S1E4: Why Consistency Wins in Fitness and Weight Loss
Long-term fitness progress does not come from occasional intense workouts. It comes from consistent effort repeated day after day. This post explores how habit formation, realistic routines, and small daily actions create sustainable weight loss and training progress.
S1E3: Understanding Fitness Plateaus
Progress in fitness rarely happens in a straight line. Plateaus are often periods where the body is adapting internally before new improvements appear. Understanding this process can help maintain motivation and consistency during slow phases of training.
S1E2: How Exercise Clears the Mind
When life becomes overwhelming, exercise is often the first thing we give up—even though it may be the thing we need the most. Research shows that movement improves attention, executive function, and mental clarity. Sometimes the fastest way to solve a thinking problem isn’t to think harder—it’s to move.
S1E1: Training Attention Through Discipline
A reflection on early morning workouts, discipline, and learning to train attention. Showing up at 5am isn’t always easy, but the routine of strength training sharpens focus, builds consistency, and sets the tone for the rest of the day.
As many Day Ones as it Takes
I am sitting here at my vanity typing this blog at 11:53 PM on New Year's Eve 2025. In seven minutes, it's going to be 2026: a new year and [...]
S1E1: The Start: Real Talk on Discipline, Food, and Getting Back on Track
Below, you can watch the video, listen to the podcast, or just read the transcript. VIDEO Transcript Okay, so I want to start a video podcast. And I keep recording [...]
No More Excuses
I have been struggling. I’ve been gaining weight for about two of the last five years. I’ve regained 60 of the 150 pounds I once lost. I can feel it [...]
Prevent Burnout and Take the Weekend Off
Why Taking Sunday Off is Essential for Your Well-being In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the grind of daily life. From work responsibilities to personal [...]
Muscle and Fitness Hers Competition: Quarterfinals Journey
Join me on my exciting journey in the Muscle and Fitness Hers competition! From winning the group round to facing the challenges of the quarterfinals, discover the lessons I've learned about perseverance, consistency, and the incredible power of community support.
Snoring, Obesity, and the Path to Better Sleep
Are you tired of restless nights filled with the sound of your snoring? Do you often wake up feeling exhausted despite spending what should have been a whole night's sleep? [...]
Nourish, Not Starve: Debunking Dieting Myths and Embracing Real Food
In today's world, where fast food chains beckon on every corner and convenience often trumps nutrition, the idea of embarking on a diet can be daunting. Many people fear they'll [...]
My Journey Back to Health: The Carnivore Diet, Fruit, and Losing 150 Pounds
Let's get real about something we've all faced – the ups, downs, and loops of weight loss. Yep, it's a wild ride, and I've ridden every twist and turn. In [...]
Beyond the Weight: Navigating Femininity and Fitness as a Woman
The 2024 NFL Pro Bowl games were an electrifying showcase of talent, captivating fans with jaw-dropping catches, powerful strength, and remarkable performances. As the players exhibited their exceptional skills and [...]
Crafting Dreams: A Journey of Personalization, Persistence, and Pursuing Passions
Hey everyone, I'm excited to open up about a personal journey that's close to my heart in this blog. Today, I want to dive into the strategies and challenges I've [...]
Budget-Friendly Healthy Eating: How to Eat Nutritiously Without Breaking the Bank
Maintaining a nutritious diet doesn't have to be synonymous with emptying your wallet. With the right approach, it's entirely possible to eat healthily on a budget. In this blog, we'll [...]
Elevate Your Life: A Year of Level-10 Living, One Category at a Time
I'm planning a year dedicated to enhancing every aspect of my life, step by step, month by month. I want to develop Weigh Ankor into a platform where we are committed to making significant positive changes in our lives. My mission is to inspire and support everyone in their journey to a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling existence. In the coming year, I want to embrace the Level-10 Life concept. This approach is all about breaking down our lives into different categories and focusing on each one intensively for a month. By dedicating our time and energy to one specific area, we can create profound positive changes and move closer to achieving our version of a Level-10 Life.
