Holidays are a time to be grateful. Grateful for loved ones gathering around traditions of food, drink, and festivities. Yet, diet culture always seems to creep in and sabotage what are meant to be peaceful and celebratory days. You might notice diet culture creeping in with: “Turkey Burn” workouts Read more…
By: Anna Lutz, MPH, RD, CEDRD-S with Lutz, Alexander & Assoc. Nutrition Therapy (Guest Writer) As a Registered Dietitian, I get asked frequently about balancing “macros.” I also see a lot of nutrition misinformation out there that sets people up to not fuel their exercise well. There are many benefits to incorporating movement 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…
Working in the fitness industry, I’m constantly hearing comments like “if only I could lose 10 more pounds” and “I need to work off the pizza I ate last weekend.” It saddens me how hyper-focused our culture has become about weight. Think about how much time and energy you spend Read more…
This blog post is a very special one. Lindsay and I met at Flywheel Sports over 3 years ago and I’ve seen her evolution. When she told me about her Type 1 Diabetes story and what she did to not only overcome it, but also make the most of it, 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…
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…
#mindflip Monday on Meaningful Work Another day is another chance to consider if there’s something in your life, small or big, that you can let go. Insert #mindflipmonday. New to the Mind Flips? Check out my blog post here for a full explanation of this mindful movement. Sometimes I 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…
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…