Do you have enough energy to workout? The responses to a poll on my Instagram story a couple weeks ago inspired this post! If you don’t have the energy to workout (and are not struggling with health issues), ask yourself a few questions: 1. Am I getting enough sleep? 2. How is my nutrition? 3. …
Tag: fitness
Running and Riding
I have been a rider for about 19 years now, and a runner for around 11ish (I think) off and on. Running doesn't seem to be a popular recommended workout for riders, at least from what I see in the social media world. However, I have found my running to be so beneficial to my …
Healthy Snacking
Are you a snacker? I sure am! Salty snacks are my favorite. Potato chips are my weakness. While I will never give them up completely, I am trying to have healthier and more nutrient-dense snacks. So, I decided to come up with a blog featuring some of my favorite healthy snacks. Believe me, I still …
Working Out With Your Bodyweight
I have probably talked about this before, but that's okay because I think it's an important topic! In all my years, of riding and fitness'ing, I have found that some of the BEST types of workouts to help me in my riding are body weight workouts. I have ran, lifted, dance, yoga'd, and done almost …
When It Comes To Health & Fitness
For those of you that have been following along for a while, you know that besides being an avid equestrian and nursing student, I am also a fitness coach. I partner with Beachbody to provide nutrition supplements, meal plans, and workout programs along with one on one coaching. I really try to keep things simple …
That Pesky Little Thing Called Discipline
Yesterday, I stalked Chance around the pasture for maybe thirty minutes before he finally let me catch him. That horse really knows how to push my buttons, and test my patience, like nobody's business. He has been difficult to catch the past couple of weeks, and honestly it is partly because my work schedule and …
Happy Monday! What Are You Doing For You This Week?
Whoo hoo, we've finally had some good sunshine last week! Which, of course, means that I had decent lighting for my post-run selfies! 😉 Last week was kind of crazy. I waited until the last minute to start studying for a Nutrition exam, so I of course just about wore myself out cramming for it! …
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So Much to Tell
Wow, it has been WAY too long since I've posted on here! I swear, one of these days, I will get better about that! A lot has been going on, as usual. But that is no excuse! First off, this has been such a long time coming (three years, actually) but the horses are finally here! …
Unshakable Faith
"No one is free from the inevitable pains of life, and while it might be tempting to lock down in the face of hardship and fight back against hurt, yoga leads you down a different path. It asks you to trust that everything is going to be okay and that you are strong enough to …
Shift Shop
I am right in the middle of one of Beachbody's newest workout programs, Shift Shop! Think agility drills, and killer cardio, with weight training. It's tough so far, but I am already feeling (and seeing) results! There are two rounds in the calendar, each three weeks. The workouts increase in time each week, and build …
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