Reluctant mover to Fitness instructor: How I fell in love with movement

I wasn’t an active kid. I didn’t enjoy exercising. I didn’t like gym class or being on the swim team each summer. I didn’t even want to continue dancing, but my voice teacher told me that I had to if I wanted to be a professional singer. I remember always being the slow one in […]
All Things Body Image

If you don’t like yourself (body included), how are you supposed to take care of yourself? Here are 5 ways to start the process of body acceptance.
The [body] struggle is REAL

We may struggle to feel great in our bodies as they change throughout our life, something we can’t control. But we can control our behaviors and relationship with food.
Why We are Drawn to Diets

Diet culture is a system of beliefs about body size and food that lead to behaviors that are harmful for our physical and mental well-being
What is Food Freedom and Why is it Something to Pursue?

Food freedom is making choices about food that have nothing to do with other people. When you eat at regular intervals, your body relaxes and your mind releases the obsession because it’s fed and safe.
What Practicing and Teaching Pilates Regularly for the Past Year has Taught Me.

I’ve never been one to do things slowly but Pilates has given me awareness and the ability to slow down in new ways. Here are 3 ways teaching Pilates has changed me over the past year.
The Complexity of Body Changes and Body Neutrality

Body neutrality centers around the idea that we can exist in our bodies without giving them too much negative or positive thought.
Debunking the Myth: Why ‘Abs Are Made in the Kitchen’ Is a Harmful Fallacy

Why the phrase “abs are made in the kitchen” is a fallacy. For a long time I went along with it. After all, you are what you eat, right? Well, not exactly.
5 Steps To Start Accepting Your Body

Instead of looking at the external, think of what your body has done and is currently doing for you. Make a list that you can access when you don’t like what you see in the mirror.
Family Friendly Program

Welcome to your meal plan! Here you will find a great starter plan for you and your family, along with an itemized grocery list and delicious recipes. I love meal planning because it makes my life easier and helps me prioritize selfcare.