Across the Continent
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Ohhh how I’ve missed writing. I’ll have to be very careful not to spew out a whole year (or more)’s worth of content at you. This is my revival post.
Now that the second child is out in the world and we are done making babies (!), I’m picking this baby back up.
The former blog had over 500 posts and I’ve found myself actually missing having that resource to shoot clients articles here and there that they would find helpful. Things like: great protein sources, proper portion sizes, snack ideas, hormone tips, dead lift tips, injury information, running plans… I had a lot of stuff. When I deleted my previous websites I felt compelled to let go and start fresh. The videos were old, some of my form cues have shifted, some nutritional guidance has changed with my expanding and evolving understand of hormones.
My point is, although I felt maybe it was better to re-write a more current approach to alllll those blog posts, man what a task I have ahead for me. On one hand, I’m excited to explore all of these helpful topics with you. On the other, time is just tricker with two very young children.
The kids are 4 months (Otis) and 2.5 years now (Hugo), and we’re busy. I see around 5 clients a day outside of childcare. This means, Guillermo watches the kids while I see 3x 30 min clients each morning, and 2x 30 min clients each afternoon. I’m fulfilled and grateful to be able to be present as a mother the remainder of the time, and to continue my first love (career) alongside.
Career continues to evolve. I am strictly virtual at the moment, and loving it. It’s working. Clients are focused, consistent, diligent with following their programs in my app in between our sessions, and it’s a very successful arrangement. I do welcome in person clients to our new home in South Bay, Los Angeles, and am also happy as can be with my current arrangement.
Up next for me in terms of education will be more mobility training and Eldoa courses. For those who don’t know, Eldoa is an approach to high tension myofascial stretching, intent on straightening the spine and creating symmetry in the body. This is the simple explanation. It leads to better biomechanical function, therefore fewer chronic injuries brought on by imbalances. The effects have been dramatic for me, and I’ve only scratched the surface. My clients have been equally excited (in a roundabout way, because the poses are TOUGH) about this new avenue. They can feel the challenge, and they can feel the difference in their bodies directly after.
We are loving our new home - the warm weather, the year-round colour, the proximity to the ocean. All of our reasons for this move were primarily health-focused. I wanted to spend more of my life outside, especially as a mother. It was hard as hell, but we made it happen. I am planning a more specific post on the details of our international move - the pros and cons, the hiccups, the process - at a later date.
Let’s start here. It feels good to be writing again. I hope I can stifle my inclination to babble and to be most helpful for you in your health journey.
Love.
