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Dusting Off The URL

It’s been a while since I’ve actively used this website, but I think it’s high time I start to putting it to use again. Due to the fact that I haven’t updated it much since 2018, it’s quite likely that some things are out of date. I did a very quick update to the Fitness and Nutrition pages to reflect current offerings and pricing, but more will be showing up there in the coming weeks/months, especially in regards to digital group sessions I’ll be leading. In the meantime, feel free to browse the content that exists, but I haven’t gone

Harvest Veggie Soup

Harvest Soup anyone!? The following recipe is of my own creation and it’s low fodmap (for those with sensitive tummies)! You can make adjustments to some of the ingredients as needed if you want a different balance of veggies taking the spotlight. I honestly didn’t measure the veggies out when I made it, so the measurements for each veggie is my estimation. Harvest Veggie Soup! Ingredients: – 2 tbsp garlic infused olive oil – 2 cups sliced carrots (cut into 1/2 inch pieces or so) – 2 cups green beans (ends trimmed and cut into about 1-2 inch pieces) –

“I Don’t Want to Lose What I’ve Gained”

A lot of people start to freak out when they get injured, when their schedule suddenly becomes busier and it’s hard to fit fitness in, when they get sick, or any number of reasons that may cause their schedule and consistency to change from where it was. I can understand the frustration. Perhaps you’ve had 6-12 months where you’ve been ridiculously consistent with workouts and then “bam!” you get injured and can’t workout like you were. I’m here to tell you that it’s ok, and to remain calm. Let’s be honest, the ability to stay 100% consistent with workouts

What is Orthorexia?

You may have heard the term “orthorexia” floating around lately. I honestly hadn’t heard of it myself until within the last three years or so, despite definitely having been someone who suffered from it in the past for many years. More people suffer from this than are willing to admit (or who may even realize), and that’s because it doesn’t seem like anyone is doing anything “wrong” with orthorexia. I’m going to take a textbook definition of orthorexia nervosa from WebMD below: “Orthorexia is an unhealthy focus on eating in a healthy way. Eating nutritious food is good, but

… But What If I Hate That Workout?

Ok, I’m gonna get real with y’all… are you ready? I just did the Phase 3 “Total Body Tone” from 9 Week Control Freak: Off the Wall. Guess what? I hated it. Yes, that’s what I said. I HATED IT. It’s not for me. Why? I have an arthritic right hip and a right shoulder that bums out from time to time due to recurring injuries (and imbalances due to lifelong scoliosis) from back when I used to regularly teach boxing and kickboxing. It’s better now for me to hone in my strength training to more focused/localized types

Consistency Is Key

“Consistency is key.” I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase a lot, not only in regard to fitness, but in regard to many life habits that one wants to develop and maintain. I want to touch on it today with a focus on exercise and nutrition habits. Stick with me, because I’m going to dive into what consistency means for these aspects of your life, and how you can avoid “failure brain” when it comes to your own routines. First and foremost, what IS consistency really? One of the official definitions of it, according to Merriam-Webster, is a “harmony of conduct