Life Is a Battle – Stay Strong and Prepared

If you haven’t seen Cinderella Man starring Russell Crowe, put it on your list immediately. When I talk about staying mentally strong, this is one movie I love to reference. There is a fine line between being a positive person and preparing for adversity. James Braddock finds himself down on his luck after being aContinue reading “Life Is a Battle – Stay Strong and Prepared”

Before You Quit Your Fitness Plan, Read This

The hardest part of any fitness plan isn’t the lifting and the diets. The hardest part is staying consistent. Actually following through with your plan until the end. We all start out with high hopes. We go grocery shopping to prep, we get out our favorite fitness outfits, maybe even splurge on new shoes…. but twoContinue reading “Before You Quit Your Fitness Plan, Read This”

The Wonder Woman Workout – Gal Gadot Workout (And A Bonus Amazons Workout)

Ah, Wonder Woman. The movie that changed the lives of millions. Every time I think of the scene of Wonder Woman putting on the crown from Antiope and marching into No Man’s Land… My body feels something very real. I’m currently reading Women Who Run With The Wolves, and in it the author discusses theContinue reading “The Wonder Woman Workout – Gal Gadot Workout (And A Bonus Amazons Workout)”

Lessons From The Gym – Why I Train

Today marks the five year anniversary since I started to turn my health around. Five years ago, just before my 21st birthday, I discovered I had an ulcer that was basically trying to kill me. My habits were a mess, and that was the result of that. I hadn’t discovered any of my food allergiesContinue reading “Lessons From The Gym – Why I Train”

What to Ignore on Your Fitness Journey

Everyone will have an opinion about your life and your journey. While it’s great to get feedback, many people start to think everyone else is “right” and ultimately get off track. The fastest way to success is picking one path and sticking to it for a while before you decide to possibly change what you’reContinue reading “What to Ignore on Your Fitness Journey”