Root & Rise

A new program for Root & Rise members goes live today, but I’m not doing it.

Here’s the backstory. 

I can’t remember the last time I took any intentional time away from strength training.

Since I dove into learning proper training methods, techniques, science and programming back in 2019, I haven’t looked back.

Showing up and challenging myself in the gym has been a staple. A constant. Something I could rely on to give me energy and build my confidence and make me feel good in my body, even if I was struggling with that at the time.

Strength training has been my biggest teacher to go up against myself, aim to get better and stronger every day, be in it for the long term, and commit to things that truly served myself and my health.

It has helped me build a healthy relationship with movement, develop a growth mindset, more self awareness, and learn to love and appreciate my body at every stage and size.

But right now, I need a change.

My cortisol is scary low, I’m tired and stressed and frequently feel overwhelmed and stressed, and I need to give my body a break from as many stressors as I can, even if I don’t necessarily feel the negative impacts of them.

For the next month, I’m taking a break from strength training. I’m eliminating nearly all added sugar from my diet (except for very occasional treats). I’m limiting alcohol to only one weekend that I’m at a bachelorette party. I’m removing caffeine. And I’m only moderately walking to make sure that I’m not doing too much movement on a daily basis.

I promise I’m not just removing things, though!

I’m also prioritizing morning meditations, walks, and journaling. I’m adding in more pilates and yoga. I’m eating foods that help raise my yin energy (because surprise surprise, according to my acupuncturist, my qi is all out of whack, too).

This week’s newsletter also covers this! To make sure you never miss another issue, head to the link in my bio to sign up and get relatable stories, insights and tips that will help you feel like your strongest, most confident self, straight to your inbox every week.

If you’re wondering how you can stay track on vacation or be healthy on vacation or if you’re trying not to binge over the weekends or even stop yo-yo dieting, these tips are for you.

I’m breaking this down even further in this week’s newsletter, so head to my 🔗 in bio or to rootandrise.co/signup to get it!

Manifesting more weekends just like this because there’s not a whole lot I’d rather be doing than going to wellness events, moving my body, spending time outside, eating nourishing, yummy food, planning workouts for root & rise members, cooking, journaling, reading, watching White Lotus, and going to bed no later than 10pm.

If you’re feeling stuck and like you’re starting from square one every Monday (or maybe you’re feeling even more behind and disappointed in yourself), look at how you spend your time on the weekends.

Start removing the things that aren’t aligned with the person you want to be, and how you want to feel, and you’ll start to remove some of those feelings. Promise.

Some of the things I ate today as a fitness coach who prioritizes balance (who also went skiing, on a trip in Austria, while living a healthy, sustainable lifestyle that I can actually keep).

I prioritized protein and veggies at breakfast (not pictured), had a chairlift pastry and a cappuccino with a panoramic view, snacked on a protein bar and some pizza and finished the night with Nepalese food.

It was all delish and so enjoyable and all even better because I listened to my hunger cues, stayed hydrated, minimized snacking, stopped eating when I was full, and didn’t feel guilty for one second throughout it all.

I stayed true to myself by making decisions I was proud of, but I also indulged and ate sugar and ate nearly all of my food out (besides the protein bar lol).

But I know that how I showed up today gives me more momentum to keep making better decisions in the days to come.

When you work to heal your disordered eating patterns and remove guilt and shame from eating foods you enjoy (or have when you travel) you can make better decisions and build positive feelings and forward motion.

Guilt and shame only keep you stuck.

It’s a journey and a process, so keep going and keep trying to tell and show yourself that you can and will be better. I believe in you 💕