Ready to Strength Train Your Body? Here’s How You Start
Strength training is at the core of everything we do here at Body Bloom because it lays the foundation for the physical and mental toughness that can carry you through just about anything. I don’t know about you, but life hasn’t always been easy for me. Growing up, I experienced my fair share of […]
The Importance of Mindful Rest
Rest. It’s a necessary part of life, yet we struggle to appreciate its purpose. Our hectic lifestyles and full calendars leave little time to relax, and when we do, it’s almost as if we’ve forgotten what that truly looks like. We crash in front of a screen for hours, all in the name of winding […]
Let’s Bust The Myths Around Snack Time And Start Enjoying Food Again
Snacks have a reputation almost as scandalous as dessert, but neither should be feared when it comes to what’s on your plate. Maybe it seems unregimented or it’ll throw you off track, but whatever the case, it’s time to set the record straight. Snacks are a perfectly normal part of an average day. There are […]
Five Rules to Absolutely Kick Ass in Life
We all come from different walks of life, and personally, I‘m inspired by individuals who use their circumstances, no matter how hard, to make the most out of their time here on Earth. Some of us are born into hardship while others are sold the Disney dream, only to get slapped in the face with […]
Elizabeth’s Favorite Afternoon Smoothie Recipe
When it comes to food, I like to keep things simple. My days are usually filled with clients and meetings, along with my own training sessions, so fussing over intricate recipes doesn’t fit into a typical day for me. There’s a common misconception that if you’re not slaving away in the kitchen for hours, then […]
The Best Seasoning Tips to Spice Up Boring Food
Look, there’s only so much plain chicken a person can take, am I right? When you have health goals, naturally, you will find yourself reaching for lean, green, nutritionally dense options, but that does not necessarily need to be boring. I love food so much that I refuse to waste my time eating something […]
The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Meal Prep
When you decide to take your physical and mental state to the next level, it can be incredibly overwhelming. A quick Google search may work when you’re looking for a nearby health food store or protein powder, but when it comes to nutrition, the internet is inundated with fad after fad, plan after plan. Of […]
The Truth About Health Journeys
When you think about health, several different associations probably pop into your head. Maybe you think of green smoothies, vigorous spin classes, or perfectly coordinated athletic wear. Perhaps you envision a heavy barbell, boxing gloves, or macronutrients. The concept of a “health journey” is vast and unique to each individual, making it almost impossible to […]
How to Use Your Emotions to Fuel Training Sessions
“I don’t want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.” – Oscar Wilde It’s been a long day, a stretched-out week. Nothing seems to be going your way, and every emotion feels like it’s pooling up inside of you, ready to burst […]
The Body Bloom Gym – A Lesson in Hard Work & Patience
The Body Bloom gym is something I’ve dreamed about for years. As I’d push through a hard rep at a local gym or watch my clients crush their personalized program, I never felt quite at home and would fantasize about creating a space for this community that fully encompasses the Body Bloom mission. There’s an […]