Lift Off For Lupus
My body hates itself. My red and white blood cells are in constant battle. Every day I have to prove to myself that I am worth it, that I can make it and that I can push through this. I have to constantly keep reminding myself that life is 20% what happens to you and...
Fatter, Fatter and Fatter
"According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than two-thirds of Americans are overweight, and a third, some 72 million people, are considered obese." "...9 million children over 6, classified as obese." "Bulky clothes are available for children...
Its a Refeed not a Feeding
Animals feed, humans refeed. You may 'train like a beast' but news flash - your human. Before we dive in lets ban 'cheat meal' from our vocab, hoo'kay? We aren't cheating because this isn't a test, it's real life. We are human and sometimes we need a couple damn...
Why I Train : My Body, Mind and Self Control — Banana Bread for One
I train hard and consistently. I am in constant competition with myself in various areas. I set large goals for myself, I work hard to achieve them and each time I do I set the bar higher (or in some cases heavier) for myself. I thrive on challenges and the results...
The Power of Preparation – Almond Joy Protein Muffins
If I'm lucky enough to open my eyes on Monday, that means that I've been blessed with the opportunity to start another week. For me that means I have another week to work towards my goals; another week to make our business successful, to help people, eat right, have...
What I pack on the Go Go
One question I get all the time, especially around the holidays is "Erika what do I pack when I am traveling". Neil and I do a lot of travelling. Each time we leave the house I have a set game plan. I have to have a game plan so I don't end up making poor choices, and...
Built in the Trench Transformation Challenge
The 1st Annual Built in the Trench Transformation Challenge has now been launched. We are limiting this challenge to 12 participants and are already almost half full.
Creamy Sugar Free Eggnog
Inner strength begins to grow when we get to know ourselves. When we know what we want, when we stand for what we deserve and when we believe in what we are capable of doing. I see inner strength like a tree. Trees grow by producing new cells in a very limited number...
The Flipping Point – Thumb Print Cookies
I subscribe to Seth Godin's blog and quite frequently, he offers either an entire post or even a sentence that adds value to my thought process. In a recent post titled “The flipping point” Seth differentiates the difference between the “tipping” point and...
Living Authentically
Recently, a friend and client told me that I lived an authentic life. She said to continue living that way over anything else because I would be happiest in the long term. I liked the sound of that but I was curious to know exactly what living authentically meant… so...