The Myth of the “Good Mom”: How Self-Sacrifice Is Hurting Mothers—and Their Kids
Somewhere along the way, we were sold a lie.
I’m not sure exactly when it started, but I know I heard it loud and clear when I was younger.
Simple Lymph Massage for Daily Health: How to Boost Your Lymphatic Flow at Home
I’ll be honest—when someone mentions a new “health hack,” I get a little nauseous. I’m not into hacks or quick fixes that promise big results with almost no effort.
This Might Be Why You Can’t Stop Binge Eating at Night
Is there something more frustrating than when we feel like we’re doing all the right things, but it’s still not working? For many women, this especially applies to food. We have a plan to follow, but why can’t we just stick to it?
Think Like an Athlete: The Mindset Anyone Can Use to Reach Their Goals
I stopped being an athlete a few years ago, and it got me thinking about what I miss most about competing at a high level in CrossFit.
Tired of Quitting Your Goals? Here’s How to Trust Yourself Again
Thinking about quitting a goal before you really even get started? I think we’ve all been there… or at least I have.
Does Lifting Weights Stunt Growth in Kids? What Parents Need to Know
A few weeks ago, I shared a short video of me deadlifting in my home gym with my 3-year-old toddler next to me, copying me with his own little barbell. It was one of those sweet moments I can’t help but share—I just love those bonding moments.
How Much Should You Eat While Pregnant? Rethinking “Eating for Two”
If you are or ever have been pregnant, you’ve probably heard someone tell you that you’re “eating for two.” Often it’s thrown about like a free pass to doubling your food servings, having extra bites of everything, and indulging in more calorie-dense foods.
Why Using Exercise as Punishment Backfires—and What to Do Instead
When you’ve coached as long as I have, you end up learning a lot of lessons. But most of them didn’t come from certifications, courses, or textbooks.
The Motherhood Identity Crisis
Becoming a mother is often described as a miracle—and it is.
But there’s a part of the miracle of motherhood that many women are not truly prepared for—the part where you wake up one day, look in the mirror, and wonder “who is this person?”
Obsessing Over Calories or Macros Not Working? Focus on This Instead
You swore you wouldn’t do it again. But there you were—committing once again to track your food perfectly tomorrow to hit those calorie targets as you’re eating fistfuls of dry cereal straight out of the box at 10 p.m. having not eaten any actual meals all day, sipping a full glass of guilt, and hoping to channel this simmering frustration and shame into finally … finally … sticking to your plan.