Reform Coaching

06/10/2026

06/05/2026

Sometimes people are surprised by the things I do as a personal trainer and nutrition coach… but honestly, these are some of the biggest reasons I’ve built a healthier relationship with fitness and food. 👇

1️⃣ I purposely gained weight to gain strength.
For a long time, so many of us are taught that smaller = healthier or better. But building muscle, improving performance, and getting stronger often requires eating more and allowing your body to grow. Some of my strongest, healthiest seasons came when I stopped chasing “smaller” and started focusing on performance.

2️⃣ I preach strength training with my whole chest… but I also believe there’s more than one right way to train.
I love strength training because of how empowering it is and how much it improves quality of life long term. But movement should fit YOU. Hiking, yoga, CrossFit, running, bodybuilding, Pilates, dancing, it all counts. The best training style is the one that supports your goals and that you genuinely enjoy enough to stay consistent with.

3️⃣ I eat cereal as my pre-workout.
Carbs are fuel 👏🏼
Pre-workout meals don’t have to be complicated or “clean.” Cereal is quick, easy to digest, and gives me fast energy for training. Sometimes simple works best.

4️⃣ I work with coaches too.
Even coaches need accountability, guidance, and support. Having someone in my corner helps me stay consistent, push past blind spots, and continue learning. Asking for help is never a weakness. Shout out to my mentor and my lifting coach.

5️⃣ I eat dessert most nights.
No foods are “good” or “bad.” Having dessert doesn’t ruin progress, and constantly restricting yourself usually backfires. I’d rather help people build sustainable habits where they can enjoy life AND feel good in their bodies instead of living in an endless cycle of guilt around food.

Fitness and health doesn’t have to look perfect to be effective. 🤍

06/03/2026

In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between giving yourself grace and making excuses - because the two are not the same.

Grace allows flexibility during hard seasons, setbacks, and real life challenges. Excuses keep us stuck, avoiding the actions we know we need to take.

I’m sharing how to recognize the difference, how to approach your goals with honesty and self-awareness, and why learning this balance is so important for long-term growth in fitness and in life.

06/01/2026

Eating out and fast food isn’t something I recommend building your nutrition around on a regular basis. In general, whole foods and meals made at home are going to leave you feeling and performing your best.

BUT we also don’t live life without eating a piece of pizza every now and again. Sometimes you’re traveling, busy, out with family, or just need something quick — and that doesn’t mean you have to throw your goals out the window.

If you are going to eat at a fast food restaurant, here are a few things that help:
• Look at the menu ahead of time
• Be intentional with your choices
• Know your non-negotiable

For me? French fries are absolutely one of my favorite foods 😂 so instead of getting breaded nuggets, I chose grilled nuggets so I had a little more room for fries while still hitting my protein goals.

Learning how to make these kinds of adjustments is what helps create balance and sustainability instead of feeling like you have to be “perfect” all the time.

05/29/2026

What if you couldn’t?

What if you couldn’t go on that hike with your friends because your body couldn’t handle it anymore?

What if gardening became too painful or too unstable to do safely?

What if playing with your children or grandchildren meant worrying about falling or not being able to get back up?

What if you had to say no to simple outings because there were stairs and no ramp or elevator?

What if you were afraid to lift a simple package at your front door?

What if a normal day started to feel like something you had to plan around your limitations instead of your life?

We lose strength, muscle, bone density, balance, stability, and coordination as we age… and the hardest part is that most people don’t do anything about it while they still can.

We tend to live in the present without thinking about the version of us that will exist 20–30 years from now.

This is why I train. This is why I coach. This is why I will always preach strength training and building habits that support your body for life.

Because the person you are today is the same person you want to still be in your 60s, 70s, and 80s… active, independent, and capable.

If you keep saying “I’ll start tomorrow” or “one day,” that day eventually becomes the day you wish you had started sooner.

So if I can encourage you in anything, it’s this: start now. Let it be messy. Let it be awkward. Let it feel like learning something new, because it is.

Everyone starts somewhere. Every strong person you see once felt nervous, unsure, and a little intimidated too.

05/28/2026

A little highlight of how the month of May has gone for me 💕🥰🐶🐾

05/27/2026

05/25/2026

Giving yourself grace doesn’t mean giving up on yourself.

There’s a difference between adjusting when life feels hard… and using hard things as a reason to quit entirely.

Something will always be better than nothing. Keep showing up in the ways you can. 🤍