Fitness

If there’s one thing I don’t feel guilty keeping in the house, it’s chocolate. We almost always have semi-sweet chips in the pantry and a bar of dark chocolate tucked away for a quiet moment. And on National Chocolate Day, you don’t need an excuse — just grab a square and enjoy it.

In just two weeks, I dropped 11 pounds, not through shortcuts, but by resetting my habits, managing stress, and locking in a daily fast. From allergy treatments and family travel to mental clarity and new routines, this chapter reflects real progress during a real-life whirlwind.

April tested everything—my schedule, energy, and mindset. Between work deadlines, conference travel, a biopsy, and personal loss, routines could’ve unraveled. But I kept showing up: four training days, macros logged, water and protein on point. The scale ticked up, but I call that stress, water, and maybe some well-earned muscle. Progress looked different this month—but it still happened.

Grace and grit through real-life chaos—conferences, biopsy, grief, and allergies. Still here. Still showing up. One rep, one meal, one choice at a time.

Two weeks in, and I finally feel like I'm in my zone. The scale hasn’t moved, but my energy, focus, and recovery are on point. I’m training

Blog Series: Smarter Fueling, Real Life Edition – Entry 1