The Mental Load of Motherhood – Part 2 Today I'm gonna focus on the emotional labor that comes with running a household, being a momma and owning a business. In case you missed a glimpse into my personal "crazy" last week, read part 1 first. It … [Read more...]
The Comparison Trap: Can You Use it for Good?
You're surround by social media messages. Half the time we're moving so quickly we don’t even realize what and who is stealing our attention. It used to be that we saw ideal families on TV and in books, but now they’re everywhere. All day … [Read more...]
I Thought It Would be Easier
{Two Things Tuesday Vol. #10} Oh, This is Us. {Source: https://www.nbc.com/this-is-us/photos} I'm not a huge TV person, but this show is GOOD. And addicting, heart wrenching, funny... you name it. I'm already looking forward to tonight's … [Read more...]
What and Who Inspires You?
I know ... you don't really feel like hearing this rah rah type of thing from a coach... a freak who loves exercise. Hang with me though...this is good and not some lame #fitspo #motivation type of post like you're thinking it might be. WHY I … [Read more...]
Nine Things I’ve Learned in Nine Years of Marriage
In April we celebrated 5 years of owning Skill of Strength and posted 50 things we learned about owning a gym in 5 years. Today, my business partner, who is more importantly my HUSBAND, and I celebrate 9 years of marriage. That means today … [Read more...]
Please Stop Judging Me
I'm not judging you and I'm hoping you'll think twice before you judge me too after reading this. I've written before about how judgmental moms are towards each other. This was when my almost-6-year-old was just a baby, but it's still a decent … [Read more...]
Hitting Pause
I love listening to podcasts. There's few things I find more relaxing than getting outside and walking a few miles while I listen to some music or a podcast. I was listening to Dave Ramsey's podcast, Entreleadership, over the weekend. He prefaced … [Read more...]
What Really Matters
The last few weeks have been packed full of work and fun! As much as I usually have to say about training and nutrition, sometimes "real life" takes over. These last few weeks have been filled with moments I want to remember forever. We held the … [Read more...]
Fill Your Tank
If you've been reading my blog or following me on Instagram, you already know I am in love with taking walks. I think it was Erin Brown who posted something a few weeks/months ago about how she will never let herself be too busy to take a … [Read more...]
Two Things Tuesday – Womens Fitness Summit
If you follow me on Instagram or we’re friends on Facebook, you probably know that I was traveling this weekend. I went to Kansas City, Missouri for the first ever Women’s Fitness Summit and let’s just say, it was AWESOME. Not only was it … [Read more...]