Category: My Fitness Journey

  • Should you workout while sick?

    Should You Work Out While Sick? The Ultimate Decision Checklist 🤒💪

    We’ve all been there: you’ve finally hit your stride with a consistent workout routine, and then—bam—you wake up with a scratchy throat or a pounding headache. The internal debate begins: Do I push through and “sweat it out,” or do I stay in bed and risk losing my momentum? In this episode of Strength for…

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  • Finding your Fit over 40

    Fitness Journey Over 40: Finding Your Path to Strength

    Join me, Debbie, as I share how to navigate your fitness journey over 40. From imperfect action to simple assessments, learn how small steps lead to big strength.

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  • Episode 002 Imperfect Action Beats Perfection

    Imperfect Action Beats Perfection

    Embracing Imperfect Action: My Path to Progress in Fitness and Life In a world that often glorifies perfection, it’s incredibly easy to get stuck waiting for that “perfect” moment to finally start. In this episode of Strength for the Journey, I’m diving into my own struggle with perfection paralysis and sharing how taking imperfect action…

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  • Podcast Episode 1 Thumbnail: My 3 Year Goal

    Running Towards Strength: My 3 Year Goal

    Introduction:   As I approach my 48th birthday, I have set an long term goal to complete a half marathon in under three hours before I turn 51. This isn’t just about the race itself; it’s about creating a sustainable fitness journey that balances strength training and running while enjoying the process. In this article, I…

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    My GLP-1 Journey

    As a personal trainer and nutrition coach for the past few years, I’ve dedicated myself to guiding others on their paths to healthier living. Now, I’m embarking on a new and deeply personal journey, one that requires me to be transparent and vulnerable. I’ve begun taking GLP-1 medication for weight loss, and I want to…

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    Ultimate home or office bodyweight workout

    Do you want to get stronger? Are you ready to try strength training, but you are not sure where to start? It is easy to overcomplicate things. This feels especially true in the age of social media. We see all sorts of people doing all sorts of crazy things to try to lose weight and…

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  • screen shot of Calorie Cycling options from the Lose It calorie tracking app.

    Calorie Cycling for Weight Loss

    Are trying to lose weight? Did you find this article by searching about calorie cycling for weight loss? Then hopefully you already know you need to be in a calorie deficit. In order to lose body fat, which is what most people mean when they say they want to lose weight, you need to eat…

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  • Woman sitting smiling in a sports store with new skates on for a sustainable weight loss plan

    My Sustainable Weight Loss Plan

    The author embarks on a 10-week sustainable weight loss plan, promoting calorie deficit, consistency over perfection, nutrient-dense food, movement, strength training, and measuring progress. They stress on monitoring weight, body measurements, and clothing fit, encouraging others to join and seek support for a successful transformation. The plan emphasizes long-term changes and gradual progress.

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  • Debbie & Stefanie smiling holding half marathon race medals at the finish line

    Tucson Half Marathon Race Report (2023)

    The post details the author’s experience of participating in a half marathon. Along with Stefanie, the author walked the race due to an injury. The challenging race pushed their limits, and Stefanie decided not to repeat it. Despite the difficulty, the author ended with a resolve to improve performance, train more consistently, get faster, and…

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    From Binge Eating to Balance: How to Eliminate All or Nothing Thinking

    I recently wrote an article claiming that the biggest secret to my success in weight loss was meal planning.This is a key component to my success long term and is a simple adjustment you can make to have a big impact. However, the biggest work I have done, (am still doing) is around healing my…

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  • Should You Work Out While Sick? The Ultimate Decision Checklist 🤒💪
    Should You Work Out While Sick? The Ultimate Decision Checklist 🤒💪

    We’ve all been there: you’ve finally hit your stride with a consistent workout routine, and then—bam—you wake up with a scratchy throat or a pounding headache. The internal debate begins: Do I push through and “sweat it out,” or do I stay in bed and risk losing my momentum? In this episode of Strength for…

  • Fitness Journey Over 40: Finding Your Path to Strength
    Fitness Journey Over 40: Finding Your Path to Strength

    Join me, Debbie, as I share how to navigate your fitness journey over 40. From imperfect action to simple assessments, learn how small steps lead to big strength.

  • Imperfect Action Beats Perfection
    Imperfect Action Beats Perfection

    Embracing Imperfect Action: My Path to Progress in Fitness and Life In a world that often glorifies perfection, it’s incredibly easy to get stuck waiting for that “perfect” moment to finally start. In this episode of Strength for the Journey, I’m diving into my own struggle with perfection paralysis and sharing how taking imperfect action…