #unexpected #unrelenting #undefeated #underdog #unselfish #unathlete Instagram has been an amazing tool enabling me to reach out to people literally all over the world offering encouragement to those in need, particularly thyroid cancer survivors. Enabling everyone to come together and learn from others and share burdens to allow each of us to be stronger. You are stronger than you think you are. Just take a step. Tomorrow you will be glad you did. #fitfam #fitlifestyle #healthylifestyle #helpothers #thycawarrior #cancersurvivor #cancerthriver #wordcloud

A post shared by UnAthlete (@unathlete_com) on May 23, 2018 at 6:20pm PDT

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This is International Thyroid Awareness Week! One in five people have a thyroid disorder and only half of those people are aware. Your thyroid affects so many aspects of your health. Go get your neck checked! I got lucky! My doctor just happened to find a lump in my neck during a routine annual checkup. I had never really been sick before. Nobody expected that I had advanced papillary thyroid cancer that had mastesized (spread into my neck and shoulder. What if i hadn’t gone to get checked out? Let’s not think about that. This pic was taken when I first got home from surgery. I had my thyroid removed along with some throat tissue and 57 lymph nodes. This moment was the first time I felt halfway decent and couldn’t wait to take a pic to show everyone that I’m a survivor. I’m here to fight! My one year post cancer check-up is tomorrow. I usually don’t share stuff like this beforehand, but I could use the prayers. I should get results sometime next week. I will keep y’all posted. It’s been a wild ride, but I’m determined to be stronger than I ever was before cancer. I’ve lost just over 50lbs and I’m working hard everyday to change my life and to do more for others that are going through what I did last year. If I can help others have a better quality of life and be stronger too, it’s all worth it. I started UnAthlete to help motivate others to get out, be active and change their lifestyle. So many people are going through tough times right now. A kind word of encouragement is all it takes sometimes to lift someone’s spirits. UnAthlete has 14 runners in this year’s Wounded Warrior Half Marathon on June 10th in Irving Texas! Stay tuned and I’ll keep you posted on my journey and the development of UnAthlete. #thyroiddisease #thyroidawareness #thyroidectomy #thyroidcancer #papillarythyroidcancer #thycawarrior #cancersurvivor #canceranniversary #hashimotos #getyourneckchecked #getchecked #unathlete #helpothers #getmoving #changeyourlife #futureironman #thyroid #thyroidcancerisapainintheneck #funnytshirt #cancershirt #weightlossjourney #fitnessjourney #ketoathlete #ketotransformation #keto #glutenfree #lifestyleblogger #lifestylechange

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Take me for a ride!! It’s relatively cool outside today so far. Don’t waste the opportunity to get out and get some miles in! @kestrelbicycles @thecobbmobb #cycling #cyclinglife #getoutside #goride #cyclist #triathlontraining #unathlete #fitfam #fitdad #cyclingshots #cyclinggear #cyclingpics #cyclingphotos #cyclingphoto #mypersonaltrainer #ride #ridemybike #iwanttoridemybicycle

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I hope you have a running buddy! If not, get out and find a local group. @racquetandjog has an awesome 5k run every Wednesday night at 6pm in Tyler. Thanks to @ill_be_running for organizing everything. I’ve been the last three weeks in a row with them and it’s been a blast. #runstagram #runtyler #run #running #5k #rungroup #runningbuddy #runninglife #stepgoal #unathlete #runlifestyle #cardio #fitfam #fitlife #fitdad #fitnessjourney #getmoving #getoutside #getoutandrun #cancersurvivor #cancerthriver #thycawarrior

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Exercising my body and my brain! I love to research and some concepts I am studying about running lately are absolutely fascinating. Talking about a fun Saturday night! #igotold #allgrownup #adulting #saturdaynight #runstagrammm #runtyler #runlife #run #runningonair #runningform #vo2max #unbreakablerunner #workoutjournal #fitlife #fitfam #poserunning #posemethod #runningrevolution #triathlete #futureironman #ketoathlete #exerciseyourmind #themoreyouknow

A post shared by UnAthlete (@unathlete_com) on May 11, 2018 at 7:13pm PDT

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Yay new treadmill! Now I can beat the heat and still get miles in. This was a gift from my amazing sister:@amysunshinexoxo thanks Amy!!! I’m pretty excited about it. Earlier today – out in the heat, I logged 4 miles and some change running (3 with raquet and jog) and a 9 mile bike ride today, so the idea of getting some miles in inside, sounds really awesome! Lol I did get 18k steps today! Yay #triathlontraining #running #runtyler #treadmillworkout #proform #ifit #downloadroutes #automatedelevation #cycling #workout #workoutathome #texasheat #steps #stepgoal #offseason

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I had a great time with the @racquetandjog group tonight. I wasn’t feeling 100% and quickly realized that it has gotten hot out… Lol but, it’s good to start out slow so now I can really make some improvements later. Nice to meet you all and I’ll be back. Thanks @ill_be_running for organizing the run. #running #run #runtyler #triathlontraining #roserudman #getoutandrun #unathlete #cancersurvivor #keepgoing #5k #halfmarathontraining #wednesdaynight #runlocal #jogging #stravarun #runhappy #cardio #ketoathlete #fitlifestyle #fitlife #fitfam #getoutside #fitdads

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Have a fun and productive weekend. Try to do whatever it is you have been putting off. The sooner you start, the sooner you will reach your goals. Good luck to all those racing this weekend! #imtx and #ms150 are both happening this weekend! I’ll be checking in and cheering y’all on! This pic is of me running the #fresh15k in the first week of March. I’m about 15lbs lighter now than I was in this pic. What a fun race! I can’t wait til next year! #weekend #running #unathlete #keto #runningmotivation #getstarted #setgoals #reachyourgoals #ketoathlete #fitfam #fitlifestyle #getoutandrun #runtyler #run #fresh15k #youcandomorethanyouthink #keepgoing #nevergiveup

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What a difference a year can make! The top pic is me a few weeks ago enjoying my lunch at Rose Rudman park. The bottom pic is from last March (2017). I was in San Francisco with my sister and had just been diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer. I was overweight and overwhelmed with fear and uncertainty. Now I am down 50lbs and have run a Sprint triathlon, a 15k and a 10k since surgery and radiation and I’m just getting started. Over the last year I have really came a long way. There wasn’t any magic, just God’s grace and a lot of hard work. It’s the product of making the best of one day at a time… everyday, even when you don’t feel like it or think you can. #weightlossjourney #transformation #50lbsdown #cancersurvivor #thycawarrior #weightloss #weightlosstransformation #keto #ketoathlete #unathlete #ketotransformation #thyroidcancer #keepgoing #motivation #overcome #fitfam #fitlifestyle #workout #diet #healthyeating #eatclean #hardwork #fatloss #getfit #instafit #running #fitnessjourney #weightlossmotivation

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