The Goal: Build measurable lean muscle while maintaining aerobic capacity—without accumulating so much training fatigue that sleep, work, or consistency suffers. I ran more this past spring and summer than I have in years, purely for the enjoyment of it. I loved the high and the simplicity of it—get up, tie your shoes, and go. I … More Wanna Watch Me Get Jacked?
My Ruby, Today, you are 10. My girl, lordy, are you ever headstrong. When you make up your mind about something, convincing you there might be another way requires evidence, witnesses, several rounds of negotiations, and occasionally divine intervention. I think this will be something that benefits you greatly and also has the potential to … More Ruby is 10
For the last few years, I’ve planned a physically and mentally challenging activity for us to do as a family. In years past, it’s been hikes (Mount Louie and Ambler in Grande Cache, Lake Louise Tea House, Sulphur Mountain in Banff), but this year, with Ruby’s new bike-riding skills, we decided to bike the Legacy … More WHEN DID DISCOMFORT BECOME BAD PARENTING?
“In moments of great fear, we often forget how powerful we are. When we face a health challenge, we forget to say “Hello, beloved body. What do you need?” When life offers us loss or uncertainty, we forget to ask “Well, now, what am I going to make of this?” Such questions have a transformative … More Hello, Beloved Body
“What would happen if one woman told the truth about her life? The world would split open.” –Muriel Rukeyser I could curate my presence in a way that has all the best intentions and all the right angles. I can be a coach. I can recommend, guide, and provide all the tips and tricks to … More What would happen if one woman told the truth about her life?
For the past 6 months… A few years ago, my dreams and wishes consisted of wanting to get a dog for our family, have a baby, and go back to school. I remember saying to a friend, “Which one should I choose? I want them all.” She said, “Why not all of them?” I said, … More When the Scale Tips: Choosing Focus Over Balance
Someone once told me a story about a woman they knew whose marriage had ended. She had become bitter because of it. She became negative. She continued to exist — and yet she stopped living. She went to work every day, came home, went to bed, and repeated the cycle. She never dated again, afraid … More Love Letters & Thank You Notes
I’m currently in a season of life where my attention is divided between studying pathophysiology and pharmacology, chasing after George, soccer games, doling out life advice to my kids on work ethic and discipline, fitting a few workouts in per week, and planning my days in one-week increments with daily adjustments. To say I’m strapped … More BRALESS + BUSTED: INSTANT POT PORK CHOPS IN MUSHROOM SAUCE
You know what’s super hot? Reading. It is, quite honestly, one of the sexiest habits you can adopt. Why, you ask? For one, it supports neuroplasticity and cognitive reserve. Reading activates and strengthens distributed neural networks (language, executive function, memory), contributing to long-term cognitive resilience and delayed cognitive decline. It also modulates emotional regulation pathways … More Why Reading Is the Sexiest Lifestyle Upgrade 🔥 (6 Books I loved in 2025)
For the love of God, we need to stop cancelling carbs. If someone is telling you that carbs are inherently “bad” and that cutting them out is the key to weight loss…I highly recommend you stop listening to said person.(Also consider the source — do they actually study nutrition, or are they just speaking from … More In Defense of Carbs 🍞
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