“All right #fitsisters, it's time to shed this baby weight! I am 2 weeks postpartum and I'm using this challenge to slowly transition back into eating more mindfully and doing some light exercise while I heal. As many of you know, I first joined #fitgirlsguide to make myself healthier after a miscarriage. Now that I've had my rainbow baby, I am doing this solely for me. I'm doing it so I feel better in my skin, I'm doing it to prove to myself that I can, and I'm doing it because I live on the third floor of my apartment and I'm sick of huffing and puffing up the stairs 🤣 my official starting weight is 283 lb, I have no short-term goal at the moment, besides sticking to healthy eating. I'm happy to be back, and I'm ready to once again prove to myself how badass I am.” - @fitgirl_hannahbee

“No matter how old or how young you are, NEVER give up on yourself!💪 It wasn’t until I was 43 years old that I learned if I wanted to feel changes, to see changes, and most importantly, make those changes last forever, I needed to change my mindset.” - @fitgirlrisa

Sharing one of our all time fav throwbacks featuring the lovely @__livhealthy: “This tribute is for my @fitgirlsguide community. I joined the community after finding myself in a low space… I was hard on myself and isolated. The community paved way to a more positive me. You have held me accountable, checked-in to ensure that I am mentally okay, and welcomed me into a community filled with love that is also free of judgement. Thank-you for your love, kindness, and words of encouragement.”

Day 3. Let’s go! Connect with Fit Girls near and far in the comments below! 💕💪 #leavingitbehind

Happy Day 2!! Delicious meal prep by @kdfitgirl 👏🥊👩‍🍳 recipes inside #28dayjumpstart 🥰 #leavingitbehind

HAPPY DAY 1!!! Don’t forget to take your “before pics” 📣 Swipe right to see exactly how to take your before pics for the #LeavingitBehind Group Challenge! Photos are due tonight! Post your before photos on your Instagram page. And, YES, you can still join ❤️ Leave a comment saying “join” and we will DM you all the details! 💕💪 . If you want to be eligible for prizes this round DON’T FORGET to take your before photos holding a sign with this month’s challenge phrase, “Leaving it Behind” . This round we are giving out over $500+ in prizes for Before & After photo submissions. To see a full break down of this month’s prizes visit the October 16th Challenge blog post on our website. Participating in the Before & After photo prizes is NOT required to join the challenge. It's just for a little extra fun and motivation! . We will post details about how to submit your FINAL progress photos on IG closer to the end of the challenge! 🥊🏋️‍♀️ Thanks @brittneybenavidezsmith @onceuponthenextchapter @fitgirl_rainbow @hey_murpy_fitgirl @fitgirl_tarotfortune @fitgirlakelley @fitgirl.kale_running for showing us how it’s done!

Fit Girl Follow 🥳 HAPPY DAY 1 #LeavingitBehind challengers! We have another follow activity for you! To play along and meet other ladies in the Community answer the 3 questions below, then go and respond to 3 others comments and follow 10 new Fit Girls! This is a great way to immerse yourself in the challenge and make new connections! Please put yourself out there cuz YOU ROCK ⭐️ . 1) What is your fav fall activity? 🍁 2) What was your best and/or worst ever Halloween costumes? 3) How many hours of sleep did you get last night, and do you think it was enough?

Photo Challenge! xx The Fit Girl Photo Challenge is a great way to help you stay connected during the #LeavingItBehind Community Challenge that starts tomorrow! ANYONE can join in for this activity! 💕💪 This calendar will give you something to post each day which will help you stay active and motivated within the community! If it’s your first time it's super simple, just post one photo/video a day that relates to the daily clue. If there is a “🎬” in the box that means we encourage you to make a reel post for that day. CAN’T WAIT to see all your posts! 🎊 @fitgirls.com #28dayjumpstart . Swipe for blank calendars to track your daily activities! 🖤

Leave a COMMENT below if you are joining the 10/16 challenge, or have any questions about how to sign up! 👉 TAP link in bio at @fitgirls.com to learn more and join now! . Simple workouts, easy recipes, and community. Come make incredible friends and feel what it’s like to have thousands of women lifting you up every single day! 💕💪

CHEER ON TANISHA, winner from the last Group Challenge: "This journey for me is very special because it’s the first completed challenge I had in years. Originally I purchased 28 day jumpstart in 2016, I started off great then fell off the bandwagon somewhere half way. During the years to follow, I kept trying to start but never managed to stay committed. But this time around it was the phrase that pulled me into the challenge. You see at the beginning of the year I had set some goals, one of which was staying committed to everything I said I was going to do. So when this Phrase keeping my commitments came out I knew it was time I got serious. So committed to participate I stepped on the scale and was shocked , I was at my heaviest ever, so many emotions rushed in and I started crying. When I was done I told myself we are doing it for ourselves and therefore we will not be leading with weight but with none scale victories. Best decision ever. From that moment on every-time I wanted to quit I reminded myself that I am showing up for me. And so I stuck to it and today I am happier than I have been in months and planning to continue this journey to see how far I can get everytime I choose me!" - @fitgirl_tish85

Fit Girl Follow 🥳 #LeavingitBehind challengers! We have a follow activity for you! To play along and meet other ladies in the Community answer the 3 questions below, then go and respond to 3 others comments and follow 10 new Fit Girls! This is a great way to immerse yourself in the challenge and make new connections! Please put yourself out there cuz YOU ROCK ⭐️ . 1) Do you checkout at a register with a cashier or use self-checkout? 2) Do you remember your reusable bags more or less than 50% of the time? 😂 3) Tell us all once again, what are you leaving behind this challenge?

The special phrase for the October 16th Group Challenge is #LeavingitBehind 🍁 For the next 28 days we invite you to work on letting go of whatever is holding you back or no longer serving you. Leave behind the negative self-talk; every time you start beating yourself up or picking yourself apart, change the channel in your brain! Replace it with something positive or just switch your line of thinking completely! It takes time, but we can actually retrain the way we default think about ourselves 🥰 Another thing we’re leaving behind? EXCUSES. Cuz we’re in this FULL THROTTLE, ready to feel our strongest! So who’s in!? And tell us, what are YOU leaving behind this October challenge round?? . This is the special phrase you will need to write down and hold in one of your before photos which are due Monday. We will post further instructions in our story and here on our IG over the weekend so stay tuned! Full instructions for before photos are also on our website, AND in the 28 Day Jumpstart. And YES, there’s still time to join in! All you need is your challenge guide which you can find on our website! 💕#28dayjumpstart