At the start of every month, I write out what I want to accomplish, my specific goals, and any intentions I have. From this routine I have uncovered quite a bit about myself. (Remember the …
How Lent Changed My Life
Last year my boyfriend randomly proposed the idea of giving up fast food for Lent. Neither of us are religious people so the idea of giving up something for Lent was completely out of the …
Anna’s Full Body Program January – February 2019
1) How has your body changed? I have notices that my body has become a lot less “puffy” and has firmed up quite a bit. My legs have become more toned, my muffin top is …
Easy Environmentally Friendly Swaps
I’ve become (and am becoming) increasing aware my impact on the environment throughout the last year – and with that I’ve made changes to decrease my amount of waste! I’ve listed below switches I made …
Lifestyle Change Challenge 2019 Details
Get excited for my first ever CHALLENGE! The purpose of this challenge: The goal here isn’t a quick fix but to help instill a lifestyle change! The hope is that the competitive nature will help …
What I Did Differently
Growing up, I never was out of shape. I had played sports all throughout my childhood, and high school was no different. I was a part of the swimming and water polo team that had …
Why You Aren’t Seeing Results
You’ve been going to the gym three to four times a week. You’re meal-prepping salads for lunch and chicken with a vegetable for your dinner. You even started tracking your macros because this time, you’re …
Fitness Community Myths
Fitness Community Myths When I first started my fitness journey in 2013, I was heavily under the assumption that there was a protocol to be “legit” in the gym. My mind had created an …
Rewriting Your Stories
I used to look at people sideways when they would post inspirational/motivational clichés on social media. I thought they were extremely cheesy and insincere and that all those sayings just SOUNDED good, but never applied …
Guide to Macros & Calorie Counting
Learning how to count calories – and what the word “macronutrient” even means – is a great way to develop a healthy relationship with food. It has taught me proper portion sizes, how much food …