Category: My Fitness Journey
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From Crutches to Chicago: Why Your “Physical Emergency Fund” Matters More Than a Summer Shred
Read More: From Crutches to Chicago: Why Your “Physical Emergency Fund” Matters More Than a Summer ShredWe’ve all been there. It’s a mundane Monday night, you’re doing a routine chore, and suddenly—pop. For me, it wasn’t a heavy deadlift or an epic mountain hike that took me out. It was the gap between the grass and the sidewalk while I was taking out the trash. One minute I’m a fit, online…
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Should You Work Out While Sick? The Ultimate Decision Checklist 🤒💪
Read More: 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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Fitness Journey Over 40: Finding Your Path to Strength
Read More: Fitness Journey Over 40: Finding Your Path to StrengthJoin 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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Imperfect Action Beats Perfection
Read More: Imperfect Action Beats PerfectionEmbracing 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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Running Towards Strength: My 3 Year Goal
Read More: Running Towards Strength: My 3 Year GoalIntroduction: 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
Read More: My GLP-1 JourneyAs 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
Read More: Ultimate home or office bodyweight workoutDo 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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Calorie Cycling for Weight Loss
Read More: Calorie Cycling for Weight LossAre 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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My Sustainable Weight Loss Plan
Read More: My Sustainable Weight Loss PlanThe 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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Tucson Half Marathon Race Report (2023)
Read More: 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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The Art of Adaptation: Why You Never Truly “Start Over”
We’ve all been there. You have a great rhythm going with your workouts or your nutrition, and then life happens. An injury, a chaotic month at work, or even a change in your medical protocol throws a wrench in the gears. The immediate internal narrative is usually: “I’ve failed. I’m back at square one. I…
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The Hidden Cost of Weight Loss: Why the Scale is Lying to You
Why Weight Loss Isn’t Always a Health Win Are you losing weight but still feel weak? As I navigate my own health journey with GLP-1 medications and help clients on theirs, I can’t help but reflect on the importance of strength. Losing weight may feel great, but if it comes at the cost of muscle,…
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From Crutches to Chicago: Why Your “Physical Emergency Fund” Matters More Than a Summer Shred
We’ve all been there. It’s a mundane Monday night, you’re doing a routine chore, and suddenly—pop. For me, it wasn’t a heavy deadlift or an epic mountain hike that took me out. It was the gap between the grass and the sidewalk while I was taking out the trash. One minute I’m a fit, online…
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