2018 Recommended Reading List!
My Top Books of the Year! Mindset, Carol Dweck This book Discusses the difference between fixed and growth mindsets and why Growth Mindsets will enable you to excel and move forward in life The New Jim Crow, Michelle Alexander A tough tough read about the criminal justice system but I think it's necessary to ... read more >
About REAL Transformation
I took a 12 week class that culminated in a life changing retreat. Coming off of the mountain where the retreat was held, I knew that my life had been forever changed. When talking with others who had taken the course and gone to the retreat, we realized we had undergone a transformation that ... read more >
Nicole Wilkins 35 Day Build Challenge Completed!
I completed my THIRD Nicole Wilkins challenge this year! This one was focused on Lifting Heavy and Building Strength! My Performance Goals with this challenge were to hit 135 in both the Squat and Deadlift. I hit 115 so I was just short of my goal. I will be working on Squats and Deadlifts to ... read more >
Intermittent Fasting and Metabolism
I have been doing Intermittent Fasting since August 2018 and while I was a skeptic at first, I think it can be useful to those who find themselves stuck in their health goals or for those who need a more structured approach. Intermittent Fasting is NOT dieting. There are several methods but the method that ... read more >
What Exactly is Metabolism?
Have you ever someone say that they have a "slow metabolism" and that's why they have trouble losing weight? First what exactly is metabolism? Metabolism is the sum of all of the chemical reactions in your body. The slow metabolism folks are referring to their Resting Metabolic Rate. Resting Metabolic Rate is the energy (calories) ... read more >
Unless you’re being paid to take your clothes off….
Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock recently posted this picture of his results after 18 weeks of intense dieting/training for his new Fast and Furious Movie on Instagram and it became a topic of conversation amongst several of my colleagues. 18 Week Progress Picture for Fast and Furious Movie As one of my colleagues so accurately ... read more >