The Real Fit podcast features candid conversations with women athletes on topics including body image, enoughness, and so much more. In a world that's hell-bent on telling women we're not thin enough, fast enough, strong enough, or successful enough, I'm here to tell you you're already enough. My goal is to share stories that inspire … Continue reading Real Fit Podcast
Category: gratitude
Face Value
I was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy right after Lady Bug was born. So, on top of having a fussy newborn, I had a jacked up face, and everything that goes along with that. It ended up being a hard year. I've always thought the worse an experience, the better fodder it is for your writing. … Continue reading Face Value
It Gets Easier
I overheard the only dad in Sweet Pea's swim lesson mention something about a baby at home in between blowing bubbles and practicing reaching and pulling. "We have a baby at home too." I offered. "How old?" he asked. "Four months. What about you?" "Three days." I smiled and offered congratulations. "Does it get easier?" … Continue reading It Gets Easier
An update: pregnancy, the home birth book and definitely not feeling blessed
Remember when I was really excited about my home birth book project? And how I didn't say anything about it for a while, and then I was consumed with Listen To Your Mother, and then I was obsessing about why, at this stage of my pregnancy, I can't just wear a damn two piece swimsuit … Continue reading An update: pregnancy, the home birth book and definitely not feeling blessed
Reality Check
Oh yeah, I have a blog. I've been too busy bellyaching about how hard it is to be 33 weeks pregnant to actually update this thing. And then on Monday, someone told me something I didn't know I needed to hear. After the spin class I am subbing for a friend who just started her … Continue reading Reality Check
Traveling with my Toddler: Heaven is Having My Lap to Myself
This holiday season an amazing thing happened. I enjoyed air travel with my toddler. I even read a few chapters of my book on the plane. See, I used to love planes. I loved everything about air travel. I liked to buy a magazine, a processed snack and a $4 bottle of water at the … Continue reading Traveling with my Toddler: Heaven is Having My Lap to Myself