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

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

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

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

My First Year In LA

Marie at the Hollywood Sign

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

27 Things I’ve Learned In My 27 Years

Road and sunset

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

Being Kind and Patient To Ourselves

Holding a basket of flowers

During this quarantine I’ve had my fair share of crying, freak outs, bursts of happiness and laughter, as well as overindulging. As a trainer, I have high expectations of myself and how I should be a prime example of health and fitness, how I should eat clean, and how I should work out hard and … Read more

Adjusting To Our New Normal

Woman working out in mask

Hello friends! We’re living in some funky uncertain times, and I want to give some tips on what I’ve been doing to adjust to our new normal. These have helped me a lot, and I hope they can help you too! 1. Sleep and wake up at the same time – Having a regular sleep … Read more