Embrace Your Real

One of the number one questions I get asked is how am I so confident! And to be honest with you, confidence has been something I have been working on for a very, very long time, but I actually didn't work on being MORE confident, I worked on being MORE self-aware. Why? Because the more you know and understand yourself and the more grounded and rooted you feel within yourself, the less validation y...

If you follow me on Instagram, you'll know I heavily rely on faith and it's a huge priority in my life. Lately, I've been talking and sharing about it more than I ever have, which has brought a couple of questions to consistently show up in my DM's. From questions about the Bible study I am posting to Instagram, to whether or not I consider myself to be religious, I talk ALL about it in this episo...

I'll be honest, I used to be so scared of eating enough protein. I thought the more protein I ate, the bulkier I would become. Girl, this couldn't be further from the truth. Protein is essential for building muscle. And the more muscle you build, the more fat you will burn and the more weight you will lose. Protein will NOT make you bulky, it will also make you look more slender and toned. BUT, I...

Recently I had someone ask the question: How do I stop feeling like I need to be skinny in order to find/keep a husband? And honestly, this broke my heart, because I used to have that same exact thought, that I needed to be skinny to deemed worthy for a partner. I know many of you feel the same way, and maybe it's not for a partner, but you think you need to be skinnier for SOMEONE in your life, w...

Alright, sister, you know I'm all about my macro counting, and recently I've had quite a few people ask me, how do you know when to change your macros? Such a great question! And that's why I'm going to dive into it today! So here's a recap on how you know it's time to change your macros… #1: Your Progress has Plateaued #2: You've Dropped A LOT of Weight #3: You've Lost A Significant Amount Of Wei...

I believe that so many of us struggle to align our actions with our goals, but we continue to make choices that don't align with what we really want for our future. We continue to fail to take initiative to actually make things happen that need to happen in order for us to get there. But how do we break this pattern? How do we actually align our actions with our goals? That's exactly what I want t...

Our ultimate goal in life is to feel happy, to feel fulfilled, right? But I think sometimes we go about finding happiness in the wrong way, or we do things that cause us to work against ourselves when trying to be that happier person or live that happier, more fulfilled life. That's why in today's episode, I want to share three things that you need to stop doing now if you want to live a happier,...

Real talk: I have body goals. I have body goals just as much as anyone else, BUT I think my body goals look quite a bit different than the average woman. Let me first tell you what my 2021 body goals ARE NOT…   It is not losing weight. It is not having a six-pack or a flatter stomach. It's not having the MOST defined muscles⁣⁣. It's not having a very low body fat percentage⁣⁣. It's not having zero...

Serious question: Are you being healthy or are you depriving yourself? Most people get these two confused, or they think they are the same thing. But the truth is, the two are not synonymous. If you do feel deprived when trying to be "healthy", then sis, I have some news to break to you: You're doing it wrong. There is absolutely no reason to feel deprived when nourishing your body with what it ne...

Let's be real, who DOESN'T struggle with comparing themselves to others? I believe it's our natural response, but I also believe it robs us of our happiness.   W e look at other people's lives and think they have more, they are more successful, they make more money, they are happier, they are in better shape, and the list goes on and on.   But here's the truth….most of our comparison stems from us...

I talk  a lot of about loving your body just how it is right now, no matter. But I also talk a lot about counting macros, moving your body, and building the body you want. And I know that may sound a little counter-intuitive, right? But the truth is, changing your body and loving your body go hand-in-hand. And in today's episode, I'm going to explain why by sharing three important reminders about...

Most of us focus WAY more on our physical health than our mental health. But honestly, I think most of us would be physically healthier if we paid more attention to our mental health. Because most of our struggles when it comes to getting physically healthier, stem from us being mentally unhealthy, right? So in this episode, I'm going to chat with you about 10 habits that a re damaging your mental...

