Is it motivation?
January has come and gone, and so have most people’s New Year’s Resolutions. The year usually begins with a flurry of activity … new workouts, a new diet, a fresh start. By the time February arrives, most of those who…
“Do I need to strength train?”
Women who are ready to start a fitness program always ask me: "Do I need to do strength training?" I love getting this question! "Isn't weightlifting dangerous? I don't want to get injured," they say. Lifting weights with personal coaching…
3 things that won’t change
I’ll admit that there have been a few changes in the past year, but these three things won’t: -- Self-Care is Non-Negotiable: Many women burn themselves out taking care of everyone. It’s natural to for us to take care of…
Food and Mood, part I
You’ve heard it before, “You are what you eat.” AND, you also feel what you eat. Research has shown that food affects our moods. The food you consume has a profound impact on your overall health, including mood, stress level,…
Have you ever been the “victim” of poor bagging technique at the grocery store? and your feet :0
Have you ever been the "victim" of poor bagging technique at the grocery store? Yes, you have. We all have. I prefer to bag my own groceries, especially when the bagger is inexperienced. Why? Because they just throw the stuff…
You Have to embrace this along the way…
I've seen my fair share of women in the studio over the past 10 years who have wanted to make a change, lose some weight, get stronger and feel happier. And so many women have done just that, however, there…
Losing form due to fatigue is NOT okay.
Have you ever heard someone say something that made you smack your forehead and say to yourself "She did NOT just say that?!" Recently, while watching a YouTube video of a trainer doing an intense follow along workout she made…
Tiny Action = BIG Results
Sometimes when you look at your fitness goals or weight loss goals you might get so overwhelmed at the thought of it all and you don't know where to start or you start and soon give up because you think it's…
One core exercise I hate!
If there is one core exercise I hate seeing people do, it's the Twist-y machine that many gyms have. I don't know what they call it, but you sit on it and hold your upper body still and swing your legs…
