Jalah, Charlotte, NC (2026)

08/14/2019

The Goddess Games 2018 was my first ever CrossFit competition. After a year of growing, learning and getting to understand myself and how I align with this sport, my mom initially proposed the suggestion to put my talents to the test. Little did I know I’d have the honor of competing in one of the most loving, nurturing and empowering environments I’d ever been apart of.

I can remember the months of training sessions leading up to it with our coach involving lots of Michael Jackson and Cardi B and dance parties. I can remember watching my superwoman Mom and hero pushing past her own limitations and boundaries—reminding her that the physical strength she possessed was so much more than what her self-doubt and inner critic would have her believe. I can remember competition day, in those events and moments when I wanted to give up, my number one cheerleader reminding me that I was limitless and capable of pushing past whatever difficulty I faced.

Fast forward to the Goddess Games 2019, and my number one cheerleader was STILL right there, reminding me that I am limitless. Unstoppable. Powerful beyond measure. This year’s competition was emotional and humbling in the best possible way. I still found myself in moments selfishly craving my mom’s physical presence there. But what outweighed those moments, were the times where I felt my physical strength was not my own, but something deeply instilled in me by her and God’s power that is at work within me. My anxiety and self-doubt was washed away that day all thanks to Him. I tapped into something I can’t say I’ve ever experienced before and it was phenomenal.

I have so much gratitude for every single person involved in making the Goddess Games 2019 the impactful and healing day that it was. Thank you for pouring into me and every single strong and badass female athlete. Thank you to the volunteers and event organizers for the months of effort put into making that day such a success. Thank you for pouring into those that fight battles every single day that we don’t always see. My heart will be full from this day forever 💚 @ CrossFit Northlake

08/03/2019

It’s been difficult for me to put my emotions into words these days but reflecting on my last experience competing, I feel like it’s worth putting out there. I’m also kinda over presenting myself in IG aesthetics and packaging (taking a page from book) so y’all get what you get🤷🏾‍♀️ I’m not editing this post either.

On the morning of Saturday, July 27th, I was losing my s**t. I hadn’t really eaten or slept in a week. The crushing hand of anxiety was literally gripping my heart and I felt like it might stop beating. I couldn’t really get more than a shallow breath in. I prayed, I cried, I meditated, I cried some more. I remember just losing it on my bathroom floor and wanting nothing more than for mom to walk in and tell me everything would be okay. To tell me what a badass I was, for even putting myself out there. I wanted her to remind me of how important competing was to us, not even for attention or to prove anything to anyone, but because it sometimes felt like the biggest “f*** you!!!” to my anxiety and her depression/ptsd. As different as our experiences with our mental health were, that’s why we loved doing it together...because we were dedicated to fighting mental illness together.

Grief + Satan and his tricks have this odd way of making a person feel isolated and alone in moments like that morning. I was so focused on not puking and everything my anxiety was telling me in my head that day that I wasn’t as present as I could’ve been—but one thing I know for sure is that after that morning and actually getting on the comp floor, I felt a lot less alone. I was able to experience my angel mom and God’s love through His people. Our gym family, my dad and sister and cousins who took the time out of their Saturday to come and cheer me on and talk me down enough to even start the first event. The hundreds of messages from family and friends near and far offering support and encouragement. My comp partner who constantly reminded me how capable I actually was in each training session for two whole months prior and before and during each event. These were all reminders that I’m never alone, and that Mom cultivated a tribe (cont’d in comments)

07/26/2019

Thank you to everyone for your continued support and encouragement. With your help, we have been able to establish a foundation dedicated to building awareness and creating space for those suffering from mental illness and survivors of su***de. It is with great excitement that we announce our official introduction as The Black Light Foundation, Incorporated. •
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05/04/2019

Happy Saturday ! Cheers to the weekend☀️

Okay first of all, finals really tried me this semester but we still here, still thriving and hope y’all are out here crushing it!💪

After an impromptu but much needed semi hiatus from social media, ya girl is back in action💥 stay tuned for content coming in hot for

Also, on a side note, don’t ever be afraid or hesitant to take breaks for yourself! Turn your phone off for a day, ignore the news, go travel, have some sweet potatoes, idk. Whatever you need to do to unplug and attend to your priorities, do it unapologetically✨

-J

03/25/2019

When it comes to lifting the heavy stuff in life, we always have a choice. We can either dwell in it and let it crush us, OR pick it up, carry it, and conquer it. 🏋🏽‍♀️The weight isn’t going anywhere but we do have control over how we approach it.

It all comes with the perspective shift of BELIEVING we are equipped and enough to handle whatever life throws at us. Slowing down and readjusting is just fine. Giving up is not.

