Top 10 Fitness Mistakes According to a Personal Trainer

[UPDATED 2026] Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or trying to maintain results, even well-intentioned workout routines can get derailed. Here are the top 10 fitness mistakes I see clients repeatedly make and exactly how to avoid them to maximize...

7 Ways to Quit Nighttime Snacking Without Relying on Willpower

Have you ever had one of those days when you feel like you're absolutely crushing your health goals, only to find yourself standing in the kitchen at 9:00 PM eating snacks you didn't even want? You're exercising. You're drinking more water. You're eating nourishing...

5 Ways to Become the Person You Want to Be and Reach Your Goals

Have you ever thought about who you want to be a year from now? Not just what you want to accomplish, but who you want to become? Maybe you want to feel stronger, healthier, and more comfortable in your body. Maybe you want to have more energy, exercise consistently,...

Sustainable Fitness Habits: How to Break the All-or-Nothing Cycle and Finally Stay Consistent

Build sustainable fitness habits that help you stay consistent, avoid burnout, and finally achieve long-term results without extreme routines. Have you ever started a fitness plan feeling completely motivated, only to fall off track a few weeks later? Maybe you were...

7 Healthy Aging Habits That Can Help You Stay Strong, Mobile, and Active for Life

Let me ask you something, what do you want to be able to do when you're 60, 70, 80, and beyond? Maybe you want to travel through Europe with your partner. Hike a mountain? Play tennis with your friends? Dance at your grandkids' weddings. Get down on the floor and back...

9 Ways to Stay Motivated When You Don’t Feel Like It (The “Do It Anyway” Method)

I’ve been thinking long and hard about how to write this… because it’s a tough subject: Doing the hard things when you don’t want to do them. It’s also known as “adulting.” You know what I am talking about.

What to Eat Before a Workout: Simple Nutrition Tips for More Energy and Better Results

You are in for a good one today …. because I’m going to answer one of my MOST ASKED QUESTIONS in this email. “What should I eat before my workout to get the best results?”

Self-Sabotage and Goals: Why You Get in Your Own Way (and How to Stop)

If you could call out the #1 enemy of your goals, what would it be? There are so many to choose from:
Not having enough time, Lack of support, Not knowing what to do, Your genetics, Pizza…
The list goes on and on!

The “How Healthy are You?” Quiz

Raise your hand if you love a “how am I doing?” quiz. (I know I love them!)  I’ve got a little fitness & health self-audit for you today to help keep you on track with your healthy habits. This can be a good self-check to see if you need to double down on your healthy habits after the past few months.

4 Steps to Create a Better Work/Life Balance

The Perfect Work/Life Balance: The Truth About Balance Nobody Talks About I want to clear up a huge misconception about work/life balance. The idea that your life should always be perfectly balanced is a myth. In fact, when you take on something new, pursue a major...

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Raise your hand if you love a “how am I doing?” quiz. (I know I love them!)  I’ve got a little fitness & health self-audit for you today to help keep you on track with your healthy habits. This can be a good self-check to see if you need to double down on your healthy habits after the past few months.

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The “I’ll start in January” excuse …

The “I’ll start in January” excuse …

This mindset can make-or-break your results – especially this time of year. It has to do with “either/or” thinking … and in a nutshell, it works like this: Either you’re 100% on track… or you’re completely off.  If you’ve ever said, “I’ll start in the New Year,” or “I’ll start on Monday,” chances are you were caught in this kind of thinking.

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The 12 Days of Fitmas Challenge

The 12 Days of Fitmas Challenge

Regular exercise will help you blow off some stress, boost your immunity, improve your sleep and lower your risk of a long list of chronic diseases. This workout is proof that you can get all those benefits in a short amount of time!

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How to earn your sleep

How to earn your sleep

You know those nights when you slip into bed and the sheets feel soooo good? Your body is tired, your mind is calm, and you’re perfectly set up for a great night of Zzzs.

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Your 4 Pillars of Health and Wellness

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Last week I posted about jumping off the health/fitness/weight loss/etc. rollercoaster and finding a plan that works for YOU and your life! Doesn’t it just feel good when you get into a groove that you can actually stick with? (If you haven’t yet, hang with me, I’ve got a helpful tip for you below.) It’s a little mindset/organizing hack … And it’s something to think about when you get sidetracked, overwhelmed, or aren’t sure what to do next.

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6 Ways to Sabotage Your Results this Month

6 Ways to Sabotage Your Results this Month

It’s a special time of year with celebrations, traditions, and festivities galore….Which is awesome. BUT … there’s something not-so-awesome, too. It’s all those sneaky saboteurs that come out during the holidays. They can set you back in a BIG WAY from reaching your goals.

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