Fall is in the air! Maybe not physically yet here in the south, because it is still 90 degree weather. As for me and my soul, when September strikes, my mind and body are ready for the switch. Fall is a special time of year. Football is back, school is in session, and there is…
No matter where you are in your health journey, chances are you have heard a thing or two about fitness supplements. Whether it’s greens powders, BCAAs, protein or creatine – you might find yourself wondering what is actually worth it. First things first: supplements are supplemental. Anything you decide to take should not be…
Three young teenagers came up to me at the gym one day. They wanted to know where to find a hip thrust pad like the one I was using. I told them where to find it but said they could use mine if they wanted. I asked if they had ever done hip thrusts before,…
You just got consistent and are seeing the results you are hoping for, when the calendar rolls around and it is time for your big vacation. You might be wondering how to adjust your workout schedule while on vacation. There are many ways that you can approach this, and it all comes down to what…
It’s that time of year again where coaches, apps, and programs are all pushing the same thing: the summer shred. While this concept can be light-hearted and fun to some, it can also be triggering and misleading for many. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with wanting to lose a few pounds…
Perhaps the biggest thing standing in your own way is yourself and your thoughts. The little narratives that you tell yourself about why you can’t lose the weight or stick to the gym routine can be the thing that holds you back from truly seeing the growth and change that you desire. In the health…
Once upon a time at the gym, a young girl about 16, just came right up to me and complimented my quads. She said they were amazing. My first reaction was discomfort. You see, as someone who has always struggled to love her legs, it has not always been easy to take a compliment for…
In the world where social media is the main source of advertising, there is so much exposure to what is “right” or what is “best” when it comes to hitting the gym. If being a gym girlie is on your list of things to do this year, watch out for the temptation to spend in…
Since I was a teenager, I have been confused about the conversation, or lack there of, surrounding sex. I don’t know about you, but I was taught at a young age that it was wrong, that I wasn’t allowed until I was married, and only then it was permissible. Within that same purity narrative, I…
After coming out of a thick depression, I find myself wondering the answer to this question: how do you begin again? Because the truth is this: I know that I wasn’t showing up as myself for a good majority of this year. I was not living up to my full potential. I spent a good…
