Skin Is Your Largest Organ. It is your first line of defense. It is how your body releases toxins. The skin on your face is no exception. I suffered from cystic acne for years. From when I was about 21-27 years old. I tried every freaking pinterest remedy I could find. Natural masks […]

The deadlift. It might just be one of the most underperformed lift of all big compound movements. Which is why I have a post on how to deadlift like a pro here. The conventional deadlift Most people just know this variation as “the deadlift.” Feet shoulder width, bend down, grab the bar, pick it up. […]

You want to know when people care about their abs or getting a six pack? When they are insecure. There, I said it. We were not put on this earth to have a six pack and die…what a sad, sad life that would be. I had a very visible six pack. At my most ripped […]

THE WHAT AND THE HOW: PACKING ELECTRONICS AS A DIGITAL NOMAD When Nate and I took off for our RTW trip we opted to keep all of our electronics with us as carry-ons.  We had thousands of dollars worth of equipment and just didn’t want to risk having it thrown around with checked baggage or […]

Let’s get a few things straight before we jump into the ever-popular subject of cardio. There is not BEST time. It just depends on what the goal is, both for your training program and for that given day. Also, cardio DOES NOT have to be on a treadmill, elliptical, stair-master, bike or any other “cardio […]

This post is to inform you about where the Annie behind Fitdesignbyannie is headed, to invite you along for the ride + to encourage you to step outside your comfort zone and dream BIG. …   You get one life. For at least one year of mine, I’ll be lifting and eating my way around […]