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My vision promotes the use of macros as a tool for helping you learn about portion sizes and the nutritional breakdown of the foods you eat.

I incorporate weight training inducing the growth of lean muscle mass while shedding fat and gaining confidence Hi, and thank you so much for being here! I have been a fitness lover all my life. With my knowledge and ISSA certification in personal training, I've learned the techniques that promote confidence in flexible eating and weight training that builds lean muscle. I am also a psych grad from Liberty University and love to learn about why people think the way they do. I believe fitness and nutrition begin with our thoughts and I'm here to help motivate, encourage, and challenge. This page is meant to give you a glimpse into the workouts I provide as well as tips on how to implement macro counting, eventually learning to eat intuitively with the knowledge you gain from tracking. I'm here to help, so reach out!

01/21/2022

What makes us keep going with all the bad in the world? I think a lot of people are struggling with this thought right now, and it’s easy to fall into that negative mindset trap. But today, I want to encourage you to endure until the end. Even in the darkest times, we still have hope and God has a plan. Now is not the time to give in or give up! Tune in and let me help you reframe your circumstances. Now is the time to focus and fulfill your calling!

01/02/2022

New year, same me (but making small changes) …

Most of my life I’ve been compliant (A trauma response).

The words defiant, trouble maker, or “bad kid” always made me cringe and cower. I never wanted to associate with those labels

So, I appeased everyone at my own expense. No matter what.

I also trusted that everyone knew things I didn’t. So, I rarely trusted myself and constantly put my faith in others… (mistakes were made 😂)

But slowly, over the span of many years, I learned to do better and stop letting any childhood angst continue to drive my thoughts/behaviors.

I learned that, while compliance isn’t always bad, neither is defiance in some instances.

Knowing when to apply each requires wisdom.

For those who are still living in fear and giving up your autonomy for the sake of being compliant, I hope you do the same as I did. I hope you stop letting people or entities cross your boundaries by manipulating you.

It’s not too late for you or me.

Trust that you know what’s best for you without guilting others. It’s the human-like thing to do. 😘

12/29/2021

I rarely take time to reflect because I feel like “so what, you’re not done.”
(Not the best habit)

Something my business coach told me from the start of our relationship was to celebrate all the wins no matter how big or small.

We truly don’t ever stop growing and achieving, but if we don’t take the time to reflect and acknowledge our progress and wins, we’ll burn out 🤷🏻‍♀️

So, while I’m nowhere near the end of learning, achieving, healing, etc, I’m acknowledging that I have:

🤘🏻increased my muscle mass
🤘🏻grown my clientele on my fitness app/coaching biz
🤘🏻 graduated with my masters in addiction counseling
🤘🏻 took on a leadership position
🤘🏻 got up on stage every Sunday to sing even though it terrifies me
🤘🏻developed new friendships and got a mentor

Not to mention the grind you and I do day to day.
Celebrate it!

Acknowledge. Realign goals with your values. Slay in 2022 🎉

12/21/2021

Let’s chat stress management during the holidays!

Christmas is one of those holidays that society has turned into something it was not meant to be.

We stress over finances, food, time, family drama, and the list goes on. We forgo mindfulness, put presents before presence, and give of ourselves until we feel broken.

But this time of the year is meant for celebration of our Christian faith as we commemorate the birth of Christ and acknowledge the blessings we already have.

So, how do we combat the anxiety we feel during this time?

Tune in and let me remind you of what is and is not your responsibility, how to handle tough emotions that are often triggered during holidays, and how to be present with those you hold dear. You are not a slave to society or a follower of societal ideals. Let’s start acting like it!

12/19/2021

The week before Christmas! That means that anxiety and stress levels are going to go up for a lot of people… so just want to remind you of a few things:

🤶🏼 You are not obligated to go to every gathering/event you’re invited to (this is big for me)

🎄 prioritize the people that you value. Not material things

🍪 enjoy the good food with your loved ones. No guilt necessary.

☃️ don’t let social media or society dictate how you cherish these moments or celebrate this Christmas

I’ll be doing a podcast episode on this topic sometime this week, so be on the lookout! The principles can be applied to any time of the year
Go subscribe to Bridges2Barbells Radio 💜

12/13/2021

Relationships, in my opinion, are the most important thing that we have as humans. Whether you want to or not, we all form attachments to others. Sometimes those are attachments are healthy and many times they are unhealthy effecting our mental and emotional health in a negative way. So, how do unhealthy relationships form?
Typically, we can look back to childhood and see how we learned to attach to others which causes us to develop an attachment style. If our early relationships were negative, we develop defense mechanisms that follow us to adulthood and come out in our current relationships.
Today, I’m going to talk about those attachment styles, how they form, what behaviors are presented because of that attachment, and how to change your story so you can function in healthier and fulfilling relationships. Hope you enjoy this one!

