“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure” – Colin Powell. At 24 years old, I am proud to say that I’m in the best shape of my life, although it has been quite the journey for me! Growing up, […]
My personal fitness journey was a long time coming. I was never skinny growing up nor was I ever what I would consider “obese.” I was a “chubby” girl and I accepted it. After having three kids, living a stagnant lifestyle, and making poor food choices for 10 years, I […]
A persistent tickle of anxiety flutters at the center of my chest. I bounce rhythmically left to right on the balls of my feet as the sun falls toward the Pacific. Behind my icy gaze I’m already launching from the starter’s platform to the first angled step. Three quick steps […]
Often, when you are inches from the finish line, you break down and think you can’t make it any further. After so much hard work, you shut down. But it is in those last few feet, the last rep, the last minute, that we grow and become better. Today, break […]
