Allow me to tell you a story of ego pursuits, identity, and avoidance. It was the bonus day of the Girls Gone Strong Women’s Fitness Summit (WFS) in 2016. Jessie…
"I didn't feel like I was worth remembering. I was always associated with something that consumed my entire life." –Ingrid Marcum "It's really dangerous to define ourselves by any…
I use my birthday as a time of reflection, and this birthday happens to be particularly special to me. On this day 5 years ago, I was driving alone from Detroit,…
Being consistent with my fitness habits used to be the easiest factor for me. I would go to the gym 3-4 times a week and I truly wanted to be there. I…
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…
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 With strength training comes muscle growth. With muscle growth comes no longer being able to fit into clothing that once fit well. This…
On Friday I did Raw - Bench / Deadlift, and on Sunday I did Classic Raw - Full Power (Squat / Bench / Deadlift). I entered in both APF…
It's Wednesday, merely 48 hours before my 2nd APF/AAPF powerlifting meet. So far this week I have had ingrown toe surgery, been to the chiropractor, and received a deep tissue massage.…
While I have completely changed and improved the way I think and feel about myself (see this post), I still have a hard time doing things outside of my comfort…