Keep your heads high and let’s conquer this week ! 🤩

03/19/2019

been feeling extremely blessed and grateful lately for the communities that keep me lifted. Whether it be in the gym, in the classroom, or at home, I feel so thankful for people that embrace me for all of who I am and push me to be better. This journey was never ever designed for us to go it alone.

Proverbs 27:17–“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”💕

Today, take the time to thank the peeps in your life who not only encourage you, but also recognize your potential and CHALLENGE you to be the best version of yourself. Feedback is good. Growth is good + necessary.

A huge s/o to all of you following along with the journey on this page. Thank YOU for uplifting and inspiring me, even when you may not realize it. Every DM and comment and notion of support is enormously appreciated. It means the world!✨

@ College Hill CrossFit

03/12/2019

Jalah in the gym➡️Jalah on the trail

Hit up Aruba for Spring Break and during our trip, we vistited Arikok National Park to hike the Cunucu trail. A fun opportunity to connect with nature, the island’s history and the cutie lizards🦎

Never be afraid to switch up your ! If you’ve ever felt stuck in your workout routine or bored when going to the gym, it’s time for a change. Get outside, into the pool, onto the court, or into a different gym or studio. Possibilities are endless!

By including regular variance in our exercise routines, we keep our bodies and brains guessing by stimulating different muscle groups and challenging the body’s adaptation to our more regular forms of activity. Physical activity can and SHOULD be embraced with excitement + a sense of adventure to keep it spicy🌶 I promise you will surprise yourself with how much your body can accomplish!

Drop your fitness adventures in the comments below, I want some new ideas for the summaaa⬇️💃🏽
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P.S. White Copper Charged Tank pictured here! I wore it for two workouts on my trip since it doesn’t get smelly🤗 Use the link in bio to order yours

02/27/2019

Happy Wednesday fit fam!

I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts and got the idea to shift my focus from my to-do list to my ✨ta-da✨ list.

Do you ever get overwhelmed by the seemingly never ending and continuously expanding list of things you have to do? I know I do🙋🏾‍♀️

If so, you may find it beneficial to take a moment to reflect on the things you’ve already accomplished and write those down instead. Then, pat yourself on the back, toot your own horn, do a little happy dance, and remind yourself you are THE 💩, capable of accomplishing whatever you put your mind to!

The simple act of shifting your focus to what YOU ARE achieving instead of what you aren’t may help get (and keep) you motivated.

What’s on your ta-da list?

02/21/2019

Morning fuel!🌞

The chicken & the egg! A protein packed start to the day:

Sautéed fajitas veggies + shredded rotisserie chicken🐓
Scrambled eggs with cheese🍳

As y’all can probably tell, I love me some eggs! As a cooking-challenged-but-growing individual, eggs are a staple because they’re an effective and easily prepared source of protein. Plus you can scramble em, fry em up, boil em, the possibilities are endless!

Learning to eat intuitively has taught me that my body craves protein in the mornings, so this meal was an eggscellent breakfast!
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02/19/2019

A different kind of ✨

Transform your mindset.

You are lacking in nothing.

You are already equipped with what you need.

You don’t have to become anything because all that you are is already enough.

You simply have to endure and believe it.

“But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” James 1:4💕

02/16/2019

My favorite workout of this week. Three 5 min AMRAPs consisting of:

15 Burpees Over the Bar
21 Power Cleans
21 Bike Cals

Weight descended with each AMRAP (as many reps as possible); 105lbs, then 95lbs, then 80lbs. 5 min rest in between each amrap.
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To keep it real with y’all, this week was kinda rough😐 between school work, work work, and outside of work all picking up, I felt all over the place. I wanted to get more content out but I’m hitting a wall. My sleep has been 👎🏾 and a couple cheat meals led to a straight up cheat week. I really didn’t hit any of my workouts this week with the intensity I would’ve liked.

I say all this to say, not every part of this journey will go according to plan and that’s okay. What’s more important is that you just keep showing up! Our bodies show up for us every single day, whether our minds are in the game or not. Take control of your mindset to allow you to focus on the positive instead of dwelling on the negative.

Each new day, new week, new month holds new opportunity to celebrate and thank our bodies for their resilience!

02/13/2019

A mid-week reminder I needed today:
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Wherever you might be in your process right now, trust it. Trust that you were uniquely and wonderfully created for YOUR journey. Not anyone else’s.
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Trust the failures, the successes, the frustration and the joy. It’s all happening for your good.
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Let’s embrace the process and conquer the rest of the week!

Jalah

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