Stop Chasing Someone Else’s Ideal: Build Your Best Version of You
If you’ve been around me for a while, you know I’m big on setting goals. But here’s the thing… Sometimes the way we set them can trip us up before we even start. I learned this the hard way. When I first started lifting weights, my trainer asked me to pick a body type I […]
Why Quick Fixes Don’t Work in Fitness (and What Actually Does)
Last week I started watching the new Netflix series about The Biggest Loser. My goodness I forgot how absolutely obsessed I was with that show back in the day. I’m talking full-on, glued-to-the-TV, “don’t bother me, it’s Jillian time” obsessed. There was just something about Jillian Michaels and Bob barking orders while contestants pushed through […]
When Summer Wrecks Your Routine (Here’s What to Do Instead)
Is this time of summer making it nearly impossible to stick to a routine? You’re not imagining it. Schedules are sideways.The house is louder than usual.You’re trying to work, shuttle kids, squeeze in a family trip, and remember who still needs new school shoes. Same here. I was mapping out my next 6-8 week training […]
Why “Fun” Might Be the Most Underrated Fitness Strategy
“Have fun! It’s the only thing that will keep you going.” That’s what Arnold said in his newsletter this week. And honestly? It stopped me mid-scroll. Because after years of coaching women who’ve tried all the calorie-counting apps, meal-prepping plans, macro calculators, and magic supplements… it hit me: We’ve completely overcomplicated getting healthy. I’ve done […]
Eat the Frog and Win the Day
On my walk with the kids last night, we passed a pond where the bullfrogs were really letting loose. I’m talking full frog choir mode. Which made me think… we should probably talk about frogs. Not the cute little ones on lily pads.I’m talking about the big, ugly, slimy kind. The metaphorical frogs that live […]
Want to Feel Better Fast? Try Being Boring.
We took the kids to a playdate yesterday. The usual suburban hangout: chalk everywhere, spilled juice boxes, and tired parents making awkward conversation over Costco coffee. Then it happened. Over the rim of her coffee mug, the other mom asked us, “So… any fun summer plans?” My wife didn’t miss a beat. She just laughed […]
Results or Excuses: You Only Get to Pick One
There’s a quote that punched me in the gut the other morning—and I mean really landed. “You can have results or excuses. Not both.”—Arnold Schwarzenegger Oof. It stopped me mid-coffee sip, because it was one of those “yeah… same” moments. I found myself nodding, not in agreement, but in recognition. Because I do it, too. […]
Why You Keep “Failing” at Diets (And What Actually Works)
There’s something deeply personal about food. You know the feeling. One bite of warm chicken noodle soup, a slice of your mom’s banana bread, or even a simple grilled cheese… and suddenly, you’re back in a memory. Grandma’s kitchen. A holiday with family. That late-night college study session. Food isn’t just fuel. It’s emotion. It’s […]
Sh’mirat HaGuf: The Ancient Wellness Idea That Might Just Change How You Treat Your Body
This morning, I stumbled on a phrase I’d never seen before. Sh’mirat HaGuf. It’s Hebrew. I can’t pronounce it (my Spanish Duolingo Score of 18 failed me). But the meaning stopped me in my tracks: Caring for your body. Not in a “drink a green smoothie once in a while” kind of way. But as […]
I Just Can’t Take It Anymore… Now What?
Have you ever found yourself staring blankly into the distance, exhausted and overwhelmed, thinking, I just can’t take it anymore? Maybe it was after a long day at work, an impossible-to-tackle to-do list, or the frustration of feeling stuck in your own body. You’re not alone. We’ve all been there. For me, it was a […]