12/05/2021

Things I’m striving to unlearn:

-repressing my thoughts/feelings to make others feel better

-staying busy nonstop to cover up emotions I don’t want to feel.

-thinking I’m only worthwhile if I look a certain way or accomplish certain things.

-following societal standards to determine how well I’m doing

I’m growing. And I want others to grow with me.

If you haven’t yet, I encourage you to listen to my podcast as I’m focusing more on mental health and overall wellness.

And if there’s any topic you specifically want to hear me speak about, lemme know!
Bridges2Barbells Radio wherever you listen to podcasts

12/03/2021

As an interning counselor and a fitness coach, a big part of my job(s) is to challenge the way you think so that you can make strides towards success in different areas of life…

One challenging notion that applies to literally everything in life (fitness, nutrition, relationships, finances, career, etc) is this:

If you aren’t willing to employ discipline in whatever area you’re wanting success in, then you have to lower your expectations 🤷🏻‍♀️

🤷🏻‍♀️You can’t haphazardly train/eat whatever and still expect to have a top notch physique.
🤷🏻‍♀️You can’t spend what should be in savings and expect to be financially set.
🤷🏻‍♀️You can’t do the bare minimum and expect to work your way up in whatever field you’re in.

Discipline is not the enemy.

Procrastination, laziness, and taking on too much to be able to commit to 1-2 things are the enemy.

So, just a friendly reminder… decide if what you want is worth the discipline. If it’s not, don’t expect a miracle. 🎤 💥

11/22/2021

I’ve got a new episode for ya this Thanksgiving week!

Unfortunately, sometimes the holidays are way more stressful for some people than not.

Even though holidays are really supposed to be a downtime where we reflect on what we have, we enjoy one another, we enjoy good food and rest…
but for some people this is the most stressful time because sometimes (or many times) we buy into what the “perfect” Thanksgiving or the perfect Christmas looks like based on society.

We may stress over having the perfect decorations or the perfect smorgasbord of food.

We may overcommit our time to other people, overcommit our finances, our energy…all the things that cause stress and burnout.

And so, while I didn’t plan this episode specifically around Thanksgiving week, I think it’s a necessary one for you to hear as we go into the craziness that the holidays can bring.

Hope you’ll check it out!
Bridges2Barbells Radio Episode 79: Emotional Burnout: The Burden of Codependency and How to Let it Go

11/22/2021

In this episode I want to talk to those who are stressed, feeling burnt out, and overwhelmed. Your emotions are all over the place and maybe you can’t even pinpoint why… but you’ve just reached a point of exhaustion.
If you’re feeling emotional burnout, it’s likely because you have not set personal boundaries and you may be wrapped up in a codependent relationship. Codependency is a toxic relationship dynamic in which the rescuer is left with an empty tank and is emotionally exhausted.
So today, I want to talk to that rescuer and help you identify how you got into this role, why being a rescuer is unhealthy, and how to step out of that role.
Tune in today and be encouraged because you are not stuck! Restore your relationships and your emotional tank as you start to examine your relationships and the role you play in them.

11/14/2021

A gentle reminder on this Sunday to own YOUR stuff.

Your emotions, words, thoughts, finances, health, weight, faith, etc… those are yours.

Mentally healthy people take responsibility for what is theirs.

Those with healthy minds don’t blame others when they don’t lose weight.

Healthy minds don’t blame others when they get into debt because they max their credit cards.

A healthy mindset doesn’t place the burden of their stuff on others.
Own your stuff!

Otherwise, you give others waaay too much power!

That’s all. Carry on.
K, love you, byyyee

11/12/2021

It sucks to feel stuck

The sad part is that so many people feel comfort in that they rut they’ve been living in.

But if you’re tired of feeling like you’re in the movie Groundhog Day, feeling bored, restless, tired, etc. , this episode is for you!

Join me on the podcast today (Bridges2Barbells Radio ep.78), grab your pen and notebook, listen with intention, take notes, and get to work!

Let me know what you think about today’s episode 🥰

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