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23 Things I’m Taking into 2023

Last week I shared 9 lessons I learned in 2022 and today I’m sharing 23 things that I’m taking into 2023 based on those lessons (and some random ones too). I don’t really consider these things New Year’s Resolutions (cause honestly, who needs that kind of pressure), but they are things that I want to commitContinue reading “23 Things I’m Taking into 2023”

9 Lessons I Learned in 2022

My blog got away from me last year, but new year which means it’s time to turn over a new leaf. This year I wanted to start off with the lessons that 2022 taught me because well it’s a new year and why not? 2022 was a year that challenged me in more ways thanContinue reading “9 Lessons I Learned in 2022”

Third Trimester Workout

Here we are starting off another new month…which means another new workout! Today I’m sharing a workout that can help you get through your trimester. Each and ever individual will feel different at this point in pregnancy…and as you get nearer to the end of pregnancy some of these exercises may become less comfortable. WhenContinue reading “Third Trimester Workout”

Mental Struggles Working in the Fitness Industry

Today’s post is geared more towards fitness professionals, however I do believe that it’s an important topic to talk about. And I think that it’s important for the general population to hear it from a fitness professionals perspective. Working in the fitness industry is damn hard for so many reasons…the hours are all over theContinue reading “Mental Struggles Working in the Fitness Industry”

Believing in You & Mindset Tips

Believing in yourself leads you to have the confidence in your abilities to complete or carry out specific skills or tasks. When we believe we can achieve what we set out to achieve we build confidence and self-worth…which is huge especially when you are on or starting a health and fitness journey. Building confidence allowsContinue reading “Believing in You & Mindset Tips”

Lower Body Workout

Today I have your free workout for the month of July! Today you get a lower body workout (and who doesn’t love a good lower body session)! You will need a set of dumbbells and/or a barbell as well as bands for this workout. You can sub dumbbells in if you don’t have access toContinue reading “Lower Body Workout”

The Natural Product Switchup

I want to start off this post by saying that I am by no means a natural product expert. Over the last several years I have started to swap out some products but I strive for balance with this. I am not one of those people that is completely attached to one single brand (althoughContinue reading “The Natural Product Switchup”

5 Tips for Spotting A Quality Fitness Professional

So I saw a video a few days ago that I shared to my Instagram stories where an individual was talking about the beef she had with the fact that anyone can basically call themselves a health coach no matter what their training is. This specific video was targeting a specific company but ultimately whatContinue reading “5 Tips for Spotting A Quality Fitness Professional”

Meditation and How It Can Change Your Life

Have you added meditation into your life yet? There is so much hype around mindfulness and mediation these days so I want to share the benefits with you. But I also wanted to share some realistic tips for fitting mindfulness and meditation into your life, because it’s been one of my single biggest struggles (andContinue reading “Meditation and How It Can Change Your Life”

Mobility Work in Pregnancy and the Postpartum

Mobility work and some stretching can be beneficial during pregnancy and in the postpartum period depending on how you are feeling in different areas of your body. Because relaxin increases joint laxity throughout pregnancy and the effects linger into the postpartum it’s important that if you are stretching to be aware of your body. ItContinue reading “Mobility Work in Pregnancy and the Postpartum”