I try my best to walk my talk. On the outside, I think I pull it off pretty well. But let’s be real—I’m human. I have my moments. The things I know I shouldn’t eat, the broken promises to myself, those things I know I could be better at. Still, for the most part, I […]
Fitness (iron)
Leadership: The Muscle I Didn’t Know I Had
Whew. It’s been a minute since I’ve written anything longer than a to do list. Life has been… lifing. You know, the usual combo platter of world chaos, kid chaos, and trying not to spiral over things I can’t control (which is a full-time job in itself). But recently, I did a thing. A big […]
Phases of Strength: A Fitness Journey Fueled by Passion and Perseverance
Because of all our snow days this week, I did a few home workouts while things were still shut down. I even recorded one and posted it online. Not exactly my forte, but as a trainer, I felt like I should. Instagram reels and I are still getting acquainted—technology and I are on a first-name […]
Why I Work Out: A Journey from Marathons to Motherhood
Apparently, today is National Women’s Health and Fitness Day. Who knew? I swear, there’s a day for everything now! But honestly, I love it. Any excuse to reflect on the importance of fitness and inspire others works for me. I’m part of a few online fitness groups, and the other day, my gym community—shoutout to […]
Olympic Inspirations: the village behind every dream
It takes a village. We hear this a lot, don’t we? But it really hits home as I watch the Olympic Games. Seeing the camera pan to the coaches, parents, and friends of these athletes—each one glued to their seats, hearts racing (did you catch them tracking Simone Biles’ dad’s heart rate during her routine? […]
Unlocking the Power of Acceptance: Lessons from a Locked Gym
Sometimes life throws you curveballs, and you have to roll with it. Quite literally. I mean, isn’t that part of what “balls” do? When unexpected things happen, how you respond to them is really what defines the experience. If you get super frustrated or angry, those feelings will dominate your day. Part of that frustration […]
Embrace the uncomfortable: where real growth happens
“Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.” This is something that has been on my mind quite a bit of late. And I’m not just talking about surviving the summer heat. It’s about those moments that push you beyond your cozy comfort zone and help you grow in ways you never thought possible. I most recently heard […]
From Burn Boot Camp to Piano Recitals: Battling Performance Nerves
I recently became a Burn Boot Camp trainer. It’s very exciting and I am actually starting to enjoy it. I say “actually” because I still feel very much like a beginner. It’s a new skill I am cultivating. As I prepare, practice, and try to memorize the protocol as best I can, I still feel […]
Mom life workout update: starting off 2023 right
Because this blog is called “IronYogini”, I feel like I want to have a post here and there about what I’m up to fitness-wise. In the past it was all about my training and race reports. Road races, triathlons, Spartan races, figure competitions, etc. There will be more of that, don’t worry. But for now, […]
A toddlerhood workout update
My baby boy is getting BIG. I can’t believe he is a toddler now! He is also getting quite heavy. My husband likes to joke that we should stop feeding him so he stays small. LOL. Yeah, that’s not how that works… 😉 I have heard so many people say “Gosh, he’s heavy. Wow! You […]