I started working with a coach about two weeks ago. My thoughts on personal training haven’t changed, but she’s helping me figure out the...

Original Post Date: September 2021 I think many people agree that lifting is inherently masculine. Men are encouraged, or even expected,...

As I read over my old posts, I notice that some of my philosophies have changed in the last 6-7 months, and I’m sure they will change...

It hit me yesterday that the only time I feel at peace here is when I’m writing this blog. Don’t get me wrong, Seattle life is going as...

Most people in Seattle are passionate about outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, paddle boarding etc., but it seems that very few...

I’ve struggled with food every time I’ve moved to a new city, and I can feel myself starting to struggle now. I just ate 8 cookies a few...

Let’s face it, working out is my entire f***ing personality. Especially these days, I’m either asleep, eating, thinking about eating, at...

I did my first hike in Washington this weekend—Which also happens to be my 3rd of 4th hike in total. (Don’t tell that to the rest of...

Now that it’s been a week of full-time work in the office, I understand so much more of how my parents feel at the end of the work day...

This past week was my first week in Seattle. Naturally, my priority was to find a gym. I was hoping for a Lifetime or an Equinox, but I’m...

Monday will be my first day of work, which means I can no longer waltz into the gym for an hour and a half lift. I’m grateful for all the...

The short answer is yes. For goodness’ sake, I have a blog dedicated to all things fitness and wellness in my life. And yes, it's major...

I’m finally going to talk about my eating habits and body image in detail. I’ve had problematic eating habits since middle school: I used...

I preface these thoughts with a reminder of my place in the fitness world: I have no fitness certifications, nor am I a competitor of any...

As you can probably tell by the lack of recent posts, it was a stressful few months as I pushed myself to do my best work and take an...

The more time I spend lifting, the more passionate I become. It’s my entire personality these days. (That’s a topic for another day.)...

Original Post Date: March 2021 You know that feeling at the end of a busy day when you’re tired, but the tiredness indicates that you...

Original Post Date: Summer 2021 I’m lucky that I haven't experienced gender inequality as much as other women, even in my own family, but...

Original Post Date: February 2021 As a teenager, I remember scrolling through pictures of female bodybuilders on Instagram and admiring...

Original Post Date: February 2021 It's 3pm and I'm suddenly competing with Sesame Street's Oscar the grouch. Plans for the remainder of...