This post contains affiliate links. See Disclosure for details. Opinions are my own. Losing weight is hard. Trust me, I get it. While I did eventually hit my weight loss goals, it took decades of trial and error. Which is why I’m trying to so hard to share all that I’ve learned through this blog so that other people can lose weight without it taking decades! Since I was a teenager (and prior to my weight loss), I would constantly gain and lose the same 20 pounds. It was infuriating! I could never understand why I would lose a tiny bit of weight and then it would simply halt. It felt like no matter what I did the weight would creep back on within a few weeks. And every time it was upsetting and demotivating. As a result, I would get so fed up that I would quit and go back to my old unhealthy habits. But eventually I learned what it was that I was doing that was stopping me from achieving my health goals. So now I’m sharing my errors with you! Read below to see if you’re making any of these mistakes that slow weight loss. You’re […]
Back when I was overweight (read about how I lost 100 pounds here) I would often wonder, what the hell were other people doing differently? What were they doing that they were healthy and fit, and I was obese and stuck? I spent forever following fit women on Instagram and pinning on Pinterest trying to figure out their healthy habits so that I could do the same. For most of my life, I blamed my genetics. I thought I was destined and designed to be overweight. And I know so many other women feel the same way. But it could not be further from the truth! I know now that I am designed to be active and fit. But it took me forever to figure out how to get there. This post contains affiliate links. See Disclosure for details. Opinions are my own. Over a couple of years, I finally started to figure out the secret. Which really isn’t a secret at all, to be honest. Long term, large weight loss comes from developing strong healthy habits. And there are certain habits that all fit women do almost every day. It is these fit habits that helped me lose 100 […]
Fitness isn’t something reserved just for the already fit person. It’s for everyone, at any size and weight! If you’re over 200 pounds like I was, and thinking about starting or are already on your health and fitness journey, let nothing stop you. Especially not your weight. At my heaviest, I weighed in at 249 pounds. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with that number or size, it simply didn’t reflect who I felt like I was inside. I felt as though the real me was buried under layers that didn’t belong. I felt constrained, not just physically but mentally as well. Deep down, I knew I was so much more than my exterior showed, and I was determined to let that person inside me shine. So, what did I do? It started with changing my life in every single way. First, I adopted a rescue dog named Gigi, which meant I had to go out for walks twice a day—no excuses. I revamped my diet, minimizing junk food and focusing on nourishing, whole foods. I surrounded myself with positivity, distancing myself from anything and anyone who drained my energy. All of this helped me shift my mindset from a can’t-do […]
Exercising at home is so much easier if you have a designated workout space. And I speak from some serious experience. For the past year, I had an extra person living in my house. Having even just one extra person significantly cut down on space to exercise at home. All of a sudden, the only space I had was in a small, cramped corner of my living room. It made doing my workouts at home much harder (and getting the motivation to work out is hard enough!). The house was so cramped at times that I bought a gym membership to do my home workouts in the conditioning room. Now, I’ll be honest and admit that I ended up loving doing home workouts at my gym but that’s beside the point. When my houseguest moved out, all of a sudden I had so much more space to exercise at home. And while I had learned to enjoy the gym atmosphere, I was so happy to have more workout flexibility. Plus, I now was able to create a workout space for myself that truly worked for me. Post contains Affiliate Links. See Disclosure for details. Opinions are my own. Why Having […]
This post contains Affiliate link. See Disclosure for details. Opinions are my own. Are you sitting there thinking that working out sucks? You’re not completely wrong, nor are you alone in your thinking. If I’m being perfectly honest, I have a very strong love/hate relationship with fitness. As much as I love the rewards of the fit life, working out 4-5 times a week can still be hard. Because no matter how great the benefits of a workout are, it can still suck to do. Countless times I have found myself 5 minutes into a home workout and have been like, “this trainer is trying to kill me”. Maybe a little dramatic but that is how it feels. Thankfully, over the past year, I’ve learned several hacks that make home workouts easier or at very the least more bearable. I still might not love my workout while I’m doing it but I know I’m doing everything I can to make sure I have success and get the workout done. How To Make Home Workouts Easier If you have hacks to make your workouts easier, more enjoyable or less painful then you are more likely to keep up a fitness regime. […]
