I had the total honor of being a part of the HGFit 002 in Austin, TX this past weekend. One of my favorite bloggers of all time (if not my actual favorite - @happilygrey) started doing fitness classes in each city she visits as an attempt to bring women together to empower them and essentially bring together a community of creative women and influencers to gather and workout and meet each other. Mary Lawless - @happilygrey - has started a MOVEMENT.. an #FPMovement which she is tagging under #HGFit ! Her personal trainer @mkfitness_ came with her and led us in an intense workout... aka I still can't feel my legs and it hurts to sit and go pee LOL *tmi. But, SO FUN! I ran into old and new friends and influencers in the Austin area. We were greeted with Kombucha and Cold-brew at the South Congress Hotel! It was magical. Free People gifted us with so many goodies like green beauty products and amazing activewear aka all of us looking good in black/grey/white/blue -- @fpmovement! You can shop my workout outfit under the instashop tab up top!
This day just gave me so much motivation. After hearing the rough news that my sweet mom-in-law was diagnosed with breast cancer within the last week, this really lifted my spirit and gave me a sense of hope. We are NOT alone. We all have battles to fight and struggles we face... I think God knew I needed a little pick me up and this was just the thing. After years of following Mary's blog and Instagram, waiting 6 hours in line to hear her speak at Create & Cultivate and so many IG stories messages later... I finally had the chance to chat 1:1 with her and she is incredible. Is it possible to be THAT cool???
Yes, yes it is.
Anyway - make sure to sign up for her HGFit in your city whenever she pops up!! Her big plan is to open them up to her readers (not just influencers) and all of the proceeds from the workout class will go to a charity in that city! Such a cool way to give back with all the traveling she does.. something to think about. Always find ways to impact the people around you.
YOU are SO loved.
p.s. enjoy me looking like a sweaty bum while working out with some of the fittest humans of my life. k bye.
All Photos by Jessica Steddom via @HappilyGrey