The famous Dinnie Stones ❤️ . It felt special to go back just before my surgery and revisit the place where history was made – I truly feel like it gave me strength. My connection to my homeland will forever be strong 🏴 Mark my words – one day I’ll be back to lift them again. #dinniestones #Scotland #potarch #donalddinnie #strength #connection #culture #wheremyheartbelongs
Last day of being 34. It’s been another interesting year. It’s been a year of physical recovery and adjusting to all the major things that’s happened over the past 2 years. I’ve laughed, I’ve cried, I’ve felt loved and I’ve felt lonely. Life is one crazy journey and I’m incredibly grateful to have made it through some seriously tough times. Who knows what’s in store for the next year but whatever it is … I’m here for it !
Full transparency about this one. This has by far been my hardest “festive session” ever. Co parenting has been hard. The overwhelming grief for my mum has been hard . Not having family around has been hard. Christmas has always been a huge tradition within my family, the laughs, the food, the memories made . Having all that stripped away has been the toughest thing to overcome. I’ve felt the lowest I’ve probably ever felt over the past month, it’s been absolute dogshit . I’ve been waiting for my “get up and go” to kick in but it took way longer than I expected, then I realised – I need to sit with these emotions, I need to feel them and I need to work out what to do with them. Life has really changed for me and it’s OK to feel sad about it . I had a random chat with a guy who was all dishevelled drinking VB at 10am – I started up a conversation with him and he told me how Christmas is really hard for him as he lost his dad the year before and he never got to meet his first born son – it made me realise that Christmas is actually really difficult for alot of people, society puts all this pressure to be merry and bright but for some that’s not possible. It made me realise just how important it is to be non judgemental, to not assume, and to be kind to others as you just never know what someone is going through. I’ve developed so much more empathy and understanding for people by going through my own hardships. Life can be tough sometimes but the beauty of it is – we can grow from it and that’s exactly what I’m doing ❤️
I am open An open book who shares her experiences to help others . Open to receiving a fun, gentle, kind, and safe love from a partner. Open to continue learning about myself and open to be present and listen to the stories of others Open to taking different directions in life to ensure I maintain stability for Mackenzie and I Open for all good things to come 💫
I’ll never forget the journey and the people who helped me along the way, always grateful to still be here and to wake up each morning ❤️ .
I swear for the past 3 years my life has been full of constant rebuilds – I get knocked down but every time I get back up. I don’t have it in me to give up. Both a blessing and a curse. This is all I’ve known as my main form of therapy since I was a teenager and I honestly feel like it’s helped me through my hardest moments in life. My physical health has been pretty poor since my surgery, which has been frustrating as hell, but I’m here, I’m alive and I feel blessed that I have the option to “rebuild” . #rebuildbyleigh #letsgo #physicaltherapy #instafit #insta #strongwoman #lettherebuildbegin
Honestly, if life has taught me anything in the past few years – It’s to keep loved ones close – this doesn’t always mean family, it means anyone who’s important to you, who makes you feel loved and supported. Loved ones will always want to see you happy, see you growing and encourage you to live your best happy life – whatever decision it may be. Life is fucking way too short man – just be kind, be compassionate and be a good human. ❤️
Such a special moment for me – I know my mum would be proud of this one ❤️ . Throughout all my hardships, I’ve never strayed from my core values, and for that, I am proud.
Doing it ✔️.
