Treat Yourself: Healthy New Year Gifts That Santa Forgot

We made it to the new year! If you’re anything like me, you’re probably still adjusting back into real life while dusting off a trail of cookie crumbs, Christmas tree needles, and wrapping paper behind you.

If Santa ignored all those holiday gift guides you sent him, and your healthy wishlist remains unfulfilled, I have some ideas for some self-care gifts to treat yourself, and to help you transition into a healthy new year.

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If drinking more water and not taking yourself too seriously are your New Year’s Resolutions, you can kill two birds with one stone.

What gets measured gets managed. Yes, we all have the apps, but there is something refreshing about recording your progress with a pen and paper. Achieve all those New Year’s fit resolutions with a health-focused planner.

What you eat is as important as how you train. If you want to eat healthier and fuel your runs properly in the new year, this Runner’s World cookbook has got you covered.

If you need a boost of daily motivation to kick off the new year, try this run calendar to inspire you all year long.

If your new year’s resolution is to read more books, Atomic Habits will help you build sustainable, healthy habits in the new year. I’m reading this now and loving it! Kick those bad habits and build new habits to achieve all your goals in life.

If you are striving for moderation in the new year, this wine glass will help you balance running and wine.

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BUT WAIT...THERE'S MORE!
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Why You Can't Buy Your Way to Wellness Success (In Business or Life)

I recently found myself scrolling through yet another inbox full of pitches. You know the ones - "Get 100 new clients in 30 days!" or "Scale to 10K months with our lead generator!" Sound familiar? Here's what I've learned after years in the wellness industry: you absolutely cannot buy your way to lasting success. There's a world of difference between writing a check and hoping that solves all your problems, versus putting in the deep, committed work yourself alongside that investment. True progress requires patience and resilience, whether we're talking about personal wellness or creating healthier company cultures.

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How to Make Time for Fitness When Life Already Feels Too Full

One of the biggest reasons I hear that people don't have a fitness routine is that they don't have time. And while this can often be true, if we dig a little deeper, it's often more than just a time issue. Sometimes it's energy, which requires a different solution. And sometimes it's a lack of boundaries or support. Let's figure this out together. If you feel like you don't have time to move your body or take care of your health, this one is for you.

When movement falls to the bottom of your priority list, the challenge typically falls into one of three areas: Managing time and habits, Boundaries and Energy, or Support and Delegation. Once you identify which one best fits your situation, you can choose a strategy that feels manageable.

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10 Things I Learned at 2025 SCW Fitness Professional's Convention That Can Help You Now

Last weekend I attended the 2025 SCW Fitness Professional’s Convention, Dallas Mania. I left tired in the best way, my brain buzzing with ideas and my body ready for rest. The sessions were packed with practical insights, thoughtful discussions, and reminders of why continuing education matters. I walked away with ten lessons that go beyond the conference and can be applied right away to your own fitness, health, and even the way you approach daily life.

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From Workouts to Work Wins: Mindsets For Success

I’ve seen firsthand how fitness mindsets don’t just transform bodies, they transform careers and businesses too. The same principles I’ve taught clients for years, celebrating small wins, staying consistent, avoiding all-or-nothing thinking, and focusing on what you can control, turned out to be the exact tools I needed when I started expanding my workplace wellness business. Applying them outside of fitness gave me new empathy for my clients, because I was suddenly the one battling resistance and self-doubt. What I learned is that these principles go beyond workouts or business strategies. They’re universal tools for behavior change and goal achievement, no matter what area of life you want to grow in.

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How to Use Run/Walk Intervals to Beat the Summer Heat

Run/walk intervals have been my go-to this summer for staying consistent in the Texas heat. They let me keep my heart rate in check, extend my time on my feet, and build endurance without overreaching. Whether I’m using timed segments, going by feel, or following my heart rate, the flexibility helps me adapt to the conditions and train in a way that’s sustainable. This approach works for anyone navigating challenging weather, rebuilding fitness, or simply wanting running to feel good!

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How to Create a Wellness Support System That Works

A wellness support team is made up of the people who help and support you. Maybe it’s a friend who checks in after workouts, a coworker who walks with you at lunch, or a class where someone notices when you don’t show up. It might also include a therapist, a massage therapist, or a coach who helps you stay focused when life gets full. These little points of connection can make your routine feel more doable and your progress easier to keep going.

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How Ready Are You to Train Today? Use This Free Tool to Find Out

Not sure how hard to train today?
Use this quick tool to check your physical and mental readiness. It helps you make smart choices about training intensity based on how you're feeling right now, so you can stay consistent without burning out.

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Use Your Professional Strengths to Build Personal Wellness

If you’ve built a career, led a team, or managed a full plate of responsibilities, then you already have what it takes to improve your health.

Time management, focus, adaptability, these are the same skills that help you stay consistent with your workouts, eat in a way that supports your energy, and take care of your body long term. You just have to apply what you already know in a new direction.

Your health supports your success.

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Perimenopause Is a Gift & Opportunity (No, Seriously!)

I know. Perimenopause doesn’t feel like a gift. It feels like brain fog, mood swings, interrupted sleep, and wondering why your pants don’t fit anymore. But somewhere in the middle of all that frustration is an opportunity to get honest about what your body needs now, not what worked for you ten years ago.

The symptoms might be loud, but they’re also signals. And if we stop trying to silence them and start listening instead, they can guide us toward a healthier version of ourselves.

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Stop Chasing Shiny Objects and Start Making Real Progress

When progress feels slow or uncomfortable, it’s tempting to chase something shiny: a new diet, a new plan, a total overhaul. But what if the problem isn’t your plan? What if it’s just the part where it gets hard? In this post, I’m sharing the simple mindset trick I use to stay focused when distractions pop up, and how the same approach can help you stop starting over in your health and fitness goals.