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…
How to Start Strength Training in Midlife
In this day and age, there are what seems to be a million, gazillion ways to exercise. It can be ridiculously overwhelming. Top that off with all the experts trying to sell you the “right way” to exercise in midlife…
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…
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…
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…
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…