Nutrition – How to Reduce Stress and Inflammation with Cortisol-Fighting Foods

https://youtu.be/SEuu8LsdLmY I’ve had many clients come to me frustrated because they have a health/fitness/wellness goal but then there’s a candy bowl at work or they’re on the go and feel forced to just grab something that is comforting and quick but it’s not supporting their goals. Have you faced this challenge yourself? Do you ever … Continue reading Nutrition – How to Reduce Stress and Inflammation with Cortisol-Fighting Foods

Fitness – It Doesn’t Have to Be Excessive

https://youtu.be/nQyGcyniBLQ Fitness: It doesn’t have to be excessive, only consistent My example when I began working out Too much too fast Even with running, injury Value of a personal coach Better for time management Who has 1.5 hours 7 days a week? Feels better and you can rest easy knowing you did what you needed … Continue reading Fitness – It Doesn’t Have to Be Excessive

What I Learned from my Solo Trip to Costa Rica

Traveling to Costa Rica SOLO last year was incredible. I learned so much about myself and my own personal likes and preferences. I gained so much more confidence in my own self. I learned so much about the universality of humanity. How wonderful to have seen friends that moved there just a year or so … Continue reading What I Learned from my Solo Trip to Costa Rica

What the Richmond Marathon Taught Me

https://youtu.be/pr2nYG5stmw Brian and I ran the full Richmond Marathon on Saturday (26.2 miles!!) and I wanted to share the experience with you, as well as the thoughts that I’ve had afterward: The power of rest and recovery to balance your life and make you more present and effective in ALL that you do. Leave it … Continue reading What the Richmond Marathon Taught Me

My Fitness Journey

https://youtu.be/lQ_LLiNStQo I understand that video is a more effective tool for connecting and communicating, so I am working to share more via this medium!  In this video, I tell a bit about my background and my journey from not playing any sports in school, to getting my first gym membership (and WHY) and my journey ever … Continue reading My Fitness Journey

What does Elf on the Shelf have to do with your health, fitness, and wellness?

https://youtu.be/Je0q_UfsUtE What does Elf on the Shelf have to do with your health, fitness, and wellness? Did you have one of these guys when you were growing up? I did not, but I was relayed the story and concept of it the other day - Elf on the Shelf. If you weren't exposed to it … Continue reading What does Elf on the Shelf have to do with your health, fitness, and wellness?

What if you Don’t Have your A-Game?

Most of us want to show up to the best of our abilities in everything we do. Even to the point of beating ourselves up if we perform at a level less than we thought we should or wish we would. The reality is, our "A-Game" varies from day to day. Some days, we feel … Continue reading What if you Don’t Have your A-Game?