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A year sounds like a long time.Until it isn't.We have lost a combined 180 pounds, and one thing we've learned is that tr...
06/08/2026

A year sounds like a long time.

Until it isn't.

We have lost a combined 180 pounds, and one thing we've learned is that transformation doesn't come from massive changes.

It comes from small actions repeated over and over, even when progress feels slow and you think nothing is happening.

Think about where you were one year ago.

Now imagine if you had started walking daily.

Strength training twice a week.

Eating a little more protein.

Making a few better choices consistently.

Where might you be today?

The time is going to pass regardless.

The question is whether you'll be in the same place next year, or closer to the life, health, and confidence you want.

The best time to start was years ago.

The second best time is today. Don't wait any longer!

06/05/2026

As someone who has lost nearly 100 pounds in my 40s, I can tell you that sustainable results come from sustainable actions.

You don’t have to go all in to get real results.

In fact, if you have 20, 50, or 100 pounds to lose and want to keep it off, trying to change everything at once is often the fastest way to burn out.

Start small. Pick one or two habits that move the needle and practice them until they become part of your everyday life. Maybe that’s hitting your protein goal. Maybe it’s walking daily. Maybe it’s strength training twice a week.

Master the basics. Then build from there.

The women who create lasting change aren’t usually the ones making the most dramatic changes. They’re the ones who stay consistent long enough for healthy habits to become their new normal.

Need help figuring out where to start? I’m a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Health Coach, and Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist. I help midlife women lose fat, build strength, and create habits they can actually maintain for life. Send me a DM and let’s chat.

We lost a combined 185 pounds in our 40s… and we still go out to eat.Today we took our daughter and her friends to Buffa...
06/03/2026

We lost a combined 185 pounds in our 40s… and we still go out to eat.

Today we took our daughter and her friends to Buffalo Wild Wings to celebrate the last day of school. We both ordered the grilled chicken dippers with fries and Diet Pepsi. Coach Mo added sauce because she likes to get dippy, while I went with a dry seasoning to save a few calories.

One of the biggest myths in weight loss is that you have to stop living your life. The truth is, you can absolutely enjoy restaurants, celebrations, vacations, and date nights while still making progress toward your goals.

A few things that have helped us:

✅ Check the menu ahead of time and decide what fits your goals before you arrive.

✅ Pay attention to your hunger. You don’t have to clean your plate if you’re satisfied.

✅ Take leftovers home. Coach Mo ate about half of her meal and saved the rest for later.

✅ If you want something more indulgent, set a few guardrails. Maybe split a dessert, skip the appetizer, or choose either the cocktail or the dessert instead of both.

✅ Remember that every meal doesn’t have to be perfect. It just needs to be intentional.

The goal isn’t to avoid restaurants. The goal is to learn how to navigate them in a way that supports the life and body you want.

We thoroughly enjoyed lunch and stayed aligned with our goals. That’s what sustainable weight loss looks like.

If you’re looking for support on your own fat loss journey, reach out. We’ve been where you are, and we know how overwhelming it can feel. The good news? You don’t have to figure it out alone.

06/02/2026

This is last call to support a great organization at a fun event. The American Brain Tumor Associtation 5K is this Saturday, 6/6 @ Kenisington Metro Park, so if you're in the Metro Detroit Area come on out and join us for a walk or run around a beautiful park.

As I mentioned in the video, I recently found out that a cyst has developed where my tumor was removed. Everything is in a good spot, and I am just in monitoring mode now. We've always known that there is a chance for these types of tumors to grow back, so we're very happy that it is a cyst this time, and not another tumor. That however, does not change the fact that we have been thrust back into the wolrd of "what comes next."

I've honestly spent the last several years in a pretty good spot with what has been going on in my head, naively possibly, but one MRI result can change that pretty quick. Luckily the cyst is not growing at the moment, so I have no new restrictions and we will just monitor it and hope it stays the same.

This does bring to light just how important organizations like the ABTA are though. So, come join us as we support them at a fun event on Saturday. If you do register make sure you join team Journey Virtual Fitness!

For those that do come out you get the added bonus of watching me lead the crowd in a pre run/walk warm-up. The organizaers from the event reached out and asked me if I was interested in doing this, and I of course jumped at the opportunity.

Don't hesitate to send me a message if you have any questions.

