4/4 lifting sessions2/2 runs · 21 km totalAverage steps: 10,269/dayAverage weight: 135.2 lbsAverage calories: 2,630/day Target: 2,485 cals · 155P · 275C · 85F This week I did my first follow-up InBody assessment since starting this 15-week hypertrophy project. My initial results suggested a decrease in skeletal muscle mass and an increase in body fat … More WEEK 4/15 — Putting the data into perspective.
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?
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?
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
If you’ve ever thought, “Since I already went off plan, I might as well start again tomorrow,” you’re not alone. Often, this mindset stems from the belief that perfection is the only way progress happens. While having high standards can be a powerful trait, it can also quietly become the thing that sabotages consistency. When … More Why “All or Nothing” Thinking Is So Common and How to Shift It
People ask me all the time, “How do you do it all?” Like Shonda Rhimes said, “I don’t. When I’m succeeding in one area of my life, I’m failing in another.” This is the truth of all truths—and it’s not something to be ashamed of. It’s something to be aware of. When I took my … More How Do You Do It All?
Remember the story of the tortoise and the hare? Intensity can feel really productive, but consistency is what actually produces results over time. When the new year hits, it’s enticing to come out the gates hot, ready to completely overhaul our entire lifestyle. Sustainable habit change is about developing skills you can come back to … More Consistency > Intensity
The holiday season is over, and it’s back to regular programming until the days get longer and we can finally taste hints of spring and summer again… This past holiday season, my children were watching kids’ chef shows, and they subsequently took to the kitchen with a flair of creativity. My entire kitchen turned into … More CANDY CANE SHARDS 🎄
My God, this past decade was a gruelling blessing. I took the goal of 𝕓𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕘 the woman I want to be very seriously. Taking action to become is much like therapy. If it’s not painful, you’re probably not doing it right. It began with a list of all the attributes I wanted to be. And … More 𝕋𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕚𝕤 𝟜𝟘…
“Love yourself.” From self-help to social media, self love and self acceptance have become a trendy statement. Ironically, the publicly posted selfie is often coupled with #selflove and yet, the post itself solicits love, likes and approval from followers. Which begs the question, would you need that validation if you truly loved yourself? Love yourself, … More #SELFLOVE is Bullshit
