Many clients who come to me have a history with eating disorders. They want to participate in exercise for other reasons, but have a strong association of movement with losing weight,
Read MoreHere are my tips to balance the holidays and your own definition of health without the need to restrict or punish yourself afterwards.
Read MoreThere are so many great options of trainers to work with, and I’m happy to share my tips on how to find a personal trainer!
Read MoreI want fitness to be welcoming and inclusive to all bodies, but I’ve noticed that often the way we validate people’s physical achievements is to reference what our culture typically considers to be “improved” appearance, namely weight loss.
Read MoreTime management and schedule optimization are so hot right now, it’s no wonder people are always asking “What’s the Best Time of Day to Workout?” The answer is easy: The best time of day to workout is the time that works best for YOU.
Read MoreAs someone who feels better on days I’ve moved, I’ve found a healthy balance of exercising and staying present during my trips. Here are my 5 top tips to exercise while traveling.
Read MoreI LOVE me some Instagram, and what I love even more is when I find other San Francisco fitness professionals who are breaking the mold and making my day with their fitness inspired feeds.
Read MoreI generally only like real bananas, not fake banana flavor, but shake is a good one! It tastes like those banana and peanut butter sandwiches my mom used to make when there was nothing else in the house!
Read More“If you’re not using fitness to change how people look, then what are you using it for?” is a question I received recently. There’s a difference between Fitness and “Shapeness”, and while both are goals that will require you to push yourself, it’s important to understand which one you’re working towards.
Read MoreI feel like people must think I’m doing a lame workout, or that I could go harder or faster, or wondering why I always seem to be doing the same exercises over and over. The other people in the gym may or may not actually think this about me, because most of those judgements are in my head. But it does make me self-conscious at times. I’m judging myself based on standards I either hold myself to, or standards I think others believe in.
Read MoreI suddenly had a flash of all the events that I didn’t take pictures at, because I was in my bathing suit, and I didn’t want a picture of myself; so many days and great moments and memories to be grateful for that I have no documentation of because I was so worried what people would think if they saw me in my bikini.
Read MoreAltering your regular social life to suit your fitness goals, while definitely a first world problem, is still a real concern of many of my clients.
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