Hey Reader, Let’s talk about something sneaky that might be keeping you stuck…FOMO—the fear of missing out. It sounds harmless, right? But when you’re constantly saying yes to every invite, every outing, every “just one more thing”… You end up saying no to yourself. No time for a workout. No space to prep a real meal. No moments of peace or quiet to reset your brain. And I get it—summer is full of good stuff. You want to be there. You don’t want to miss the memories. But when every day is...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Summer can feel like one big blur of picnics, travel, and keeping up with everyone and everything—kind of like the holidays... but with more sun and potato salad. And if you're working on your health, it’s easy to feel like you have to choose between enjoying the season or staying “on track.” The good news? You don’t have to pick. Here’s how I approach it—and how you can too: 🍉 Summer Picnics & BBQs You can enjoy your favorite foods and still keep things balanced. My rule? 👉 Build...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Summer is (Basically) Here — Let’s Talk About How to Thrive in It Summer might not officially start for a couple more weeks, but let’s be real—it’s already here. The kids are out of school or about to be. Trips are booked, weekends at the lake or beach are on the calendar, and the grill is being fired up more often than not. It’s a fun, vibrant time of year—and it’s also a busy one. Between vacations, get-togethers, reunions, camping, boating, outdoor events and food (lots of...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader A few months ago I did a lunch and learn at Neighbors Network, a local 50+ community center. If you are in the Hickory NC area, here is their website, worth checking out Neighbor's Network I go there once a week to teach a movement class, but this time I discussed healthy aging. We discussed how regularly moving your body helps one age better, how spending time with people that make you happy and doing things that bring you joy helps one age easier and we discussed reading the...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, Have you ever had a moment that just stopped you in your tracks? A couple of weeks ago, I had one of those moments. I was in the middle of a workout—one I thought I could handle—and it absolutely wrecked me. But instead of feeling discouraged, I walked away with a huge realization: I am not where I need to be to reach a future goal I’ve set. And that moment was powerful. It forced me to take a long, honest look at where I am right now and what needs to change to get to where I want...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I've been feeling blah for the past month and can't seem to shake it. This happens, it's part of life. We have ebbs and flows, we have motivation and then it's gone. We have happy times and challenging times. Again, this is all part of life. The good thing is it passes. But this made me think about the health and fitness aspect of these times of feeling less motivated or blah(I mean, it's my profession so of course I think that way- hahaha). How do you respond when these times...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, As you may or may not know from the last email the past month or so has felt really heavy to me. Not necessarily in my immediate life but for many, many around me. Yes, some in my personal life but nothing in comparison to those around me. I feel that heaviness and do my best to not bring it in too much but it is there as I want to provide support the best I can for those who need it. This email is going to be solely directed in making sure you are learning how and why you need to...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, We talk a lot about physical health. Workouts. Nutrition. Progress photos. But what we don’t talk about enough is what’s happening behind the scenes. Your stress levels. Your sleep. Your mental resilience.Because without those in check, the rest doesn’t matter as much as you think it does. I’ve seen people push hard in the gym, eat “clean,” and still feel stuck. Still feel drained. Still feel like their body isn’t cooperating.And here's why:Your body can’t heal, grow, or perform...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hiya Reader, How was your weekend? Are you gearing up for the next one already? Lately, our weekends have been packed, which means I haven’t had much time to prep meals ahead for the week. Sound familiar? Here’s how I made it work anyway: ✅Breakfast: I prepped our usual breakfast bowls while I was cooking dinner on Monday. Two birds, one stone. ✅Lunch: Grabbed some lunchmeat and wraps, plus we had a few leftovers—easy sandwiches and done. ✅Dinner: I did a quick freezer dive and pulled out...
2 months ago • 3 min read