# @phoenixbeautywellness on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DYzcAUNRC99
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66004144-phoenixbeautywellness-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-26T13:44:55.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Monica-Houston’s Licensed Aesthetician (@phoenixbeautywellness) — https://gondola.cc/phoenixbeautywellness

## Caption

“You don’t have to feel ready to challenge yourself… you just have to be willing to try.”

This is me with all my body imperfections, the dimples, dips, uneven skin textures and just exposing what is really there.

Today’s leg + glute workout humbled me real quick. What looked “easy” on video was actually one of the tougher sessions I’ve had in a while.

I’ve been intentionally trying to work my way back SLOWLY, giving my body grace while rebuilding my strength. But then I made the mistake of telling my coach where I USED to be strength-wise…

Next thing I know, I’m pushing 4 plates again.

And honestly? I didn’t think I was ready for that weight yet.

One thing about me — I train with my coach, but I also train when no one is watching and no one is there pushing me. Because what we do when nobody’s looking… that’s where the real growth happens.

Truthfully, it’s harder for me to follow instructions just written down on paper. In the BEGINING of starting over again, I do best physically being around someone who can guide me through the process and push me in real time. I then eventually just do what I do best, I go solo. So for me to show up, follow through, and push myself like this is no surprise.

This is exactly what I tell my clients every day:
Challenge yourself a little more.
Push past the excuses.
Step outside the comfort zone.
You’re capable of more than you think.

And if I’m asking my clients to do hard things, I need to be willing to do them too. I believe in practicing what I preach and leading by example.

Was it hard? Absolutely.
Did it feel good to push that weight again? Even better.

Small daily challenges build confidence.
Confidence builds discipline.
Discipline changes everything.

#LegDay #GluteWorkout #WomenWhoLift #FitnessJourney #StrengthTraining 

I’m blessed to have a supportive system this time around. I’ve never had that before. 

So it’s different…. Thank you to my husband, my gym sisters and my coach who holds it down: rootedstrengthhtx_ themusclemamiihtx_  the prayers and the push I need is always there even when you’re tired and have your own plate full. It’s appreciated.

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- **Views:** 198
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## Tags

gluteworkout, strengthtraining, legday, fitnessjourney, womenwholift

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