Yesterday I woke up, put my workout clothes on, and got ready to get my week started. It was a special day. My son’s last first day of high school! I can’t believe it’s already his senior year!Every y...  Read More

For the past couple of weeks I’ve noticed a couple of things. I don’t feel as strong as I was. And I look like I’ve lost a little muscle definition in my arms.I haven’t missed any workouts. In fact, w...  Read More

Goals are not enough.In one week I leave for family vacation. It’s been on the calendar for six months. I had some fitness goals that I wanted to achieve before we left.Realistically, although nothing...  Read More

Over the past year I’ve been consistent. I have faithfully worked out three days a week (at least). I’ve been pretty good with my diet. I’ve seen the results of that consistency.But I noticed somethin...  Read More

I don’t do CrossFit, but I always hear about the Memorial Day Murph Workout.1 mile Run, 300 Squats, 200 Push-ups, 100 Pull Ups, 1 Mile Run. In a weighted vest. In honor of fallen Navy Lieutenant Micha...  Read More

When I started this journey I had some goals in mind. I’m nearing 50 (next year) and I decided I’d had enough of not fitting in my jeans, not  liking how I looked in a bathing suit, and overall just n...  Read More

Today was leg day, so that means I did squats which requires me to get a spot from my husband. I maxed out my reps at the weight I was at so needed to up it.Normally when I add weight to the bar I do ...  Read More

I’ve mentioned before that I always want to challenge myself with my workouts. I add reps or weight just to do a little bit more than the time before.Today I was doing lateral bicep curls, and I was b...  Read More

We don’t live in the same city as our trainer. For the past nine months we have trained virtually. We send progress pictures, and take measurements and our trainer gives us workouts and eating plans t...  Read More

I have a confession. For the past few weeks I have had NO motivation to work out. Over the past 9 months as I’ve been faithful to my health journey, that has never happened. Even when the workouts wer...  Read More

I’ve noticed for the past few weeks that my workouts have been kicking my butt. I haven’t felt nearly as strong, and I’ve struggled with things that weren’t a struggle before. Don’t get me wrong, I ne...  Read More

I was recently on a trip out of the country. But that didn’t stop my workout routine! In fact, the beautiful views gave me extra motivation. There was problem though. All of the measurements were in k...  Read More