Mastering the Extended 75-Hard Challenge: A Comprehensive Plan for Success
Embarking on the 75-Hard Challenge is not merely a commitment; it's an odyssey that demands unwavering discipline, unyielding mental toughness, and a meticulous strategic approach. Beyond the apparent physical feats, [...]
Embracing Strength: My Year-End Clean Up Journey
As December kicks off, I find myself reflecting on the just-concluded Thanksgiving week, my annual hiatus from the regimented world of meal planning, and CrossFit at Weigh Ankor. This week [...]
Ankor Library: People Over Profit
Weigh Ankor Library People Over Profit In "People Over Profit: Break the System, Live with Purpose, Be More Successful," author Dale Partridge challenges the conventional notions of business [...]
Stepping Up My Game: From NoBull Trainers to Nike MetCons
Are you ready for a fitness transformation? Join me as I share the insider scoop on why I'm making the switch from NoBull trainers to Nike MetCons.
Natural Pits: The Great Aluminum-Free Deodorant Experiment
Looking for the perfect aluminum-free deodorant can be a daunting task. With so many options on the market, it’s hard to know which one will work best for you.
Tomatillo Salsa Recipe
If you're a fan of Mexican cuisine, then you know that salsa is an essential component of any dish. It adds that burst of flavor that can take your [...]
March’21 BOTM: 75 Hard
Everybody tries to tell themselves that they are "special" or "great"...but it's just talk. It's not reality. This book tells you how to do that.
Six Month Challenge: End of Week 14
28 February - 06 March 2021 This week has been good. I finally feel myself without stress and chaos. Don't get me wrong we are one week three of not [...]
Six Month Challenge: End of Week 13
21 - 27 February 2021 It’s now been two weeks since I’ve had a full-time job... now I’m a nanny to myself. I make sure I’m fed, bathed, okay okay [...]
Six Month Challenge: End of Week 12
14 - 20 February 2021 This has been the first full week of my unemployment. The amount of relief I have felt is almost indescribable. I have slept incredibly well [...]
Six Month Challenge: End of Week 11
07 - 13 February 2021 Soooo, I lost my job on Thursday of this week. I was upset about it at first but now I am so incredibly happy that [...]
Six Month Challenge: End of Week 10
31 January - 06 February 2021 This week has been a week of taking back ownership of who I am and what I'm good at. The last two weeks, I [...]
Six Month Challenge: End of Week Nine
24 - 30 January 2021 This week has been a continuation of last week. There is a lot of stress at work and drama going on that shouldn't be going [...]
How I Got Started
In March of 2020, when the whole world closed, we like all other non-essential companies started working from home during the pandemic. By May, I was going incredibly stir crazy. [...]
Five Reasons I Love Macros
This Diet, That Diet... There are so many fads going around at any given point. I definitely got caught up in it as I was trying to find my way [...]
Six Month Challenge: End of Week Eight
17 – 23 January 2021 Welcome to the end of week eight. Wow. I can not believe we are this far into the six-month challenge already. Eight weeks into 24 [...]
Six Month Challenge: End of Week Seven
10 – 16 January 2021 I learned that a guy I was interested in is definitely not interested in me and he only told me that he liked me because [...]
Six Month Challenge: End of Week Six
03 - 09 January 2021 Monday I wasn't going to break down the end of weeks by day, but I'm really excited to share the things that happened today that [...]
2021 Goals
Happy New Year!! ⠀ ⠀ Are you making any New Year Resolutions? I am not.⠀ ⠀ Why? ⠀ ⠀ Because you don't have to wait for the New Year, [...]
Six Month Challenge: End of Week Five
27 December 2020 - 02 January 2021 01 January 2021 This week has completely flown by!! Sunday and Monday I just worked out and was watching Mike's dog, but Tuesday [...]
Six Month Challenge: End of Week Four
20 - 26 December 2020 I can't believe that it is Christmas. I remember just going into quarantine in March. It's crazy how this year has blown by. But this [...]
Fit2Fat2Fit (2Forty)
I've been following Drew Manning since his first journey of Fit2Fat2Fit where he gained a fuck ton of weight so he could experience, to the best of his ability, what [...]
