I Cannot Stress This Enough

If youโ€™re a human, you have stress. Period. Thatโ€™s it. The problem is, we know we have it. No one is surprised to hear that they have stress in their lives. But we may not realize to what extent certain areas and aspects of our lives cause us stress. Then, at the same time, we … Continue reading I Cannot Stress This Enough

What does it mean to fuel your freedom?

Hey there, everyone! Thank you so much for taking the time to listen, read, and following along with my new passion project. It is my hope that each episode leaves you with actionable takeaways that you can implement into your life immediately. This podcast will cover all of the topics that I work with clients … Continue reading What does it mean to fuel your freedom?

My Journey to Gluten Free

I hesitated making a post about this, but I honestly cook too much & share too many recipes for this to go unnoticed. And before I start into the story, I want to say something that I still stand by: There are no 'good' or 'bad' foods, unless you are allergic to or have a … Continue reading My Journey to Gluten Free

Eight Things You NEED to Stop Doing to Lose Weight

We often think about what we need to START doing to lose weight. But what about what we should STOP doing? Here are eight things you need to stop doing if you want to lose weight!

Your Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Gym Shoe

There are shoes at all ends of the spectrum, for every possible activity. No one wants to invest to buy shoes for every different activity all at once. That's a lot of money and definitely not necessary if you're just starting to train. So, what shoes do you need to buy? Let's take a look at my personal shoe collection and find out!

Aim for an Effective AND Efficient Workout

How nice would it be if the time we had to spend in the gym equaled the number of exercise variations? Trick question. It really wouldnโ€™t be super great. Who wants to spend hours and hours in the gym? Personally, Iโ€™d rather be spending time outside, enjoying a craft beer with friends, cooking a new … Continue reading Aim for an Effective AND Efficient Workout

Four Mistakes Youโ€™re Probably Making While โ€œDoing Absโ€ (And What to Do Instead!)

The abs. When working with clients, itโ€™s one of the most frequently referenced places that people want to lose fat. Reminder: spot reducing is a myth and if you want to lose body fat on your stomach, it takes time, proper nutrition, and loss of body fat everywhere else as well! But I digressโ€ฆ Back … Continue reading Four Mistakes Youโ€™re Probably Making While โ€œDoing Absโ€ (And What to Do Instead!)

Cheat Your Workout, Cheat Yourself.

In the almost six years Iโ€™ve worked in the fitness industry, I feel as if Iโ€™ve seen it all. Exercises done incorrectly, ridiculous diet strategies followed, unnecessary (and expensive!) supplements purchased, and thatโ€™s just to name a few in a list Iโ€™m sure will continue to grow. But through the craziness, thereโ€™s still one negative … Continue reading Cheat Your Workout, Cheat Yourself.

Progress Intelligently

If you do the same things youโ€™ve always done, you will never change and grow and make progress to become different than youโ€™ve been. As humans, we like comfort. We like routine and knowing what to expect. More than that, we like comfort physically. We avoid temperatures that are too hot or too cold, walking … Continue reading Progress Intelligently

For Movement’s Sake!

Itโ€™s been a while, but Iโ€™m back this week for a Tough Love Tuesday with one of my biggest pet peeves that I see in programming and workouts. Training with no sense of direction or program or plan, adding in variations and โ€œInstagram exercisesโ€ without reasonโ€ฆ And then wondering why youโ€™re not making progress! In … Continue reading For Movement’s Sake!