Mindset

Moderation. It's just not my thing. Well, not inherently anyway. You see, I have an excessive personality, in pretty much every possible way. Take my television watching habits for example. I am not a "watch an hour a day" type...

One of my favorite things to say is, “everything you do, you must undo.” I like to think of my strength training as doing and my yoga as undoing.  I seek balance when comes to strength and flexibility. When our strength overpowers our...

Handstands have been quite the unexpected teacher for me recently. A few years ago I began my growing interest and determination with calisthenics. I had been able to do pistol squats, pull ups, one arm push ups and other body...

Years ago, when I was a slave to frequent feeding and calorie counting, I had a regularly scheduled Cheat Day. Sunday-Friday I consumed 1500 calories, broken down into six meals, with a 1:1 protein to carb ratio. I never strayed outside...

One of my favorite conversations to have with people is about what they want out of life. I like to ask because their responses often inspire me to dream bigger. In some cases, when someone has few dreams or goals,...

At Girls Gone Strong, we have a saying: Train because you love your body,not because you hate it. So often we spend time focusing on—and dissecting—our perceived flaws. Today, we want you to put your attention towards what you love about...

Your mind can play tricks on you, especially when it comes to nutrition, working out, and your efforts to build a stronger, leaner, and healthier body. But you must keep things in perspective. Let's delve a little deeper into why...