I mentioned in last week's blog that I now live in ketosis. But, I know you're probably asking yourself, what the heck is that? Remember how, a few years ago, it seemed like everybody went paleo? Well, keto is the new fad diet that I'm hoping sticks around long term. In fact, I can hardly say …
Moving Forward
It was probably about 3 years ago when I first dreamed of the 'Lean Life Clean Life' brand I wanted to create. I bought my domain, created my blog, and started doodling logos. I bought all the textbooks for becoming a personal trainer. Although I had a passion for all things health and fitness, it …
Grayson is 9 months
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The Surprising Truth About Egg Yolks
Most meal plans you buy from trainers or online all have one common tip: egg whites only. Sound familiar? This is because the majority of the fat in eggs is all contained in the yolk. There has also been a lot of bad talk about yolks being high in cholesterol. Sounds legitimate. The truth is, in the '70s, …
Diva Talk
I'm a little late on posting about my race- no surprise there. Planning a race two days before market started for me maybe wasn't my brightest idea. Market is over, and I've logged 130 hours in the last 10 days.But back to my race. I got 3rd! Out of... 160ish in my age group? I …
Half Marathon!
It has been a week since I ran my first half marathon. What an exhilarating experience. So many people, my mom included, asked me why I would want to put myself through it. Its hard on my body, especially with the trouble my IT band gives my knee. I paid $90 to register for it, …
The cross before me
Awesome worship this morning at my church! When I lived in Oklahoma, I was a member of my perfect church. The pastor, the congregation, the music, Awana, my sweet, beloved Sunday school class. It really was perfect. When I moved back to North Carolina, the hardest thing was leaving my church. I remember my first …
Goal Setting
They say goals are dreams with deadlines. I think goals go hand in hand with dreaming big. I was reading the other day about a man named John Goddard, who, when he was 15 in 1940, sat down one afternoon and wrote down "My Life Goals." 127 of them to be exact. Here's a few …
Erin Shepherd Fitness 