Modesty is dumb
I grew up being taught that modesty was a virtue – girls’ skills, brains, strengths, should be discouraged. I know now that modesty led to downplaying abilities and avoiding taking risks for fear of showing off. Today I’m celebrating winning another powerlifting trophy. But the most important reason I train strength is to live my […]
My fuel
Maybe I’m a weirdo, but I’ve always felt revved up when people have said, “just wait until you’re my age.” Well, now I’m that age (and older), and I’m not sure what I’m waiting for. A long-time friend says it every time we get together. I’ve also heard from women over the years who had […]
A week away!
Hellooo! We just got home from a week in France visiting my son and his family, and helping them pack up to move back to the US. It’s bittersweet for sure. Living in Saint-Cloud, near Paris has been a wonderful opportunity for them and their 4 kids over the past 10 years. The teenage boys […]
You got this. Train smart, eat smart.
Most of you now know my description of the two opposing voices we hear during workouts – one whispering, “you’re going to fail…”, and the other voice simply saying, “YOU GOT THIS.” After all these years, those two voices are still sometimes in my head when I train hard intervals, challenging sets, or heavy lifts. […]
On Earth Day (and any day), go outdoors to reduce stress.
Happy Earth Day! This is the perfect day to talk about spending some time outdoors to help relieve stress. It’s a gorgeous day here on the Jersey Shore. I rode my bike to work to see a lovely, new-ish 70+ client who arrived with her usual positive attitude and a big smile. The ride home […]
Happierness – 5 pillars of a good life.
Hi Friends, My eldest son sent me an article in The Atlantic (gift article): Jung’s Five Pillars of a Good Life. I love that my kids are so good at knowing the kinds of things that matter to me. As I read it I thought that it might resonate for many of you, so this […]
Unconscionable: Big Food Capitalizes On Fat Shaming
Have you heard? Dietitian influencers promote junk foods and discourage weight loss efforts. As obesity rises, Big Food and dietitians push ‘anti-diet’ advice. YouTube influencers are urging women to stop dieting and start listening to “mental hunger, marketing junk in the name of “health at any size”, capitalizing on the “anti-diet” movement. Global food marketers […]
Instagram advice – machines vs free weights?
I had a good convo with a client this morning about some Instagram advice. A trainer/influencer said to get strong we need to go to a gym and go heavy on machines.. Maybe the Instagrammer is selling memberships at a gym – it’s that time of year. Gyms offer a variety of machines because they’re […]
10 Things you might not know about me.
Are you sometimes surprised at what others might think if they only see the outer layers of you? In the delightful film, Shrek tells Donkey, who was afraid of him at first, “ogres have layers”. We’re all comprised of layers. More and more layers accumulate through our lives. Most of what contributed to my layers […]
Weight training for better skin plus brain boost!
Happy almost spring! With the longer, warmer days I’ll bet you’re motivated to walk, jog, run, hike, and play outdoors. This means that it’s even more important that you include strength training in your program for performance and injury prevention. But did you know that weight lifting is also good for your skin and for […]