I've been writing this blog for several years, and "What I Ate Wednesday" posts are some of the most consistently requested, right up there with fitness tips. While I used to regularly document my colorful and healthy meals -- mostly prepared at home -- while I was working … [Read more...]
Career real-talk: What it’s like to work for yourself or someone else
At the beginning of 2016, I made a big change. You may remember when I wrote this post about how I started working in the fitness industry, or about how I turned my blog into my business, and in reading those posts you may assume that this Lady would never have a desk job again … [Read more...]
Signs you’re taking a class from a bad group fitness instructor
Have you ever been to a bad group fitness class and walked out of there almost a little angry because of the bad group fitness instructor? I sure have. Even though I've been teaching group fitness classes for a long time and know the right way to lead a workout, I don't expect … [Read more...]
How to get more out of your Orangetheory Fitness workout
With a new Orangetheory Fitness studio popping up on every corner around the nation, it comes as no surprise that I get a lot of questions about the Orangetheory Fitness workout. As a Fitness Coach at an Orangetheory in Walnut Creek in the San Francisco Bay Area, I picked up … [Read more...]
How I started working in the fitness industry
This post is a long time coming. One of the most popular questions I receive from readers via email is "How can I start working in fitness?" Well, the answer, of course, is not the same for everyone. Today, I'm going to give you the history of how I started working in the … [Read more...]