Strength Training Tips for Beginners
I'll be honest and say I really hated lifting and doing strength training at first. I really preferred cardio because it seemed like more fun. Also, I didn’t understand why...
5 Booty Building Moves
If you look at pretty much any fitness website, you will see that building a booty is talked about a lot. Your butt, or Gluteus Maximus, as it is scientifically...
How to Use Social Media to Motivate Your Fitness Journey
As much as I try to unplug, I admit I am pretty glued to my phone. It’s hard to resist looking at my friend's funny memes on Facebook or the...
Red, White and Blueberry Smoothie
I first discovered layered smoothies last year on Pinterest and Instagram and I instantly fell in love with the idea of them. I mean what could be better than...
5 Minute Stress Relieving Yoga Poses
I find myself often hit with stress as summer approaches. You would think this would be the time of year when my stresses would float away, but being the type...
7 Safety Tips for Runners
Running is probably one of my favorite solo sports out there. I find so much peace when I am out there. It’s just me and my legs. Time to...
How to Keep Up with Your Fitness Routine While on Vacation
Vacation is a time to break our routines and enjoy some care-free time without worries or stress. This doesn’t mean that fitness needs to be forgotten, though! If you are...
Yoga for Menstrual Relief
I have always suffered from painful cycles. This started when I was a teenager and used to be so bad that I would need to stay home from school...
10 Kick-Butt Mantras for When You Feel Like Giving Up
I can’t tell you how many times I felt like giving up in this fitness journey. I wasn’t always an athlete. In fact, I used to tell people I...
Tips for Becoming a Runner at Any Skill Level
When people find out I am a runner, they are often surprised. Not only because I am a powerful plus size woman, but because I am also pretty open...
Fitness Mistakes You May Be Making
Unless you are a personal trainer or have a degree in fitness or athletics, learning how to properly exercise or play sports can really come with a learning curve. It...
5 Core Strengthening Exercises
Strengthening your core (abs) is something I overlooked when I started on my fitness journey. I never really felt it was all that important because I was under the impression...
Intro. to Plant Based Proteins
Most people know just how important protein is when it comes to our diets, especially if you lead an active lifestyle. And when many people think of protein, it conjures...
6 Stretches for An Extra Energy Boost
We all know that coffee can give your brain an extra boost of energy. That’s why so many people have their morning habit of it. We roll out of bed...
20 Easy and Healthy Meal Prep Recipes
Meal Prepping is one way that many people manage their food budgets as well as making sure they are getting enough nutrition. If you are following a special diet plan...
Why Women Should Lift Weights, Too
There are so many naysayers out there that are stuck in an old school of thought. They say women shouldn’t lift or if they do, they shouldn’t ‘lift heavy’....
Tips For Choosing the Perfect 5K
Tips for Choosing the Perfect 5K When I did my first 5K, a fun run, I wasn’t sure there was a difference between one 5K race to another. I just...
6 Simple Kettlebell Exercises to Do in 20 Minutes
6 Simple Kettlebell Exercises to do in 20 Minutes Kettlebells have been around for a while, but if you are anything like me, you are both nervous and excited about...
7 Ways to Drink More Water
7 Ways to Drink More Water You probably already know that your body is 75% water. It’s something we learn in elementary science. However, did you know that dehydration is...