Accountability Changed My Life (and It Might Change Yours Too)

Posted On Jan 11, 2026

The past two years have been a real roller coaster for me.

Not the highlight-reel kind.
The honest, messy, learning-as-you-go kind.

I made a decision that I wanted to get healthier not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too. I wanted to feel better in my body. I wanted energy. Confidence. Strength. And most of all, I wanted to stop breaking promises to myself.

So I started adapting.

I bought a walking pad.
Added an infrared sauna.
Committed to working out consistently.
Tried supplements, BCAAs, creatine.
Drank more water.
Added things in. Took things out when they weren’t working.

I shifted from lifting heavy weights to calisthenics. I started paying attention to my body what made me feel good and what made me feel awful. I didn’t eliminate foods, but I learned moderation. Some foods hurt my stomach, so I adjusted instead of ignoring it.

Awareness changed everything.

Progress Isn’t Linear and That’s Okay

This past year hasn’t been perfect. I’ve had great weeks… and not-so-great weeks.

I also discovered a deep love for pretzels.
And if I’m being honest, it got a little out of hand. 😅

So I had to find moderation and a new way to get my salt fix.
But here’s the thing: I never felt restricted. I still enjoyed my life.

Eating a little less. Moving a little more.
Those small shifts added up to real, visible change.

The Goal That Woke Me Up

Recently, I set a new goal: lowering my metabolic age.
And yes… the number was a little alarming.

I bought a new scale that tracks far more than just weight, because health is more than a number on the scale.

But here’s the real truth:

I wouldn’t be where I am without my crew.
And I say crew because that’s exactly what it is.

It Takes a Village, Even as an Adult

My husband, Josh, updates my workouts, supports me, and makes sure I’m eating enough protein and staying on top of my nutrition.

My brother gives me tools like that scale to track health, not just weight. He reminded me how powerful rowing is, so I added it back in. We talk macros, longevity, and the stuff that actually matters.

I have friends who share their wins and their struggles. I celebrate their victories just as loudly as my own. I get genuinely excited when they call to tell me about a PR they crushed or a milestone they reached.

I work alongside a group of women who are real and honest who remind each other to use our walking pads, stand at our desks, and move our bodies.

I have friends who help me navigate supplements. They genuinely care about my health.

And I also have that one friend who gives it to me straight:
“If you don’t like it change something.”

No fluff. Just truth.

We often say it takes a village to raise a child.
I believe it takes a village to raise adults, too.

The Power of Allowing Honest People In

Here’s the key: I allow my people to be honest with me.

I allow correction.
I allow teaching.
I listen.

Because the truth is I don’t always see what they see.

I believe this is why I’ve been successful over the past year, not just in my health journey but in my business too. I surround myself with people who are honest, who speak from wisdom, and who genuinely want to see me win.

I don’t blindly accept every opinion but I weigh it, sit with it, and listen to my spirit.

When people are fighting for you and not against you, the advice comes from a genuine place. They see your potential even when you don’t.

The Hardest Accountability Was With Myself

I want to be really honest here.

For years, I lied to myself.
I broke promises I made to myself.
I said I’d do something… and then quit.

I would never do that to my husband, my kids, my friends, or my clients.
But somehow, I convinced myself it was okay to keep letting me down.

That came down to self-worth.

Somewhere along the way, I believed I wasn’t worth the follow-through.

And here’s the vulnerable truth:
It took accomplishing something I never believed I could do to realize that I am worth it.

Going back to school.
Becoming a mortgage broker.
Getting licensed.

I didn’t think it was possible.

Not only did I do it, I’m good at it. I still have so much to learn, but I love what I do. In my first year, I hit a volume I never imagined. My passion for helping people flowed naturally into my business.

I like mortgages.
But I love people.

If you know me, you know I love seeing people shine. I want to see people walk in their purpose, live fulfilled lives, and step into their destiny.

Accountability Changed Everything

When I turned 40, I told our best friends that this was going to be the year I became the best version of myself.

What I didn’t realize was that meant:
Working full-time.
Sitting in school for hours every night.
Living in discomfort for a season.

All of that led me to today looking back at a version of myself who was unhappy with herself, unhealthy, and settling for a mediocre life.

That’s hard to say.
But it’s the truth.

I’m currently reading You Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins, and wow—talk about a wake-up call to becoming unbreakable and unoffendable.

What Accountability Really Means

Accountability is the acceptance of responsibility for honest and ethical conduct toward others and yourself.

I believe accountability is the first step toward real change.

So I’ll ask you this:

What are you willing to be accountable for?

Find people who are safe.
Find people who are honest.
Find people who are in your corner.

People who will ask:

“How many times did you walk this week?”

“Did you work out today?”

“Have you had enough water?”

“Are you still using the sauna?”

“What are your goals this month?”

“Are we still crushing pretzels… or moderating them?” 😉

One Step Changes Everything

I truly believe this:
One step in the right direction can change the trajectory of your life.

When I said, “This will be my year,” I had no idea what it would require.
Two years later, I’m living a life I once prayed for.

God doesn’t give you vision for nothing.
Vision is fuel. It’s direction.

If you listen and stay accountable you will move closer to your destiny.

I’m not there yet.
But I’m on my way.

Here’s to 2026:
Breaking negative mindsets.
Choosing accountability.
And shattering the glass ceilings we put over our own heads.

💛Care- Your Cheerleader for Life.