Reform Coaching

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. 🤍

05/22/2026

A lot of people assume the reason you go to the gym is to get “toned,” lose weight, or build huge muscles. Or you’re a runner, who’s at the gym training for a marathon.

People might assume my reason for lifting is because I love building huge bulky muscle 😉 or competing on a platform lifting heavy weights.

While I do love both of those things… that’s not actually the heart behind why I train.

I train because of the freedom and independence it gives me.

I want to be able to confidently carry heavy groceries up a flight of stairs, be able to lift my couch to vacuum underneath it, lift a heavy box from the floor, be able to walking through the woods knowing I can step up onto fallen logs that have been blown down by a storm and know I can get down from them safely. All while trusting that my body is capable of handling it!

Strength training gives me the ability to live my life fully both now and in the future.

Because the truth is, I’m not just training for who I am today. I’m training for the person I want to be 20–30 years from now.

I want to stay active, capable, and independent as I age. I don’t want to live in fear of injury, breaking a bone, or feeling limited in my own body.

I want to know I’ll still be able to carry my own groceries, explore outdoors, play with future grandkids, and continue doing the things I love for as long as possible.

Strength training (plus a little cardio 😜) is one of the best ways to support longevity, mobility, bone health, and overall quality of life. And yes as a bonus feel more comfortable in your own body because let’s be honest. We all feel a lot better about our self image with a little more muscle on :)

And if you’re someone who has been wanting to try lifting weights but feel nervous or worried about what other people might think, remember this:

every strong person you see in the gym once started exactly where you are. Every single one of them started with an empty barbell too.

05/20/2026

As women, we naturally lose muscle mass as we age. Bone density declines. Risk for things like osteoporosis, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and dementia increases.

And strength training is one of the most powerful tools we have to fight back.

Not just for your 60s, 70s, and beyond—
but for your life right now!

To feel strong in your body.
To move without pain.
To have energy for your day, your family, your adventures.

And long-term?
To stay independent.
To carry your own groceries.
To hike, travel, and live life on your terms.

This isn’t all about aesthetics.
It’s about building a body that supports you for life!

05/15/2026

You don’t need to train just to “work out”… but rather train to do the things you love in life!

If you love hiking, backpacking, and just being active outdoors… then your strength work should support that!

These strength exercises might give you a leg up (no pun intended) but if you’re also not sure what your body actually needs. That’s where my Movement Assessment comes in!

We look at how *you* move, where you’re limited, and what’s holding you back so your training actually translates to the trail.

Train with purpose. Hike stronger. Get yourself back out there!

If you’re interested in doing a movement assessment together or have questions, just send me a DM!