Do you have a goal in mind, but are unsure of how to set yourself up for success? Are you ready to get super clear on your goal? Do you need to face your realities? Are you more successful when you have a solid plan in place? If you answered yes to any of the...
“My Lack Of Fitness Is Not Going To Be What Kills Me”
A friend said this to me. Verbatim. While I was telling her about how good I am feeling because I am running consistently again and eating well. After I asked her if she wanted to go for a hike, run, or walk together sometime in our gorgeous Colorado weather. She half...
Why You Need To Label Your Food As Good And Bad
I used to tell clients not to label their foods as “good” or “bad.” I used to tell them that I didn’t want them to label what they eat because of how it would affect their mentality: This is too restrictive. This is an unreasonable diet. I am a failure if I eat...
Group Health Coaching
I need your help! One of the reasons I love working in the health and fitness industry is for the community. At the start line of a race, you feel like you are part of something bigger than yourself. At a group workout, you have others to motivate you. When cooking...
What Is A Session With A Health Coach Like?
Working with a Health Coach is a completely unique experience from having a personal trainer or doctor’s appointment. Rather than just focusing on physical fitness or reactive medicine, Health Coaches are trained in the whole person. This means they have a wide...
6 Steps to Take When You Have Already Failed to Reach Your Resolutions
Have you already failed your New Year's resolution? Did you just feel overwhelmed by what you said you would do and quit? First, breathe. Your resolutions are not lost. Second, know that you are in good company since 82-90% of resolutions fail. Now, let’s get into the...
I Get Home Too Late To Cook Dinner
It seems to be the plight of every working person, that getting home to cook a meal after a full work day seems nearly impossible. In fact, just a few days ago, when I asked a client what she was planning for her dinners for the week, she responded with, “I get home...
8 Common Barriers to Exercise and How to Overcome Them
This post contains affiliate links. I appreciate your support! Happy Monday! This is a particularly bittersweet Monday for me as Zoey is starting full time daycare and I am heading back to work. Since I’m a teacher, I’ve been lesson planning behind the scenes for the...
Why Ultimatums Are Not What You Need For Your Mental Or Physical Health
“I never eat after 7pm. If I do, I workout for an extra half hour the next day.” “I never miss a monday workout. If I do, then I work out the other 6 days without question.” “I never regret a workout, that’s why I workout no matter what.” “I always workout 6 days a...
How to Put Your Supports in Place to Ensure You Reach Your Goals
Last week, I had you sit down and really determine what supports you needed in order to be successful in reaching your goals. If you missed that post, and the free worksheet to do your thinking on, head back over to it and start there. Without it, this post will not...
Determining What Supports You Need To Reach Your Goals (Free Worksheet)
This post contains affiliate links. I appreciate your support! There is an age-old saying, “It takes a village.” Usually, this is in reference to raising children, but the more you think about it, the more you realize that it truly applies to everything. No matter...
How to Share House Cleaning Duties With Your Spouse
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc and its advertiser. All Opinions are mine alone. #MyPledgeCastle #CollectiveBias Cleaning is not my thing. I think I have a condition where I actually don’t see the pile of clothes on the floor or the clutter on...