Allow me to tell you a story of ego pursuits, identity, and avoidance. It was the bonus day of the Girls Gone Strong Women’s Fitness Summit (WFS) in 2016. Jessie…
001: If Not Now, When? In this first episode, we begin to share parts of our stories. Topics this week include: Woowoo; Our connection through Jimmy Eat World; The mindset…
Smash Your Comfort Zone! Previously, when someone asked me to try something new, I immediately spat out all kinds of excuses: "I know I don't like it," "I'm not good at that,"…
"I didn't feel like I was worth remembering. I was always associated with something that consumed my entire life." –Ingrid Marcum "It's really dangerous to define ourselves by any…
I use my birthday as a time of reflection, and this birthday happens to be particularly special to me. On this day 5 years ago, I was driving alone from Detroit,…
This was my first USAPL powerlifting meet, as I previously competed in 3 APF/AAPF meets. My only goal was white lights (successful lifts). It all began with a 4am wake-up and…
Let's Hulk Out: 12 Tips for Lifter-Friendly Apparel With strength training comes muscle growth. With muscle growth comes no longer being able to fit into clothing that once fit well. This…
On Friday I did Raw - Bench / Deadlift, and on Sunday I did Classic Raw - Full Power (Squat / Bench / Deadlift). I entered in both APF…
It's Wednesday, merely 48 hours before my 2nd APF/AAPF powerlifting meet. So far this week I have had ingrown toe surgery, been to the chiropractor, and received a deep tissue massage.…
Uncertainty. Vulnerability. Weakness. Fear. Hesitation. Self-disappointment. Lack of motivation. These are all emotional states that I struggle to come to terms with. Even as a woman who takes pride in…