Disclaimer: All of my blog posts are meant for education purposes only, and not meant to treat, heal, or diagnose. If you are experiencing some of the below challenges, please seek out mental health counseling for support. It’s important to remember that there does not have to be anything “wrong” Read more…
If you’ve read my work before, you already know that I am a Health at Every Size advocate, working to fight weight stigma and support body respect in ALL bodies. Why do I do this work? Because weight loss programs and even some fitness programs are seriously harming both our Read more…
This blog post is from the #mindflip series that is designed to share real life stories of hardship and pain and how people came out on top. I believe that we find strength is telling our stories and also help one another feel like we are not alone is our Read more…
#mindflipmonday with Becca Schutt I created #mindflipmonday as a coping mechanism for the challenges in life. A mindflip is a way to see a more positive perspective in something less than ideal. It could be something as simple as getting stuck in traffic and enjoying good music or more complex Read more…
#MindflipMonday Everyone has different versions of #mindflip stories, which is what makes this concept uniquely tailored to your needs. Today’s story comes from my dear friend, Ana Caicedo Macia. I met her a few years ago at Flywheel Sports. In July 1018, I hired her videography company to make a Read more…
Mindflip Monday If you haven’t heard about this mindful movement yet, head over to this blog post for a full explanation. Read on for the #mindflip feature about mental health! Mental Health Stigma I’m a firm believer that mental health is just as important, if not more important, than physical Read more…
Is it just me or do you also get anxiety when the season changes? I’m back in school, so my daily life dramatically changes when the end of August rolls around. But, even if you’re not in school, things change. The days get shorter with much less daylight, the temperature Read more…
#mindflipmonday with Gracen Morris If you aren’t already familiar with my #mindflipmonday series, head over to this blog post to read the background on it. July 23, 2018- Yoga Injury Gracen Morris is a Yoga teacher at Midtown Yoga in Raleigh, NC. She inspires me with her genuine love for Read more…
Why I created #mindflipmonday If you know me, you probably know that I tend to ascribe to a positive way of life. I tend to have a positivity bias, in many cases. That means that I have a tendency to automatically think how a less-than-ideal situation could be turned into Read more…
10 Fitness Social Media Messages to Ignore I know why social media does it. It’s not unlike the “sex sells” marketing strategy. People are drawn to sex appeal and the beauty ideal. So, when fitness brands are trying to sell their services, they tend to promote six packs and half-naked Read more…