Be happy. Be healthy. Brie fit.

Brie Fit

About Me

Welcome to Brie Fit!

In 2008, I looked like this.

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I weighed 200 pounds.  An unfortunate weigh-in at the doctor’s office (I previously avoided the scale like the plague) spurred me to make some changes in my life.  Initially, I didn’t work out–I just started tracking my calories, drinking more water, and incorporating more fruit, veggies, and lean protein into my diet.  The weight started to come off pretty quickly.

In July 2008, I started to work out seriously.  I adopted the philosophy, “Go to the gym every other day and just do a little bit more each time.”  Adding one minute to my time on the elliptical or running on the treadmill added up fast, and by December 2008, I had lost 50 pounds and felt great.  (150 pounds works for my frame.  I’m 5’6″, so it is on the high end of “healthy” by most BMI charts, but I have real curves and like to keep it that way.)

I then realized I was kind of “skinny fat,” as in, I was skinny, but I didn’t have any muscle.  I bought the book “The New Rules of Lifting for Women” and followed the program to a T.  Since doing this program, I have so much more strength and power than I ever imagined.  I gained five pounds of pure muscle.

This is me in May 2009, at about 155 pounds:

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I started blogging in August 2009 at The Fit Bride about my adventures in fitness and wedding planning.  In fall 2009, after taking (and passing!) the bar exam and being unemployed for awhile, I took up running again and started focusing on racing.  Since then, I have run a four miler, two 5Ks, an 8K, a 10K, two half marathons, and a full marathon! 

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Since reaching my lowest weight ever (149 pounds) in January 2009, I slowly gained back 20 pounds over the course of two years.  On January 3, 2011, I weighed in at 172.6 pounds, and I’m currently trying to get back into a happier weight range.

My mission is to be happy and healthy in my body.    It’s my goal to find the perfect balance of food, exercise, and mental health that keeps me happy, healthy, and confident.

Personal

My husband, Tim, and I got married on May 8, 2010.  For more wedding pictures, check out my Wedding Recaps.

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We live in Kansas City, Missouri, with our menagerie of animals.

Buckley is our cranky tabby cat.

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Milhouse is our very sweet, but not very bright beagle.

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And Southpaw is our sweet little tuxedo cat.

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14 to “About Me”

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    Heather says:
    October 22, 2010 at 6:44 am

    Hi! I just found your blog and have had a fun time poking around – love your story!
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    Mrs Fatty Pants says:
    November 3, 2010 at 9:02 am

    Hi there!

    Came across your blog and wanted to leave a comment and say you look beautiful!

    I too lost about 25 lbs for my wedding on May 15 of last year! Wooohooo for spring brides! spacer

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    Jordan says:
    November 11, 2010 at 8:42 pm

    Hey! I seen you write on Kath’s blog about living in Kansas City! I use to have a food blog but got busy with school. I am going to start one up again soon in about a month. I go to Park University. I was hoping maybe we could talk food and health sometime! Maybe go for a few runs here and there spacer

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    Valerie from Love and Running says:
    November 21, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    I have been following health blogs for awhile and I just came across yours. You have such an amazing blog. I love it. You are such an inspiration. I love seeing how far you have come. You go girl spacer I also use “new rules of lifting for woman” such an Amazing book!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!!

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    Carolyn @ one lazy bride says:
    December 29, 2010 at 10:46 am

    I came across The Fit Bride googling for other trying-to-get-in-shape-for-the-wedding blog, and found my way here. And wow! What an inspirational story. Looking forward to reading about your life as a fit newlywed! spacer

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    Jamie says:
    January 2, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    What an AMAZING story. You’re fabulous spacer Keep it up.

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    Lisa says:
    February 1, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    I like the updated recap! And it’s nice to have a refresher of your story. I need to reread a lot of blogger’s “About Me” pages… spacer

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    Brettney says:
    February 1, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    My good friend gave me the link to your site because I’m starting on my weight-loss/get, be and stay healthy journey. Your blog is fantastic and inspiring! It makes me want to be an inspiration to others too. I wish you well with everything you do!

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    Kath says:
    February 26, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    I am in love with your blog! I just wanted to say hello to a fellow sparkpeople user!

    My blog is healthy eating, fashion and international affairs!
    healthyglows.tumblr.com/

    Good luck with your fitness and goals for the new year!

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    Kristen says:
    March 2, 2011 at 11:10 am

    I love your blog, glad I stumbled upon it thanks to Mealsandmiles. You seem to be in the same boat as me with work, travel, relationship/marriage and trying to lose weight. Thank you for posting your food diary from Sparkpeople (which I also do) on here and I have found some great recipe ideas at Skinnytaste.com.

    Thanks for sharing your story and good luck with your weight loss/health journey. I think you look great and inspire others to loose and stay healthy at the same time!

    Kristen

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    Mindy@whiskibusiness.com says:
    April 4, 2011 at 4:39 pm

    Hi there! I’m visiting you from FoodBuzz! Welcome to the neighbor hood….Love your blog, story, store, cat, dog, wedding pics—you should be very proud of yourself! Congrats on being an inspiration to me and many others. I’ll be back to visit again.

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    Meg says:
    June 15, 2011 at 11:27 am

    You are so beautiful!
    Meg recently posted..Sharing is caring

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    Paula says:
    July 6, 2011 at 6:44 am

    LOVE your blog! I just posted (under a different email) about your grief blog, but then poked around some more on your pages. As a runner I love to read your stuff! I need the inspiration to spend more time with my running shoes. Thanks for sharing!
    Paula recently posted..Rewind 8,760 Hours

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    Kathleen says:
    September 4, 2011 at 11:22 pm

    Oh I have the softest spot for beagles! I grew up with the loveliest beagle called Arwen. She was so tolerant of our playing with her long ears. However many of my things did end up as chew toys…

    Glad to have found your blog and really agree with your goal of a good balance.
    Kathleen recently posted..Little spring getaway.

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  • About

    Hi, I'm Brie, a 27 year old newlywed living in Kansas City, Missouri!

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    I dabble in running, CrossFit, swimming, and moderately healthy eating. I like cats, nail polish, television, airports, my husband, e-mail, and Target. Welcome!

    Questions? Comments? Contact me at thefitbride@gmail.com.

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