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
How to Listen to Your Body
https://youtu.be/39N0iw0j-dw Have you ever wondered where the line is between needing a rest day and needing to push yourself? It's a fine line to dance upon, and I've compiled some tips to help you consider which way you should go on any given day: Do you feel ill/sick/unwell? Are your symptoms above your neck … Continue reading How to Listen to Your Body
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
Nutrition: Meal Prep Tips
https://youtu.be/qpuftN8QJoA “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” - Colin Powell Do you find yourself having trouble planning meals from day to day? Do you ever scramble at the last minute to get food, only to grab something that isn't optimally nutritious just for the … Continue reading Nutrition: Meal Prep Tips
Go Do Something New
Trying new things we haven’t done before can be fun, thought provoking, & engaging. It helps us realize that the things outside of our own personal life experiences that we’ve never done or maybe don’t understand can be good, and even enhance our lives making them better, fuller, & richer. Many times, we fear the … Continue reading Go Do Something New
Fitness: It’s So Much More than Physical
https://youtu.be/VOu_iiS_B-I You've probably heard me talk before as a holistic personal trainer how fitness is more than just physical. The benefits extend far beyond that. Many people start an exercise routine to lose weight and trim down. Even within that very goal, so many other things happen - your movement becomes easier, your flexibility and … Continue reading Fitness: It’s So Much More than Physical
Inspiration/Habits: It Doesn’t Always Have to Feel Good
As a holistic personal trainer, I'm always talking about the positive side of fitness, nutrition, habits, and more. I prefer this viewpoint because I believe and have experienced both with myself and with most of my clients, that inspiration (excitement from within) is more effective than motivation (from outside sources) in beginning and sustaining habit … Continue reading Inspiration/Habits: It Doesn’t Always Have to Feel Good
Nutrition: Balanced Breakfast Ideas
https://youtu.be/w4-NojZYJy4 Last week I promised I would share with you some simple, easy, balanced breakfast ideas. Well, here we are! In planning any of your meals, you want to have a balance of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats. A good general rule of thumb is 50% of calories of the meal coming from carbs, … Continue reading Nutrition: Balanced Breakfast Ideas
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