“Just Work Out MORE.” Not long ago my friends and I were obsessed with hour long workouts like Orange Theory, F45, or bootcamp classes (I mean, if you aren’t working out for at least an HOUR, it’s not enough, right?)….
My Midlife Murph Training Plan
It’s April as I write this, and Memorial Day is 7 short weeks away. Memorial Day in the US is a time to reflect on the great sacrifice that our service men and women made for our freedoms. It also…
I Competed in My First CrossFit Competition!
As I sit here writing this, my body is incredibly sore, but my heart is so full! A year ago, I could barely walk without excruciating back pain and this past weekend I participated in my gym’s Halloween Fright Fest…
Friday Feels – Lessons from Chronic Back Pain and A Workout Playlist to Get You Moving
I have chronic back pain. But there are many days that I feel like chronic back pain…has ME. When my pain first started, I would wait until the pain reduced significantly to do the things that I wanted to do….
Newbie CrossFit Faves
As mentioned in my last post, I started CrossFit at the end of March 2022. It has been really good for me physically but even more so, mentally. Feeling like I am strong and capable feels amazing. I also really…
I Started Going to Crossfit… But Not Why You Might Think
I left the orthopedic doctor’s office after my latest follow up appointment in a RAGE. You know the feeling, your blood is boiling, your face is hot, you don’t know whether you want to scream or cry or BOTH? Prior…
“Fat Loss Macros Made Easy” Guide
You guys, it’s time to cut out the B.S. and start talking about how fat loss really works. It doesn’t happen from detoxes and teas, it happens from feeding your body the right amount of food so that you can…
5 Things I’ve Learned on My Fitness Journey
They say that one day your struggles will become someone else’s blueprint for success. This is why I share the stuff that I do. I have been in the fitness industry for more than 19 years, not to mention on…
Reasons Why It Might Feel Like Your Metabolism is “Broken” at Midlife (and What You can Do About It)
It was just another ordinary day. I woke up, took a shower and started getting ready to go to the office. I opened my closet, grabbed the pants I always wore (Banana Republic Logans), and they were TIGHT. I mean…TIGHT….
I Have a Crush on Protein – And You Should Too!
It never fails. My clients and I will calculate their protein needs (Goal body weight multiplied by 1) and they FREAK OUT. Sometimes they even gasp and say, “is it even POSSIBLE to eat ALL THAT PROTEIN?” Well, fret not…
5 Friday Faves (Quarantine Edition)
Now it’s your turn… What are you loving in quarantine? I would love to hear from you. Drop me a comment below!