05/07/2026
Here is a truth bomb.
The last… hmmm… we will say 8 years on my body have been hard. That, combined with a few years of back-to-back loss, almost buried me.
Just because someone is a coach does not mean there aren’t things and life events that can become way too hard.
In 2017, I was diagnosed with a serious spine condition that had already stopped me from running. I also suffered a severe SI joint injury. How I trained had to change. I hated it.
As someone who had been a competitive gymnast and fitness competitor, having to accept slowing down was VERY hard on my mental health. Add in back-to-back losses and my eldest son being in crisis, and it was more than I could handle all at once.
I went into survival mode.
I continued to work because that is what self-employed people do. Through my advocacy work for parents with children in crisis, I know people who have lost children and had to return to work within two weeks. You keep going or your lose everything but that also prolongs healing .
As someone with a background not only in coaching and fitness, but also in human services counselling, I recognize that people do, in fact, have thresholds.
Being in constant physical and emotional pain, I gained a whopping 50 pounds. True story.
It has taken me years — and a lot of healing through grief and loss — to finally get to a place where I could truly begin recovering and rebuilding.
I am happy to report I am well on my way. ❤️ Lucky for me I know exactly what to do .
If you have been in crisis and are ready to get back on track, I am your biggest cheerleader and I am here to remind you:�SLOW AND STEADY wins the race. Rest matters . Training your brain not just your body is essential for long term consistency. Life WILL happen.
That is tough for many Type A people.
Today I was too busy to get to the gym, so I did a workout at home between clients.
PS: A rolling desk chair is actually a great tool for workouts at home or even at work. 😂
Breaking out of ALL-OR-NOTHING thinking is crucial for longevity.
As my grandfather used to say:�“DO WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN WHAT YOU CAN’T.”
