Hey Reader, Have you ever looked at a picture of your younger self and thought, “wow look how great I looked, why was I ever so down on myself.” Maybe you haven’t felt that way. I definitely have. I spent so much time in my life wanting to be fitter, skinnier, more muscle here, less muscle there, whatever. The funny thing is the people around me saw the beautiful girl I didn’t see, because I spent so much time looking at everyone else. I would be lying to you if I said that I don’t still do...
8 days ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, Silly backpacks, laundry, and an early bedtime. Sounds about right. Today is the last first day of school I will every have with my kids, and I’m on vacation. So I needed to call and check that Dominic was ready. The answer…no. The seniors are all wearing a child's backpack on the first day of school. Which I thought we took care of because we talked about it like two weeks ago. But Dominic doesn't have the child's backpack yet. Then he tells me he still needed to do laundry. Our...
12 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Happy Labor Day! September is my favorite month… And not just because it ends with my birthday lol September always feels like a fresh start.Back to routine…but this year is different. Back to routine made more sense when my kids where little because it meant that I went from a summer of the kids home all the time, waking up at different times, looking for different ways to entertain them, eating differently and at more random times to a nice structure that I have always craved....
15 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, So most of you know I prioritize sleep. BUT that doesn’t mean I always sleep well. Sometimes I can do everything right and still have a crappy night sleep. Especially if my brain has so much it wants to babble about. So here’s what happened… I stayed the night at my moms and she wanted to take my daughter out for ice cream after dinner. I’ve been staying away from any sweets the last week or so. Not a full on sugar detox, or even a full no added sugars detox, which is usually what...
22 days ago • 5 min read
Hey Reader, You know what’s harder than working out? Staying consistent with it. Life gets busy. Work, family, and responsibilities pile up. And before you know it, your health goals take a backseat—again. That’s exactly why online personal training is changing the game. The fall has always been a time that I get really on track with my workouts and eating habits. I crave routine and September usually gives me that. Even so sometimes the beginning is really tough for me. I can’t always count...
24 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, You’re not lazy. You’re not unmotivated. You just don’t have time… right? Time is the number one reason most women and men too, who want to get fit, get strong, or get healthy haven’t started. And I get it. You’re working, caregiving, commuting, cleaning, planning, doing LITERALLY everything for everyone else. But here's the thing most people won’t say out loud: If you don't make time for your health now, you're going to be forced to make time for illness later. Tough love, but...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Let’s get real— There are days when the last thing you want to do is work out. You’re tired, stressed, moody, anxious... and maybe you think you need a full hour to make it “worth it.” But here's something you might not know: Just 10 minutes of movement can improve your mood. Seriously. Researchers have found that even a single short workout—between 10 and 60 minutes—has a positive effect on your mood. It doesn't just help in the long term. It helps right now (Crush et al., 2018;...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent with healthy habits, I’ve got a simple trick that can make a HUGE difference—habit stacking. This has become quite popular so you’ve likely heard of it and maybe even tried it before. So let’s get into it… 💡 What’s habit stacking? It’s the practice of linking new habits to ones you already do, making it easier to stay consistent without feeling overwhelmed. Here’s How to Make It Work for You: 🔹 Start Small – Instead of overhauling...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! I’m going to tell you something important—not just about working out or eating healthy (though yes, it applies)—but about life. When I finished writing this email, I realized it's long for our rushed world. So if you’re tempted to skim, I get it—but trust me, it’s worth the read. In 2020, I was not a plant lady. But I figured if I was going to be stuck inside I needed to bring a bit of nature home. I bought a bunch of plants and did the same thing when we moved into our new...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read