“Put Heart in the Hustle” is not only a statement I invented, but a reminder of a deeper meaning of why we are all setting out to do something. This statement has come about from the accumulated personal experiences aiming for a certain number, a weight goal, and even a personal best in the gym…butContinue reading ““Put Heart in the Hustle” Origin”
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Will I lose all my gains & strength if I’m on vacation for 3 weeks?
After being on leave for almost a month, I remember how this used to be a question I would obsess over. I’d try and find solutions and reasonings that would make sense to me, and if it didn’t, I’d try and find another answer that validated my very thinking and I’m glad it didn’t. I’dContinue reading “Will I lose all my gains & strength if I’m on vacation for 3 weeks?”
Instead of “multitasking”, what about just “tasking”?
It’s no wonder why people are likely to be more anxious when they’re multitasking – there’s too much going on! I’ve been a victim of it for too long. It’s always like: So how do we go about trying to fix this? Some ideas I’ve come across that helped me: It’s a short list, butContinue reading “Instead of “multitasking”, what about just “tasking”?”
Products I’m Obsessed with Right Now
Let me just start by saying I’m not sponsored or getting any discounts of some sort by recommending these products. This is purely for sharing items I’m into right now that I’m finding to be in my current routine that I think would be cool to share, and maybe you’ll think they complement your lifeContinue reading “Products I’m Obsessed with Right Now”
Confessions of a Personal Trainer
With over 13 years experience in the fitness industry, it’s been such a wonderful time so far. I get to meet and work with people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities – just of all walks of life. I love (and still love!) the stories they shared (also still share) with me about their lives.Continue reading “Confessions of a Personal Trainer”
Take a Peak at a Week of My Workouts
If you’ve been following me for a while now, you’ll know that I’ve competed in Olympic Weightlifting for a good amount of years now. After an injury at the Arnolds in 2018, some very big life shifts, and really just trying to rediscover my place in the world, I’ve finally found how all my life’sContinue reading “Take a Peak at a Week of My Workouts”
Psychology of Sustainable Behavior
For some time now, I get clients expecting to have a restrictive meal plan and workout program to beat them down to the ground yet I start them off with small behavior changes. For example, I would encourage them to have a small glass of water before each meal. Simple, right? It frustrates them tremendously.Continue reading “Psychology of Sustainable Behavior”
The Microwave Snack
Have you ever been so hungry (or maybe it’s out of habit now) that you have a microwave snack? You know, the snack or nibble you have while you’re waiting for your food to heat up? Yes. THAT. I want to challenge you to see this as an opportunity. We all know we have choices,Continue reading “The Microwave Snack”
Building Your Best Year
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a chance to pause and reflect your on your year, but most importantly, I hope you take time today to sort out how you’ll be building yourself this year. I’m going to make this rebuild about health and fitness for obvious reasons, but these ideas canContinue reading “Building Your Best Year”
Your Holiday Eating Approach
Who’s ready for Thanksgiving!? We are smoking a duck this year. A couple years ago, we smoked a prime rib made for a party of 12 when it was only for 2! Haha. Let’s just say we had beef the rest of the year. It’s good to have a different approach each year, and evenContinue reading “Your Holiday Eating Approach”