After working with women for several years on healing their relationship with food, fitness and their body, there are 5 eating habits that I found to be the most common. So if you, too, are struggling with these relationships, then I'm guessing you have at least one, if not ALL, of these habits. And sister, I'm about to tell you why they are problems and why need to break them asap.   Be sure to c...

Are you ready for some REAL talk, sister? Because I'm about to bring it in this episode! If you're unhappy with the body you have now, I know you probably blame at least one of three things: your body, what you're doing, and what you're eating. I'm here to tell you that these three things in fact are NOT the problem. Say what?! Check out this episode to find out why, and what the actual problem IS...

Okay, it's officially 2021 and I know it's motivating you to build new habits in your life, right? But how many times have we tried to adopt new habits and they just don't stick? How many times do we wish we could do something consistently but we just can't seem to get ourselves to do it? We know we would benefit from it, we know it would elevate the quality of our life, but for some reason, the h...

It's the beginning of the year, the holidays are officially over, the holiday high is wearing off, and the reality of life is beginning to set in. I know so many of you are looking in the mirror saying things like, "I'm fat",  "I need  to lose weight", "I feel  and look so gross", "Why did  I let myself eat all of that?" What did I let myself go?" Do any of these thoughts sound familiar? If you're...

2020 has been a YEAR to the say the least. I know many of us just want to cross this year off the list and never look back, but at the same time, this year has presented itself with so many lessons to be learned. I took the time to sit down and really think about the things that 2020 has taught me because I truly believe there are lessons to be learned in every life circumstance. So in this episod...

I know many of us set goals last New Years and we never reached them. And you know what? That's totally okay. Saying A LOT happened this year is a complete understatement. So just how our entire life kind of got put on hold this year, it's no wonder our goals did, too.   But as we set new goals this New Year, I want us to ensure we are setting goals that we actually SHOULD be setting. And, I want...

This podcast is all about embracing our real, right? Everything I talk about in some way, shape, or form is empowering you to live your most unapologetically, authentic life. And one of the most important things we could ever do when working towards embracing our real is honoring our body. Without honoring our body, we'll never fully love our body, and without fully loving it, we'll never be able...

Every goal you make has three layers to it: What the goal is you want to reach, how you're going to reach that goal, and why you want to reach that goal.    Knowing what goal you want to reach is generally the simplest for you to determine. Figuring out how you're going to reach the goal can oftentimes be a battle. But what really holds you back from reaching your goal is never knowing why you act...

Every goal you make has three layers to it: What the goal is you want to reach, how you're going to reach that goal, and why you want to reach that goal.    Knowing what goal you want to reach is generally the simplest for you to determine. Figuring out how you're going to reach the goal can oftentimes be a battle. But what really holds you back from reaching your goal is never knowing why you act...

In the hardest times I destroyed my body for a peace of mind I never got. When I think about it, I used to under-eat, over-exercise, under-nourish, and over-restrict. I punished my body, I hated my body, and I destroyed my body. But for what? ⁣Why did I do all of that? To still feel dissatisfied? To still hate my body? To still wish it were different?⁣ Because let's be real, that's how we still fe...

How many new years resolutions have you had or how many goals have you set? And out of all of them, how many have you actually reached? This is a serious issue! If we set a goal, we need to start following through and actually reach it! But how do we actually make that happen? I know, it's a lot more difficult than it seems. And that's why in this episode, I'm going to share a 7-step process on ho...

If you loved yourself, how would your life be different? What would you do differently? Because let's be real…most often, our lack of self-love dictates the decisions we make. We act in a certain way because we don't love ourselves more. We don't do certain things because we don't love ourselves more. And we do DO certain things because we don't love ourselves more.   Ultimately, the course of our...

How many excuses do you make daily or weekly as to why you "shouldn't" or "can't" workout? And how many times daily or weekly do you complain about not feeling comfortable or confident in your body? I'm guessing your answer is too many times to count. But, I need to let you in on a little secret…Excuses and complaining never got anyone anywhere.   I know you want to reach your health and fitness g...