"Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'" - Robin Williams Spring has to be my favorite season! My birthday is in spring, and I enjoy the warmer weather and longer days. I also love affirmations to boost my confidence and mood! So in honor of springtime, here are some affirmations to energize you this season: I welcome the new beginnings spring brings into my life. I allow myself to grow and change with the seasons. This season, I will get everything I have been mani

Daylight savings ends on Sunday March 8th so be sure to move your clocks one hour forward! Despite our clocks only shifting an hour, this time change can affect our mental and physical health and disrupt our circadian rhythm. Some of us may feel "off," tired, or irritable. Here are some ways to adjust to the time before we change our clocks! Sleep 15 minutes earlier - Since we're moving our clocks an hour forward, sleeping earlier can help us acclimate to the time change! Tha

Hello 2026! I'm wishing you all a happy and healthy new year! Today's the first day of the year and a great day to prepare yourself for the future. Here are some questions to get you ready for what's next in 2026! What are some things you'd like to start? These could be habits, hobbies, skills, adventures, or new experiences! What are some things you'd want to stop? These could be doomscrolling, sleeping late, or procrastinating. What are things you'd like to continue? What a

Hello November! Can you believe Thanksgiving is 3 weeks away?! Thanksgiving has to be one of my favorite holidays. We give thanks, spend time with loved ones, and and eat delicious foods! As fun as the holidays are, I also understand how stressful it can be with planning, socializing, and eating. Besides gratitude, Thanksgiving is centered around exorbitant amounts of foods like turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, etc. The list goes on and on! However, there's no need to be an

Hello October and Q4! I have been seeing "The Great Lock In" all over social media, and I absolutely love this challenge. With 3 months left of 2025, this is the perfect opportunity to achieve our goals and end the year strong! "The Great Lock In" started September 1st (I know, I'm a little late but better late than never), and it's about staying focused on our goals, working on our self-development, and ending 2025 on a great note! Similar to last year's winter arc, it's abo

I don't know about you, but it's been really warm and sunny in LA! Sometimes it gets too hot, and I don't feel like eating hot food. Here are some of my go to treats to fuel my body and keep me cool! Cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, fruits, and honey This has to be my favorite healthy dessert! I love yogurt with blueberries and honey! Fruits - frozen or chilled Fruits are another favorite of mine! I love seasonal fruits like cherries, mangoes, and watermelons! Salad I love get

Independence Day is tomorrow! Whether you're hanging out by the pool or having a BBQ with loved ones, here are some tips to keep you happy and healthy all while enjoying your holiday! ☀️ Apply Sunscreen Hot sunny days are here to stay! I love being out in the sun, but excessive sun exposure can lead to sunburn, dehydration, and heat stroke if we're not careful! Apply sunscreen 15–20 minutes before going outside and reapply every one to two hours especially if you're swimming

Hello April! I can't believe we're done with March and the first quarter of the year. How has 2025 been treating you? I like to use the new month and new quarter as a time for reflection. Here are some questions to ponder on and set you up for success! What personal goals did I accomplish last month? How can I continue to learn and grow this month? How can I improve my work-life balance? How can I strengthen my connections with loved ones this month? Are there any relationshi

In honor of spring, I invite you to not only spring clean your closet, but also see where else you can remove clutter or bring in newness. I'm sure you have old expired food in your fridge or pantry or old workout clothes that need to be thrown away. Let's do some spring cleaning in these areas of your life so you can be healthy and fit and feel great! It's easy to forget food items in your fridge or pantry only for it to expire. While cleaning and decluttering your home, rem

Daylight saving time starts this Sunday March 9th! Remember it's spring forward so set your clocks forward one hour this weekend! :)

Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year's theme is workplace mental health. To celebrate, I want to talk about how I take care of my mental health in the workplace. Now that I train privately, I work for myself, so fortunately, I have more flexibility and time for self-care. Prior to running my own business, I worked at Equinox and other fitness centers so I'll include how I took care of my mental health while working for a company too. Here are some ways I take care

Fall starts September 22, which is exactly one month from now! My, how time flies. Here are the fruits and veggies to expect in stores and at your local farmer's market. I'm excited for all the pumpkin and pumpkin spice this season! What fruits and veggies are you excited for? I hope you found this week's post to be helpful! For more tips, sign up for my weekly newsletter, and follow me on social media! Instagram: movewithmarie Facebook: facebook.com/move.with.marie18 Youtub

Sometimes we get so caught up in our day, we barely drink any water. I've been guilty of this one too many times. Here are some ways you can increase your water intake! Drink a glass of water upon waking up. Drink a glass of water before and/or after your meal. Drink a glass after your workout. Have a water bottle or cup of water with you at all times. I carry my Stanley everywhere! Track your water intake. I use the health app on my phone to track how much water I've been dr

Progress isn't always linear. We think progress is a steady and gradually incline, but sometimes there are twists, turns, highs, and lows. Looking at these images, we can see how achieving our goals isn't one steady straight line, but rather, it ebbs and flows. Life happens, and we may have some set backs and may need to readjust our plan to get to our goals. For example, when it comes to losing weight, you may lose a considerable amount of weight in the beginning of your fit

Hi fitness family! How is it the end of 2023 already?! I guess time flies when you're having fun! November was such a nice month! I had clients come back from traveling so my schedule was a little busier, which I like. I also started a few new projects last month like blogging on here and posting Youtube videos! To be completely honest, I was so anxious about posting videos for fear of judgment from others. What's funny is that no one has made hurtful comments or judgments so

Hi fitness family! It’s been far too long since I’ve last blogged, but I am back! I have so much to update you all, but here is a recap of my October. Last month, I decided to go into private training! I have always wanted to go private, but it wasn’t until the end of last year that I decided to go private before the end of 2023. Last fall, my sister had a moped accident, and my grandfather passed away 2 months after. I was so distraught and devastated. It was until then tha