Corrie Alexander
Bio
Corrie is an ISSA-certified PT, fitness blogger, fiction-lover, and cat-mom from Ontario, Canada. Visit her website, thefitcareerist.com or realmofreads.com for book reviews and bookish tips.
Stories (51/0)
- Top Story - April 2021
40 Before 40 Goals: How I’m Making the Most of My 30s with This Bucket ListTop Story - April 2021
I turn 37 tomorrow, and I just realized I only have 3 short years left before I am 40. I’ve been kind of afraid of the big four-oh for a while now, but the closer I get to it, the more I wonder exactly why that is.
By Corrie Alexander3 years ago in Motivation
5 False Beliefs About Exercise That Sabotage Your Results - and Self-Worth
When it comes to fitness, mindset is absolutely everything. You can have the best personal trainer in the world guiding you through the most scientifically effective training program on the planet, and still fail because you’re not in the right headspace.
By Corrie Alexander3 years ago in Longevity
Love, Your Furry Little Brother
Dear Big Sister, The greatest joy of my life was being part of the Alexander clan. From the moment the four of you walked into the compound, I knew that you were the ones who would take me home. I knew because you were just the family I had been picturing in my doggie daydreams ever since I’d arrived at the Humane Society.
By Corrie Alexander3 years ago in Petlife
Survival Guide to Friday Night at the Grocery Store
It's 5 pm on Friday. You should be filled with joy as this ephemeral time of week heralds happy hour and the start of 48 hours off of work. Instead, a feeling of dread comes over you because you absolutely must stop off for groceries on the way home.
By Corrie Alexander3 years ago in Lifehack
How to Have a Great Do-Nothing Day (and Not Feel Guilty About It)
I’m insanely jealous of my cat. She lounges around this place like it’s her job, and she’s clearly loving every minute of it. No deadlines, no work, no chores, just hours of flopping out like a bearskin rug in a beam of sunlight.
By Corrie Alexander3 years ago in Longevity
The Here and Now Playlist
I consider myself to be a fairly ambitious person. I like to work hard and I’m always striving to achieve The Next Thing, whether that’s taking the next step in my career, reaching a new PR in fitness, or penning my next story for Vocal.
By Corrie Alexander3 years ago in Beat