Health & Wellnesss
My Journey With Infertility
I’ve always been open when discussing my infertility struggles when asked, but this is the first time I’m really sharing my story. I suppose I’ve been reluctant to share because I understand and respect that everyone who faces infertility has a different experience...
Old Habits Die Hard
The first place medal was placed around my neck, the crowd cheered, I ate a burger and drank champagne, and just like that show day was over. For two years I envisioned that day. I worked harder than I ever had before; eating chicken breast after chicken...
Wearing Your ‘Girl Power’ T-Shirt is Not Enough
Can we actually start supporting one another? Instead of JUST re-posting all the meme’s and wearing the t-shirts? I cannot be the only one noticing the lip-service and lack of genuine support and encouragement we offer one another. I don’t feel this is something we...
Discover What Type of Exercise is Best for You
Believe it or not, I only started to like working out a few months ago. I feel a little scandalous saying that as someone who recently competed in a fitness competition, but it is the truth. I liked the results I was getting, and I always felt...
Competition Q&A
1st Place Transformation WinIDFA Competition #135 June 8th, 2019 - Calgary, ABPhoto Credit Dave Paul The following is the extended version of my transformation story, which was read out loud on stage Why Did You Decide to Make a...
My Secret to Becoming the Best Version of Yourself
I have been on this incredible journey of transformation for almost two years. Throughout I have experienced countless ups and downs; everything from plateau’s in my progress, weight gain, a ton of emotions, and a debilitating back injury. One...
A Love Letter to My Body
Dear Body, I remember the first time I was told that you were not good enough for me. I was encouraged to change you into how society thought you should be. At times I put you through the most drastic tests to prove to me that you were...
I Love You Because…
This is a very different style of Blog post than I typically do. But being that it is February and the month dedicated to love; both of self and others. I thought I would share with you something that has made a huge difference in my relationship...
The Moment I Realized How Transformed I Really Am
When I first started this journey I was convinced that I would be completely transformed in a year. I believed that I could lose one hundred pounds in twelve months and that once the scale proved those results, everything in my life would be rainbows and...
Change the Way You Make Changes in 2019
Every day we are bombarded with diets and exercise plans promising amazing results within a certain amount of time, usually pretty quick. It seems that is exasperated in January as everyone is encouraged (or pressured) to make resolutions. I’m...
I Don’t Even Like Chocolate… and Other Lies I Tell Myself
The tricky thing about motivation is that it comes and goes and presents it’s self as stronger or weaker depending on the day, hour, or minute. Often times when we let emotion, exhaustion or expectations alter our opinions and thoughts there is a shift in...
Your Main Motivator Needs to be All About You!
Motivation is defined simply as a person’s reason for doing something. Though I prefer to view and reference motivation through a positive lens, I know that what makes a person act or not act in a certain way doesn’t necessarily come from a place of love...
One Small Change has a Ripple Effect
When you change the way you are; and I don’t mean short term superficial changes, I mean down to the core of your existence changes where you improve your overall well-being, everything around you will begin to shift and change. The more conviction you have to the...
Change is Inevitable… and Scary as Hell
The notion of change can stir both excitement and fear within, but the reality is that change is inevitable. Circumstances surrounding you will change throughout your lifetime and most often the only part of it that you will be able to control is your perspective and...
Meal Prep is the Absolute Worst!
It’s true. If you don’t enjoy cooking or if you don’t really know how to use spices (ahem me) then the idea of meal prep can seem like the absolute worst thing in life. But let me tell you, it is not nearly as bad as being ‘Hangry’ = feeling so hungry that you...
Starting on a Journey of Your Own
Hear simple tips and techniques to help you get started on a healthy journey of your own. It can be overwhelming to start something new, be patient with yourself and make small changes as you go. Believe in yourself, anything is possible! Video...