Six Month Challenge: End of Week Three
13 - 19 December 2020 This week isn't going as fast as last week, but next week is a half week and I can't wait until the break. I'm so [...]
What Success Means To Me
I was in my mastermind group today for work and we got on the topic of success and what it means to you. Obviously, because success means something different to [...]
Dreaming of Tank Tops
Random Thought: This is so incredibly random but when I started CrossFit, I was wearing a 4X shirt. Now I'm in a 2X and all I can dream about is [...]
Mixing “Other Food” into your Macros
Other food sounds a little funny, doesn't it? But you know when you're working out and eating right then you get to a place where you want to do things [...]
Six Month Challenge: End of Week Two
06 - 12 December 2020 Holy moly this week went by so much faster than last week. I have been feeling really good about my food, I found a good [...]
Exercising Outside and Safety
I never actually thought I would write a blog about this, but after an experience, I had this morning I realized how important it is to be aware of your [...]
Six Month Challenge: End of Week One
30 November - 05 December 2020 This challenge has me nervous and excited all at the same time. It's my own challenge. There is no one here but me, I'm [...]
My Mindset is Different This Time
Okay, let's talk about mindset today. This is something I was so incredibly intent on focusing on this time around. When I was in undergrad, I lost 60 pounds. People [...]
Six Month Challenge: Day One
Today was the first day of my six-month challenge. It seems a bit weird, it feels like I'm embarking on an adventure that most think would be insane, but I [...]
Surviving Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving while trying to lose weight is a challenge on its own, but when you add a pandemic to the mix things can get a little weird.
S1E1: I’m Ashley and Welcome to My Podcast/Vlog
Hi everyone and welcome to my journey. In 2019, I really want to realign my dream with a bucket list item I hope to cross off the list in January of 2020.
Last day of Coverage in the Office
I had one last day in the office before I could go back to working from home. Thank God.
Transform Restart
I got way ahead of myself and started pushing buttons in the Transform App and now I'm restarting because I'm actually ready and prepared to start.
Another Day in the Office
Longest Six Hours of My Life So I'm still covering for my coworker while he's on vacation. It's his birthday today so I really don't mind but as I sit [...]
Hurdle Number One Came Quick
I was jazzed about getting started with the Transform App yesterday, then that afternoon I found out.
Freedom from the Weight
It's the eve of America's 243 birthday. It's a day of freedom and I want this date to be a celebration of my weight-loss. This is the beginning.
Jamie Oliver’s Blueberry Blender Pancakes
Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 60 mins
Bacon Provolone Chicken
Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 60 mins
It Doesn’t Get Easier, You Get Better
This is so true. Think about it. I started this journey 25 days ago. Tomorrow, my health & fitness routine will officially be considered a habit. Can you believe it? [...]
Trainwreck Smoothie
Sometimes you just don't want to go to the store but you need to stay on track. What do you do? I try to keep a wide variety of fruit [...]
Grilled Steak & Onion Salad
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 60 mins Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients Italian Bread 3 tablespoons extra-virgin avocado oil 2 tablespoons grated parmesan 1 pound thin-cut [...]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Today, in my state and hopefully yours, businesses are closed to celebrate and honor a man that set out to love and change the world. Martin Luther King Jr. was [...]
Strawberry, Chocolate, Banana & Peanut Butter Smoothie
This smoothie covers a gamut of lovers. I've combined peanut butter, strawberries, bananas, and chocolate into this delicious smoothie. Get ready to crave this on a daily basis. Ingredients 8oz [...]
Cheddar & Jalapeño Stuffed Burgers
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 60 mins Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 pound of ground beef 1 cup cheddar cheese 1/4 cup of jalapeños [...]
Better Sore than Sorry
After learning on National Trivia Day that my body has hundreds of miles of unneeded blood vessels running through it because I decided to focus on work and not myself; [...]
7 Workout Items to Celebrate National Argyle Day
Okay, I don't really like Argyle though it's National Argyle Day and I figured I would try and find some argyle workout clothes to . . . celebrate? Here are [...]
