08/18/2025
End of Summer Update šæ
This past spring I said goodbye to a 15-year relationship with CrossFit (it was me, not them). Turning 45 this year felt like hitting a wall, and my body started quietly telling me, āthis isnāt working anymore.ā That was a hard reality to face, and for a while I felt a little lost wondering what was next.
Movement has always been a part of my life ā as a CrossFit, yoga, and Pilates instructor, and now as a massage therapist. So I decided to explore bodybuilding. The slower, more methodical approach appealed to me, especially since years of kipping had left my shoulder feeling worn down. Bodybuilding felt like a chance to rebuild my foundation with more care.
By luck, I crossed paths with two coaches out of Vancouver, and , who agreed to take me on this past May. Theyāve been nothing but patient, encouraging, and generous with their knowledge as I started from scratch, learning about hypertrophy training, time under tension, and the world of macros.
Itās been humbling, to say the least. At 45, Iām slower, the workouts are longer (90ā120 minutes, five days a week), and there have been plenty of bumps with energy, motivation, and discipline. But after four months, Iām starting to see small changes in both my body and my mindset, and I feel grateful for that.
When clients or friends ask what I do outside of work these days ā the truth is, Iām usually lifting. A lot. And when Iām not, Iām walking my cats around Seattle, grateful for this quirky little chosen family weāve made here.
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