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03/27/2026

1. You are supporting local farmers which boosts the local economy, and reduces the environmental impact of transporting food long distances. By buying locally, you help lower transportation costs and lessen the carbon footprint associated with food distribution from across the country or even the world.

2. CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) programs offer seasonal produce, meaning you get the freshest, most flavorful fruits and vegetables that are in season. This approach ensures you’re eating what’s naturally available at that time of year, providing your body with the nutrients it needs. For example, citrus in winter is rich in vitamin C, which helps support your immune system during colder months.

3. Buying local can also save you money. For just $40 a week, I receive a generous box of organic produce, which would cost nearly double in a grocery store.

4. It just tastes better. Since local crops are picked closer to their peak ripeness, they reach consumers in just a day or two. This preserves flavor and nutrients. In contrast, grocery store produce may spend days or even weeks in transit, often losing both taste and nutritional value.

I encourage you to see if there is a local CSA program you can join in your area!

03/26/2026

I’ve been coaching for over 20 years, and this is one of the most common struggles I see:

Pre-workout nutrition.

Get it right, and your workout feels strong, focused, and productive. Get it wrong, and you feel weak, sluggish, or worse, nauseous.

Here’s what I’ve learned over the years:

Train in a fed state
The majority of people perform better when they’ve eaten. This translates to better stamina, focus, and power.

Fasted workouts often lead to fatigue and more cravings later in the day.

Eating within 2 hours of your workout?
Keep it small + easy to digest carbs and protein:
• Protein smoothie with fruit
• Toast + egg
• Beef jerky + fruit

Avoid:
• Dairy
• High-fat foods
• Large meals
• Fruit by itself

Eating 2+ hours before?
You’ve got more flexibility, but don’t go heavy on fats and carbs together.

That’s the “I feel like I’m going to throw up mid-workout” combo.

The saying “food is fuel” holds a lot of truth. Your body functions much like a machine, what you put into it directly affects how it performs. You can’t expect to perform at a high level if you’re running on the wrong kind of fuel.

Dial this in, and your workouts will feel completely different.

Save this for your next workout and tell me: what’s your go-to pre-workout meal?

03/19/2026

I got into coaching 20 years ago because I truly believe that proper nutrition and intelligent training can transform your life in ways most people don’t expect.

I experienced it myself 25 years ago—and I see it play out with my clients every single day.

Sometimes the changes are subtle at first.

Things that used to feel hard… don’t anymore.
Habits you thought had a grip on you… lose their power.
Skills you never thought you’d have… become second nature.

You start becoming a version of yourself you didn’t even know was possible.

Here’s a snapshot from just this past week:

“I’ve really enjoyed getting back into tennis. It feels so much easier than I remember. I’m hitting harder and moving better on the court.”

“I’ve never been able to keep up with my husband on bike rides. This week I raced him to the top of a hill and won. And it didn’t even feel hard.”

“My PMS symptoms have completely diminished. No more headaches, mood swings, or cramping.”

“I never thought I could give up drinking. Now I have no desire for it. I’m starting to learn new things about myself.”

This is what happens when you stop chasing quick fixes and start building a solid foundation.

It’s not just about looking different. It’s about living differently.

If you’re ready to feel this shift for yourself, follow along for more real-world strength and nutrition tips—or reach out if you’re ready for support inside a program designed for longevity.

03/12/2026

Mobility and dynamic warm-ups are getting a lot of attention lately—often marketed as the secret sauce to preventing injuries.

But mobility only gets you so far.

What really prepares your body for training are the preparatory exercises that come after mobility.

The unglamorous work that:
• Gets blood pumping to the joints
• Wakes up the shoulders, hips, and core
• Turns your brain “on” for the session

Then comes the power work.

Explosive movements help fire up the CNS and shift your body from warm-up mode to performance mode.

Think of them as the on-ramp to your main lifts.

After more than 20 years of coaching, especially with clients 35+, this approach consistently prepares people better for heavier lifts while reducing the chance of injuries.