Transforming My Life: 10 Powerful Habits That Helped Me Shed 100 Pounds and Embrace Health A huge weight loss journey is an epic commitment to yourself—especially when it means losing well over 100 pounds. There are a lot of myths out there, but trust me, there are no shortcuts or magic fixes for significant weight loss. Big weight loss takes dedication to yourself, perseverance, deep self-reflection, and a change of lifestyle habits. To be honest, for the longest time, I doubted my own strength and value, and had myself trapped in a belief that a healthy lifestyle and weight loss was out of reach for someone “like me.” But along the way, I learned a lot about myself and slowly but surely started changing my story, leaning into true self-love and seriously stepping up my game. This kind of weight loss journey is about so much more than just dropping pounds—it’s about living a life you might not have thought was possible. One day everything changed… One day it just clicked for me: I deserved to chase and reach my dreams no matter how far away they seemed. I realized that to really turn my life around, I needed to […]
This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure for details. Opinions are my own. Unfortunately, being a woman, I can’t just go for a run outdoors. Or I could but it wouldn’t be very wise. It’s important for women to know how to keep themselves safe when running outside. Because in my opinion, there are 3 common factors to being assaulted while running: running alone, being in a low traffic area, and being female. I run alone fairly often. And when I was training for my half-marathon I ran alone a lot. But for the most part, I did what I was supposed too to keep myself protected. I say “for the most part” because I did have one run last year where I made an error in safety and was lucky I didn’t pay for it. Basically, I found myself isolated in the middle of nowhere and far away from my car. And this had happened because I was distracted by music and wasn’t paying a lot of attention to my surroundings. Once I realized how far away I had gotten, I quickly turned around and made my way back to where there were more people. But I would […]
Are you thinking about stepping into the world of fitness, or perhaps reigniting that spark from your fitter days? Maybe you’ve rallied a group of friends, ready to dive into healthier habits together! Whatever your motivation, embarking on a 30-day workout challenge with friends is a fantastic—and totally manageable—way to ease into a more active lifestyle. When I very first dipped my toes into fitness, it was with a 30-day yoga challenge with two of my friends. At the start, I was very out of shape and had about 100 pounds I wanted to shed. That first challenge wasn’t just about stretching and poses; it was a total eye-opener. Day by day, I discovered that I could stick to a plan, push my limits, and actually see results. By the end of those 30 days, I wasn’t just more flexible— I had totally fallen in love with that awesome sense of accomplishment and the good stuff it was doing for my body. After yoga, we tackled squat challenges, push-up challenges, and even total body workouts. Eventually, we stepped up to more structured home fitness programs. Why 30-Day Challenges? So, why start with 30-day challenges? Thirty days is the perfect amount […]
Motivational quotes to inspire your health journey: Who doesn’t love motivational quotes?? Imagine those days when you feel like you’ve hit a wall, your energy is drained, and your motivation is at an all-time low. It’s in those kind of moments that the right words can shift your mindset from “I can’t” to “I will.” We all have those moments—whether it’s struggling to start a workout routine after a short break or pushing through a routine that feels tougher than usual. It’s during times like these that a burst of motivation can make all the difference! That’s why I’ve created a collection of powerful motivational quotes, each designed to remind you of your goals and boost your enthusiasm. From encouraging perseverance to deepening your self-belief, these quotes are all about what it means to be dedicated and driven. Place them where they are most visible—on your fridge, beside your mirror, or as a wallpaper on your phone or computer! I love these quotes! They’re my go-to when I need a reminder of why I started my journey in the first place. Share The Inspiration If you love sharing inspiration or decorating your space with positive vibes, these motivational quotes are […]
Post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure for details. Opinions are my own. If you’ve checked out my previous playlists you know I love an upbeat and fast-paced playlist to get me through my workout. And my current Spotify playlist is no different! A playlist can make or break a workout, let’s be honest. If you think I’m exaggerating think about how devasting it is when you leave your headphones at home. And as I’ve said in the past, a good playlist can take a good workout to an epic workout. And I’m always striving for an epic workout! Music is an important part of my workouts. The right playlist helps keep me motivated and energetic throughout the workout. It doesn’t matter whether I’m doing a home workout, running, or working out at the gym, I need to have music. I know there are many people who are able to workout listening to podcasts or audio books, but I am not one of those people! I need music to help keep me focused on what I’m doing. Are you looking for something new? I got you covered! Personally, I’m always looking for new music and I use Spotify to search […]