After years of disordered eating patterns and overtraining, I started tracking my food in January 2023 and realized I was chronically undereating protein. I switched to a high protein diet and the difference I noticed in my body was AMAZING, to say the least. Read on for all of the juicy details...
Read MoreIf a person didn't have a visible six pack, it meant they needed to work out harder and restrict calories. "Being healthy is easy," I thought, "all you need is the willpower to cut carbs to stay in caloric deficit, and work out every day." It worked for me. Or I thought it did. Mind you, I was also 20 years old. ;)
Read MoreWe live in a society that promotes us pushing ourselves to the limit constantly, with regards to careers and exercise. However, exercising hard isn't always the best thing for your body, especially when you are already under stress.
Read MoreI'm choosing to see my injury as an opportunity to learn instead of mulling over the time I've lost working towards my goals in Kettlebell Sport. In other words, I've decided to view my injury as a "blessing in disguise". Here are the 8 lessons I learned from being injured.
Read MorePersonal trainers tell their clients to start off slow; to do "just enough" exercise; not to overdo it. Coaches tell their athletes to stick to the program; to trust the process; to conserve energy for each training session. Although I have preached the above to my students, I'm definitely guilty of ignoring my own advice.
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