Typically I don’t get sick, I might have a slight brush with a cough or something but not really enough for me to consider seeing a doctor, but last week I get hit hard by a cold. I know a cold sounds ridiculous to even say that a cold hit me hard but it did. … More Rest
I don’t know about you, but I am notorious for doubting myself when it comes to lifting weights. I think too much for my own good and will do less weight because I think that I won’t be able to lift it. Anyone else in my boat? I like to play it safe, but when … More You Are Stronger Than You Think
Last weekend I ran the Pasadena Half Marathon and I didn’t die! I realized in looking at the stats that in the last year I added 15min to my half-marathon time. I don’t know about you but for me it was very discouraging to see. However, since last years race I have had many changes … More Must be faster…..
The alarm goes off at 4am (I know 4 happens in both the am and the pm, shocker) and it is time to fuel up for the day. I make my shake and take a bit of time and then get ready to head to the box for 5am class. The box (crossfit gym) is … More Community, Consistency and Crossfit
Every year about this time I start to see a flood of people making New Years Resolutions. We are constantly setting these crazy resolutions that are are dead set on keeping them for a few weeks right? The gym is full of people, which is annoying for those who are there for more than a … More Fitness Goals 2018
Hello Again! Welcome to Wellness Wednesday. Today’s topic is one that I am learning a lot about, with a crazy and now inconsistent schedule I am realizing the importance of routine in my life. What do I mean by this? Routine is having specific things that you do on a regular basis. Routine makes taking … More Wellness Wednesday: Routines
Here we are for another Wellness Wednesday posting and I am back to self-care. Why would I be back on this topic? Simple it is incredible important and something that is often overlooked or ignored. So it is time to look back at the last couple weeks and ask yourself a few questions. Am I … More Wellness Wednesday: How well are you taking care of yourself
Have you ever decided to establish a new habit? We all have thought about habits we want to change or add to our lives. We tell ourselves that we are going to start a habit of going to the gym or of going to bed at a certain time. For me it was establishing a … More Wellness Wednesday: Habits
Did you wake up this morning and think, is it really time to get up already? Do you feel like you did not get enough sleep? No need to feel alone, most people I know are in this predicament. They want more sleep but for some reason sleep alludes them. So how do we fix … More Wellness Wednesday: Sleep
So here we are back for another Wellness Wednesday. This week the topic is on self-care and how to manage stress. If you work in the field of mental health self-care is a phrase that we use all the time. However, self-care is important in every aspect of your life. If we do not use … More Wellness Wednesday: Self-Care
Fitness and Faith 