Is it just me, or does summer running amnesia hit every single year? Here we are re-learning those summer running lessons again. If you've ever found yourself bargaining for a breeze or wondering if your PR days are officially behind you, this one is for you. A tongue-in-cheek look at the 5 stages of summer running grief, and a gentle reminder of how to work with the heat instead of fighting it.
Is the High Protein Trend Just the Newest Fad Diet?
Is this new protein trend just the 2026 version of low-fat or low-carb diets of decades past? It feels like we've been here before. In the 90s we feared fat, then we feared carbs, and now food companies are slapping protein labels on everything from cereal to Pop-Tarts. This blog is about how we got here, how the marketing got so out of control, and how to figure out your baseline numbers and increase your protein using real food.
How Micro Movements are Changing How We Think About Fitness
Many of us get stuck in all-or-nothing thinking, assuming that if we do not have time (or energy) for a full workout, we won’t be moving that day. But research shows that intentional activity lasting just one to ten minutes can improve focus, creativity, and overall health. Whether you want to start building a healthier lifestyle or need to counteract the effects of sitting at a desk all day, these small steps (pun intended!) are a simple way to get moving.
Is Cardio Effective For Long Term Fat Loss?
Perimenopause: A Coach’s Lesson on Perception vs. Reality
When the scale crept up six pounds, my first thought was, “Damn you, perimenopause!” But as a health and fitness coach, I had to stop and look at the facts versus my feelings. Here is what happened when I set aside my emotions, looked at the real data, and revisited the metrics that matter for midlife fat loss.