Tracy Evelyn Health & Fitness

As a woman who LOVES lifting weights, clients often tell me that they aren't interested in looking 'bulky'. A few weeks ago I even had a client tell me she was concerned about her friend who had been lifting weights at the gym and looked like she was gaining weight from it (insert HUGE  eyeroll).  Let me be very clear when I tell you that unless your plan is to bulk up -   LIFTING WEIGHTS DOESN'T MAKE YOU BULKY. In fact, lifting weights helps your bone strength through something called the Mechanostat Theory . It tells us that our bones are always adapting to what we are exerting daily, so if you aren't active and using your muscles often then your bone density slowly gets weaker because they don't have much that they are working to do. The more you lift weights and add muscle to your body, the more your bones are working and supporting and the bone mass will adapt. We all know that as you age, your body will lose muscle mass (1-2% a year after 30 if ...

..that it has caused a MAJOR obsession with workout gear. I'm not joking. I buy WAY too much crap for the gym. I currently own at least 10 sports bras, 7 pairs of shorts, 6 pairs of gym shoes and 15 pairs of workout pants. That's a problem. These are just a few of my favorite pieces from my clothing collection - Found on sale at  Eastbay  right now! Also on sale on  Eastbay ! Nike These photos make it seem like I have a Nike addiction. Well. I guess I probably do. I've promised myself that I wouldn't buy any more workout clothes for the next few months. I'm going until November!  Its been almost 3 weeks, GO ME!! xxoo

Every year since Mark and I have been together, he has purchased me a pair of shoes for my birthday. I'm not sure if I just started assuming I would be getting shoes, or if HE started assuming I would be getting shoes, but here we are 6 years later - and I got some new birthday shoes! These shoes are pink and cozy and perfect for my coaching job and also for working out in. They are NO BULL trainers and I love them so much that I don't want to wear them because they might get dirty. Last year it was the Nike Metcon 1's in black and white. Which I love. Because I do CrossFit. The year before that it was Reebok Trainer 1's in gray and pink. 2013 was a pair of yellow Reebok Nano 2's. 2012 was some pink polka dot Nike's so that I would start working out because I had become a bit fluffy and apparently I needed new shoes to lose the fluff. 2011 were some sort of flats that I can't remember for the life of me if they were the black sparkly ones or t...

A few months ago our family had a sit in front of the tv and binge on food movie night. We decided on Inside Out because we heard it was adorable-what I didn't know was how touching it would be- and how much it would make me cry! The movie does such a great job explaining emotions and our need for - and the importance of - our emotions working together to understand the things we feel so deeply. One part of the movie that really resonated with me was the huge impact that your 'core memories' have on you emotionally. The girl Riley had 5 core memories, Silliness, Hockey, Friendship, Honesty and Family.  Honestly I cried a WHOLE BUNCH during this movie, but even this simple part explaining these core memories made me sad. My little girl doesn't get to keep her core memories. Her life is SO much different than when she was born. Does she still have these old core memories? Are we rebuilding them or is she holding on to the old ones? Will we be able to build these i...

Guys.  This recipe looks AMAZING and I'm going to be making it ASAP.  Check out paleomg.com for more amazing ideas like this one! You're welcome ;) picture from paleomg.com Sweet Pulled Pork Waffle Sliders Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 8 hours Total time 8 hours 20 mins Serves:  4-6 Ingredients For the pulled pork 2 pounds pork butt 1 yellow onion, sliced 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder salt and pepper, to taste For the mayo ⅔ cup avocado oil 1 egg 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon maple syrup (use 1 more teaspoon if you would like it sweeter) For the waffles 2 cups almond flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper, to taste 3 eggs, whisked ½ cup canned coconut milk 2 tablespoons bacon fat 3 pieces of  bacon , cooked and chopped 2 tablespoons chives, finely c...

I'm excited to announce that I am working a new TRAINING job! Personal training is different than the CrossFit background that I have, but I am able to apply the same concepts with all my clients! I emphasize good form over heavy or quick repetitions. I preach good food and ENOUGH food. I want to help you LOVE your body inside and out! I am working one on one with clients and in a fun group setting! Message me if you want some information on coming in to see me, I'm working some awesome people over at Wimberly Training  and having a blast! xxoo

A lot of women come into the gym wanting to be thinner, to look more lean and be toned.  These are all nice things. More than your body LOOKING a certain way, I want to encourage you to start looking at WHAT your body can DO . How well does your body move ? Can you pick up your kids after a long day at work? Do you have the energy to go for a walk in the evenings with your husband after dinner? Are you able to make it through a 3 mile hike on the weekends? If you are shaking your head and a little embarrassed, DON'T BE !  We all have found ourselves there at some point, and NOW is your time to start turning it around. Find a gym, a trainer, a nutrition coach to help guide you to being healthier. Find out what your body is capable of and look in the mirror and be PROUD of what your body can do. My body can SQUAT, it can PICK UP my child, it can walk for MILES. Go and find out what your body is capable of, I bet you will surprise yourself! xoxo