You’re trying to eat too healthy…no, really. Instead of trying to get rid of everything you’re eating, try focusing on adding things to your plate. Diet culture is rooted in less. It’s rooted in deprivation and it calls itself a lifestyle with hashtags like “clean eating” and “healthy living.”? But, on the other hand, yes. You’ll likely perform better, have … Read More
Why I’m Sad About Losing Weight
I lost weight and I’m sad about it. And why your scale is screwing with your head: I weighed myself with the intention of writing about what I thought would be “weight gain.” Instead, I’m sitting about 5 pounds below where I normally sit. Yep. Lost 5 pounds in 4 weeks & I’m sad. Many women would kill for this. … Read More
6 Reasons You’re Not Getting Stronger
6 reasons you’re not getting stronger: 1) you’re lifting too often. Yes. I said it. The body gets stronger as it rests. At the height of my strength, I was deadlifting heavy twice per month. That’s it! Assess the frequency of your training and adjust the different areas as necessary. This is more about under recovering vs over training. Many … Read More
7 Lessons from 2018 That I’m Bringing With Me Into 2019
Fear is a liar. The worst WILL happen, but never when you plan for it. Might as well stare fear right in the face and dive in head first. The worst happens when you least expect it. In the meantime, live fearlessly. Do more things that make you forget about your phone. Plan for more fun, and plan for less … Read More