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Janelle Brown Shares ‘Unfiltered’ Pilates Photo to Show There’s ‘Power in Being Authentic’

Janelle Brownis changing up her fitness routine!

“Posting this unfiltered photo of me from Pilates today was a scary proposition,” she confessed in the post’s caption, explaining that she’s begun focusing on her core and flexibility after focusing only on her physical strength and stamina.

“I am less than perfect, and let’s be honest with each other, social media can be pretty brutal,” added Janelle in the caption. “Usually, there is a lot of judgment and, umm… “helpful tips.” But there is power in being authentic. In showing the small steps towards crafting your own life - even if progress isn’t always obvious or perfect.”

The 53-year-old was applauded for her vulnerability, with one of her followers writing in the comment section, “I love your honesty and authenticity. You are inspiring!” Another expressed, “working hard to improve ourselves should always be applauded no matter what stage of the journey we’re in. well done 👏”

Janelle has kept her followers up to date with her progress afterproclaiming 2023 wouldbe her year after splitting from her longtime husband,Kody Brown. The former pair share children Logan, 28; Madison, 27; Hunter, 25; Garrison, 24; Gabriel, 21; and Savanah, 18.

“This health journey I’ve been on has been incredible,” she captioned a post in December, which featured aphoto of her standing in front of a wallwith the word “PIVOTAL” emblazoned on it.

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She continued, “It’s all about slow and steady that wins the race💪🏼. 2023 is my year!” and added alongside additional photos and videos in the post, “I’m coming for you 2023!”

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“I workout not just to help me change my body but tobe strong in mind and spiritas well,” she explained in the video’s caption. “I have proven to myself over and over again that when you know how much you can push yourself, there aren’t a lot of limits. If you are brave enough.”

She added: “I had no idea when I first started taking a little time for myself several years ago the EMPOWERMENT that would come from being stronger.”

source: people.com