Creating a Fall Fitness Routine You’ll Stick with and Enjoy
The end of August tends to be a transitional time of year as summer comes to an end, school starts back up, and schedules feel a little more settled after a few months of BBQs, vacations, and weekends away. Even if schedules get a bit busier in terms of drop offs,...
Recap and Lessons from the Soul Sista Summit
A few weekends ago, my friend and biz bestie Lauren and I hosted our very first in person wellness retreat, the Soul Sista Summit, in the Boston Seaport. This was an idea in the making for several years. Back in 2016, when we both officially started our online...
4 Reasons Your Meal Plan Isn’t Working For You
I do not write meal plans for clients, despite meal plans being the thing many people feel is the answer to their nutrition challenges. Why? Because meal plans are very specific prescriptions. They tell you that you have to eat a very specific food, in a very specific...
2018 Legit Fit Holiday Gift Guide
I recently received a few requests to put together a holiday gift guide with my favorite fitness, nutrition, and self-care recommendations. I thought this was a fun idea because I always love getting new ideas myself, so here you go! Below, in no particular order,...
Just Because Our Routines Are Off Doesn’t Mean We Have to Be
As human beings, we are creatures of habit. Many of us prefer having set routines so that we can plan ahead and know what to expect... especially us Type As! My busy clients are planners, so they most definitely like sticking to a schedule! They like being able to...
The Many Faces of Motherhood
Today is Mother's Day, and it's making me think a little bit about motherhood, specifically how it can show up in so many different ways. In the past year alone: I’ve coached and trained several rockstar mommas who amaze me with how they navigate...
5 Things Keeping You From Reaching Your Goals
Having goals is a funny thing. Goals guide us to where we want to be, and they can provide us with some structure when we're dreaming big! We all like to talk about the things we want to achieve and envision what our lives will be like when we get there. But reaching...
Improve Your Sleep with These 6 Steps
This post is sponsored by Tufts Medical Center. All opinions, as always, are my own. When it comes to fat loss, exercise gets so much attention, doesn’t it? In my experience, many people who are trying to lose weight are quick to hire a personal trainer. Or, if...
An Open Letter to Weight Watchers
Dear Weight Watchers, I am appalled that you recently announced a free membership for teens ages 13-17. As I told my husband last week about this tactic as part of your $2 billion revenue plan, I found my body temperature rising, my heart rate going up, and my voice...
Are Your Smoothies Fat Loss Friendly?
I think smoothies make a great option for a quick, easy, and no-fuss meal or snack on the go. When made with the right combination of nutrient-dense, whole food ingredients, smoothies can taste delicious, nourish our bodies, and also keep us full for hours without...