August, though hot as blazes, is feeling lighter and lighter as I have been focusing in on positive affirmation and the power of self-talk.  I have my students script out affirmations inside our LRD Academy course, and it is such a powerful tool towards getting lasting results. Why? Because when we affirm our thoughts out […]

This month I am claiming August as the AFFIRMATION month. Working on our self talk is something I think we all aspire to, but rarely implement consistently.  To make it simple for you, I want you to do a little mindset work with me right now. If you can, read the following to yourself out […]

It gets me so angry when I hear others trying to tear down or criticize women who are genuinely trying their best to make healthier changes. Have you ever allowed the expectations, needs or pressures from others create a shame-fueled downward spiral? Playing the shame game in your health & wellness journey is not the only […]

You are great at getting started, your motivation is new…🚀 BUT, not so much the follow through. 🤭😬 I want you to take a moment and reflect (truthfully) on your assumptions as to why your desired lifestyle changes are not occurring. It’s motivation. After you list those out, here are some other tips to think about […]

I get a lot of messages from women that start like this:  “Kate I am struggling with my weight, stress eating, self-sabotage, lack of motivation… But… -I don’t want to spend much money⁣. -I don’t want to go completely plant-based⁣. -I don’t want to do any of the “woo-woo” stuff. ⁣ ….can you help me?” […]

At one point in my life, I was called the “fat girl” who was “negligent” and “lazy”. What’s worse is, when I tried to start doing something about it, I got more grief from my “friends” referring to me as a flake or “not being fun anymore.” No matter what I did- healthy or unhealthy, […]

Why don’t we become the people we want to be? Why do we set goals to do better and then abandon them within hours? Why do we confidently commit to something in the moment and then flake out when it’s time to show up? Why do we keep finding ourselves sitting in the drive-thru lane […]

The truth is SO MANY of the things you think are out of reach are actually very much within your control.  -Thoughts, beliefs, attitudes –Time management, personal routine -Daily movement -Keeping clean spaces  -Who you socialize with -How you spend your free time However, if you notice you are not able to implement or maintain […]

How have I been able to keep off 80lbs? Two words: Morning. Routine. Gone are the days where I can wake up and “wing it”. Before I dive into my day, I have a promise to myself that I take at least 2-3 hours to fill my cup before I start pouring out that energy […]

“Is there anything you wish you would have known before you started your weight loss journey? Have you created any habits worth keeping?” Why, YES. 🙋🏼‍♀️ There are 4 crucial habits I should have implemented prior to trying ANY diet or exercise plan. Daily movement (at least a 30 min walk). Add more whole foods […]