I used to think trainers who programmed four-week training blocks with the same exercises, were just… boring and uncreative. They’d hand their clients the same workouts week after week, and I’d think, “Really? That’s it? Where’s the variety?” My AHDH brain told me I could NEVER work out like that! At that point in my life, I worked out all the time. I did a little barre, some strength/ bootcamp style classes, some cardio classes, some swimming, hiking, ice skating—you name it

2025 Year in Review: My Year of Restoration and Learning Every year I set a professional focus for myself — a theme that guides my growth as a coach and shapes what I bring to my clients.This year’s theme was restoration and recovery . Before I dive into what I’ve been studying, I want to share why  I’m writing this . My goal with this post is to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how I keep evolving as a coach — not just to stay current, but to make sure you’re always gett

When most people want to make nutrition changes, they jump straight into fixing things. But the truth is, you can’t change what you don’t understand.Tracking what you eat for just a few days—without judgment—creates an honest snapshot of your current habits. You’ll start to notice small patterns: maybe you skip breakfast, snack when stressed, or eat most of your calories late at night. These insights aren’t about guilt; they’re data. And that data gives you control. During pe

We often think of hydration as a small detail, but for women in midlife, it’s one of the quickest ways to feel better—fast. Water affects nearly every system in your body: temperature regulation, digestion, joint health, and even mood. During perimenopause, fluctuating estrogen can throw off your body’s natural fluid balance. That means you may become dehydrated more easily, especially after exercise, travel, or caffeine. The result? Headaches, fatigue, brain fog, and increas