Strong with Purpose Manifesto
The Strong with Purpose Manifesto To live my life on purpose, pursuing my passions. To be grateful for & content with whatever I have, wherever I am. To continuously improve…
Getting Authentic & Personal at the Radiance Retreat 2016
Last weekend I attended my first Radiance Retreat, hosted by the incredible Jen Sinkler, Neghar Fonooni, and Jill Coleman. It turned out to be the most profound and inspiring weekend I…
A Spontaneous Surfing Experience
Standing on Venice Beach, I was completely mesmerized watching the incredibly skilled surfers. I thought to myself that it seems terrifying because drowning or being eaten by a shark could…
Why Did I Stay Here?
When I decided to attend the 2016 Radiance Retreat, I booked a nearby Airbnb rather than staying at the hotel to save some money. A week before arriving, the host…
Flotation Therapy for Relaxation & Restoration
I first became interested in trying flotation therapy after hearing about it on several podcasts. I found out the nearest location for me to float is the NeuroFitness Wellness Center…
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Post-Meet Thoughts: First USAPL Powerlifting Meet
This was my first USAPL powerlifting meet, as I previously competed in 3 APF/AAPF meets. My only goal was white lights (successful lifts). It all began with a 4am wake-up and…
Let’s Hulk Out: 12 Tips for Lifter-Friendly Apparel
Let's Hulk Out: 12 Tips for Lifter-Friendly Apparel With strength training comes muscle growth. With muscle growth comes no longer being able to fit into clothing that once fit well. This…
Michigan Upper Peninsula Road Trip
One of the greatest things about living in Michigan is that there are so many beautiful places you can visit just buy hopping in your car and plotting out a…
Deadlifting at Michigan APF State Meet
Post-Meet Thoughts: Michigan APF State Meet
On Friday I did Raw - Bench / Deadlift, and on Sunday I did Classic Raw - Full Power (Squat / Bench / Deadlift). I entered in both APF…
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Self-Care for Office Workers: 7 Tips to Thrive at Your Desk Job
Desk jobs can be so stressful. When you have a constant stream of emails or phone calls from coworkers or customers, it makes it difficult to catch a break. You…