FOOD IS FUEL
If you know me personally, you know how ANTI- Diet Culture I am. Diet talk infuriates me. It is all complete bull sh!t. Let’s be real. I believe in habits that support a healthy lifestyle. Stemming from before I even started my work in WVU Healthcare’s Eating...
YOU vs. YOU
Sometimes you are your own worst enemy when it comes to reaching your goals successfully. A fitness journey, in particular, can be very frustrating if for some reason we are just blocking ourselves from success. The word sabotage means that something is interfering,...
PASSION NEEDS PURPOSE
PASSION NEEDS PURPOSE Passion = What’s so meaningful to you that you crave it and become enthusiastic about it; an inward impact Purpose = What you were put on this earth to do; an outward impact Make sure you are clear on who you are, what you do, and why you do it....
RISE AND GRIND!
If you know me well, you are aware that I’m pretty particular about my morning routine. 🌅 Although those cold dark wintry mornings in upstate New York pose a challenge when the alarm goes off, I am still bright-eyed and bushy-tailed by 5:30 AM (out of habit). As soon...
JUMP TO IT!
Do you have a love/hate relationship with plyometrics? Plyometrics, also known as jump or reactive training, pumps up your heart rate with explosive movements such as single leg sprint jumps (as shown above), jump squats, box jumps, tuck jumps, and jump lunges - just...
What is “normal” anyway?
Everyone is talking about the “new normal” and I am here for all kinds of change that will come with it, including normalizing that there is NO “normal” or right way to believe, think, act, behave or live. There are merely social constructs around what we should and...
Steady As She Goes
Balance is essential for all functional movement. Incorporating more balance and stability training into our routine is a great way to ensure optimal neuromuscular efficiency and enhance our athletic performance and overall fitness goals. Including this training in...
HALF LEMONS: THE GAME CHANGER FOR COOKING AT HOME
Are you ready to change the way you find recipes? 🍋 How often do you go back and forth about what you are going to make for dinner? Or how often do you find a scrumptious looking recipe, but then realize you're missing an ingredient or two, so you are unable to serve...
Training Emotional Fitness
It is our inner (mind) game that determines our outer (body) game. It is our emotional fitness that truly determines our outer health and fitness. This is where the real shift needs to happen. In culture today, much value is placed on the importance of having a...
How to Adopt a “Growth Mindset”
Your mindset affects your behavior in all areas of your life, including your fitness, health, and overall wellness. Here are 5 ways that you can change your perspective and your approach to determine the way you lead your life.