I’ve been taking art classes regularly for the past almost 2 years. Having a degree in art but having put creative pursuits mostly on hold for years left me itching to get back into it. I picked up knitting several years ago, but painting and drawing have held a special place in my heart, so I quickly signed up for …
How to Eat Out Healthfully Without Stress or Strict Food Rules
Does eating out stress you out??? I understand. After years of (mostly) healthy eating (thanks to my bodybuilder doctor dad’s teachings and example and my own research, certifications, and experiences with clients), I can go into any restaurant and order something to both satisfy and nourish me, according to my current goals. But over the past few years, I’ve been …
How to Bridge the Gap Between Knowing and Doing
Even when you know the basics of good nutrition and exercise, it can still be difficult to put those into practice consistently day in and day out. Even us fit pros have our struggles, and we have a wealth of nutrition and fitness knowledge, because it’s our job! 
There are always obstacles to work around, low motivation days (or …
6 Ways to Know If Your Nutrition Plan is Working For You
Most people tend to judge their nutrition plan or diet by what’s going on with the scale and/or mirror. But that’s only a small part of the picture. What we eat influences a variety of factors that make up our overall health and sense of wellbeing. It’s not enough to get the results we’re after – how we feel …
Creativity is Good For You — Even if You Think You’re Not an Artist
Creativity is good for the soul. Even though I earned an art degree over 20 years ago, I went years without doing any kind of creative pursuit beyond any random doodle or graphic design thing for work. Several years ago, I started exploring new hobbies, starting with knitting and fell in love with it. It was the perfect thing to …
My June 2024 To Be Read List
It’s a new month, so I have even more books to check off my personal To Be Read list! You can check out April’s TBR here. I started two of books in May, but have not finished them, so they are carrying over into my official June list. I’m especially excited by these choices, as some of these are …
Don’t Wait For Motivation: How to Take Action Everyday
Action comes before change. We often make the mistake of thinking that we need motivation to do something, whether it’s to exercise, meal plan, or some other healthy habit or skill. Waiting for motivation, the right time, more energy… means you’ll probably never get started, let alone get the results that you want. Because …
My April 2024 To Be Read List
It’s no secret that I love to read. Growing up, I more often than not had my head in a book, even at family parties or other social events. I even would occasionally read during class in grade school with the book in my lap just below my desk. Some favorites included Anne of Green Gables, Little Women, Edgar Allen …
How Often Should You Work Out?
This is one of those questions where the quick answer is “it depends.” (I know, boooooo. But hang with me a minute.) To start, we need to define what exactly a workout is. This isn’t based on duration or intensity, necessarily, but can be. A beginner may count a 10-minute walk as a workout, whereas a more experienced …
Core Training 101 + a Workout For Beginners
Between social media (Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, Pinterest, etc), blogs, articles, books, fitness magazines, TV, and more, there is an overwhelming amount of information out there on how to exercise and eat. Literally millions of links to click on. And this can lead to paralysis by analysis. I have heard from so many friends, family, clients, and readers …