EDITOR ’ S letter
examining STRENGTH
Strength used to seem binary to me . Either you had strength or you didn ’ t ; and strength was defined by pull-ups , push-ups , and heavy weights . After having my third baby at home who was nearly 11lbs , I started to question my original definition . Maybe extraordinary events can define strength , and maybe even ordinary events can also define it . Do you need a competition trophy to know you went through a hell of a time and came out alive and better than ever on the other side ? And what tests your body , your mind , and your sanity more than parenthood ? Mental toughness is as much a test of strength as the best day at the gym . And I love the quote from John Welborn , “ Mental toughness is the accumulation of a lot of not quitting .” That is part of who we are and who we celebrate at Forward Movement .
In this issue , we feature Amber Dobecka who is absolutely rocking her nine-month pregnant bod . I would say instead of eating for two , she is sweating for two ! She is such a delight and truly a light in the world . She teaches us the value of patience and inner strength . Amber embodies my previous definition of strength , but also this newer one as well . She found herself focusing too much on her outward look and instead turned her focus towards helping others . This change has catapulted her life in unexpected ways .
Jaime Kimmons
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF editor @ forwardmovementmag . com
I am honored to have the opportunity to work with the best of the best out there in creating this issue for you . We at Forward Movement have a proclivity towards those who are on a journey of self-improvement : physically and mentally .
We are featuring two Forward Movers who inspire us to become stronger , as they are pursuing their best possible selves . Both explain how raising their kids has become their “ why ” for exercising and taking the best possible care of themselves .
We haven ’ t forgotten physical strength either . Marvel over how interminable discipline , fastidious technique , and incremental work have given our models their strong bodies . Learn about Cross- Fit , weight lifting , and even how to work out like an Army Ranger in our new section premiering in this issue called
“ Work Out with a Hero ”.
I ’ m your new Editior-In-Chief , and I am honored to have the opportunity to work with the best of the best out there in creating this issue for you . We at Forward Movement have a proclivity towards those who are on a journey of self-improvement both physically and mentally . This issue is no different . We hope you are as inspired by our contributors as we are , and as always , Move Your Life Forward !
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