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By now, the gyms have let up with the influx of  'new year, new you' patrons.  Which gives way to the regulars and the determined gym goer.  So why the two week to a month rise in traffic?  Well the simple answer is New Year's Resolutions.  And why does is typically taper off at the 2-4 week mark?  That answer is assumably more complex. I have observed this trend for over a decade.  A slew of pumped people with resolutions to get fit.  Many of which resolutions are ill planned and unobtainable within a 2-4 week stent.  Looking for quick results even if they have never been to a gym a day in their life.  Setting unreal goals with unreal timelines! Fitness journeys take time and preparation!  To win your journey here are some tips: Prepare to prepare! Find ways to cut down the tedious fitness tasks to give you more time in the gym to work. I love these compartment shaker bottles .  I have 3-4 of the compartments and prefill them ...

  My supplement stack!  Training requires more than just going to the gym.  It requires supplements, vitamins, nutrition, and a strong mental focus.  Of course not everyone is in the gym to compete.  There are different levels of intensity just depending on your goals.  Regardless, taking some supplements and having the right tools will aide in your fitness journey no matter what level you are at. Protein Protein is an essential macronutrient that helps build muscle, repair tissue, and make enzymes and hormones. Using protein powder may also aid weight loss and help people tone their muscles.  There are creative ways to use protein powder - shakes, pancakes, muffins, and even desserts!   I really love the taste and consistency of Nutrex IsoFit .  This whey isolate tastes amazing, easy to mix, and also has EAA + BCAA for recovery.  Those looking for a plant-based protein, try Nutrex Plant Protein .  I also use Humapro Tabs - gr...

  It’s been over four years since I have taken the stage.  We welcomed our daughter 2019 and while I didn’t stop going to the gym; training was different.  Less intense, less organized!  I went when I could which was not as often as I like.  We have some basic equipment at home.  If you are like me, trying to train at home is distracting - I'd get sucked into laundry or noticing dirty baseboards and the list goes on! Fast forward to 2022. Our toddler is a little human and doing more independent tasks.  Leaving me more time to get in the gym how I like to.  With that comes more intentional training, more precise supplements, and some much deserved ‘me time’.  It feels good to be training more regularly and with intentions!  I think about joining the stage again.  Not sure when as I would have to start all over from a local show to get my bid into a national show.  The ever growing sport likely has changed in these last four year...