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Disappearing weekends...yeah, it's a thing. We look forward to it all week and almost as soon as it starts, it's over.

Did you know that there's 60 hours between that 6 p.m. Friday glass of wine and that 6 a.m. Monday alarm clock?

Shocking, I know.

Even if you sleep for 24 of those hours, that leaves 36 waking ones. That’s plenty of time for fun, relaxation and more importantly, recharging the batteries. However, we often try to cram in as much as humanly possible... errands, get togethers, downtime, workouts, grocery shopping... as time quickly slips away, creating that disappearing act we're all too familiar with.

We want weekends that allow us to decompress from the week while having time for some fun AND leaving us feeling refreshed, not exhausted or disappointed, so we can hit Monday ready to go. Am I right?

It IS possible to create this harmony in our weekends. It just takes a little guidance and some fierce intention.

I've got 5 easy ways you can start...

370 days.

That's the our count since the "shutdown" happened for FIERCE. March 18, 2020, was our last class at the Garage Gym.

And here we are... not quite shutdown anymore but not quite back to normal...and definitely headed towards the bright side. 

Sliver Linings... yes, that saying can feel cliche and also carries so much truth for us these days. I know I have used it more times in the past year than in the previous 40 years of my life. 

This pandemic did come with silver linings and while they are different for all of us, I feel that this rings true for most...

We soon realized it was not the material things we missed, but the human contact. We craved for the company of others, joyful conversations, hearty laughs, and strong hugs... in the end that's what mattered most and that's what life is all about.

There was, and still is, an abundance of things I wouldn't have learned, felt, or experienced if it weren't for the pandemic; and the more I...

I love July...

July is the quintessential summer month. Everything we love about summer can be wrapped up in these fabulous 31 days.

Well, this is the final week of our favorite summer month and while our social life looks a little different than it did in past summers, the party doesn't have to end!

Today I am sharing our FIERCE Summer Party Guide that breaks down everything from drinks to appetizers/snacks to the main dishes, to desserts, and even some of my favorites!

In the FIERCE life, you can have your party and eat it too! In this fun little guide you'll find everything you need to have a healthy and delicious summer party regardless of how many guests you have or how far apart they need to be!

Enjoy! 

~ Coach D. xo

Photo Credit: www.teambg.com

"Will it make the boat go faster?"

This one question changed the training-game for this British rowing team who took home the gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Great Britain hadn't won a gold medal in rowing since 1912. This one question allowed them to define the difference between being merely interested in a goal and being fiercely committed to a goal.

 Every decision, activity, choice, behavior, and action was met with this question, "Will it make the boat go faster?" And, if the answer was no, then they didn't do it.

No to the donut.

No to one more drink.

No to a late night out with friends.

No to skipping a workout.

No to taking weekends off.

No to hitting the snooze button.

No to slacking.

No to not finishing what you started.

You get the idea...

Here's another question for you?

Does the idea of achieving the goals you have sound interesting or "nice"? Or, are you truly committed to doing whatever it takes to achieve your...

Fitness is the name of the game for June.

And, we are LEVELING UP!

Now is the time to double-down on our health so we are strong and healthy and ready for all of the upcoming transitions into post-quarantine life.

Fitness is the foundation of living a fierce life and the anchor of physical health, so that is our focus all month long! As always, our mission is to give you the tools to make healthy habits easier to do so that you are consistent and get the results you are after!

We have all of your workouts for the rest of the month ready to go! You are all set baby!  All you need to do is download our June Workout Calendar & then click the video link and move!

Plus, we have a couple more resources below! Check them out!

June Workout Calendar

+ Links to Workout Videos!!

Click calendar to download pdf!

  Memorial Day Weekend

  Wellness Game

Quarantine Edition

+ a Garage Gym Update

This time last year we were making plans for Memorial Day Weekend... get-togethers, bbqs, parties, food, drinks, music, lakes, and the BEST PART: hanging with our PEOPLE!!

Well, we know that this year is different, to say the least.  However, we can still celebrate, have fun, and include our friends and family in a multitude of ways! Let's get creative! 

And, since self-care and wellness are of UTMOST IMPORTANCE right now as we navigate this new (involuntary) journey, I thought we could use this time to make a little game out of taking care of ourselves.

So, I created a Wellness Game to shift our focus to feel fiercely good from the inside out baby and it begins tomorrow!! 

How do you play?

Simple! Just use the game card below as your guide for some fierce self-care...

Making Your Home-Space Work for You!

It's been somewhere between 6-8 weeks for most of us since we've been homebound. We doing pretty much everything from our homes and so is everyone else in our families...what's a FIERCE lady to do?

Make your space work for YOU!

Even as we begin the transition back (albeit slowly) to activities, restaurants, etc, it is important to include the things into our spaces that allow us to feel supported, comfortable, relaxed, and productive.

And, this can be ANYTHING! There are no right or wrongs here. There's simply what works for you.

Today I am sharing my home-spaces to show you what I am doing to add a few touches here and there that create harmony in my pandemic life in the hopes they inspire you to take action!

Enjoy! ~ D. xo

<im>Perfect

Pandemic Protocol

The only thing certain right now is uncertainty; and, in times of uncertainty, it is challenging to create a schedule or a routine because things are constantly changing.

So, I thought it would be helpful to share my <im>perfect pandemic protocol here so you can see if any of these tips feel helpful right now.

The best part? There is no right or wrong way to do any of this. It's all new to all of us. Our aim is to simply find what feels good right now in a way that allows us to feel nurtured as we move forward.

Checkout my 5-piece protocol below... xo

1. Nurture
   • Now is a time to nurture our body, mind, & spirit
   • Let go of dieting, losing weight, diving into massive projects, or setting any personal records
   • The stress & pressure we are feeling by simply "being" right now is enough
   • What feels nurturing to you? That's...