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True Balance Fitness, 6451 El Camino Real Suite B-2, Carlsbad, CA (2026)

12/30/2025

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12/29/2025

They fail because they try to change EVERYTHING at once.

Most people quit their diet and fitness routines within 6 weeks. Not because they lack discipline. But because most weight-loss plans demand massive lifestyle overhauls all at the same time—nutrition, workouts, sleep, mindset all stacked on top of real life, responsibilities, stress, and life’s unexpected curveballs.

Sure, you can muscle through it for a few weeks on willpower alone. But once life starts happening, that “I’ve got this” energy slowly fades. Habits start slipping. Frustration creeps in. And before long, many people throw their hands up and say, “F$&k it, I’m just not cut out for this,” and fall right back into old patterns.

Don’t be that person.

Real, lasting change happens when you focus on 1–2 habits at a time. Dial them in. Master them. Let them become automatic. That might take 1–3 months—and that’s okay. Then you layer in the next 1–2 habits. Yes, you’ll slip up. You’re human. But those setbacks will happen less often, and your wins will feel bigger, more meaningful, and everything more sustainable.

This is where working with a coach truly matters. A great coach helps you:
• Identify the 1–2 habits that will make the biggest impact
• Create a clear, realistic plan
• Provide strategies, accountability, and support

That’s exactly what I do with my clients.

If you set fitness goals for 2025 and they never fully took off because you tried to do too much all at once… let’s approach 2026 differently.

If you’ve been thinking about hiring a coach, this is your sign.

👉 DM me to schedule a complimentary discovery call and let’s create a sustainable plan that actually works for your real life.

12/22/2025

December is the month when alcohol consumption peaks every year…

Between holiday parties, family gatherings, stress, and constant social expectations, it’s no wonder so many women feel more tired, foggy, inflamed, and “off” this time of year.

But here’s what often gets overlooked 👇🏼

Even moderate alcohol intake (5-7 drinks per week) can impact your body more than you think:

• Increases brain fog + anxious/reactive thoughts
• Disrupts hormones + can worsen menopausal symptoms
• Fragments sleep (2–3 a.m. wakeups)
• Slows exercise recovery + performance
• Causes dehydration + puffiness
And long-term, it can weaken bones and increase your risk for seven cancers.

It’s been almost 5 years since I stopped drinking—and honestly, the hardest part wasn’t quitting alcohol.

It was learning to navigate the social pressure around not drinking. Because let’s be honest… alcohol is the only drug people expect you to justify not using.

But one day I realized:
I don’t owe anyone an explanation.
I don’t need to make other people comfortable with my choices.
It became more about being a strong role model for my son. Showing him that connection, fun, relaxation, confidence, and joy don’t require an alcoholic drink.

If you’ve been feeling “sober curious,” stuck between wanting to stop but feeling pressured to keep going—you are not alone. Many women feel exactly the same way.

With Dry January right around the corner, you have the perfect opportunity to try life without alcohol and notice how much better you sleep, think, move, and feel… and how that confidence ripples into every area of your life.

Maybe it’s time to explore another way to celebrate life—one that supports your health, your hormones, and your future.

Join us. You won’t regret it.
I didn’t. ❤️

If this resonates, give me a 👍🏻, if you have been sober for a while share your story below 👇🏼.

12/17/2025

It’s officially been nine years since I relocated my personal training business to North San Diego County. It feels like it all happened in the blink of an eye. I originally moved into San Diego Premier Training with the intention of eventually opening my own space.

But a strange thing happened that I hadn’t quite expected.

I found that San Diego Premier had everything I had been looking for all along—things I never found at any of the other places I coached during the ten years prior.

A caring and welcoming community of people all striving to push each other to the next level of health and fitness. A true third place where we all know each other’s names and support one another.

Motivated, intelligent, and passionate coaches encouraging both their clients and each other to get better every day. Professional and compassionate coaches who love what they do, and it shines through in their work.

Owners who genuinely care about their members and coaching staff. They are always looking for ways to improve the space and create community through educational and social events.

It didn’t take long for me to realize that I didn’t need to open my own space to fulfill what I once felt was missing—because I found it all here.

So thank you, Mike and Emily, for creating such an amazing space for me to come to every day and do what I absolutely love. And thank you to all the coaches for inspiring me to be a better coach and athlete. I truly believe the people you surround yourself with impact who you become.

12/12/2025

In my 20 years of coaching, I’ve seen one common mistake over and over again. Clients stay consistent during the week—tracking their food, sticking to their calories and macros—but once the weekend hits, everything falls apart.

They eat out more, with larger portions and more calorie-dense foods.
They drink more alcohol.
They snack more and indulge in extra treats.
And the biggest setback of all—they stop tracking completely.

Any one of these can cause you to start from scratch on Monday. Often, the progress made Monday through Friday gets wiped out by weekend habits.

Think about it:
If you’re in a 300-calorie deficit Monday–Friday, it only takes a couple of high-calorie meals and a few drinks to erase that deficit in two days.

Recently, I had a client struggling with this exact pattern. She nailed her numbers during the week but consistently fell off on the weekends. Each month, her progress measurements stayed nearly the same. I encouraged her to keep indulgences to just one weekend meal and limit alcoholic drinks to two.

