Have you seen this phrase floating around? I chuckle every time I see it because it kind of makes folks like me in the fitness world spin their heads a bit. I mean, honestly. Why are we spending all this time on our bodies if we are going to die anyway? Well, the...
Mindset
Finding your Moderation Rx: Why my moderation won’t look like your moderation.
"Everything in moderation" It's a phrase that we hear often and that many fitness folks throw around. But what exactly is moderation? Should we all have the same kind of moderation? What's allowed and what isn't? ♥♥♥ A few weeks ago, I was circling the snack table at...
How Purpose, Intensity and Consistency Rocked My Body This Year
(...and when I say "rocked" I'm not saying that in a bragging way. I mean it as a "Holy cow--it hit it like a ton of bricks" way! I share this post for a few reasons (which I'll detail, below) but none of which is to brag. I hope you all know me by now to know that I...
Practical Ways to Combat Low Self-Image
I think we've all been there. Days. Weeks. Months. Years. It's when low self-esteem comes knocking on our door. It can go in waves for many of us and for others it's more consistent. Either way, it's something we all struggle with. I'm over at Candace Cameron Bure's...
You Won’t Always Hit It Out of the Park
I catch myself saying this phrase a lot lately, to myself and others..."You won't always hit it out of the park." (Photo Credit) What do I mean? You aren't going to always be perfect. You aren't going to always make the best choices. You aren't going to have...
When “good” isn’t always “God”: Why there will be no January challenge
And this is where I am supposed to be writing you all about the January challenge. It's where I'm supposed to be giving you new exercises, calendars, recipes, and check-in spots. It's where I should be encouraging, motivating, and challenging you to be your best...