Here’s a sample client workout using this structure:

Activation

Body Saw Plank – 2 x 30 sec
Glute Bridge with Abductions – 2 x (10 + 5 abductions)

Prep + Power

KB Swings – 3 x 10
Single Leg MB Slams – 3 x 5/side

Strength

LM Frontal Kickstand Deadlift – 4 x 6–8
KB Front Rack Walking Lunges – 4 x 8–10

Hypertrophy

Staggered Stance DB Rows – 3 x 10/side
Traveling Push Ups – 3 x 10

Ancillary

Bicycle Crunches – 3 x 30 sec
Hollow Body Hold 3 x 30 sec

Mobility is just part of the equation. The Preparatory work gets you ready to perform.

Save this post for your next workout so you stop skipping the most important part of your warm-up.

Follow me for more training tips geared towards helping you stay active well into your golden years.

03/11/2026

Why you shouldn’t rely on AI to design your workouts

AI can be useful for a lot of things.

But interpreting lab work, giving nutrition advice, or building a workout program? That’s where it starts to fall apart.

I see it all the time when new clients start with me.
They show me the workouts AI wrote for them and tell me the same story:

“I felt exhausted all the time.”
“My joints started hurting.”
“I wasn’t getting stronger.”
“It was so boring.”

The problem is simple.

The program wasn’t written for them.

AI didn’t watch them move and catch imbalances or compensations.
It didn’t ask about past injuries or health history.
It didn’t factor in their age, sleep, stress, or daily activity.

Great coaches do.

Coaching isn’t just plugging exercises into a template. It’s understanding how people move, why they move that way, and how to improve it safely over time.

It’s knowing what to progress, what to modify, and sometimes what exercises simply aren’t worth the risk.

That level of nuance doesn’t come from an algorithm. It comes from experience.

Every client who switches from AI workouts to mine says the same thing:

“I wish I had done this sooner.”

If you’ve been following AI workouts and feel stuck, it might be time for a professional perspective.

DM me if you want training designed specifically for you.

03/10/2026

6 years ago I stopped drinking alcohol.
And I’ve never looked back.

Here are 6 reasons I would never go back.

1. Sleep quality
This was one of the biggest reasons I quit. Even one glass of wine would completely derail my sleep for the night. And when your sleep suffers, everything else follows: mental performance, physical performance, and mood.

2. The next day
It wasn’t just the sleep. Even after 1–2 drinks I always felt off the following day. My cognitive function was slower, workouts felt harder, my ability to handle stress dropped, and my patience was noticeably shorter.

3. Reactivity
I began noticing a direct connection between alcohol and how I responded to difficult situations. My reactions were quicker, more emotional, and less grounded.

4. Impaired judgment
The comment you wish you hadn’t said. The unnecessary argument. Finding yourself in situations that don’t align with your values. Alcohol has a way of lowering the filter that normally protects us.

5. Mental clarity
My mind is clearer than it’s ever been. My reasoning, judgment, resilience to stress, and overall outlook on life improved dramatically.

6. Losing touch with who you really are
Alcohol makes it easier to blend in with the room. Your values soften. Your identity gets quieter. Your decisions become more influenced by the people around you instead of what actually matters to you.

Sobriety brought me clarity, strength, and alignment with who I really am.

For those who are sober or sober curious — what would you add to this list?

03/04/2026

We can’t give max energy to everything at once.

But we also can’t afford to let our health go cold.

Which burner is running hottest in your life right now?

02/26/2026

I’ve been coaching women for over 20 years. That’s hundreds of clients, and thousands of sessions.

And there’s one thing I’m tired of.

The health industry’s insatiable need to prey on women’s insecurities. To make them feel less than.

I didn’t become a coach to shrink women.
To mold them into some unrealistic standard. To chase six-packs and “perfect” bodies.

I became a coach to help women become stronger, healthier and more confident.

To help them feel capable.
To encourage them to take risks.
To allow them to take up space.

Because being strong is beautiful.

Exercise was never meant to be punishment.
It was never meant to be a transaction for calories eaten.
It was meant to enhance your life: your energy, your mood, your relationships.

So if you’re still exercising just to lose weight and “look better”.

I want to challenge you to try something radically different.

Move your body to feel better.
Train to get stronger.
Choose forms of exercise you actually enjoy.

Shift the goal from shrinking… to building.

Your body is not a problem to fix.
It’s a home to strengthen.

If this resonates, share it with another woman who needs to hear it — and follow me for a stronger, healthier approach to fitness. 💪🏼✨

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