Because February is eating disorder awareness month, there is nothing more important than talking about the reality of disordered eating and why it impacts the lives of so many people. While an ... Continue Reading
A Look at Our Love-Hate Relationship With Competition
Competition is everywhere, whether we like it or not. Between athletes, between businesses, and between the voices in our heads. Some believe there is in incomparable value in competition, and even in ... Continue Reading
The Life Changing Benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
A few weeks ago a reporter from the local newspaper came to Titans MMA where I train Brazilian jiu jitsu to write an article about our women’s BJJ class. It’s mentioned in the article that I started BJJ ... Continue Reading
Daughters, the CrossFit Games, and Self-Image
Photos provided by Danette "Dizzle" Rivera. We couldn’t wait to watch the women’s clean ladder at the 2012 CrossFit Games this last weekend. We were sitting with friends from our gym, but as the ... Continue Reading