This month’s measurements told a different story—she lost inches everywhere, exactly as expected.

You don’t have to be perfect. Occasional indulgences help you stay consistent long-term. But if you’re not seeing progress month after month, it’s time to take a closer look at your weekends.

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12/09/2025

The holidays can feel like a perfect storm for weight gain — less movement, more cocktails, and plenty of sugary, high-calorie treats. But you don’t have to roll into the new year feeling sluggish. A few simple habits can keep you feeling strong, steady, and in control.

Here are four straightforward ways to stay on track this holiday season:

1. Have a Balanced Snack Before Events
Don’t show up to a party starving. Grab a healthy snack (think protein + fiber) before you head out. You’ll walk in with steadier hunger and make more intentional choices.

2. Lead With Protein
Protein is key this time of year. Try to include 1–2 palm-sized servings at each meal and eat it first. It helps keep you full, stabilizes cravings, and supports muscle — making it easier to pass on the extra sweets.

3. Set an Alcohol Game Plan
Holiday drinks add up fast. Decide your limit ahead of time, and alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. You’ll feel better, sleep better, and make better food choices.

4. Aim for 3–4 Days of Movement
You don’t need marathon workouts to stay consistent. Even 20 minutes counts. Whether it’s a quick lift, a fast-paced walk, or a quick bodyweight workout to keep your body moving a few times a week to manage stress and maintain your momentum.

This season, enjoy the celebrations without losing sight of your health. A little intention goes a long way. Stay consistent, stay present, and keep showing up for you.

👉🏻Save this post as a gentle reminder to keep you on track.

You’ve got this. 🎄💪

12/02/2025

The minute the turkey is carved, the pressure hits—events, parties, class volunteering, shopping, family expectations… and suddenly you’re cutting out the exact things that keep you grounded.

Every year I watch people panic, overcommit, and sacrifice sleep, workouts, meal prep, and anything that actually fuels them. Then January shows up and they’re exhausted, sick, and feeling worse than when the season started.

Here’s the truth: you have a choice.
You always did.
Self-care is the fuel that supports every role you play—parent, partner, colleague, friend. When you abandon it, everything else suffers.

This month, before you automatically say yes, pause and ask yourself:
✨ Will this nourish me or drain me?
✨ Can I do this without sacrificing what I need to feel my best?

And ask yourself these two questions:
1️⃣ What two activities actually recharge me?
2️⃣ How do I feel during and after doing them?

Protect your energy this season.
You’re allowed to say no.
You’re allowed to choose yourself.
And you’ll show up stronger when you do.

11/20/2025

How have we gotten here as a society?

From the 1980s to 2023, obesity rates have doubled in almost every state. We’ve gone from about 13% of Americans being obese in the 1960s to 40% today, with the steepest increase beginning in the mid-80s. Childhood obesity has tripled from 5% to 15% in that same timeframe.

So let’s have a discussion—how do you think this happened?

Here are a few theories I have, but I’d love to hear your thoughts:

• We dine out more frequently than we used to, leading to bigger portions and more calorie-dense meals.
• We spend far less time recreating outdoors and far more time on screens—TV, phones, and computers.
• We rely heavily on processed foods and ready-made meals. Kids growing up in the 80s were among the first to depend on these options as dual-income households became more common.
• We work more hours, leaving less time for exercise, sleep, meal prep, and basic self-care.
• We overload our schedules, keeping us in a chronically stressed state that disrupts sleep and metabolism.
• Cigarette smoking—an appetite suppressant—has significantly decreased since the 80s.
• Food manufacturers have become increasingly sophisticated at creating highly palatable, hard-to-resist foods.

Do you agree or disagree with any of these? What would you add to the list?

11/18/2025

I had a client ask me recently what separates training from exercising, and here’s how I explained it.

What Does It Mean to Train?

1. You’re working toward something meaningful.
You have a clear purpose—maybe improving your golf swing, keeping up with your grandkids, tackling tougher hikes, or skiing more advanced runs. It’s more targeted than just hoping to “lose a few pounds.”

2. You follow a structured plan.
You walk into the gym knowing what your workout looks like, and that plan evolves every 3–6 weeks. There’s enough consistency to make progress and enough variation to keep your body adapting and your mind engaged.

3. You track your progress.
Whether it’s an app or a notebook, you log what you do and how you feel. You use that information to adjust and move forward with intention. Maybe you even wear a heart-rate monitor to understand how your body is responding session to session.

What Does It Mean to Just Exercise?

1. You know movement is good for you.
You go because it improves your health and you feel better afterward. If some weight comes off, great—but you’ve never really explored your deeper “why.”

2. You show up and wing it.
You’re there for an hour, doing a mix of machines or exercises you’ve always done, depending on what’s open. A few legs, a few arms, then maybe 20 minutes on the bike—and that’s the workout.

3. You rarely track anything.
You might check your Apple Watch for steps or calories, but you don’t really keep tabs on what you’re doing or how you’re progressing.

So which one sounds like you?

If you’re done “exercising” and ready to start training with purpose, I’m opening one new client spot starting December 1st.

Send me a DM that says “let’s train” and we’ll get started.

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