On New Year's Eve of 2016, I flew the 10,000 hours (okay, it was probably like 16) from Seattle, WA to Queenstown, NZ with just enough hiking and camping gear to fit in one pack. For the next 3 months, my boyfriend at the time and I, hitchhiked and backpacked our way from Queenstown, NZ on the South …
You Can Have Whatever You Like (Workout Edition)
Are you feeling down since you cannot go to the gym and get that workout in? Or are you feeling more lazy than usual being locked inside and not being able to go anywhere? I know I am. Listen, we're all feeling a little stuck to the couch lately. So don't be too hard on yourself. It's not just me …
Benefits of Group Exercise
Feeling like you want to workout but have no idea where to start? If you’re new to the gym or just feeling like shaking up your current fitness routine, try a group exercise class! Joining a class not only holds you accountable to a workout routine, but provides a fitness foundation for you to use …
Ringing in the New Year with Better Food Choices
As we prepare for the New Year, most of us are left deciding if we even want to take part in resolutions this year. I get it. Making resolutions is hard (and a little frustrating) because most of the time we can't stick to them for more than a month. Well, let's change that this year. Let's all ring …
Motivation for Success: Making Changes Last
Finding the motivation to reach our goals can sometimes feel like finding a needle in a haystack. We know it's there somewhere...but we just can't seem to obtain it. To address this issue, health coaches and behavior change specialists often use a method called motivational interviewing. This …
Resilience: Your Secret Weapon
I get it - life is anything but easy. Stress, adversity, tragic events, and negativity get the best of you. Sometimes it may feel as if the world is swallowing you whole, with one setback after another punching you in the gut. But let me ask you this - how well are you taking those punches? Are you …
For The Days When You Just CAN’T
Do you ever experience those days where the LAST thing you want to do is workout?? Maybe you’re feeling low on energy, maybe you’re stressed out and don't feel like you have time, or maybe you just really really don’t want to. I’m here to tell you that all of this is normal and guess what, it’s …
Design Your Own Circuit Workout
When I don’t know what kind of workout I feel like doing, my go to is always a circuit training workout. I’ve started to come up with my own right before I workout based on what I want to focus on that day. The best part is, there’s no right or wrong way to do this! If you’re short on time, you …