A Safe Place To Fail

A Safe Place To Fail

In a crazy turn of events, I've recently started acting. I got the role as an FBI agent on a TV show that should be out this summer. Leading up to filming my first episode I was a nervous wreck! I've never acted in my life and I have a TON of lines. This has given me...
Don’t Press Pause

Don’t Press Pause

I was reading an excellent article from Precision Nutrition recently and wanted to share the high points with you. It was about how you should never "pause" your exercise program. "Once I get through (insert life situation) I will start back exercising." -I will start...
The All Or Nothing Trap

The All Or Nothing Trap

During certain seasons of life, it can be tough to maintain your fitness level. I want to encourage you to not get caught in the All Or Nothing Trap. This is the trap where you think you have to be perfect and DO ALL THE THINGS. Then if you mess up once, you quit...
Fat Shaming

Fat Shaming

Be aware of what is going on in the world regarding body image. You will see marketing and advertising that tries to make you feel bad about your body. A few years ago there was even an article in a major publication that was “BACKED BY SCIENCE” that was basically a...
4 “Wild” Tips

4 “Wild” Tips

I love hiking this time of year! The temperatures are just so non-snakey.  Yesterday I got to thinking about this really good book called "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed. It is about a woman who decided to hike along the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) by herself. Her route would...