Peach, Mango & Banana Smoothie
If you know me, which at this point I hope no one I know is reading this blog, you know I love mango everything. It reminds me of Fiji and [...]
Tilapia Nachos
Prep Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients Marinade 1/4 cup avocado oil 2 tablespoons distilled apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice [...]
Trivia About Your Body!
I am constantly amazed by what the human body is able to do. Of all the things you take for granted, your heart probably tops the list.
Selfie Sunday
It's a hard three days into 2016. Today is my first #SelfieSunday of the New Year. I'm trying to give myself a goal of losing 2.5 pounds this week. I [...]
A Fat Girl’s Weight Loss Fail
In 2004-05, I lost 60 pounds. I was no longer the fat girl. I was down to my goal weight and life was good. Life was too good. People treated [...]
National Pie Day
It's National Pie Day! There is only one day a year that pie is celebrated so we headed up to Rock Springs Cafe for the best pie in the world. #Pie #Eat #Delicious #DontTalkImEating #NationalPieDay #Eatwithyourhands #NoForkNeeded
Weigh-In Wednesday
Honestly, I didn't weigh myself this week. I completely forgot about it. I've gotten behind on a lot of things and I just really want to catch up. I've sat [...]
Music Monday: Hold My Hand
Here's a great song to add to your music library this week. There's something about this lovely upbeat song that makes me just want to get up and dance! Jess [...]
Tapout XT – Day One
Here I go again. I'm trying to lose weight. I don't know how well this is going to go and with my track record . . . . I'm not [...]
Weigh In: Seven Pounds Down
Previous Weight: 287 Current Weight: 280 ▼ 7 Pounds That equals SEVEN pounds down. I really haven't been doing anything lately. Though I know not drinking soda or eating fast [...]
Take A Hike
Today is National Take A Hike Day. Being in Arizona, hiking is second nature. I am inside today because it's pouring rain . . . womp womp. Though there is [...]
10 Fast Food Facts
There's a day for Fast Food. Of course, there is. McDonald's sells 75 burgers a second so why not right? Not going to lie I love McDonald's. Especially the Quarter [...]
Selfie Sundays
I've decided that I really need to be taking photos of myself through this. It's really embarrassing at the beginning of this journey but will be fucking awesome at the [...]
Halloween 2015
I traveled to Texas this year for Halloween. It was a big conference where people from all around the country were coming to. The five of us that went from [...]
Four Things You Can Grow At Home
It's National Farmer's Day and it's time to talk about growing your own food. There is an incredible way to become a farmer and that is with grocery store gardening. This is done when you take items purchased at the grocery store, plant the seeds and wah lah, garden. Here are our favorite four!
Making Peace and Letting Go
It's International Peace Day. While I know the meaning is supposed to be about peace between countries and what not, I choose to interpret it a different way. I choose [...]
Thousand Thursday: Crunches
Welcome to #ThousandThursday, this is a segment I will be doing this month where every Thursday I will be doing a specific thing one thousand times. This sounds nuts right? [...]
Ashley Horner and Stretch Marks
WEIGHT: XXX.XX I remember when I got my first stretch mark. It scared me. I busted my ass and it went away. Then I got lazy. I now have stretch [...]
Disneyland Here We Come!
Welcome to #MotivationMonday. I have six weeks until Mom and I head out to Disneyland. I'm a bit nervous. I don't think I am going to be able to get [...]
Tunes Tuesday: Cowgirl Up
Okay, it's no secret. I love a good country song. This week here are some songs I added to my workout playlist. Let me know what you're listening to [...]
So Satisfying
I always get intimidated to start working out. It makes me so nervous to start working out. I feel like people are going to be like, "Oh cute, the fat [...]
The Reason to Workout
There are so many times I look at my body and only see the things that I hate. My belly is too big and my hips have widened with all [...]
True Competition
I recently had an experience where someone was comparing themselves to someone that was not only different from themselves, they were in a completely different department. It was like comparing [...]
