May is Mental Health Month, which means your inbox and social feeds might be filled with green ribbons, statistics, and reminders to “check in on your strong friends.” But today, I want to share something more personal.Because mental health isn’t just something we post about – it’s something many of us live through, love through,…
Quick Answer:Yes, even just 5 minutes of movement a day can boost your energy, improve mood, and build a fitness foundation—especially if you’re a busy parent juggling kids and career. The key? Focused, consistent, low-barrier routines. Here’s how to make it work: 1. Choose “Micro-Movements” that Count Try: 2. Anchor It to an Existing Habit Do your…
If you’re a parent running on fumes and granola bar crumbs, I see you. Sleep? It’s that mythical unicorn that used to gallop freely in your pre-kid life. Now, it’s more like a raccoon—elusive, nocturnal, and rummaging through your peace. But here’s the truth bomb: poor sleep doesn’t just make you tired—it makes everything harder.…
Ever feel like your old energy is buried under school drop-offs, work calls, and the fourth load of laundry? You’re not alone. And you’re not broken.You’re just busy—and you’re probably doing everything for everyone but yourself. That’s exactly why I created Eat the Apple, Take the Stairs: a no-gimmicks, no-guilt wellness course designed for busy…
Life gets full—kids, work, dinner, dishes, repeat. You used to have a rhythm with movement, meals, and maybe even sleep… but lately? Not so much. That’s exactly why we created the LifeUP Mini-Course—a no-stress, low-cost ($3!) reset designed for formerly fit parents who want to feel good in their bodies again without flipping their lives…
Let’s be honest—getting to the gym can be a hassle. Between the commute, waiting for equipment, and dodging the guy who definitely doesn’t wipe down his bench, it’s no wonder more people are skipping the gym and opting to work out at home. The good news? Setting up a home gym is easier (and more…
I love efficiency. It could be the rigid German in my blood, it could be the OCD from my father, it could be a borderline obsession with beating Waze’s given ETA on
All of these superfluous steps lead us down a path that is tough to replicate day in, and day out. Our brains aren’t hardwired to convert grams of protein
A client recently gave me a book, The One Thing, by Gary Keller, believing it could enhance and simplify my coaching systems.
Some words just make me cringe. The sound of them is like nails on a chalkboard to my brain.
Moist…Crisp (but only said on its’ own, with the ‘s’ heavily accentuated.