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
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
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
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
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
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
When they say slow and steady wins the race, they are not wrong. Living in a fast-paced society that expects quick fixes, you see tons of one time “solutions” or fads claiming you will get results right away. The truth is – results take time, and steady consistency trumps fast fixes. Therefore, building healthy habits … Read more
Motivation – Why do you do the things you do? Whether it is working out or pursuing your dreams, there is some driving force motivating you to put in the effort and time and keep you going. Motivation has a continuum with two ends – external (or extrinsic) motivation and internal (or intrinsic motivation.) I … Read more
Hi guys, I am back on the blogging scene! I apologize for being MIA. I got caught up with everything going on and neglected blogging regularly so I am officially back! To kick things off, I wanted to write about my first year here in the City of Angels. It’s been a little over a … Read more
Hello all! Can you believe it’s already May?! My 27th birthday was last week, and it’s officially a year since I’ve started blogging. Hooray! How time flies and changes – all for the better. In honor of my 27th birthday, I talk about the 27 things I’ve learned: 1. Life is short – have fun … Read more