Love the Process
The process is hard to love. We all wish that we could wake up tomorrow and 100 pounds will magically be lost. Sadly, that's not how the world works. Every [...]
Believe in Yourself
No one believes you can do it. No one really wants you to do it. That's because if you are successful or changing and they aren't it makes them feel [...]
Stop Wishing. Start Doing.
My dad has a saying. Wish in one hand and shit in the other. See which fills up first. While this is a disgusting saying, it make a lot of [...]
Start Doing
Today another one of my co-workers escaped the shitty working environment we are in. I am really excited for him but couldn't help thinking about me and what I am [...]
Kat Dahlia – Crazy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jKBk-8T3Yk #tunestuesday Kat Dahlia - Crazy I'm seriously in love with this song. I first started listening to it back in the middle of August and it is just amazing. [...]
Chicken Spinach Roll-up
Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 25 mins
Quick Plus 10 Workout
10 Burpees, 20 Squats, 30 Alternating Lunges, 40 Crunches, 50 Jacks, 60 Second Plank, 60 Second Rest, Repeat 2x
Charli XCX – Boom Clap
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOPMlIIg_38 #tunestuesday Charli XCX - Boom Clap This song is a good one that I like to listen to when I'm doing squats. It's got a good pace to it [...]
BBQ Pork and Coleslaw
Prep: 25 mins | Cook: 60 mins
Quick Get On the Ground Workout
50 Jacks, 15 Push-Ups, 20 Crunches, 20 Butt Kicks, 20 Mountain Climbers, 30 Second Plank
Kenny Chesney – American Kids
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de1aPKXBdAE #tunestuesday Kenny Chesney - American Kids Another feel-good song this month. Kenny for the longest time has this amazing laid-back, good-time vibe to him. I feel like he and [...]
Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Chicken Pasta
This by far has been my favorite meal of the week. It looks innocent but has a hidden kick. Check out the recipe super easy and incredibly tasty. Feeds four. [...]
Quick Rule of 30 Workout
30 Second Mountain Climbers, 30 Squats, 30 Jacks, 30 Second Wall Sits, 30 Push-Ups, 30 Second Stretches
Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea – Problem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS1g8G_njx8 #tunestuesday Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea - Problem This is definitely a cardio song for me. I like to pair it with sprints especially when I'm angry or trying [...]
Bacon Avocado Pasta
Starting the week out with a doozy. There are more ingredients than I would normally have but it really brings a lot of flavor to the dish. Serves four. 1 [...]
Quick Leg Warmer Workout
20 Squats, 30 Lunges, 40 Calf Raises, 50 Second Wall Sit, 100 Jacks, 50 Second Wall Sit, 40 Sumo Squats, 30 Leg Raises, 20 Squats
Sam Hunt – Leave the Night On
https://youtu.be/BuMiMBjcvWU #tunestuesday Sam Hunt - Leave The Night On I am in love with this song. Whenever I'm on the treadmill and it comes on I just pick up the [...]
Things I Miss
Tying My Shoes Bending over without getting heartburn Not having the button of my jeans dig into my stomach Not having to wear a hoodie.
It’s What Friends Do
I came across this post of a man who was afraid to go to the gym because he was rather large. He felt self conscious and didn't want to go. [...]
Fuck You Excuses
I don't know why I can't motivate myself to get moving. Get back on track to workout and eat right. I'm not doing it and I'm letting the stress get [...]
60 Day Challenge: Day 14
Sunday 22 June 2014 Today was good, in the sense of the water. It wasn't so good in the sense of eating. I only ate three times today and my [...]
60 Day Challenge: Day 13
Saturday 21 June 2014 Got up this morning and took my pup for a little walk. It's so hot here now though we only got half way before having to [...]
60 Day Challenge: Day 12
Friday 20 June 2014 Thank God it's Friday. I actually am starting to live for the weekends. The funny thing is that I still work the weekends, only I am [...]
60 Day Challenge: Day 11
Thursday 19 June 2014 I hate my job. I know I made the decision to move, and I don't regret moving. Though, this job has really lit a fire under [...]
