By definition, the word process means “a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.” But, can we agree that not all processes are created equal? Just because you have a process of doing something doesn’t mean that your process is effective, ya know? Look at the billion programs “processes”Continue reading “build a stronger process”
Category Archives: female personal trainer
exposure therapy + my current physique
Exposure therapy. Have you heard of this? It’s doing something you’re uncomfortable with repeatedly over time with the idea that this repeated exposure eventually decreases one’s discomfort. I’m into it cuz this is the exact process I’ll do with myself with the scale. If I don’t go on the scale for months, the first hundredContinue reading “exposure therapy + my current physique”
scales, cups and spoons
Had a couple of macro calls today and this question came up: Can I use a measuring cup instead of a food scale? Yes you can because if you’re trying to keep portions in check, any measurement is better than no measurement — or eating right out of the bag, right? For my tribe, IContinue reading “scales, cups and spoons”
crossing the finish line was the wrong goal
When I stopped focusing on the finish line, stuff started to fall into place. I spent over 20 years chasing a literal finish line racing triathlon. My coach would always remind us that race day, coming across the finish line – all that would be the icing on the cake. The meat of it, theContinue reading “crossing the finish line was the wrong goal “
most times, it will feel like an uphill battle.
Most times, it will feel like an uphill ⛰ battle. You’ll want to stop. Give up. Throw in the towel. Quit. You’ll tell yourself it isn’t worth it. It’s too much effort. You won’t get what you want. But you push through anyway. I just had a convo with my client Sonya today. She’s doingContinue reading “most times, it will feel like an uphill battle.”
dieting does work
🅳🅸🅴🆃🅸🅽🅶 🅳🅾🅴🆂 🆆🅾🆁🅺! FAD diets, CRASH diets, RESTRICTIVE diets, UNSUSTAINABLE diets… THOSE diets DON’T work! If you find yourself in a yo-yo of nonstop weight-loss programs that just keep making you feel worse than you need to try something different. You CAN be successful. You just haven’t found what works for you, yet. Your bestContinue reading “dieting does work”
are you struggling to look & feel your best?
𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙚𝙙 𝙪𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙜𝙜𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩? 😬 Well, you are not alone friend! If you are struggling with trying to maintain some level of health and fitness, start with these 3 easy steps. Do these 3 things every day to build your WELLTH! #1. Eat nutrient dense foods thatContinue reading “are you struggling to look & feel your best?”
self doubt + imposter syndrome
I’ve definitely turned my #passion into #profit. But it always wasn’t enjoyable. There were times I had tremendous self doubt. Imposter syndrome. Fear of choosing a non transitional way. As a Honolulu Personal Trainer, running your own business is tough! Born to parents who have worked since their teens. They were used to a different kindContinue reading “self doubt + imposter syndrome”
normalizing all bodies in the fitness industry
stop playing small in your weight loss
When it comes to my body, I spent far too many of my 44 years playing small. Chasing a SMALL number on the scale. (Jenny Craig start student) Laser focus on fitting into a SMALL clothing size. (single digit size chaser) Our local mall had a store with sizes 00-8. Many of my high school classmates woreContinue reading “stop playing small in your weight loss”