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5 Fitness Mistakes that I Still See
I love working in the fitness and nutrition industry but it can be incredibly frustrating as well. Not only am I up against the entire internet with never ending information, I am up against many influencers, uneducated fitness professionals, supplements and even...
Putting Healthy Meals on the Table on Busy Nights
My family is in the middle of the busy school and sports season. Most nights at least one kiddo has an activity. Though I do not believe in over scheduling kids and I want to allow for down time and free play, I am also a big believer in youth sports. Kids do not...
Training in my 40’s –Part 1
I have been exercising consistently for over 35 years. I was always involved in sports when I was younger and even majored in exercise science in college because I loved exercise. I have always loved exercise, but I realize not everyone...
Special Occasion Eating Syndrome vs. Abundance Mindset
Many of us justify eating less than optimal foods or eating beyond what is comfortable because it is a special occasion. This could include everything from having a funnel cake at the country fair to eating a huge portion of Grandma’s special pumpkin pie at...
Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable
Principle of Overload: In order for an individual to achieve a certain training adaptation, the body must be stressed by working against a stimulus or load that is greater than that to which it is accustomed. Principle of Progression: In order to achieve the desired...
How I Helped My Kids Become Healthy and Adventurous Eaters
Parenting is hard. It is also amazing, funny, beautiful, and a choice that my husband and I willingly made, but it is still hard. Every parent has different battles. Some struggle with sleeping, some with picky eaters, some with...