Mindset

Reclaiming Our Power, Together!

For her... This was me—right around the time puberty hit, probably 11 or 12 years old. I was strong, full of potential, and loved playing softball. But this was also when I started to learn to hate my changing body. The world around me seemed to have a lot to say about who I should be, how I should look, and how I should fit into a mold that never [...]

2024-11-06T21:20:32+00:00Fitness, Mindset|

Bounce Back Stronger: What to Do When Injury or Illness Pauses Your Fitness Journey

Greetings Empowered People! It always seems like just when you're hitting your stride in your fitness routine, something happens—you get sick, sore, or injured. This is not uncommon, and there are scientific and behavioral reasons behind it. When you're pushing yourself physically, you're putting stress on your body, which can lead to breakdowns if not balanced with proper recovery. The immune system can also weaken from overexertion, making you more [...]

2024-10-31T18:29:06+00:00Fitness, Mindset|

Navigating Relationship Shifts on Your Wellness Journey—Grow Without Leaving Others Behind

Greetings Empowered People! Embarking on a health, fitness, or wellness journey is transformative. As you begin to prioritize your well-being, you might notice that other aspects of your life start to shift—including your relationships. It’s something that comes up often in conversations with friends and clients: the realization that not everyone in your life is on the same path, and this can sometimes create tension, confusion, or even distance. While [...]

2024-10-29T17:28:42+00:00Mindset|

The Gift of Investing in Your Health: Embrace Wellness with a Growth Mindset

Greetings Empowered People! In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to let self-care, fitness, and wellness fall to the bottom of the priority list. With busy schedules, work demands, and financial pressures, taking care of our health can feel like something to “get around to later.” But what if we saw investing in our health as the most important gift we can give ourselves—not just sometimes, but all the time? The [...]

2024-10-23T18:15:59+00:00Mindset|

Is Your Metabolism Really Broken? Let’s Talk About What’s Really Going On

Hey Empowered Coaching Community, We’ve all been there: you’re eating less, moving more, and yet, you’re not seeing the changes you expected on the scale. Sometimes, it even feels like you're gaining weight despite doing everything “right.” It’s easy to assume your metabolism is broken, but the truth is far more nuanced—and it’s certainly not as simple as "eat less, move more." In this newsletter, we’ll dive into why weight [...]

2024-10-14T17:12:32+00:00Mindset|

Nutrition, Fitness, and Cancer Prevention

Hello Empowered Community, October is a special month for raising awareness about cancer prevention and taking steps to improve our health. In this edition, we’ll explore the role that nutrition and fitness play in reducing cancer risks. Plus, I’m thrilled to announce a special series of STRONG Nation™ classes this October in support of a wonderful cause. Read on for details! Nutrition and Fitness in Cancer Prevention Did you know [...]

2024-10-07T16:45:18+00:00Mindset|

The Trouble with the Word “Wellness”: What It Really Means to Me

Holla! Empowered Humans, "Wellness." It's a word we hear everywhere these days. From fitness plans to beauty products to apps promising better sleep, everyone seems to be selling some version of it. But what does wellness actually mean? For me, it’s more than a buzzword or a trendy idea—it's about the whole person and all of our systems working together in harmony. It’s not about perfection, nor is it about [...]

2024-09-26T14:41:30+00:00Mindset|

Endurance + Strength = Your Fitness Power Duo! Why You Need Both for Long-Term Success

Holla! Empowered Humans, Welcome to Weekly Pump #30! I can't believe I’ve hit 30 newsletters already! I hope you’re finding these insights valuable and helpful in your health and wellness journey. As always, I’d love to hear from you—what’s resonating, what you want to learn more about, and how I can continue to support you. Feel free to reach out and share your thoughts! Now, let’s dive into something I [...]

2024-09-18T18:47:15+00:00Mindset|

Overcoming Behavioral Resistance: Moving Beyond Excuses to Real Change

Greetings Empowered People!As a personal trainer and coach, I see it all the time—folks telling me they want to make a change, to improve their health, fitness, or mindset, but their actions don’t always line up with those goals. What’s going on here? It’s something I like to call behavioral resistance, and it often shows up in the form of excuses.These aren’t just random reasons to skip workouts or fall off the [...]

2024-09-10T16:33:38+00:00Mindset|

Reflections on Burning Man: A Unique Experience of Community, Art, and Connection

Hello Empowered Humans! I recently had the incredible opportunity to attend Burning Man, and I wanted to share some reflections on my experience. For those of you unfamiliar with it, Burning Man is an event that’s often described as part festival, part art installation, part radical self-expression. But as with anything so vast and multifaceted, everyone’s “burn” is different, and mine was certainly unique. As we ventured into the playa, I [...]

2024-09-05T18:00:28+00:00Mindset|
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