How do you REALLY perceive your body? Earlier this Summer(2020), I had an interesting moment while becoming frustrated with my body for not being as curvy as I wanted it to look in a bathing suit. I remember suddenly bursting in tears. But not because I “disliked my body” at that moment but rather because I realized […]

Did you know that your Core and your Abs are NOT the same?   CORE MUSCLES Your core is a whole system of different muscles groups that work in unison to help you stabilize and control just about all of your movements. Some of these muscles groups include: The pelvic and pelvic girdle muscles: pelvic […]

As you may know by now, I looooooove food and I do NOT believe in restriction. Throughout my fitness and wellness journey and after much trial and error, I’ve learned what works for my body and the power of moderation.  There’s a difference between moderation/balance and restriction. I’m an advocate of moderation for a number […]

Are you looking to be fit or healthy? Did you know that being fit does not always mean being healthy and being healthy doesn’t always translate into being fit? That’s right! There is such thing as over exercising just like there is such thing as over dieting. This is why I’m always talking about a […]

After many year in the fitness and wellness industry I’ve noticed a pattern of high and low seasons when it comes to consistency. Every so often, we get really excited about a certain fitness routine or way of eating that it becomes effortless to show up everyday. Then one day we decide to take a break […]

What are your fitness goals? Are you sure you’re following a routine that’s right for you? Did you know that depending on what you want to achieve, there may be specific workouts you should be implementing into your routine? I’m going to try to keep it simple for you with the purpose of helping you […]

Are you feeling anxious? My story goes way back to my early 20’s but has shaped the person I am today and because of it, I’m grateful. As we know, growth surges during times of darkness. MY STORY I remember my first panic attack like it was yesterday: I was 22 years old, driving up […]

Understanding how to get the best out of our workouts is very dependent on our ability to work our muscles efficiently. After practicing pilates for over 14 years and teaching for over 10, I’ve learned how to work my body in a way I never did before with other methodologies. Every method has its own […]

Did you know the technique you use to work your core will determine how your abs will tone? There are 3 different looks I will talk about. A six-pack, oblique lines, and that middle line in your abs. Before I break down which exercises and technique to do for what, I should clarify that genetics […]