how i became inspired by the very thing i despised the most

I’ve always hated running. I know that sounds a little ridiculous coming from a former soccer player and the writer of a health & fitness blog, but hear me out. Running is largely a mental sport– as long as you can convince yourself that you’re doing fine and you can keep going, you can for […]

why i wake up early

7am: post 7 hour sleep + Glow Recipe watermelon face mask + rising sun= glowy selfies My ideal morning would be to wake up at 6:30 am, make myself a cup of warm lemon tea and some oatmeal while doing my morning devotionals, go to the gym, then have time to get coffee before my […]

Stop Exercising– Start Training.

It’s January, and a lot of people are probably thinking that they need to start getting to the gym this year. I was in that exact place two years ago. And actually, up until a little less than a year ago, going to the gym meant getting toned, but definitely not buff. And it’s the […]

Me Against Food: Finding Freedom

“You’re only 5’1″ and you weigh more than her.” “Your legs are too big. You won’t look good in those shorts.” “You better run off that food today.” Every. Single. Day. These were the thoughts that wholly consumed my being. Saying these things to anybody else was something that I could never even imagine doing. […]