On the Blog

Aug 22
1 min

Can a Mama Get a Mamaste’?

Momaste’. 🧘‍♀️ Yesterday, I took one. My husband brought our kids to his parents’ house for the day and I was left to my own devices...

Jul 16
2 min

I was that mom.

Today, I was 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 mom. You know the one. You’ve judged her- that mom on her phone, completely disengaged and unaware of her...

Jun 7
2 min

Anxiety: A Tale of Two Me’s

My Instagram friend, Amanda (@momof1anddone) and I went live the other night to talk about our anxiety. She shared something that she...

May 26
1 min

I’m Not Gonna Miss 95% of My Life to Weigh 5% Less.

For 20 years (you read that correctly), I dedicated my life to weight loss. Smaller was better. Thin meant WIN! From calorie restriction...

Apr 3
2 min

Starbucks Life Lessons

Upon embarking on the the third day of a family road trip, we stop at a Starbucks for sustenance and a cup of courage to continue on. I’m...

Feb 5
2 min

Squats and Margaritas: The Journey Continues

On a recent episode of my 𝙎𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙨 podcast, I discussed my decade-long struggle with eating disorders and...

Nov 25, 2020
1 min

Thanksgiving Pro Tips

Stressing that big Thanksgiving meal? 🦃 Afraid you'll overeat? My #1 tip for Thanksgiving is 𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛...

Nov 8, 2020
1 min

Election Reflection

I’m not a political person. Last night, after the speeches ended and fireworks burst through the air, tears began to burst from my eyes....

About Erin

Erin Washington is a lifestyle blogger from Northern Virginia. She's a former college athlete who struggled with weight and body image for 20 years. She finally found her best body at 37 after having two kids. Erin promotes a balanced lifestyle of "Squats and Margaritas" and offers tips and motivation to women who are working out but not seeing results.