Fun fact about me: I haven’t watched TV in over two years. In fact, my roommates and I don’t even have cable. So of course now you’re thinking…Erica is a hermit and has no clue what’s going on in the world. But hey, with my abhorrence for reality TV and simply not giving a shit […]
How to Stop Binging with Cheat Meals
After watching the Republican debates a few weeks ago, I almost had the urge to start planning my presidential campaign ten years out. I’m 25. Why not just go for it? But also: I’m a woman. I run my own business. I know international policy more than Donald Trump. I think I’d have a pretty […]
5 Unique Ways to Shape Your Physique and Burn Fat
I’ve been around the block many times. And in this case, “the block” meaning the average commercial “Globo Gym” where bodybuilders screech, trainers promote isolation exercises, and monthly memberships boast a whopping……….$10 a month. There have been many times in my day I’ve had no choice but to work out at a commercial gym, due […]
Weight Lifting for Beginners
The other day I was speaking with a friend about working out, a common talking point in the life of Erica. As a novice, she felt that stepping into the gym to train was like being thrown into the wolves. “Everyone’s looking at me! I don’t know what I’m doing. I’m self-conscious when I walk […]
How to Handle Jealousy Toward Others
Let’s take a trip down memory lane to high school prom. No, I won’t ask you to remember your first slow dance or hook-up in the back of a car. Rather, let’s reflect on the pinnacle of our puberty years, when we either wanted to lose our virginity at the prom after-party, or sneak the […]
Should I Do a Bikini Competition?
I’ve received a lot of questions over the past few weeks about my experience as a bikini competitor. After suffering two knee surgeries and hanging up the soccer boots, I was enticed by a new challenge of preparing for a fitness show. Though quite different than walking through a wind tunnel in soccer shorts and […]
The Ugly Truth About the Beauty and Fitness Industries
I have a confession: after a six-month long hiatus from the dating game, I have finally gone back on Tinder. For those of you who don’t know about Tinder, it is a phone dating app that matches people based on looks. Once you both press the “Hey, you’re sexy!” button, then you can start messaging […]
Inspire Creativity: Soccer ‘Playground’ Drill
Will Ferrell’s impressive library of comedy films makes it hard for fans to choose a single favorite, but being a soccer chick as well as soaking in all of the Women’s World Cup (F*ck the Germans!), I’m going to have to go with the movie Kicking and Screaming. Normally, I cry tears of painful laughter at […]
Soccer Booty Workout
I have taken full ownership of #soccerbooty. And I hope to spread it as the next most powerful hashtag second to #ravebooty. Yes, #ravebooty is an actual thing. Google it NOW. Or plug it into your Instagram account. Makes you want to go to raves now, doesn’t it? Being in the midst of Summer, it […]
How to Be Yourself and Forget About Looks
Imagine a world with no judgement, no superficial pursuits, no negativity – a world that invites authenticity, creativity, and total self acceptance. I know you guys had your doubts, but this chick made it out of the Electric Daisy Carnival alive. Though there were some close calls at the Las Vegas motor speedway this past […]