Empower Me 

Don't Have Body Image Goals!

I remember when I first started going to the gym. All I cared about and wanted was to have a six pack. Being in high school there's no shocker there, but many clients and people out there have this image of their perfect body in their heads and that becomes their fitness goal. They want it, and they'll do anything for it. This is a never ending hole, and it's difficult to get out of. It was for me, and it will be the same for you. Why do you think you're constantly disappointed with your

Fat Shaming; It Needs to Stop.

Fat shaming...It's everywhere, and I hate it.  Growing up as the "fat kid" at school left me a scar that will never go away. I completely understand the emotional turmoil one goes through when dealing with people making fun of their body on a daily basis. There is no way around it. It's there, it’s the little scratch on the roof of your mouth that would heal if you could only stop tonguing it, but you can't.  Seeing all the wonderful people on the internet commenting that women shouldn't be

Eating Disorders

**Disclaimer** I am in no way able to diagnose, nor should you, or anyone who is not a professional in this field. I am trying to educate, and inform readers that eating disorders exist and people should seek help. When the thought of an eating disorder comes to mind, it doesn't necessarily mean a disorder with food. Typically, its more than that. More often than not, its problems with body image, along with ineffective strategies with eating, low self esteem, feeling of no personal identity,