It’s Me vs. Me: Meeting Myself in 2025

Faith, Fitness, and Finding Myself: The Journey to Becoming Unstoppable in 2025

2025 has already been a trip, and we’re just getting started. But let me tell you something: I am resilient. I am determined. Period. Let’s park it there for a minute. Like really park it. Those two words hit like a gospel choir on Sunday morning—powerful, undeniable, and straight to the soul. But what’s really blowing my mind this year? I’m meeting myself.

The real me.

It’s like a showdown between the inner me—the one who knows her worth, her power, her vibe—and the shell of me, the one that’s been through some rough seasons and is still learning how to fully shake it off. It’s me vs. me, and honestly? I’m rooting for me.

This is what the gym does for me. It’s not just a place to flex for the gram or try to outrun last night’s snacks. The gym is where I get to strip it all down. Each squat, each lift, each mile, I’m peeling back the layers. It’s my sanctuary, where I remind myself that I’m not just surviving—I’m thriving.

But here’s the real twist: I’m going back to church.

Let me tell you, the combo of church and the gym? Unstoppable. Like Khadijah and her typewriter—classic, consistent, and always hitting the mark. It’s God and me out here, y’all. The gym feeds my body, makes me feel strong, but church? Church is feeding my spirit. It’s the reminder that I’m not out here solo. When life gets heavy, I’m not just carrying it; I’m handing some of it over to Him.

With these two, I’m coming into this year like, “Who gon’ check me, boo?”

And if that’s not enough, let me drop this gem on you: I’m about to start dating again.

Yes, sis, you heard me right. But this time? It’s different. It’s intentional. I’m not scrolling aimlessly or hoping for some “situation-ship” to blossom into a love story. I’m stepping into this chapter with clarity. I’m not looking for someone to complete me—because let’s be real, I’m already whole. What I want is someone who can match my vibe, respect my grind, and meet me where I am.

2025 is teaching me that this journey is about self-discovery, faith, and a whole lot of joy. I’m realizing that meeting myself means embracing every layer—the strong parts, the vulnerable parts, even the parts that are still under construction. It’s all me, and it’s all good.

So yeah, it’s me vs. me. And spoiler alert? I’m winning.

This is only the beginning, but it already feels so right. I’m leaning into the idea that I am my own greatest love story. Anything else? That’s just the cherry on top.

Let’s get it, y’all. The best is yet to come.