If you work out and eat like me, you’re gonna look like you. That is not a typo. Let me explain. A few months ago I had a post blow up on Facebook. I almost didn’t share it because it came from a very fired up place for me. I was at a dance competition…
A few weeks ago, Weight Watchers announced that it would be offering free memberships to teens in a new program they are launching this summer. As someone who not only works with teenagers, but was also once a teen struggling with eating disorders and terrible body image, I have a BIG problem with this. Lots…
Last week’s successful ballet class was brought to you by REST and CARBS. What?! Let me explain… The other day I went to ballet class. This was a huge deal for me, because I hadn’t been to one since September. When you think about it, ballet is a very unnatural art form. You are supposed…
I spent my entire weekend at a dance competition/convention with my students. It’s always really draining because SO. MANY. CHILDREN. Hormonal teenagers, too. The things they have in common: All are sweaty and tired/wired. All claim that they love to dance. And whenever I observe one of these events I’m always interested to see how…
A body positive fitness professional huh? It’s an unlikely combination considering the prevalence of diet culture in the world we live in. I notice it every time I teach or take a dance, yoga, or group fitness class. It’s there every time I glance at my Facebook feed, and whenever I’m at any sort of…