I’m More Fun When I’m Pregnant
I know what you’re thinking: How can someone who doesn’t drink and goes to bed at 9pm most nights be “fun”? I’d wonder the same thing, too…but my version of “fun” is probably a bit different than most peoples. This January, the mantra I set for the year (before I knew...
read moreSecond Trimester Recap
Missed the First Trimester Recap? You can find that post here. I have officially entered the Third Trimester or as they say, “the home stretch” – the same they people who say “it goes by so fast.” The only thing that’s gone by fast is the time between my pee breaks...
read more5 Things I’ve Learned in 5 Years of Owning a Gym
Today marks the 5th anniversary of our "Grand Opening" ribbon cutting at Anytime Fitness Fredericksburg. It's hard to believe how blessed we have been over the last five years. Owning a gym was always a dream of Rick's; quite honestly it has never been a dream of...
read moreWhat Does “Fit” Mean to You?
A few weeks ago I witnessed a heated debate over the cover of the latest Austin Fit Magazine; their swimsuit edition. It was a conversation between a few people centered on whether or not the woman on the cover looked “fit” vs. “genetically thin”. “You would just...
read moreInside My Head, My Body and My Heart the last 15 Weeks….
The first trimester has come and gone - here are my thoughts, experiences, and everything in between. When did you know you were pregnant? To be honest, I had an idea something was going on with my body at about 2.5 weeks. I was competing at The Fittest Games on a...
read moreThis Book Changed My Life
Disclaimer: Men, you can be completely exempt from reading this post. Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health. First, let me start by saying I think this book should be mandatory...
read moreIn “Due” Time
Have you ever noticed that people are always trying to rush you into what they expect or think you should be doing in life? I mean, you haven’t even entered into your sophomore year in high school when questions of Where are you going to college? You’re going to...
read moreThe Summer of the 6-Pack
It’s nearing the end of February which means the diet and fitness industry has already begun to use fear tactics to encourage us to “get ready for swimsuit season”. I follow many fitness accounts and the overall theme I’m seeing is: “Bikini bodies are built in the...
read moreTriple Chocolate Cherry Mini Mason Jar Cakes with Chocolate Ganache Icing
As many of you already know, Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays because it’s the day before my birthday; which usually means I get double the good stuff! And what’s not to love about the day that’s all about L-O-V-E!? I wanted to come up with a decadent,...
read more…Poor Rick…..
The first time I saw this poster in Whole Foods I thought, “Dang; if I treated (or talked to) Rick the way I treat (or talk to) my body he wouldn’t last a day.” He would straight up RUN away. Granted, I have made lots of progress in the past few years, but to be...
read moreIt’s Been Twenty-One Days…Now What?
“A habit is a choice that we deliberately make at some point and then stop thinking about, but continue doing, often every day” – The Power of Habit. Today is January 21st, which means that if you took on a New Year’s resolution (or two – or three) and have been...
read morePeaceful Hearts & Healthy Bodies
At the beginning of the year, I saw a friend post online a "Proverbs Challenge" for the entire month of January. The challenge was simple: Read a chapter for each day of the month. D-O-N-E. This verse is from today's reading and I had to read and repeat it over and...
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