Somewhere Between Grace and Grit

Let me be real with y’all…

I’ve been working out for months now. Staying consistent, eating better (most days), and putting in the work. Everything seemed fine — until one day, I looked in the mirror and thought: Damn. I’m still fcking big.*

That moment hit hard.

The Mirror Doesn’t Lie — But It Doesn’t Tell the Whole Truth

I realized I don’t always give myself enough grace. I can be really hard on myself — expecting results overnight, measuring progress by perfection.

But then again, sometimes I give myself too much grace. I get too comfortable. I slack. I let things slide. I stop pushing myself the way I know I can.

And now, I’m stuck in this weird space — somewhere between grace and grit. Between clapping for myself and calling myself out.

Still Showing Up

Even with all that, I’m still showing up. I’m still moving. Because if I don’t? I’ll slip even further back. And honestly, I’m not even in a bad place. I just want to be better.

And lately? I’ve been starting to feel a little more like me again.

A Necessary Pivot

For those who don’t know — I was in pre-nursing. Six classes. No sleep. No life. No joy. That season swallowed me whole. I fell into a deep depression and started losing sight of myself.

So I made the hardest, boldest move: I switched my major to Business Administration.

Why? Because it’s time I learn the business side of Baddies R Us. It’s time I start showing up for the brand, the dream, and the woman I’m building — with the same energy I give everyone else.

Take What You Need

Take what you need from this…

• Maybe it’s the reminder to keep going, even when the results feel slow.

• Maybe it’s permission to give yourself grace without getting too comfortable.

• Maybe it’s the courage to pivot when something no longer serves you.

• Or maybe it’s just knowing you’re not the only one figuring it out as you go.

Wherever you are on your journey, just know — better doesn’t mean perfect. It means progress.

Keep going. You got this.

What About You?

Have you ever found yourself stuck between giving yourself grace and needing to apply pressure?

Drop a comment and let me know:

Where are YOU on your journey right now — grace, grit, or somewhere in between?

Let’s talk about it.