60 Day Challenge: Day 10
Wednesday 18 June 2014 I don't know why I can't get amped up or even allow myself to get healthy. Why do I sabotage myself? Why do I fucking work [...]
60 Day Challenge: Day 9
Tuesday 17 June 2014 I ate nothing for breakfast, Jimmy John's for lunch and then, left over Cheesecake Factory 4-Cheese Pasta and a Blizzard. I have got to make time [...]
60 Day Challenge: Day 8
Monday 16 June 2014 Today is the beginning of my second week of the 60 day challenge. I'm basically failing. I'm so tired and busy with work that I'm not [...]
60 Day Challenge: Day 7
Sunday 15 June 2014 What did I do today? Besides sleeping until noon, I worked and concepted with ABC for business. I took my little man for a walk and [...]
60 Day Challenge: Day 6
Saturday 14 June 2014 Up and at 'em I have to clean my house and focus on me today. I need to make sure that one day a week is [...]
60 Day Challenge: Day 5
Friday 13 June 2014 Well the first week of the 60 Day Challenge is over. Fail. I can't keep eating and living like this. I really don't know if this [...]
60 Day Challenge: Day 4
Thursday 12 June 2014 I don't like my job. I don't like that I am doing this, I don't like the situation I am in right now. I need to [...]
60 Day Challenge: Day 3
This is the first day with workout put back into it. AHH! I'm going to be hurting tomorrow. I am so fucking busy right now. I need to make time [...]
60 Day Challenge: Day 2
How do you stay on track when you have a client that is in fast food and the whole point of the trip is to sample the food? You kind [...]
60 Day Challenge: Day 1
I’ve been working with a trainer since my birthday. You all know that. Since my April trip, I’ve fallen off the wagon. I’ve not been eating right and limited on [...]
I Fit In A Plane
I'm really proud of my progress so far. I am down 21 pounds and continuing to go down. My one downfall though is my work life. Because of the industry, [...]
Things Not To Say To A Fat Person Losing Weight
I'm at a point now where my weight loss is noticeable. My clothes really aren't fitting well though I'm not small enough to go into sizes that are smaller. This [...]
Cinco de Grind
It's amazing how long it took me to get my ass back on my nutrition plan after finishing the road trip I was on. I am definitely paying for it. [...]
Tuesday Tunes
Here are five more songs to get your mornings going. Let me know what songs wake you up in the morning in the comments. The Kooks - Down https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2tjsNabkzo Roll [...]
5 Reasons I Regret that Burrito
I didn't have the chance to go to the store so I figured I would eat a burrito that would keep me full for the rest of the day. Let's [...]
Food Adventures
The last two weeks of my life have been filled with new foods and the removal of others. The most noticeable? Cheese. That's right. That oooie gooey, stringy, greasy good [...]
Tuesday Tunage
I have serious waking up issues. I hate mornings and I don't think it's logical to be out of bed before the sun comes up. Though, the one thing mornings [...]
Weekly Update
Holy Moly this past week went by rather fast and my fear of being hungry wasn't even an issue. I actually had issue with trying to finish all of my [...]
Mirrors Everywhere!
Being at the weight I am is really hard. I can't move my body the way I want to and I take up a lot of space. Like a lot [...]
I’m Scared I’m Going To Be Hungry
Yes, that's right. I'm scared with this new meal plan of a specific amount of calories and specific foods I'm going to be hungry. I'm not quite sure why that [...]
Tuesday Tunes
This week a co-worker and I went to test out Jabz Boxing for Women. Yes, it's basically like Curves, only with boxing. The marketing is different too, instead of old [...]
Weekly Goals
It's been a while since I posted on here and it is because I have been slacking. Work has scuked and I have allowed it to affect my personal goals. [...]
Weekly Goals
Getting up at 4 AM is pretty close to impossible for me but I am going to make this happen. I've been going to bed a bit earlier the last [...]
Tuesday Tunage
Okay this week since we are preparing to start getting up at 4 AM for the next year, this week is dedicated to songs that will get you out of [...]
Goals for the New Year
It's that time of the year again. New Year's Resolutions. Ideas of goals that people want to stick to that are supposed to make them better people. Whether it's changing [...]
