03/28/2026
I had a patient tell me today how she went from not walking to walking a mile, and she finally built the confidence to walk 3 miles. She always felt 3 miles was a stretch for her, now it's a habit--next step is to get some weights on board!
It made me think of my own fitness journey. I had a love/hate relationship with the elliptical and treadmill for years. I hated the gym because it was always boring but I pushed through all the cardio stuff (until I stopped all together).
When I realized strength training was the missing piece 5 years ago I was very intimidated to start. Definitely not confident to lift weights in front of people, but I finally made the leap to go to the gym to strength train--nervous as I could be! But fast forward to almost 41. I've developed the confidence to lift weights in a room full of men, with machines I thought were only for men, and this barbell-I could barely pick it up when I started, and now it's my dear gym friend. I have the strength to pick up things I could never pick up before.
Building muscle is our metabolic powerhouse, our insurance for aging, and fat burner, and a long term journey. But if you're working with me, I can promise to nudge you out of your comfort zone to help you reach your goals. Fitness is part of my system with my patients and we can work together to help you go from no exercise to feeling confident in what you're doing!