Motivation – Performance Fitness

Why our goals are never realized

We all have hopes, dreams, and goals that light a fire in us with moments of inspiration. I’ve felt it so many times across areas of my life (powerlifting, business, general fitness to name a few), and I know you have too. I hear this A TON when it comes to fitness goals and people…

What is the “perfect” body?

Between social media and celebrities, people today have pretty skewed notions of what a “perfect” body actually is, so I want to share my thoughts on this today. The Perfect Body is NOT… Ripped and free of fat Flawless in every way Young or youthful The Perfect Body IS… Healthful One that allows you do…

Have you lost your way?

This is for everyone who’s feeling feeling guilty or lost right now because it’s (unofficially) “summer”, and whatever plans you had for your body on January 1st didn’t to come to be. First, show yourself some grace. Then remember that even fitness pros and athletes lose their way every now and again. We miss workouts.…

Vulnerability is the key to transformation

If I had a dollar for every time a prospective client cried during our initial conversation, I’d have a lot of money. These amazing humans who sit down in front of me have often spent years or even decades holding in their pain. Whether it’s their lack of self-confidence, their unhappiness with life situations, or…

3 ways to lose body fat that have nothing to do with dieting

Even as a Fitness Professional, sometimes I feel my own head spinning with the amount of diet plans, supplements, coaches, and offers on the market. It almost seems like every Facebook friend is selling a different solution. So, I want to offer you 3 ways that you can drop body fat that cost nothing and…

You are not Beyoncé

Have you watched Homecoming yet? I mean, I know it’s been out for almost a week and a half, but we all have stuff to do. If you want to see a truly amazing performance go watch it. NOW. Or after you get off work. Whatever. So, if you don’t know, “Homecoming” is a documentary/concert…

Don’t let this stop you

Stress is an unavoidable part of life that we all have to deal with – usually on a daily basis. Yet so often people use stress and busyness as an excuse to eat poorly and not exercise. You wouldn’t believe how many times I’ve spoken to people who say something like “I REALLY need your…

Nutrition habits for success

Have you noticed that despite the overabundance of information on diets, weight loss plans, and nutritional info that people are continuing to get less and less healthy? You probably know this, but the diet industry is a multi-billion dollar global industry. So why is it that we have all of this information and more unhealthy…

Unless you’re in a body cast…

Well obviously there are other exceptions to this issue I’m going to talk about aside from being in a body cast, but I’m trying to make a point. So often people convince themselves that because one part of their body is injured, has pain, or is recovering from surgery that they can’t do anything Of…

You can eat whatever you want

Say WHAT!?!? But it’s really true that you can eat what you want and still have the body you desire! Here’s the catch though… You can eat whatever you want BUT NOT whenever you want and however much you want. Yes, we’re talking about the concept of moderation. It’s not exciting or sexy, but it…