Join the April PNP Challenge Hi friends! Here is your Tri-Tip Tuesday, sharing my thoughts on food, fitness, & travel. Please forward this to others if they may be inspired. Fitness: do weights make women bulky? Every now and then, a woman reaches out to me with the concern that lifting weights will make her bulky. She asks, "How can I avoid this?"... Gaining muscle is a difficult thing to do for both men and women. It takes months and years of consistent strength training with intensity....
3 months ago • 3 min read
Join the January PNP Challenge here. Use "TriTip" to save $13 Hi friends! This January marks the TENTH Progress not Perfection Challenge (making it the PNPX), and we are going all-out to celebrate this milestone round! This is going to be the biggest and best challenge to date, with your help. There is a reason so many people keep coming back, and this awesome community continues to grow. We want you and your friends there too! If you are looking to get stronger, stop dieting, and end the...
5 months ago • 6 min read
Hello friends, I'm very proud to share that I have completed the newest Certification to add to my coaching tool belt: I am now a GGS-Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist! As a NASM - Certified Personal Trainer, I must continue to stay relevant with continued education, and further develop the skills to help support and guide YOU, during all phases of your life. It is important to pay attention to the education and credentials of people you may follow and take advice from in the wellness...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Join the January PNP challenge & Save $13 using "TriTip" at checkout Hi friends! Here is your Tri-Tip Tuesday, sharing my current thoughts on food, fitness, & travel. Please forward this to others if you think they may be inspired. Food: redirect your focus The wellness journey is an ongoing effort. Throughout life, there are many phases and personal seasons, which can affect the time and commitment level you dedicate towards your nutrition and fitness goals. I hit a pivotal point in my...
6 months ago • 3 min read
The next PNP Challenge starts on January 6th, 2025. The PNP Challenge is a sensible approach to building strength, optimizing energy, and breaking free from the all-or nothing mindset. If you want to get stronger, change your body composition, stop yo-yo dieting, build healthy eating habits, and feel better mentally, this 10-week program is for you. Included in the program are strength training workouts, systematic habits, nutrition education, access to coaching app, and top-notch community...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friends! Here is your Tri-Tip Tuesday, sharing my current thoughts on food, fitness, & travel. Please forward this to others if you think they may be inspired. Food: the best protein powder? People ask me about protein powder all the time. It is easily one of the most commonly asked questions that I get regarding nutrition.While protein coming from real food is ideal, many people can benefit from using a protein powder supplement. If you have a hard time reaching your protein goals, need a...
7 months ago • 3 min read
Hi friends! Here is your biweekly Tri-Tip Tuesday, sharing my current thoughts on food, fitness, & travel. Please forward this to others if you think they may be inspired. Food: it could be time to give up tracking calories Don't get me wrong...macro tracking can bring tremendous success to people when it comes to physique goals. It also serves as a powerful educational tool, providing you with a fundamental understanding of the food components that make up your plate.Tracking macros...
8 months ago • 5 min read
Join the next group challenge, starting 9/2/24! Hi friends! Here is your biweekly Tri-Tip Tuesday, sharing my current thoughts on food, fitness, & travel. Please forward this to others if you think they may be inspired. Food: "hoping" isn't helping There is a short list of wellness phrases that make me cringe just a tad when I hear them. Having a "cheat day" is a big example. Another common phrase that does more harm than good is "hoping". It's usually expressed something like..."I ate badly...
8 months ago • 4 min read
Join the next habit challenge, starting soon! Hi friends! Here is your weekly Tri-Tip Tuesday, sharing my thoughts on food, fitness, & travel. Please forward this to others if you think they may be inspired. Food: manipulating ingredient lists Since adults consume 60% of their calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), and children consume 70% of their calories from UPFs, our nation's health is in a crisis. It is tragically sad for the current generation of young children, who are growing up...
9 months ago • 4 min read