As of late, there have been so many new LG Sisters joining the community! We couldn’t be more excited to welcome you ladies with open arms (fit, “lady guns” style arms as we like to call them lol).
For those of you who have been in the community for years, this may all be a fun flashback and for those of you who are just joining in, I hope this helps you get acquainted with me, the community, and all things LG!
HI, I’M LAUREN aka LG!
Honestly, I feel lucky you’re here reading this considering I’m the one who makes you sweat from head to toe, makes your entire body burn and makes you waddle the day after leg day haha. I thought I would share a little bit about myself since we spend so much time together.
I’m your average American girl living in a Houston, Texas suburb with my high school sweetheart husband, Anthony (we’ve been together for 11 years) and our newborn baby, Leo. I grew up in Wisconsin (yay, Midwest!). In college, I studied Biology (pre-med emphasis) and explored all my healthcare options… med school, pharmacy school and eventually, I decided on dental school. Fair warning: I’m a science nerd!
During college, I began a blog for fun. My girlfriends and I worked out together and I was in charge of coming up with our workouts. Over the summer, I began a blog to share the daily workout because we all went home to different areas. I also thought it was a fun way to hold myself accountable The internet did it’s thing and soon, others I didn’t know began following my workout posts.
After graduation, my husband (then boyfriend) took a job in Texas and I got into dental school in Houston. We always wanted to move, so we took the biggest leap together and transferred our lives across the country.
That was the most amazing and scary experiences. We had no friends here. We didn’t have much of a clue of the area. In many ways it was difficult but in other ways it was refreshing to be able to create a new life. In the time I waited to begin dental school, I decided to turn my blog into a business… it was far from fancy. In fact, I officially began my business while living in a small apartment with a mattress on the floor (true story and I like to share it so you know you can do anything you’re passionate about too regardless of where you are now!).
I was in love with what I was doing! So much so that the week before I was to begin dental school, I gave up my seat in the DDS program to pursue my passion for creating a health, fitness and happiness brand. That was probably the scariest moment and most courageous decision of my life. But boy, I’m glad I did.
Fast forward several years and this is me today! I shared 5 Facts about myself in THIS older post if you want to read that.
I’ve been working out for about a decade. When Anthony and I began dating, I – of course – wanted to follow him around everywhere. He loved the gym, so I suddenly loved the gym lol. He taught me all sorts of things and that’s how I initially fell in love with weight training.
In college, I started taking it in my own direction. But, health and fitness then wasn’t how it is now. There weren’t online communities. It was actually quite the opposite… some of my friends poked fun at my desire to workout daily and eat healthy.
I so badly wished I had a group of women that I could connect with over the things I was passionate about. A place where women supported each other. A place where we could swap recipes, workouts, and tips.
Most importantly, I wanted this community’s distinction to be that it was about real life stuff too… financial struggles, relationship break ups, career concerns, family issues (the ugly) as well as engagements, childbirth, job promotions, vacations (the pretty).
So, when I finally had the opportunity… I created the LG community! A community and group of sisters I always wished I had on this journey.
COMMUNITY HANDBOOK
I put together this handbook with all sorts of info on this community, how to participate and about all things LG!
You likely know this about me already, but there’s something I call the “LG Secret Sauce” that I mix into everything I do…. it’s all about seeing results from the inside out. You know my plans are highly effective and deliver physical results, but what I really care about is that they help you feel amazing. What good is looking good if you don’t feel just as great, you know what I mean?!
LG Sisters grow in confidence, self love and overall happiness. They find the balance between living healthy and enjoying life. The results come naturally because healthy living becomes habitual. That’s the LG secret sauce and if you haven’t experienced it already, you soon will!
BLOG POSTS
I work really hard to ensure that this blog is the ultimate resource for those of you wanted to get fit and lean and lead a healthy, happy lifestyle. I do that through the blog posts that I share daily.
I love to write science-based posts that are tools to help you achieve your goals.
(Like THIS one on Weight Loss vs Fat Loss and THIS one on How To Lift Without Getting Bulky)
I mix that in with delicious yet simple recipes.
(Like THIS French Toast Bake recipe)
I also like the occasional motivational (like THIS one <- a community fav) and sassy post (like THIS one).
I really enjoy the LG Sister Spotlight posts so we can get to know each other better.
(HERE is one of the many)
And, I do occasional lifestyle journal posts.
(HERE is one from my baby shower and HERE is one from my wedding)
Thanks for reading all of that. I hope now you know a little bit more about me and all things LG. I love to keep stuff personal. I love connecting with you. I am the ultimate insta-stalker and you’ll soon see that if you haven’t already haha.
Can’t wait to take on this journey together! I’m so glad we’ve connected!!
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