The final step towards becoming the woman you want to be
In my last two blogs, we’ve been on a journey of change together, and today, I’m sharing the final step: setting a goal. But not the way you might have it in the past. Previously, your goals might have sounded like this: “I’m going on Keto to lose 20 lbs by summer.” It comes from […]
The next step in creating a body you love
In my last blog, I challenged you to write out your story and forgive yourself. Did you take that powerful step? It’s transformative, isn’t it? Today, let’s take the next step. Until now, you might have been carrying the weight of regret: for gaining weight during pregnancy, for prioritizing family over gym time, for those […]
Let this be your first step towards better health
When women come to me for weight loss, they bring stories. “I used to be so fit and athletic. I hardly recognize my body anymore.” “My body feels foreign to me. I used to have so much more energy.” “I always had a high metabolism. I could eat as much as I wanted to. Now […]
Embracing the Duality of the Holidays: Love, Loss, and the Art of Allowing
As we approach the holidays, my heart feels drawn towards both love and loss. Life is filled with duality. For us to have highs, we have to have lows. For us to have the butterflies of love, we have to be willing to feel the sinking hole of heartache. To have success, we have to […]
How to Experience Emotion for Better Health
When was the last time you felt a strong emotion? The kind that completely took you down. When I think about the visceral experience of emotion, I always think about how I feel when I get on stage. My heart pounds out of my chest, my breath is shallow, I get light tremors, and I […]
Do You Really Need Another Boring Holiday Eating Guide?
As we prepare for the holidays, I’ve been thinking about my best advice. This can be a time filled with love and joy, but with it comes overeating and overdrinking. I was considering what to write about – stay hydrated, load up on veggies, listen to your hunger signals… the holiday eating lists are out […]
The Most Important Way You Manage Your Health Isn’t What You’d Expect
As a coach, most people come to me because they’re struggling to lose weight. In the background, there’s so much else going on – stress at work, mom guilt, a resentful marriage, feeling like there’s no time to take care of themselves, headaches, low self-esteem, fatigue, chronic pain… the list goes on. What they don’t […]
Just Go Outside
In a world where technology rules, many people are spending most (if not all) of their days inside glued to electronics. A study conducted by Common Sense Media found that parents spend more than nine hours a day on screens, and the majority of those hours are for personal use, not for work. I know I’m […]
Fight Your Negative Voice
Oh, that negative voice… every woman has one. The voice of condemnation that tells you you’re unworthy, not good enough, that you could be better, or that you’re not doing enough. The voice that compares you to what you see, whether it be your sister, your friend, the lady at the grocery store, or pictures […]
Getting Started
So you know you want to lose weight, get healthier, gain energy, build confidence, increase strength, reduce aches and pains, lower your blood pressure, cholesterol, or reverse insulin resistance (or whatever the end goal may be)… where do you begin? Start by taking a minute to close your eyes and picture where you’re coming from. […]