When it comes to lifting, one of the most underrated tools you have is your breath. Most people focus on form, tempo, or weight, but if you’re not breathing correctly, you’re missing a key piece of strength and stability. Think of it like this: when you’re lowering the weight (the eccentric pha

I’m always a “how can I do more?” kind of person (hence why I’m in the position to buy), so when I lose out due to work situations things and for no fault of my own, I feel extremely frustrated and ultimately become super hard on myself. This is such pivotal point of my life so I’m honestly hop

These three books have completely shifted the way I think about myself and the world around me. It almost feels illegal to know as much as I do after reading them. Lately, I’ve been taking reading more seriously, and it’s been one of the best things I’ve done for myself. I’ve learned so much about

Carbs used to confuse the heck out of me. I thought they were the enemy. But once I started learning how they actually work in the body and how to use them based on timing, everything changed. Energy, workouts, digestion, even fat loss felt easier. Here’s how I break them down: Simple carbs a

Are you actually gaining fat… or is it just high cortisol? This is one of the most frustrating things I’ve ever gone through in my own fitness journey. You can be in a calorie deficit, hitting your workouts, getting your steps in, doing everything right… and still not see the changes you expect.

If you’re on a mission to slim down your thighs, let’s get one thing out of the way first…spot reduction isn’t real. You can’t choose where your body loses fat from, but when you lower your overall body fat percentage, you’ll likely start to see more definition in your thighs. Here’s what actual

Okay, confession time… the weirdest thing I take when I’m sick is honey. I know it sounds simple, but honestly, it’s my little secret trick for feeling better. My dad taught me this when I was a kid, and he learned it from his parents, so it’s basically a family thing at this point. Whenever I had

This leg day was all about the glutes, and let me tell you… she did NOT come to play. From hip thrusts to RDLs to sumo squats, this lineup will have you questioning your life choices halfway through and crawling out of the gym by the end. But trust me, the gains are worth every step. ;) ⁃

Over the years, I’ve found a few pieces of gym gear that make my workouts not only more effective, but way more comfortable!! 1. Barbell pad – If you’ve ever done heavy hip thrusts, you KNOW the bar can dig into your hips. Not fun. A barbell pad adds that extra cushion so you can focus on liftin

I used to think panic attacks were a bit… dramatic. Honestly, I thought I’d had them before; two times where I was short of breath, my heart was pounding, and I felt impending doom. But those weren’t real panic attacks. I didn’t know that until I had one. It came out of nowhere. I’d been anxious

I’ve been using MyFitnessPal for years, and I finally tested Premium to see if it’s actually a game-changer. The pros: • You can set precise macronutrient targets by the gram or percentage. • Change your calorie/macro goals for different days of the week. • Log food

I’m not actually diagnosed with depression, but I am very familiar with the mental health space. I used to study behavioural and childhood psychology in university, and I’ve had my own fair share of ups and downs. When I was on birth control, the general emotional vibe was… muted. Not awful, not

I’ve had my Oura ring for almost two years, and it’s become one of those things I don’t really think about until I take it off. I love waking up and seeing how I actually slept instead of guessing, and the readiness score has taught me when to push myself and when to rest. The stress tracking has m

Headstands can feel a little intimidating at first, but trust me…they’re so much more accessible than people think. You don’t need crazy upper body strength or perfect balance to start. What you do need is patience, consistency, and a mindset that’s okay with failing a few (or a hundred) times

My gym bag is basically my portable survival kit, especially on leg day. My tripod is not just for filming, but so I can actually check my form without awkwardly balancing my phone on a dumbbell or water bottle. My barbell pad is non-negotiable…hip thrusts without it? More like torture. Headphones

I’m a total Type A personality…I need to set tangible goals and have a specific plan on how to get there. If you’re wired the same way, this one’s for you. Documenting my fitness journey, through tracking my workouts, logging nutrition, and occasionally filming in the gym, has been one of the most

1. LISS > HIIT or running I used to think high-intensity workouts were the only way to burn fat, but they always left me feeling exhausted and inconsistent. Zone 2, or low-intensity steady-state cardio, is so much easier to recover from, which means I can do it more often without burning out an

Let’s talk about “good” vs. “bad” carbs…because this mindset can do more harm than good. The truth is, your body doesn’t label carbs. It digests them, breaks them down into glucose, and uses them for energy. That’s it. The only real difference between so-called “good” and “bad” carbs is how we

There’s no single food that will make you fat, just like there’s no magic food that will make you lose weight. It all comes down to the big picture…your overall habits, consistency, and mindset around food. When we label foods as “bad” or “off limits,” we give them power. And usually, that restrict

“When is the best time to eat carbs?” The short answer is: whenever you want. Carbohydrates have gotten a bad reputation over the years, but the truth is, they are one of the most important macronutrients your body needs. If you are training, working hard, or just trying to function normally, c