My Go-To Products for Cold/Flu Season

Collection of cold medicine

It feels like we’ve been in this season forever now, but winter is usually when colds are going around. Here are my go to’s for when I have a cold:  Umcka Cold Care – I take this for preventative measures or when I’m starting to feel slightly under the weather. I swear on this product! … Read more

Eating Healthy Made Easy

Row of vegetables

I get asked how to eat healthier all the time! The best thing to do is keep it simple. Here are some of my favorite tips to keep in mind! Eat the rainbow – how many colors of foods are on your plate? Simple way to get variety in! Buy produce from a local farmer’s … Read more

Prioritizing Rest

Stack of rocks by the ocean

When it comes to the full scope of fitness, it is comprised of movement, nutrition, and regeneration. Of course we prioritize being active and eating well, but rest seems to be neglected. If you are not fully rested, your body can’t recover efficiently and the gains you were making with your workouts and nutrition would … Read more

My Staple Pieces of Workout Equipment

fitness equipment

Many of our gyms are still closed so home gyms and workouts are here to stay! Here are some staple pieces of workout equipment (for when body weight exercises are not cutting it anymore.) I’ve provided the item and links for each! There are tons of alternatives out there so you don’t have to get … Read more

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! I am wishing you all a happy holiday, whether you are spending time with loved ones in person or virtually. Despite our current circumstances, remember there is always something to be grateful for. I challenge you to name 10 things you are thankful for. Here are mine! 1.      My health and … Read more

Why Even Coaches Need Coaches

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As a coach, I am responsible for getting my clients to their fitness goals, teaching them new exercises, making sure they are keeping proper form, and most importantly, holding them accountable. We all know being consistent with your exercise and nutrition habits will lead you to results. It can be challenging to hold yourself accountable, … Read more

Self Care

Self Care

The most important relationship you will ever have is the one with yourself. How do you take care of yourself? In this post, I share my favorite self – care activities! Bath bombs/Epsom salt bath – Water is cleansing and can help you feel more grounded. An Epsom salt bath can also help with soreness. … Read more

Goal Setting

Goals Sign

Last week I discussed motivation and finding your “why” behind your goals. In this post, I take some of my Precision Nutrition knowledge and talk about exploring and clarifying your goals before setting them. Being specific about your goals will help you create and execute a game plan to achieve them. It is important to … Read more

Training The 7 Movement Patterns

Move With Marie

When I first started personal training, I had the faintest clue on how to create a workout or program training sessions. I knew anatomy, physiology, how we should work larger muscle groups first, and focus on compound movements, but I felt like it was not enough information to effectively program. In the beginning days of … Read more

Books that have changed my life

Book in a library

I am a huge fan of self-help/self-improvement books, and I wanted to share the books that have changed my life. 1. The Four Agreements – This book was recommended to me a few years ago by my mentor who has helped me tremendously. Ever since then, I have recommended this book to so many of … Read more