Creating and Sticking to Your New Years Resolutions
Happy New Year! It’s the time where the majority of society sets new goals to “reinvent” or “re-align” themselves in the New Year. Yet more often than not, many have a track record of failing to consistently work towards those goals after January, where the desire to relieve the pressure and stress surrounding those new…
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The Mind and Body Connection in Fitness
“There is so much wisdom in our bodies. We just have to learn how to listen and trust what we’re hearing”. -Brené Brown Brené put it perfectly. Our bodies speak to us, letting us know what’s best for us, if something is wrong, etc. In the previous article, we discussed how our body will notify…
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Give Yourself Permission to Feel
“Give yourself permission to feel emotion, get curious about it, pay attention to it, and practice. This work takes practice. Awkward, uncomfortable practice”.-Brené Brown What happens when we ignore and bottle up our emotions? We may develop a physical illness or pain, prolong a recovery, become more anxious, stressed, or depressed, but we almost always…
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Why I Coach
My favorite aspect about coaching is watching an athlete’s eyes light up with excitement as they hit a lift or perform a bodyweight movement they never thought they could do. I love watching an athlete’s confidence grow and an athlete recognize there are no limits to their potential. The growth in the gym carries over…
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It’s Your Responsibility
Starting at age 9, I was consistently advised by medical professionals to “quit now before you lose the ability to run”, “there are no solutions to your condition”, and my favorite, “give up”. My dream was to follow in my brother’s footsteps and play the game I love for a career. Yet the pattern of…
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Tips for Success
Summer of 2021 Expectations: Study and pass at least one of the CPA exams, finish developing my personal training business, move out on my own, and make a full recovery from the car accidents. Did any of this happen? No. After graduating from college, I was burnt out from over a year of online school,…
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Sharing Authentically
“I worry that this lack of honest accounts of overcoming adversity has created a Gilded Age of Failure”-Brené Brown. As I read this quote, I’ve realized the difficulties of recovering from a traumatic brain injury or any intense injury are not spoken about enough. This quote has inspired me to share my story as a…
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Simple Meal Ideas
Struggling to create easy, tasty, healthy meals? The trick: keep it simple, eat foods you like, and meal prep for one hour before the start of your week. As someone who lives a busy lifestyle and feels my best when I eat well, keeping a list of simple go-to meals I like and meal prepping…
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How to Implement Healthy Food Choices Without Overwhelming Yourself
Throwing away old habits and adopting new, healthy ones can be overwhelming.
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Tips on How to Organize Your Kitchen for Healthy Living
Organizing your kitchen so it works for you.
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