Why Can’t I Lose Weight?
Let’s get one thing out of the way. “Why can’t I lose weight?” is a loaded question. Most of the women I work with are doing everything right. They’re eating less, working out more, pushing through fatigue, and still not seeing results. The scale barely moves. Their clothes fit the same. And somewhere deep down, […]
Rethinking Total Body Workouts for Women in Their 40s
When you hear “total body workout,” do you picture bouncing from squats to push-ups to burpees to stair sprints… all in one exhausting circuit? For years, that’s how I approached training and how I thought it was supposed to be done. The goal was to cram as much movement as possible into one workout. Keep […]
Does Cardio Help You Lose Weight?
Does cardio help you lose weight? For most of my life, I thought the answer was an obvious yes because cardio was my identity. I was a long distance runner. My days revolved around mileage and pace, and I did not feel like myself if I did not get a run in. For years, it […]
Why Resistance Training for Weight Loss Is the Game-Changer You’ve Been Looking For
I remember when I first started weight lifting. It was in college while I was competing as a Division I long distance runner. We would do free weights and some machines, but I was always nervous to lift too heavy, especially on leg day. I worried it would hurt my training runs. That mentality stuck […]
Why Are My Workouts Getting Harder?
Have you ever asked yourself, why are my workouts getting harder, mid-workout? You’re not alone. One of the most common things I hear from former athletes and high-achieving women in their 40s is this: “I’m doing everything right but my workouts feel harder and I’m not getting the results I used to.” It is not […]
How to Be More Active with a Desk Job (Without Adding Another Workout)
If you’ve been wondering how to be more active with a desk job, you’re not alone. Sitting all day can leave your body stiff, your energy low, and your motivation completely zapped. But here’s something we don’t talk about enough – your body wasn’t designed for this. Before the Industrial Revolution, daily life naturally involved […]
How to Recover from Overtraining: What No One Told Me About Pushing Too Hard
If you’ve been wondering how to recover from overtraining, you’re not alone. For years, I lived in a cycle of overtraining, and I didn’t even realize it. To the outside world, I was thriving: leading training teams, training clients, working long hours, and squeezing in my own intense workouts before or after (let’s not forget […]
Cardio for Beginners: How to Start and What Actually Works
Yes, we’re going to talk about the “C” word—cardio for beginners. For many, cardio feels like a daunting or even punishing part of fitness. If you’ve ever thought, “I hate running,” or “Cardio just isn’t for me,” you’re not alone. As a former high school and college runner, I used to get questions like, “How […]
Getting Back Into Working Out After Surgery
Let’s be honest: getting back into working out is no easy feat, especially after undergoing surgery. I faced a long, challenging path back to fitness following my back surgery. I felt scared and isolated, navigating a journey without a clear plan. Ultimately, it took me about 18 months before I felt “normal” again. I’m sharing […]