lucky at life… and why stress isn’t all bad

By | 2015-03-31T13:42:48-08:00 April 15th, 2014|The Mind|

I woke up this morning to a kiss from my husband, as he went off to do what he loves. My pups jumped into bed with me to cuddle, as I answered emails from people who are passionate about CrossFit, education, health, fitness, and life in general. I made some delicious Rocket Fuel Mochachino, and [...]

perfect diet imperfection

By | 2015-04-01T10:24:33-08:00 March 12th, 2014|Nutrition, The Mind|

I talk a lot about eating clean, balancing macronutrients and making this a lifestyle. But what I haven’t talked much about yet is how to make this all realistic and sustainable over a lifetime. Because after all, is something really a lifestyle if it can’t be sustained for a lifetime? So here are my thoughts [...]

the open, laughter, and remembering what this is all about

By | 2015-04-01T10:03:25-08:00 March 8th, 2014|Movement Tips, Nutrition, The Mind|

So, I have been holding my breath since 14.1 was announced, hoping and wishing for NO chest to bar pull ups or muscle ups until the very last week. But you know… the whole unknown and unknowable thing got the best of me this week. My back is nowhere near ready for any sort of [...]

it’s all about the balance…. and bacon!

By | 2015-03-31T13:42:58-08:00 March 2nd, 2014|Nutrition, The Mind|

This past month has offered me a lot of perspective on CrossFit, life, happiness, and balance. I have received a number of emails asking for advice on this, so I figured I would share my experience in hopes of helping at least one person who might be going through something similar. In the first week [...]