5 reasons why moving your body is better together
*Post updated January 2023 I have been going on walks in the park and down our local trails for years. Usually on my own, taking in the beauty of God’s creation. Something about being out in nature and moving my body soothes my soul in a unique way. A little over a year ago, my […]
Jesus is better than cheese fries
I can recall specific moments where God shows me who He is and reminds me that I am His. These moments remind me that Jesus is better than all worldly things, even the things that make me comfortable. One afternoon, I was upset and aggravated by things that were happening. Or, rather, not happening how […]
How to be faithful through trials
About nine months ago my husband unexpectedly lost his job. Actually he was wrongfully fired. Since he is the breadwinner in our house, this was absolutely devastating for our family. However, looking back I can see the Lord’s provision and protection for me, my husband, and our family throughout this whole journey. Let me set […]
Postpartum Health Pt. 3: Workout Basics
*Post updated March 2024 POSTPARTUM WORKOUT BASICS As a Pre & Postnatal Fitness Specialist, one of the most frequently asked questions I get from postpartum moms is about how and when to start their postpartum workouts. There is a TON of conflicting information out there about postpartum workouts, so it’s important to understand the basics. […]
What to do when you’re filled with unrighteous anger
God, being well acquainted, through Christ, with our human frailty, doesn’t expect us to be consistently righteous and perfect. But, if we confess Christ as our Lord, I do believe God pursues our hearts to shape us in the righteous image of Jesus. Throughout my journey as a Christian man, the Lord has been […]
Postpartum Health Pt. 2: Limiting Diastasis Recti
*Post updated March 2024 To Review Some degree of abdominal separation will always occur during pregnancy… God designed our core this way! During pregnancy, separation occurs down the midline due to the force of the uterus pushing against the wall of the abdomen coupled with the influx of pregnancy hormones that soften connective tissue. Over […]
God’s couch to Romans 12K
Lately, I’ve been struggling to get off the couch. Maybe it’s the post-holiday slump, the frigid air outside, or the lack of sunshine finally taking its toll on me. I know I should get my steps in, feel my heart race in my chest, and feel my muscles burn –reminding me I’m alive. Yet while […]
Postpartum Health Pt.1: Identifying Abdominal Separation
*Post updated March 2024 Diastasis Recti: How to Identify Abdominal Separation after Pregnancy WHAT IS A DIASTASIS RECTI? A diastasis recti is a separation of the abdominal muscles, what many refer to as the “six-pack” muscles. This separation occurs along the band of connective tissue that runs down the middle of the rectus abdominis. This […]
We’re moving beyond a beach body
Happy New Year! You’re officially a week into a new month, a new year, and a new decade! Hopefully, it’s off to a great start. If you’re like me, you enjoyed the holidays with all the turkey, stuffing, Christmas cookies, pie, pumpkin roll, ham, eggnog, etc. ad nauseam. If you’re also like me, you weren’t […]
RevTip: How to memorize Scripture
*Blog post updated January 2024 Do you have a hard time memorizing Scripture? Do you try and try and yet nothing seems to stick? If your answer is YES to either of those questions, I understand you, and I get your frustration. You might be surprised that I have also struggled in this area. I […]
