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I used to work in an office where good work was rarely rewarded, but mistakes big or small were magnified and publicly shamed for everyone to see. Sometimes the shaming was subtle, and other times it was plain as day. The office’s infamous “Bun Fund” was one example of the deeply rooted culture of shame and fear. The Bun Fund’s …
You want to be consistent with your workouts and stop the yo-yo exercise habit? Girl, I got you… Building consistency is a patience game. No one wakes up to a healthy and fit lifestyle; it’s something that is practiced and earned over a long period of time. If you’re frustrated by your fitness results and the constant jumping-on-then-back-off the exercise …
The day I discovered a stretch mark on my body was the day I gave up wearing shorts. For years. I was in high school at the time, which is another way of saying I was incredibly insecure, still growing into my body, and wondering if my parents were really out to ruin my life. Ah, what a wonderful time …
I used to spend my days bouncing from one thing to the next. 5am wake-up calls, 6am workouts, 9-10 hours hustling at my corporate job….and then hitting the gym in the evenings to either fit in more of my own workouts, teach classes, or continue my studies to become a better coach and instructor. At one point I was working …
What would you accomplish if motivation was unlimited? Would you start that business you’ve always dreamed of? Finally slimmed down and added a few pounds of muscle to your frame? Or perhaps you would finally quit your job to travel the world for a few months. Whatever it is, motivation plays a huge role in what we achieve and don’t …
We know that trainers and coaches help people achieve a specific fitness goal, are generally fit themselves, and maybe, just maybe, they can tell you exactly how to lose that jiggle under your arms once and for all! But what the heck is the difference? This is a good question….but also the wrong question to ask because it really doesn’t …
Recently I asked my Facebook tribe “What is your biggest struggle in health and fitness right now?” I expected to hear people struggling with fat loss or perhaps not knowing what to do in the gym. But I was surprised to learn that motivation was among the biggest challenges people face. In the past, others have looked to me and …
Recently I found myself unmotivated to finish my workout and missing the days when supersets and 9-mile runs on a Saturday morning were my idea of fun. Before you start judging me, know that I only get nostalgic like this when I run out of carbs and have to max out a lift on a super hot day. San Diego …
Riddle me this: How long until a strong lifter starts to break a sweat in a single Pilates session? Answer: Five minutes. Usually it starts around the introduction of the c-curl (a deep scoop of the abdominals that lifts the thoracic spine into flexion while stretching the back) and the Pilates hundred. Recently, I’ve taken a few [very accomplished] athletes …
Know the saying ‘comparison is the thief of joy?’ Well, it’s also the thief of progress. And gainz. Last week I hit a new milestone – a 100lbs bench press PR! My weakest and least favorite lift. With a powerlifting meet coming up and a hectic schedule that’s forced my training to take a back seat, this was a huge …
