I talk a lot on the blog about the experiences I have had with gaining weight in peri-menopause and having well-meaning professionals tell me to “eat LESS and exercise MORE.” Truth be told, it’s no wonder these professionals say to…
Weeding through the BS at Midlife Part 1
“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…
Taking on the CrossFit Open at 47
Well, the CrossFit Open is officially over and I am so excited that I participated. I started CrossFit a year ago (right after the Opens) and have been really enjoying the workouts and the community. What is the CrossFit Open?…
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…
What Came out Of My Diet First – the Chicken or the Eggs? Adventures in Food Sensitivity Testing…
A few weeks ago I decided to test myself for food sensitivities. At first it was because Instagram kept showing me an ad for Everlywell testing (influenced much?) and then my decision was sealed when I remembered that I am…
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….