Tuesday Tunage
One Republic - Counting Stars https://youtu.be/hT_nvWreIhg Ylvis - The Fox https://youtu.be/jofNR_WkoCE Jason Aldean - When She Says Baby https://youtu.be/gKhN-rUAqoI T-Pain - Up Down https://youtu.be/65IGHBCx-2I Pharrell Williams - Happy https://youtu.be/ZbZSe6N_BXs
Weekly Goals
Wow, two weeks in a row massive fails. I didn't even get to where I wanted to be. I just didn't pay attention and I'm slurping down soda like it's [...]
Tuesday Tunage
I need fast upbeat rock, something that makes me want to speed up the treadmill and get moving. Here are this week's quick five picks. Enjoy. Pitbull featuring Ke$ha - [...]
Week 3: Goals
Last week was so incredibly stressful. I can't keep working like that or I will never meet my goals. I have to get in shape, especially when you spend one [...]
Tuesday Tunage
Here are my five favorite workout tunes for the week. I have to have a wide range of fast-paced music to keep me moving. I don't care what genre as [...]
Fuk You Nike+ FuelBand
I'm kind of pissed. I met my goal every day on my FuelBand, but for some reason, it didn't record the stupid numbers. NOT HAPPY. Last week I didn't do [...]
I Miss Tying My Shoes
I am definitely shaped like an apple . . . well more like a donut. This is not only completely unhealthy, it makes it really hard to do things. There [...]
Stay Hydrated
Last week I fell a little short of my goals, though I worked really hard to try and meet them. Talking with T.A. this week, she started a physical checklist [...]
Last Night Was Rough
I was at work last night until 10 PM. I did really good on food until about 7 PM then I dove into the candy bowl and paid for it [...]
Caffeine Junkie
Holy smokes! Yesterday my head hurt so incredibly bad from not drinking soda. I was also exhausted so those two together created a hurricane in my brain. I am pretty [...]
It’s a Week of Thanks and Carbs
I think I have been over myself and I haven't been doing anything. Not good. I want to simplify my goals this week to make sure I'm being productive and [...]
I Need Motivation
I said on my 29th birthday that I was going to take better care of myself. That was in March. I have failed myself. It's four months away from my [...]
Plantar Fasciitis
I have been having problems with my feet lately. My heels have been hurting so bad when I get up in the morning that I have to hobble to the [...]
Tying My Shoes
I can't tie my shoes very well any more. My gigantic gut is in the way and I can't prop my leg up on my knee to put socks on [...]
Officially in Training
The next alumni rugby game is on my 30th birthday and I told myself I was going to play in the next game. I need to start training. Not just [...]
$100 A Pound
So I've been having trouble getting started. I don't know what it is but I feel guilty when I put myself first. Even today, while cleaning my house on a [...]
Need to Focus
Thursday night a few of my coworkers and I went bowling. It was a lot of fun and I realized how much I really want to get healthy. I really [...]
Tunes for Tuesday
I need new music constantly to keep me on the move. Here are five fun tracks I'm working out to this week! Definitely have to have a good mix of [...]
He Asked If You Were Hot
Today was interesting to say the least. Jake comes up to me and says, "Haha, Employee asked me if you were hot. I laughed and didn't answer." Yes. I know [...]
Life Update
I am heading into three weeks of craziness starting Monday. I am spending the next three weeks going on photo shoots and video shoots trying to prove to my boss [...]
The Future
My last fitness blog became this awful place that I bitched about what I wasn't doing. So I started this one to step outside of that and start fresh. To [...]
Update: Day 4 – 7
So I fall off the wagon fast if you can't tell. With work, working out and trying to accomplish the things I am on the side . . . I [...]
Tapout XT – Day Three
Today was Plyos. I wanted to cry when I saw it on my schedule I have hanging on the wall next to the TV. It's really hard to get almost [...]
Tapout XT – Day Two
Today was spent battling an internal struggle of do I eat it, or not? It's something I have to ease myself into when I am trying to make a change. [...]
