Fitness, food, motherhood and life at the Quarry
I knew the time was coming. It started slowly at first, a series of days where he was spunky, and ready for action, followed by a day where I was painfully reminded of his age, and that we didn’t have forever. Then it happened faster, and faster. Muscle atrophy, the slow way in which he […]
Read MoreUntil 3 years ago, this is what my beach life looked like. EMPTY. This isn’t a metaphor for anything. No connection to my infertility journey.This is my anxiety convincing me that I needed to be off the beach any time I went, before everyone else showed up – or else… I was born and raised […]
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There’s a backstory to the reason why I’ve gotten back on the “make your own protein, good for you snacks” train, but really, I know I just scroll by most of the “backstories” on other recipe posts, and not to mention – I’ve seen the abundance of memes popping up lately saying: Just get to […]
Read MoreEvery year is a year full of growth through various aspects. Usually, the most growth is experienced in my professional fields, and in fitness. Last year wasn’t any different. Despite hitches in the “program” of life, I had probably my most successful year with the weights, and even on the pavement with my running. I […]
Read More**GIVEAWAY ALERT!** After months of late nights, long study sessions, and wondering if I would ever find the end of my latest continuing education course… I finally wrapped my newest certification. I’ve taken a LOT of continuing ed courses, either online courses, webinars, or hands-on, but this one is the one that I am most […]
Read More(*This is a sponsored post as I am Stitch Fix Influencer.) One of the things I established pretty early on about myself is: I’m a terrible sales person. Yes. I probably couldn’t sell you ice to build your igloo, tires to replace your completely treadless ones, etc. But, if it’s something I really love? I […]
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We had our annual summer break last week, and summer decided to finally make its landing at the same time. Ten glorious days, nine of them sun-filled and balmy. The last thing that I wanted to do was shop, and even more lastly, plan dinner. I figured that I’d just wing the week and if […]
Read MoreWhy do you workout? Everyone has a reason. For some, it’s to get stronger. Others, want to get smaller. There are people who want to get bigger. Sometimes it’s a mental health coping mechanism. That workout releases stress, or boosts someone’s mood. Parents want to be able to be active with their children. Younger people […]
Read MoreSeeing the world through my son’s eyes has brought a vibrancy back into my own world. His world is still full of bright, fun, splashy colors. His heart doesn’t understand or know heartbreak. He hasn’t experienced loss. Hate. Pain that is outside of physical. He hasn’t been wronged or cheated in his life yet. He […]
Read MoreSomewhere around Thanksgiving week of 2016, I had a very dawning realization as I was planning out my Christmas list of “wishes” to give to my husband. I want to be big. I want to be strong, and big. Well, bigger. Bigger than I currently am. I want to put on one of those super […]
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