Gina D'Andrea-PennaApr 14, 20223 min readRedefining Standards: You Are EnoughI’m frustrated. With the unrealistic expectations of society. The distorted ideals upheld for women. And the toxic behaviors women adopt...
Gina D'Andrea-PennaFeb 25, 20223 min readLosing Control: My Brain-Body Battle For nearly a year I’ve been struggling with a peculiar problem. One I’ve been too embarrassed to disclose to most people. But I think...
Gina D'Andrea-PennaDec 29, 20213 min readA Reasonable ResolutionI’ve never been a fan of New Year’s resolutions - I mean, why wait until the new year to make a change that could benefit you today?...
Gina D'Andrea-PennaOct 23, 20212 min readUltra-Processed Food: A Consumer's DigestAfter my celiac diagnosis, reading nutrition facts became the norm - which has been both annoying and enlightening. While it certainly is...
Gina D'Andrea-PennaOct 7, 20213 min readRevisiting my Roots: Revising My Old Resistance RoutineI got my first taste of resistance training when my mom purchased us memberships to the local gym in our small town. Naturally, I...
Gina D'Andrea-PennaOct 1, 20213 min readRunning in Circles: Realizations from My Running MishapsRunning was my first introduction to physical activity - and it will always be my first love in the exercise realm. However, my...
Gina D'Andrea-PennaSep 23, 20214 min readA Word on Weight LossAlthough I personally have never struggled with being overweight (and, in fact, have experienced quite the opposite problem), I am...
Gina D'Andrea-PennaSep 16, 202112 min readUnder A Magnifying Glass: My Experience with SizeismThis essay was written in 2014 as a reflection on a traumatic experience I had as an undergraduate at Dartmouth College - specifically...
Gina D'Andrea-PennaSep 12, 20214 min readMy StoryI think it’s only fit to explain my fitness journey thus far - to see where I’m from, where I’ve gone, and where I’m going. It’s a long,...