We hope to see many of you out there on Saturday, and for those that have already signed up or donated, we thank you!

06/01/2026

From a coach who has lost nearly 100 pounds in her 40s… not every day is going to be your best day.

Last night I was wide awake from 2–4 a.m. and still had to get up at 6. I definitely wasn’t feeling my scheduled run today.

Instead of skipping it altogether, I adjusted. I swapped today’s workout for a shorter run I had planned later in the week and got it done as soon in the day as I could.

Was it my fastest run? Nope.
Did I feel amazing? Also nope.
But I showed up anyway.

That’s the lesson: consistency isn’t about crushing it every day. It’s about doing what you can with the energy, time, and circumstances you have.

Something is always better than nothing.

A shorter workout. A slower pace. A walk instead of a run. It all counts.

Keep showing up. The results come from what you do consistently, not what you do perfectly. 💪

Read that again! So many people spend years waiting for the perfect time.When work slows down.When the kids are older.Wh...
06/01/2026

Read that again!

So many people spend years waiting for the perfect time.

When work slows down.
When the kids are older.
When life gets less stressful (as if that's a thing).
When motivation shows up.

But life doesn't usually get less busy. In fact, for many of us in midlife, the demands just keep coming.

The people who succeed aren't the ones with the most free time. They're the ones who learn how to take care of themselves in the midst of real life.

We know because we've done it. We have lost a combined 180 pounds and maintained it while raising three kids, working full-time, running a business, training for races and navigating all the chaos that comes with adulthood.

Change isn't easy. But neither is feeling frustrated, uncomfortable in your own skin, or watching another year go by without taking action.

If you're waiting for the perfect time, consider this your reminder: it probably isn't coming.

Start where you are. Use what you have. Take the next step.

And if you're tired of trying to figure it all out on your own, coaching can help make the path a lot clearer. Message us to see if online health and fitness coaching is right for you! Never any pressure.

05/31/2026

The most underrated fat loss tool?
SLOWING DOWN while you eat.

This simple habit helped me lose nearly 100 pounds in my 40s, and it costs absolutely nothing.

No special foods.
No supplements.
No complicated plan.

Just giving your body enough time to recognize fullness cues before you accidentally eat past them.

If you constantly feel like you “have no control” around food, try this:
✔️ Put your fork down between bites
✔️ Sip water throughout your meal
✔️ Pause halfway through and assess your hunger
✔️ Actually taste your food instead of rushing through it

Most of us have spent years eating distracted, rushed, or on autopilot. Slowing down can genuinely change the game on a fat loss journey because it helps you feel more satisfied with less.

And the best part?
You can start doing it today. Anywhere. Any meal. For free.

My 85 lb weight loss journey taught me just how much the food we put in our body can have trickle down affect on the res...
05/30/2026

My 85 lb weight loss journey taught me just how much the food we put in our body can have trickle down affect on the rest of daily living.

Yesterday our oldest and I spent the day downtown watching one of the practice rounds of the Detroit Grand Prix. This is something we've done a couple times, and it is easily one of my favorite days of the year. I know it's an all day type of thing, and one where I just want to enjoy the city while watching cars fly by me at speeds that are absolutely ridiculous!

The busyness of the day meant that I ate all three of my main meals out, and that is not something I normally do. I was able to make decent choices and managed to get 17,000 steps in, but I knew it might be a rough nights sleep.

I wasn't wrong! I never felt fully asleep, I woke up tired, and apparently I was snoring and kept Coach Mo up a bit too. Eating like crap feels like a night of drinking as I get older!

Now, old me would have said well there goes the weekend. I might as well "get it all in", and I would be going to town at every meal. Knowing what I know now though, and enjoying a good night's sleep, I decided to start my day off in a way that will set me up for a good rest of the weekend.

I made sure I had a ton of protein with breakfast this morning to keep me from snacking throughout the day. My cottage cheese, spinach, and pepper omelette quickly turned into scrambled eggs with the added cottage cheese, but it was still delicious.

The 47g of protein for breakfast has kept me full for almost 4 hrs now, and I'm ready for a nice chicken filled salad for lunch to add some fiber to my day.

Food literally is our fuel, and when we make solid choices it makes our body perform at a higher level, but if we have a day where we maybe put a little trash in the system the key is to break the cycle and get back to what we know is best for ourselves.

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