JUNE 2025

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10 Lessons Learned in 10 Years as a Personal Trainer and Coach

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This July marks my 10-year anniversary as a personal trainer. Coaching and blogging have grown side by side since the beginning. Writing helped me figure out what I believed. Coaching helped me live it. Both gave me a front-row seat to how people grow and what creates lasting change.

In this post, I’m sharing 10 of the biggest lessons I’ve learned over the past decade, lessons that go beyond workouts and meal plans, and into the real skills, mindset shifts, and habits that lead to long-term progress.

Am I Reading Your Mind? Why My Fitness Blog Posts Feel So Personal

Ever read a fitness blog and feel like it was written just for you? You're not alone. Most of us are dealing with the same challenges. Skipped workouts, guilt after a long day, starting over every Monday, and wondering why it's so hard to stay consistent when we're capable in so many other areas of life. This post explains why it feels so personal, why that's actually a good thing, and how recognizing your own patterns is the first step toward lasting change.

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How to Stay Consistent With Your Fitness Goals This Summer Without Missing Out On The Fun

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Summer fitness doesn’t have to be all or nothing. In this post, I’m sharing how to stay consistent with your health and fitness goals without missing out on the fun. It’s not about restriction, it’s about choosing a few non-negotiables, letting go of perfection, and showing up in ways that feel doable, even during cookouts, travel, and long weekends.