Recommended Read: The Female Body Breakthrough by Rachel Cosgrove
I took a seminar from Rachel at the Perform Better Summit and I really liked her presentation. She and her husband Alwyn own a gym in Southern California and during her talk she showed snippets of their 8 week challenge programs for women. During these challenges, women aren't allowed to get on the scale but ... read more >
I am enough: Lessons from Fitness Goals Past
I'm spring cleaning and I came across some Fitness Goals I made about 6 years ago. What caught my attention was that I achieved EVERY SINGLE ONE of those fitness goals from reaching my desired clothing size, being able to do a pull up, getting to my target weight, and yet nearly 3 years ago ... read more >
Losing Fat but Keeping Your Sanity
One of the rules I have for my life is NO DIETING. When I think about when I was at my best and also feeling good, I wasn't dieting. I was eating well and exercising but I wasn't dieting or restricting. Diets do strange things to people: Diets make people cranky, depressed, and can contribute ... read more >
What about Detoxes? Are they for real or a scam?
Let's talk about detoxes for a moment. Generally around New Years and Vacation season, here come the magic bean pushers with their 3 day Cleanses designed to help you rid your body of toxins and they can guarantee up to a 5 pound weight loss!!! So is what they're pushing for real? Let's take ... read more >
For Sustainable Fat Loss which is better? Flexible Dieting or a Meal Plan
What's better for sustained Fat Loss? Eating a Meal Plan with a designated free meal or Flexible Dieting (If it Fits Your Macros as it's called in some gym circles) I've done both and in my opinion, what works for sustainable Fat Loss is Flexible Dieting or you may have heard it called If It ... read more >
Leg Day Finishers!
After a great lower body workout, in order to work on stabilization strength, power, and to get the heart rate up I end with finishers. I usually like to do 100 reps of finisher exercises but if time permits, then I also will go for another round. I've included Modifications just in case you don't ... read more >
