I was totally blown away today to realize that I have helped women release over 2.997 MILLION lbs over the last decade. 3 million, nine hundred and ninety seven thousand lbs released I say “release” because losing weight implies that we hope to find it again one day. With that “release?” Confidence returns Passion returns Lives change Who I am today was not who I always was… Back in the late summer of 2007 I was in an … [Read more...]

Remember when we thought 50 was “old?” Like when we were just spring chickens at 20 and it seemed SO FAR AWAY? If you still think that it’s OLD or too late here is what I want you to know… I’m just getting STARTED at age 50 You see… At age 32, I moved across county not knowing anyone. It is true! I had this HUGE desire to live on the WEST coast (I was living in Washington, DC at the time. I had just had a breakup and had this thought: … [Read more...]

Do you feel PASSION and PURPOSE in your life right now? Or, does it feel like “gamble” daily checking things off the list and dealing with whatever comes your way? One thing I’m finding in my 50s is it’s increasingly an important topic amongst my friends and clients my age. Feeling like “is this all there is” and reflecting on how the next 1/2 of our lives GET to be. In my 20s and 30s I swear I lived for others. Being who I THOUGHT I was supposed … [Read more...]

Take Action, Even When You Do Not Feel Like It “Natalie motivate me- I just never FEEL like it”… ok hate to break this to you but PLEASE STOP waiting to “feel like it” because that won’t appear You may never “feel” like working out, eating healthy, starting that new business, leaving that toxic relationship, moving… How you FEEL is legit but it will not CHANGE THINGS. What CHANGES things? Taking action EVEN WHEN YOU DO NOT FEEL LIKE … [Read more...]

What’s Actually Stopping You From Your Goals You do NOT have a “problem” achieving your goals. What you may be lacking is Focus. Clarity. And Vision…(let me explain…) When you ask most people what is in the way of their goals: Some will give you a list of “reasons” or “circumstances” preventing them from achieving them. Some will blame others Some will tell you why they gave up or quit Some will tell you they don’t know “how” to achieve … [Read more...]

It’s Not Too Late Just your monthly reminder that YOU ARE NOT TOO OLD AND IT IS NOT TOO LATE. And for those who tell you otherwise, remember that other people’s opinions don’t pay your bills, or keep your warm at night.  YOU DO YOU BOO! Pose for that dang “sexy”’pic if you’d like. Start that business Look for that ideal relationship Take that risk Sign up for that challenge Seek and practice joy End that toxic relationship Leave that … [Read more...]

Blame Feels Good But… Unpopular opinion: BLAMING doesn’t lead to SOLUTIONS. Read that again 🙂 Blaming may feel good in the moment Blaming may make us feel “right” Blaming may let us feel validated in the moment. But BLAMING grows a victim mentality and that changes NOTHING. It doesn’t ever lead to solutions. Not EVER. Those that succeed at their goals? They stop blaming…. They stop living in circumstance. They shift to how they … [Read more...]

If Results Are Not Happening If results are not happening with your body , business or life it may be because you are confusing yourself or others. You see, there is a METHOD to results… I help women build their bodies AND their brands (two separate businesses) and I do BOTH extremely well. Why is that? What sets my programs and coaching apart from others? It’s not a secret… I am about to share it with you so you will understand why … [Read more...]

Where Is Your Focus? But I’m too old… But I’m too late… But I’m too injured… But my doctor said… But I tried before… But I don’t have xyz… Lack attracts more lack.We are a result of what we FOCUS ON. What we focus on we find more of. What we talk about we bring about. Want a different result? Shift your focus to what is POSSIBLE. Where does your mind go when you read that? Do you go to why that’s NOT possible … [Read more...]

Doctors Said This Would Not Happen… I was told I would never do my rings again…. GLAD I DID NOT LISTEN! I’m back! False assumed truths are real… DO NOT LISTEN. Determination is everything If you’ve known me more than a few years, you know that rings were my JAM! I was always posting ring work. Last year I had a lot of accidents. Distal bicep tear, ruptured disc, broken foot. 2 surgeries, and then lots of “you are too old … [Read more...]

When The Excuses Get To Us Listen up Injuries, age, circumstances… I have lots of excuses why I “can’t” And you likely do to. We all do! Circumstances are REAL and happen. HOWEVER… What we decide to make of them … now that part is a choice. Many times I’m asked about where to start…. with the workout or the diet? And the question is normally followed by why it won’t be possible. Here is what I want you to know: … [Read more...]

When You Can’t Find The Motivation I have felt like a LOSER before and self beat up is real. What I’m about to share is for you if your current circumstances have you feeling bad and you don’t know where to find the motivation. I’ve failed a LOT. More times than I can count. I’ve been overweight. I’ve been financially broke. I’ve been heart broken, divorced, I have been in PHYSICAL pain. I’ve been a struggling single mom, I’ve been someone who … [Read more...]