The first time I got pregnant I had NO idea if I was doing the right things during my workouts. I didn't know exercises I should avoid, what exercises I should be doing, what red flags to look out for (besides passing out), and how I could use strength training to help me when IContinue reading "Safely Navigating Exercise During Pregnancy"
My 30 Day Mini Cut
On October 3rd, 2022 I began a 30 day mini cut. I've been documenting it on my instagram and saving in my highlights bubble. I want to share with you what I did/have been doing during this mini cut. So, let's get into it! We're going to go over: What is a Mini Cut? WhyContinue reading "My 30 Day Mini Cut"
The Best Diet For Women For Weight Loss
Researching for this article I scrolled through dozens of articles titled something similar to, "the best diet of 2022, expert recommended". Who are these experts? No one knows...🤪 Anyway, they list an exorbitant amount of diets. We have the Mediterranean diet, Noom, Weight Watchers, Vegan, the Dash diet, ornish diet, vegetarian diet, Mind diet, NordicContinue reading "The Best Diet For Women For Weight Loss"
Why is Strength Training Important for Runners?
Most runners prefer to spend their exercise time outside RUNNING, not in the gym strength training. I used to be the same way! 🏃🏼♀️ I totally get it. You want to get faster, stronger, and better. The most logical way to achieve those things is to spend more time running! However, running experts will tellContinue reading "Why is Strength Training Important for Runners?"
How Do I Start My Fitness Routine?
You want to get fit. You want to lose weight. You want to get toned. You want to feel stronger. Whatever your goal is, you might wonder HOW to get started. Maybe you started a routine but it didn't work. You're frustrated and confused. There is SO much conflicting information out there on nutrition andContinue reading "How Do I Start My Fitness Routine?"
Macros 101
Okay, I used to hate when people talked about macros. I thought that it was for people obsessing over everything they ate. It seemed like an unhealthy obsession and something I never wanted to be involved in. https://giphy.com/gifs/eating-laff-night-court-l0MYwONBGDS7aPGOk Honestly, I just didn't know anything about it. However, over the past several years, I dove intoContinue reading "Macros 101"
Cardio VS. Strength Training
https://giphy.com/gifs/dogs-exercise-workout-5EJHDSPpFhbG0 Some argue one is better than the other, but is that true? We all know that person who go to the gym daily to spend 60 minutes on the elliptical and never touches a weight. On the other side, there is the person who lives in the weight room and doesn't do any cardio.Continue reading "Cardio VS. Strength Training"
Return to Running Postpartum
When can I run again??? One of the first questions I had postpartum was when can I run again?? I had a long and hard recovery my first time around. I had been prepping for the baby so much that I neglected to think about what my body would go through and how I wouldContinue reading "Return to Running Postpartum"
Getting Lean While Breastfeeding
I am getting ready to end my THIRD breastfeeding journey with my little Archie! He's almost 15 months old and LOVES food. His daycare teachers call him a piranha. I'm ready to be done pumping and have a little more freedom! I absolutely love breastfeeding and feel very grateful that I've been able to goContinue reading "Getting Lean While Breastfeeding"
Struggling to find motivation?
Whatever your fitness goals are, there will be days when you won't be motivated to exercise. It's okay. It happens and is normal. Don't let it discourage you! “Don't expect to be motivated every day to get out there and make things happen. You won't be. Don't count on motivation. Count on Discipline.”Jocko Willink To get motivated, youContinue reading "Struggling to find motivation?"
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