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The Power of a Gym Workout Buddy
One to two days a week — on the days I’m not with my trainer — you’ll find me at the gym strength training with my workout buddy. For the sake of this blog, we’ll call her “Dee” (not her real name). Our trainer introduced us about two years ago. What bonded us instantly —…
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If You’re Serious About Weight Loss, Start Logging Everything
If you are serious about losing weight and getting fit, then by now you should be logging every bite and every sip into an app. Yes. Every bite. Every sip. Because here’s the truth: you can’t lose weight unless you are in a calorie deficit. And you won’t know if you are in a calorie…
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What I Eat in a Typical Day
People ask me all the time what I actually eat every day, so here it is — no secrets, no magic, just what works for me. My day starts with coffee. In my first cup, I add 5 grams of creatine. In my second (and sometimes third), I add Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides. I try…
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The Body Transformation Challenge: What I Learned the Hard Way
It was April of 2024. By that point, I had already lost 30 pounds and honestly felt like I had already been through a major transformation. I was feeling stronger, more confident, and more at home in my body than I had in years. So when my trainer, Isaac, called me and told me about…
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Why Group Classes Are the Perfect Supplement to Strength Training
I work with a trainer twice a week, and that will always be the foundation of my fitness routine. Strength training has changed my body, my confidence, and how I move through the world. But as much as I believe in lifting heavy and lifting smart, I’ve also learned something important along the way: Strength…
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Discipline and Consistency: Why Motivation Isn’t Enough
When I first started my fitness journey, I was motivated. New goals. New routines. Big expectations. And then my son said something that changed everything: “Mom, remember—consistency is key.” At the time, it sounded simple. Almost obvious. But years into this journey, I’ve learned that one sentence matters more than any burst of motivation. Because…
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Hiring a Trainer: An Investment in Your Health
Why lifting heavy without guidance can cost you more than money. Strength training—especially lifting heavy—is one of the most effective ways to protect bone density, preserve muscle, improve balance, and stay independent as we age. It’s powerful. And I’m a huge believer in it. But here’s what doesn’t get talked about enough: Lifting heavy without…
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Why Lifting Heavy is Non-Negotiable as Women Age
Why Strength Training for Women Over 50 Matters More Than Ever For most of my life, I thought exercise was about staying thin, burning calories, and maybe earning my dinner. I walked. I played golf. I thought I was active. And then I got older. Here’s the truth no one really explained to me when…
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What I Thought Exercise Would Fix (And What It Actually Fixed)
When I first committed—really committed—to exercising, I had a list of things I expected it to fix. The scale. My clothes. My energy. My reflection in the mirror. I thought exercise was the solution. Do the workouts, get the results. End of story. But that’s not how it worked. Not even close. What I Thought…
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How to Calculate Macros (Without Making It Complicated)
If you’ve ever thought, “I just want to know what to eat, not earn another degree,” you’re not alone. Macros don’t have to be confusing — even at 60+, even with a weight-loss goal. Let’s walk through a real-life example step by step using this woman: Step 1: Understand What “Macros” Are “Macros” is short…
Debby’s Fitness Journey 