Personal training my clients with perimenopause and menopause has taught me something. For many of my clients progress came when they became consistent with their food choices and workouts. They gave their plan time instead of constantly jumping from one thing to another. I often tell them, “Consistency gives results no choice but to show up.” We cannot always control the timing or, exactly what those results will look like but, there is power in continuing to show up." In o

I challenge you to become more intentional about spending time with God. I used to wait until the end of the day to pray but, after training clients, preparing dinner, completing bedtime routines, and getting the kids ready for the next day... I was exhausted. Over the past few weeks, I made up my mind to become more consistent in my prayer life. I decided to give morning prayer a try. There is something powerful about beginning the day in prayer. Before the demands of the d

Alex recently stated something that stopped me in my tracks. "When are we going to get to the point where we stop thinking autism is a bad thing? Why are we so scared? When are we going to get to the point where we don't care what other people think?" Our family's journey has been one of unexpected turns. After experiencing our oldest son's journey with hearing loss, cochlear implants, and an autism diagnosis, we eventually received another diagnosis: our youngest, Micah, was

As a trainer, I’ve sat through countless fitness consultations. Most begin the same way. The potential client will state their goals centered around weight loss, muscle gain, confidence, or simply feeling better. All of those are valid. All of those matter. But this one… this client was different. When I asked her about her goals, she didn’t hesitate. She didn’t talk about pounds or inches. She stated in tears, “I’m just fighting for my life!” And in that moment, everything s

Recently, God showed me something so simple… but yet, so powerful. My husband's truck was experiencing problems. I n the middle of trying to figure it out, there were many different opinions coming from different directions. One person said, “Do this.” Another said, “No, try this instead.” But his father told him exactly what to do. And it didn’t fully make sense at first. It would’ve been easy to listen to the other voice.. But he chose to trust his father. And in the end…

I recently had to have a tough conversation and, it was one of those conversations you don’t want to have, but you know deep down you need to. And truthfully, it wasn’t just about the conversation. It was about obedience. Because forgiveness isn’t always easy. Healing isn’t always comfortable. Becoming whole… requires us to face the very things we’d rather avoid. The truth is, the only way to truly heal and become whole is by walking through those tough moments. The uncomfor

Do you know those moments when you make a turn at the same time as another car and, how it can sometimes feel like that other car is closer than it really is? I was riding in the car one day with Alex and, I remember getting a little nervous as we were turning. He noticed and calmly said, “I’m not worried about that other car. As long as I stay in my own lane, I’m good.” At times, life can seem exactly like that. You observe others progressing, changing direction, speeding

One of the biggest things people don’t talk about as a trainer is the playlist. Sometimes you’re not just planning the workout, the flow, and the timing but, you’re also planning the music. Honestly sometimes that can be nerve racking. You never really know who is walking into your Boot Camp or Fitness class. What kind of music do they like? What motivates them? What makes them feel comfortable? You want the room to feel welcoming. You want the energy to feel right. Recently

Someone said the other day that life was meant for surviving. I don’t believe God created us just to survive. I believe life was meant for living. Life was meant for healing, for growth, for purpose, and for peace. It holds the same weight even if it's right in the middle of chaos. I’ve learned that you don’t find that kind of life in the rush. You find it in the stillness. Survival is one of those things that just keeps us moving but, stillness teaches us how to breathe.

I remember those summer Sunday's in that little baptist church as a kid… The doors open, the fans waving, the choir rising, and someone starts the hymn: “I need Thee, oh I need Thee.. every hour I need Thee..” And man.. that song has been ringing in my spirit lately. They gave us a number. They told us that if Gabe didn’t speak by age six, then he never would and, that by six we’d see “more signs.” And here we are, the week before he turns six. A week I’m supposed to celebrat

Today makes seven years that Alex and I have been married. Most people think a wedding is all about the bride and groom. As I reflect, I can’t help but smile at all the amazing memories that were made that day. Some of the most amazing moments that we can never get back. These will always be moments that live in our hearts forever. The laughter, the prayers, the people who surrounded us… it was truly a glimpse of God’s goodness. Over these seven years, we’ve built such a bea

By making the choice to be saved, I made the greatest decision of my life and that was to give my heart to Christ. It wasn’t just a...

You pursue me despite me being me. We fall short every single day, but You still wake us up and give us a fighting chance every single...

While I was driving to pick Gabby up from school, Gabe, who has been having frequent meltdowns lately, started to have another one on our...

My grandmother had a small red radio that she adored playing in her kitchen. The channel was always 770 AM—how could I ever forget! When...

The Bible often emphasizes the advantages of patience and perseverance, but we quickly understand that it can be extremely challenging...

Recently, I began instructing a senior fitness class at a community center. One participant stood out to me the most. I took it as she...

The other afternoon, as I dropped Gabe off at yet another new therapy session, he hesitated and cried a little. We've been making many...

It's true that in our daily lives, we often overlook or underestimate the immense power and presence of God. The miracles that God can...

Hey Mama, We see you. We appreciate you. You are loved. The tests. The tears. The tantrums. The regressions. The little steps. The big...