When I started out on my journey to earn a fit body, I did a lot of things wrong. I think it's only fair that I share my experiences so that you can learn from them. Usually it's just a few small changes that can lead us to our best results. 1. You are Under-Eating or...
Post-Pregnancy Fitness Journey - 11 months
Hey friends! I posted these photos on Instagram the other day and got a big response (thank you!), so I decided to write a short blog post to briefly tell you what I've been up to. This is me, 11 months post-pregnancy and about 16-17% body fat. As you can see, I still have my...
How to Learn to Accept and Love your Post-Competition Body
This topic is one that is near and dear to my heart. In fact, working in the fitness industry, I talk to countless competitors who struggle with accepting their not-so-stage-ready body after competition. Some even develop eating disorders or tell me they are "afraid of food" after strenuous training and back-to-back competition preps. I have...
4 Tips to Staying on Track with Your Fitness Goals through the Weekend
Hello friends! Many people tell me they struggle with staying on track with their fitness and weight loss goals through the weekend. In fact, I used to struggle with this every weekend. You are not alone. Here are four tips I suggest to meet your goals and enjoy your time with friends and family. 1....
A Lump and a Mammogram
So....here I go again, being an open book. At age 32, I had my first mammogram yesterday. Three weeks ago while taking a shower, my mind was flashing through a million thoughts, when it landed on my last gynecologist appointment. I remember my doctor saying to be sure and do a self-breast exam once a...
Don't Let Fear Hold You Back: Graduation
Today represents the accomplishment of a major goal for me. A bucket list item was crossed off the list. I earned my Master's degree in Business Administration. This is an ambition I've had on my mind since age 18 (I'm 32 now). What took me so long? Well, for years I doubted myself. Did I...