Just living my life ✌️ The new @avancusofficial shoes are amazinggggg 😍 I’ve had enough of the setbacks 2024 – Let’s do this 👊 @teampowerelite @citystrength @sbdapparel #2024 #aintstoppingfornoonethisyear #strongwoman #strength #fitness #powerelite #strong #insta #fyp #eyesforward
COACH Announcement!! @leigh.hollandkeen will be with us at our Tasmania 📍 workshop on 5th November. Leigh has some amazing accolades under her belt. She’s an International Strongwoman Competitor with years of experience and a well known Dinnie Stone lifter! She started in the sport with her mum @susanhollandkeen who was an incredible trailblazer in the sport for women! Will we be seeing you at @vandemonfitness on 5th November? Ticket link below 👇🏼 https://www.sistersinstrengthaustralia.com.au @minervanetwork @citystrength @sbdapparel @roskr.active @thisgirlcanvic @fine_finish_floors @strongwoman_australia @tasmanian.strength.alliance @vandemonfitness
Back to it and the DOMS are SO real 😂 . I’ve set my goals… I’m keen. #insta #instastrong #instagram #strongwoman #powerelite #citystrength #sbd #sydney #gym
@teampowerelite @teampowerelite.fitness The importance of putting trust in your coach. I think scotty has become familiar with my insane rapid decisions over the years 🤔 he’ll tell me if it’s realistic or not, and he’ll always have my back if we set a goal. At the start of 2024, I made the decision to make healthy choices, to put boundaries in at work, to reduce my alcohol intake, and to start eating better. We made a plan, but my body was being resistant ( which shocked us both as I normally respond well to training and dieting), so we had to hit it harder . I can confidently say – I put 100% into this, I worked as hard as I could at the gym and was so strict with my diet. I had to say no to the events I got invited to. I had to be so scheduled with everything I did (which is HARD as a single mama) While my chaotic life was happening, Scotty was as cool as cucumber. We changed the plan a couple of times, and I followed every instruction. He kept my mind in the game, and for that, I’m extremely grateful. It is so important to have a coach you can trust and a coach that understands every aspect of your life, not just training. I am so grateful to be part of Team PowerElite!! From 69.9kg to 61.9kg in 6 weeks. Time to rehydrate (slowlllyyy) , eat and have some fun competing tomorrow !! Let’s goooooo 🔥 #teampowerelite #citystrength #sbd #Strongwoman #weightcut #wedidit #letsgo
Forever my number 1 ❤️ . The kindest soul mixed with the perfect amount of confidence to stand up for what she believes in . #mumanddaughter #abondlikenoother #motherhood #growingtogetherwithlove #Sydney #motherdaughterlove
Putting in 100% every session ✨️. @teampowerelite @citystrength @sbdapparel @avancusofficial #Strongwoman #gym #powerelite #sbd #sbdapparel #citystrength #avancusofficial #Sydney #rebuildbyleigh #gymmum
It ain’t a pretty sport – but it’s a fun one ! #strongwoman #ifkyk #backtoit
Just a misfit back in business 👊 #strongwoman #Sydney #Australia #sbd #citystrength #powerelite #fyp #instagram #strength #fitness
🎵🎄 It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎄🎵. Appreciating life and all the “small” things ❤️ . I may not have the fancy house with all the fancy trimmings anymore, but I am so grateful that I’ve survived and I’m still here to cherish these special moments. 💗
Training dump from the past week . New 6 week program starting today – things are about to get spicy 🫣 But it’s full steam ahead 🔥 Sponsored by @teampowerelite @citystrength Shoes – @avancusofficial #strongwoman #comptime #gettingbackinthegame #powerelite #citystrength #sbd #strength #rebuildbyleigh #sydney #australia
Quick Trip to Townsville for the Townsville Scottish Heavy Games. Huge thank you to everyone who organised this event – the hospitality was amazing ! Huge crowds, lots of photos, lots of story telling and most of all , lots of fun! Makes me feel so proud to be scottish 🏴 #Townsville #townsvilleheavygames #highlandgames #nexustsv #tartanday #strongwoman
What a weekend ♥️ your vibe attracts your tribe right. Thank you to all these beautiful women (some missing 🥲) for allowing me to be part of this journey, for listening, for laughing, for sharing, for crying, for being vulnerable. Over the years we have watched each other grow, witnessed hardships and also witnessed so much happiness. What a team. @sisters_in_strength_aus brought us close together and I will forever be thankful for that. We truly have passed on tools to help other women thrive and not just survive in life – just the way it should be. ♥️
