This story isn’t from Kaisa—it’s from a real member of our Just Move community.
We talk a lot about how movement can shift your mindset, boost your energy, and help you reconnect with yourself. But hearing it from someone living it? That’s the good stuff.
The post below is raw, honest, and full of real-life chaos (kids, stress, doctor’s visits—you know the deal). We’re sharing it with permission because it captures exactly what the 30-60-90 Day Challenge is all about: progress, not perfection.
I recently had my annual exam. I’m not a big fan of doctors in general, and after a pregnancy that was less than ideal—full of rising blood pressure warnings and cautionary conversations—the doctor’s office has become a bit of a trigger for me. 😅
I laugh, but the truth is, I have a lot of anxiety around being in that space. I don’t weigh myself at home, so stepping on the scale feels like a confrontation. I instantly start taking stock of everything I’ve been “doing wrong”—and suddenly I’m hyper-aware that my life isn’t feeling all that healthy.
I don’t work out regularly (unless you count the thousand times a day I bend down to pick up toys or my toddler). I eat well, but probably too much—and not enough greens. I barely sleep (#momlife 🤪). I run a business, have a family, and carry a lot of stress—not just from my own life, but from everything happening in the world around me.
So there I was, sitting in the exam room, feeling that familiar mix of guilt and dismay. But this time, something clicked. I thought: “Enough. I’m done feeling bad. My health is in my hands.”
I realized that the only person suffering from my excuses… was me.
Enter the 30-Day Challenge
Let me pause here and say: this is not an infomercial. But I’ve been following Kaisa for a while, and I’ve always loved her message. She’s never pushed weight loss or perfection—just movement. Just showing up. That’s always resonated with me.
I’m not looking for a six-pack. Sure, I wouldn’t mind fitting back into those jeans shoved in the back of my closet—but really, I just want to feel better. I want to go to the doctor and feel proud. I want to be strong, capable, energized. I want to hike a mountain or move a couch without hesitation. I want to model a body-positive, health-first mindset for my son.
So I signed up for the 30-Day Challenge.
It’s only 15 minutes a day. Honestly, my husband spends more time in the bathroom than that. 😫
At first, it was humbling. I’ve moved a lot in my life, and it was hard not to beat myself up for how out of shape I felt. And yes, five workouts a week sounded like a lot. But the workouts flew by—and I started to feel stronger fast. By Week Three, I was on an absolute HIGH.
The Biggest Changes Were Off the Mat
Here’s the wild part: the physical strength was just the beginning.
I stopped drinking during the week.
My sleep improved (the toddler still has other plans, but still!).
I craved better food.
I actually wanted to take care of myself.
And now, just a few weeks in, I crave my workouts. That 15-minute window feels like a gift. I’m not at the finish line yet (I’m at the start of Month Three now!), but everything feels different.
I’m still a busy mom, a business owner, a wife, a dog-mom, a friend, a daughter—and life is still loud and full. But making time for me has made everything feel just a little lighter. A little more joyful.
You’re Not Alone—Let’s Move Together
I’m not saying all this to sell you something. I’m saying it because maybe you’re where I was—sitting in a doctor’s office, or staring at your calendar, or feeling like you’ve lost touch with yourself.
If that’s you, this is your nudge.
Make a small change.
Do something for you.
Move—just a little—and see what happens.
I’m right here with you. Let’s JUST MOVE together. 💗