Exercise is Not a Punishment

Exercise is Not a Punishment

You’ve probably seen a number of images circulating around social media, “helpfully” letting you know just how many burpees you need to do to burn off a candy bar, or a typical holiday plateful of food.   Every time a similar image comes into my feed, the same...
Eat your way to a better mood

Eat your way to a better mood

The days are getting shorter, and the often stressful holiday season is rapidly approaching. If you’re feeling a bit down in the dumps, out-of-sorts, or just plain grumpy, try making some dietary tweaks to help improve your mood.   Start the day with a solid...
Feel good in your skin

Feel good in your skin

My goal as your trainer is to help you live with less pain, be able to do daily activities with more energy, and be your healthiest self. Unfortunately, so much of today’s fitness business advertising seems to push people to feel negatively about their bodies so...
You Don’t Have To Be Pretty

You Don’t Have To Be Pretty

The other day, I found two blog posts from other writers. One was dated earlier this year, but it heavily referenced a post from over 10 years ago.  Both are excellent if you have the time to read them, and bring up many points that will really get you thinking. While...