The sport with no finish line. Every day moves you further along, even when it seems 'boring' or uninspired. It comes with time and energy.. Ahhhhh... beginnings...New beginnings! I've been doing fitness for a long, long time.. but that does not mean that it isn't a struggle to stay motivated. Fitness ebbs and flows. It... 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 →
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 →
Life Hack: How to take Next Level Progress photos
NOTE: IF YOU ARE MY CLIENT and are sent here.. please use this amazing tutorial to fix your pics in Trainerize. Please do not upload them until they are spot on. Please and thank you!! 🙂 AGAIN.. please read this.. the whole thing. Your coach will thank you. No more selfies in the mirror!! GAH.. If... Continue Reading →
IIFYM, Dwayne The Rock Johnson and Pancakes
Congratulations to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson for being chosen as People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive. Note: This is also win for the ladies who like a little beefcake, that's for sure. 🙂 The Rock is a fitness icon! He is an athlete and clearly he lifts! Not only is he a super positive force in... Continue Reading →
Drama! Don’t call me a “clean eater.”
This past weekend was my show in Chicago. I want to preface this post by saying, I dislike drama. I don't like to focus on the negative but I will today just to clarify my position. I built my reputation on being healthy and balanced! Read on: This weekend a competitor/coach was doing a live... Continue Reading →
8 weeks out updates
Almost..8 weeks out. I use my blog to show benchmarks in my training/progress. I don't send pics to coaches since I'm self coached but I still do weekly pics. I have been busting my booty this week. I 'almost' had a cold but found my way out of that so that's good. This is 11... Continue Reading →
IIFYM: You are doing it wrong
This week I have seen so many competitors posting about doing IIFYM and eating food they hate because their coach said so. "Can someone please tell me how to fix chicken so I don't gag and have to drink water to get it down. My coach has me on chicken 5 meals a day" That... Continue Reading →
Smart girls tips to being successful resolutioners
Every January, a gazillion people rush the doors of gyms everywhere. These people are called New Year's Resolutioners. Every year, 2-6 weeks later, many of these resolutioners quit and become a statistic in the game of fitness. If you are thinking that this is going to be your year to get fit, I am going... Continue Reading →
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