40 Trips Around the Sun
Two days ago I celebrated my 40th birthday. Holy. Crap. I'm just kidding... although it doesn't feel real sometimes. I don't feel 40, and...
The Quest for Abs
One of the most common requests I get as a personal trainer is "I want abs.". Ahhhh... the Holy Grail of fitness - the 6 pack. It seems...
Protein Powders 101
I am often asked about protein powders. Which ones are the best? Do I need them? If so, when should I drink them? And how often? There...
The Perfect Diet
There are so many dietary approaches out there, but which one is the best one? High fat, low fat, high carb, low carb, Vegan, vegetarian,...
Life Is Too Short For Self-Hatred and Celery Sticks (unless you like celery sticks) ;)
I had a discussion with a client the other day about loving ourselves, right where we are, while also working towards our goals. My...
#ihaterunning
Anyone who knows me, knows that I hate running - it's boring, it's hard, it just sucks. Yet, a few days ago I completed my first half...
Take the Leap...
Two days ago I jumped out of a perfectly functional airplane at 14,000 feet. What on earth would possess me to do something so crazy? I...
Waffle your oatmeal.
We all know that oatmeal is a healthy breakfast staple. However, it can be boring to eat plain oatmeal every day, or maybe you have a...
Are you beautiful?
The other day I heard the statistic that only 2% of American women think they are beautiful… ONLY 2%?! That was mind boggling to me. So...
Muscles are Sexy! ;)
I want to take a second and talk about women and strength training. I'm going to use myself as an example... Many women are scared to...
