4 Gym Bag Essentials to Power Your Next Workout
You may think all you need to do is show up to get the best workout, but there’s actually quite a bit more that goes into making the most of your exercise. In fact, what you bring to the table matters almost as much as doing the workout. Having the right equipment will help you […]
What to Look for in a Personal Trainer
Want to look and feel your sexiest in RECORD time? Then it’s time to find your perfect personal trainer! Fitness goes far beyond reps and diets. Being healthy is knowing how to get back on track when your motivation slips. It’s not killing yourself over that extra cheat meal you snuck in on Saturday. Fitness is […]
Operation Get Fit: My Final Week of 30 Day Boot Camp Challenge! Did it Work?!
First of all, I want to thank all of you who have read my posts and stayed on this “get fit” journey with me. Maybe you even silently cheered me on, and for that I am so grateful. I’ve come to the end of this 30 day challenge, and it’s been quite a whirlwind. I’ve […]
Why “I Look Stupid” Shouldn’t Keep You from Losing Weight
“Wow, I look stupid.” So many people repeat those exact words to themselves at the gym. Once they see those people with ripped abs and toned muscles, they immediately feel like they just don’t belong. Look, you don’t need to look like Superman to lose weight. You just need the right perspective. I have a […]
Operation Get Fit: Diet is 80% of the Fitness Journey
They say diet is 80% of the journey to a healthier lifestyle, and I’m definitely learning this isn’t just a myth trainers tell you. Keep in mind, for the past 3 years I’ve done a complete 180 with my diet. I went from eating cake, ice cream, fast food, and loads of bread every week […]
Truths To Fuel Your Next Gym Session
Ever wonder how those bionic superhuman fitness athletes get in the shape they’re in? Of course they eat right and work out a lot, but there’s more to it than that. They somehow muster up the motivation to eat right and work out almost every day. If that was the only thing stopping you from […]
Why You Should Start Working on Your Summer Body NOW
What’s one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions on the planet? You guessed it – to get in shape! Working for the body you want is a great way to start the year. However, the real work is sticking with it even after January ends. Summer is only 5 months from now, and you […]
Operation Get Fit: The Scale Is a Sneaky Liar
You know that awesome feeling when you start getting the hang of something that was once challenging? Kinda like when your coworker brings in donuts and you’ve mastered the “turn away and keep walking” approach. (Even though that beautiful pink box taunts you all day). For me, the second week was a stepping stone. I […]
The Workout Sweet Spot: Is a 30 Minute Workout Enough?
Originally Published Jan 2018 – Updated March 2026 You want results. But you don’t have an extra hour every day to spend at the gym. Between work, family, and everything else on your plate, long workouts can feel unrealistic. And when your fitness routine feels impossible to maintain, it’s usually the first thing to go. […]
How to Workout Even When You Don’t Feel Like It
Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or you’re a seasoned gym goer, you still have those days where you just don’t want to do it. Sometimes even just getting off the couch is a struggle, and that’s okay. What’s important is you don’t let the lazy monster hold you hostage. Which is why we’re […]