As you may know, last week was my 36th birthday and I couldn't be more grateful! This year has been huge for me with starting a business and having my second baby. It's had its challenges, but the rewards mean more than anything. I was speaking with a mom who gets stressed about birthdays and holidays because of all the temptations she faces. She's been crash dieting for years and every time she tried the latest and greatest diet to lose the weight, she over-indulges when

I had an interesting talk with a mama the other day and about her perception of me. As a personal trainer, I guess some people automatically assume that I have the perfect diet and exercise religiously. I would like to have that, but at this point in my life, I sadly don’t. I’m 4 months postpartum and have a very busy 3 year old. I’m running on almost no sleep and am lucky to brush my hair most days. Before fitness and having a clean diet, I’m a mom in survival mode. I’m