(This is a sponsored review. I received these products for free, in return for my review after using them for a bit.) Honest confession: My post-workout recovery approach is enough to make anyone cringe. Or at least my post-workout recovery before I had my son. As a personal trainer, I knew the importance of it. […]
Oh, Home Chef. Where do I even start? If you’re following me on Instagram, you saw my stories the week our first Home Chef box arrived. And I’m also sure that you have an idea of exactly where this blog post is going to go… But, for those that don’t, or if you have a […]
Every 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 […]
There are very few things in life that you absolutely cannot change. How you chose to live is not one of those things. I was 10 years old when my mental wellness began to shift. Only 10 years old. It almost consumed me, depression, as I grew older. It sat there, in the driver seat, […]
(*This is a sponsored post as I am Stitch Fix Influencer.) Life always tends to be crazy, and chaotic for me. Sometimes, there’s an upswing of it, and it becomes total chaotic insanity. As summer wound down, and fall approached, that upward swing kicked into gear. And it wasn’t a slow climb. Life raced up […]
When someone asks you “What would you like for *insert holiday/gift giving celebration here*?” how do you find yourself answering? It wasn’t until this year, starting with my birthday, that I realized I ask for things that are either going to make everyday tasks easier, or for things that need replacing. I’m what a lot […]
**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 […]
(*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 […]
If you’ve been around for awhile, you know my ever-long dilemma of finding good, tasty treats, packed with protein – but not the kind of carbs you consume on Thanksgiving day like so many of the pre-made high protein options on the store shelves. It’s a battle. There’s a lot of great efforts out there. […]
I’ve run countless road races, of many distances. I’ve struggled to get to the end of some. Others were smooth like butter. Saturday’s race was definitely more of the former. A lot more. So much more, that I can say, after it was all said and done: It was my absolute, worst run ever. It […]