I still remember the first time I stepped foot into a gym. It was intimidating, to say the least. I felt out of place, like I didn’t belong there, surrounded by people who seemed to know exactly what they were doing while I fumbled through my first workout, unsure of myself. I’d been an athlete in my younger years, but somewhere along the line, life caught up, and I stopped feeling like I truly looked or felt the part. I wanted to change that, not just physically, but mentally too.I wanted to fe...

My dear Grandma Judith always had a saying: “Bend your knees, not your back.” She wasn’t a doctor, a personal trainer, or a physical therapist — she was just wise. And after doing what feels like a thousand squats, I’m beginning to realize that Grandma was onto something important. Sure, she was probably talking about picking up a basket of laundry or kneeling down to garden, but it turns out her advice holds true for a whole lot more.Recently, I decided to get back on track with my weight loss...

When people think about fitness, they often imagine intense workouts, strict diets, and pushing themselves to the limit. But what if I told you that achieving your fitness goals doesn’t have to be about going all out every day? Instead, the key to long-term success lies in consistency — those small, regular efforts that accumulate over time to produce lasting results. Let’s explore why consistency beats intensity when it comes to your fitness journey.It’s tempting to dive headfirst into a fitnes...