One Major Thing I Did to End Emotional Eating
I got my motorcycle license over 3 years ago and it’s turning out to be one of THE VERY BEST things I've ever done for myself, for my marriage and for my healthy eating habits. Yes, you read that right - motorcycle riding has become part of my solution to end...
#FitTipFriday: Squats & Your Lower Back
Think you can't do squats because your have back issues? What if squats are actually part of building your back strength & rather than avoiding them, you learn how to engage your abs effectively as a way to elongate the spine and protect the back? Avoiding an...
Maybe There’s More To “I Hate Working Out” Than You Realized
Are you someone who HATES to workout? ...or maybe you don’t do it because you just chock it up to laziness. You see someone like me who is all happy & bubbly doing burpees with a smile and ya just wanna slap me? ? Haha… it’s ok. I know I can be annoying like that...
#FitTipFriday: Squat Alignment
Squats & Lunges. Lunges & Squats. Last week was on lunging.... it's only fair this week we talk squats. More specifically, the alignment of your joints as you move through the full range of your squat. Here are some things to keep in mind: 1. There may be a...
The Big Lie: I Said It Was About Being “Healthy” & It Wasn’t About That At All
Over a decade I hid behind the facade of “I am doing this for my “health.” Lies. All lies!!! Don’t get me wrong, I WANTED to care about my health, but the truth was I was petrified of gaining weight. So I used “choosing healthier foods” as a mask to show that I was...
#FitTipFriday Lunge Posture
Lunges & squats. Squats & lunges. Seriously my 2 favorite leg moves. So simple, yet not always so master. If you feel unstable in your lunges or maybe not confident that you are lining things up just right, this video will help you out with where you want to...
3 Brutal Truths About Self Acceptance
I’m just going to come right out & say it: Accepting yourself DOES NOT mean you immediately love yourself. Self-acceptance = Self-love is a misconception. What it DOES mean however, is that you have a high respect for yourself and your body. It means that you care...
Why I Got Shut Down In a Body Positivity Community
A couple years ago I stumbled upon the #bopo movement during the launch of Periscope. (which I soon replaced with Facebook live & YouTube live) #bopo stands for Body Positivity in case you’re like bo… what? You may have also heard of a similar movement called...
#FitTipFriday Wrist Strength
It's very common to have wrist issues these days. Long hours on computers and smartphones can do you in! Fear not, there are couple things you can do to build that wrist strength up, but it takes conscious awareness & perhaps breaking a couple habits that aren't...
How to Unclog Your Thinking So Your Mind is Free From Clutter
With all that is happening in the world right now, and with transitioning to a new season, I’ve had a hard time stopping my mind from working overtime. I’ve really struggled to get my thoughts together. Please tell me I’m not alone in this. Hurricane Harvey, then...
How to Know When It’s Time to Follow a Program (TRX workout inside!)
In a word, this summer has been EPIC. With a few trips to the Jersey shore, weddings, summer concerts, quality time spent with friends and family, day trips on the motorcycle and an amazing vacation to St. John... I must admit, it was pretty damn badass. And closing...
Houston, We Are With You!
It feels like just last year that Super Storm Sandy whipped up the coast of New Jersey & New York. Although that was nearly 5 years ago, the ripple effect from the devastation still lingers in this part of the world. Physically, mentally & emotionally. I felt...