Strength.
Fat loss.
Conditioning.
With one tool, you can tackle most major fitness goals - and often in a fraction of the time of other workouts. That tool is the kettlebell. I’m a big fan and avid user, and personally believe that kettlebells can (re)invigorate almost any training program.
Read More#GSD means get shit done, and is a hashtag/attitude that has been recently popularized to describe taking purposeful, complete action. It's really pretty straightforward.
In theory it is, anyway. In practice? Not so much.
After all - how often is it straightforward when you try to GSD? More accurately stated, how often does it seem really freakin' hard when you try to GSD?
Read MoreYoga. I’m a big fan. In fact, people often assume that I am a yoga instructor, which currently is not the case. While lifting weights has literally changed my life, yoga has been a constant for over 13 years. Sometimes I feel the need to apologize for my yoga practice, because with such a lengthy history I feel like I should be able to perform some super-cool inversions or arm balances. (Nope.) Truth be told, I held myself back for most of that time. Why?
Read MoreYou know what I'm about to say. I'm not the first to say it, and it is a problem we all share: working out during the holidays is HARD.
There is little time, less energy, and we are often out of our routine. Many of us travel during the holidays, adding another layer of challenge. Some may even get backlash from family or friends and feel pressured to skip workouts.
We all know that staying active helps manage our stress, combat sluggishness or weight gain from holiday indulgences, and improve our mood, especially in these shorter, darker days. And of course, it is just what we do. #fitlife ;) In an effort to make your holidays a bit saner, happier, and fitter, here is my Holiday WOY ("workout of the year").
Read More“Why does bad stuff happen to me? What did I do to deserve it? This isn’t fair! Shouldn’t life be different? I did X...why didn’t Y happen as a result? ”
— the victim mindset
Ahhh, the victim’s mindset. It is one I know well…very well. While I did not know it, I spent most of my life operating with a victim mindset. I still fall into its trap from time to time, but over the past couple years I have developed a few tools that have helped me avoid it more regularly, pinpoint it sooner, reframe my thoughts and storyline, and turn it around to a more empowered mindset.
Read MoreI love Thanksgiving. Back when I was about 15 years old, I decided to go all out and make a big, gourmet Thanksgiving dinner. At the time, I didn't have any experience cooking. It was a blast and a learning experience at the same time, and afterward cooking became one of my main hobbies for many years to come.
But now I'm a mom and a new business owner, and while I enjoy making delicious, nutritious meals for my family, cooking is no longer a top priority or even the way I prefer to spend my time. Our family arrives on Thanksgiving Day, and I don't want to be stuck in the kitchen upon their arrival; I want to enjoy their company and relax! We also happen to be on a budget at the moment. Going all out just doesn't make sense this year. At the same time, I want to serve an amazing meal to my loved ones.
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