Did you ever wonder why some people act the way they do? Are some people a mystery to you and you don't know what to do with them? Do you know why YOU do the things you do? I do. I know now. But I didn't know and it was causing me a world of... Continue Reading →
How you are getting your program all wrong but you don’t have to.
I gave you two visuals here. When I do check ins for clients, I often get these statements. "I missed a workout, I feel so guilty." "I was so exhausted this week, now I'm beating myself up for going to yoga instead of lifting." "I feel guilty, guilty, guilty for everything that I did not... Continue Reading →
WEIGHT LOSS HACK: STOP LABELING YOUR EATING STYLE
The culture of diets is as hostile as the cult of fitness. There is a mentality that says "My way or the highway" . "Keto is the only way to go. Low carb means you lose weight." "Eat clean to lose weight." "I only eat Paleo." "I don't eat any sugar, ever. It will kill... Continue Reading →
How I stay motivated on my plan
Motivation! Do you ever start your fitness plan only to find yourself 'lacking the motivation' to continue? Do you ever see the hard core motivation quotes that basically tell you "Just Freaking DO IT" "YOU NEED DISCIPLINE". What do you do when motivation fades? Because it does! Here's what we do.. we go with what... Continue Reading →
IIFYM : Secrets to Staying on Plan While You Travel
Guest Blogger today is Sleek Body Coach Tracy Collins. When it comes to sticking to your macros while traveling—it doesn’t have to be a struggle... it is what you make it! Don’t let “ but..I travel” be an excuse! Plan ahead Before you leave, make the decision made about what foods you are not willing... Continue Reading →
Mindset hacks to master your diet without punishment.
The internet is filled with garbage like the above meme. It drives people to shame eat, to self punish and creates disordered eating. I'm here to set this straight for you so you can rise above this nonsense like smart people should. Sadly, many of us have been used to self punishing for transgressions related... Continue Reading →
How to stay motivated on your fitness plan
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnrQ75TDs6A/?taken-by=therock I posted the Rock's Instagram so you can click through, follow and get motivated. When a client begins a new program, they are on fire. They head out and buy new gear and get all their ducks in a row. They immerse down in it ready to slay dragons on their way to ... Continue Reading →
Secrets to Successful Travels for Athletes
Ok, so listen there are a few things we hear from new athletes when they are in prep/offseason. "I don't know what to do, I'm traveling" "I can't travel or do anything with my family while I'm in prep." Traveling is super overwhelming simply because most of our preps are 12-16 weeks long! It's nearly... Continue Reading →
Prepping Not Starving: Holiday Salvations
One Mother's Day, I was deep into my show prep. I was on a totally bro diet of TCF (turkey, chicken, fish) and spinach. It was very rigid as most of these cookie cutter plans are. My hubs made a lovely dinner of roasted turkey and veggies but alas my coach did not allow any... Continue Reading →
The Brutal Truth About Your Competition and your Expectations
THIS BLOG IS ABOUT PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION! ❤ As a coach, I have lots and lots of brand new athletes who begin their journey on my team. As their shows grow closer and closer ,it's common for them to tell me.. "I thought I'd 1. be showing more muscle 2. look just like the Instagram... Continue Reading →